SNS’ Rafaj speaks against restricting immunity

The government’s plans to downsize MP immunity is merely an attempt by the government to silence the opposition, said SNS parliamentary caucus chairman, Rafael Rafaj, at the debate on the Government Manifesto on Friday, 6 August. What he meant by this exactly is unclear.

SMK insulted by President’s statements

The Hungarian minority SMK party is angered about the recent statements of Slovak President Ivan Gasparovic, who blamed the party as the reason behind the escalating tensions Hungary and Slovakia.

Lipsic praises police handling of football fans

Interior Minister Daniel Lipsic praised the Bratislava Police Force on how they dealt with the second leg of the UEFA Europa League third round qualifier between Slovan Bratislava and Red Star Belgrade on Thursday. The fans of Red Star have a reputation for causing trouble and so police security was increased for the event. “The [...]

Defence Minister Galko demands explanation

Defence Minister Lubomir Galko (SaS) has called for an explanation from opposition leader Robert Fico about where he got information about a security clearance check, saying that the Military Intelligence Service (VSS) had been abused.

Slanging match at Military Intelligence Committee

The meeting of the Parliamentary Supervisory Committee for Military Intelligence was interrupted as soon as it started by a slanging match between opposition Smer-SD MP Pavol Paska and Defence Minister Lubomir Galko (SaS).

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