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Bratislava, May 9 (TASR) - Dusan Keketi was appointed as vice-governor of Slovakia's central bank (NBS) by President Peter Pellegrini on Friday after previously serving as tourism and sport minister until March, when he was replaced by Rudolf Huliak (Independent) following a coalition agreement. https://etasr.sk/article/22034660 Bratislava, May 9 (TASR) - The opposition Freedom and Solidarity (SaS) party and non-parliamentary parties Forum and ODS-Civic Democrats, united in the Centre-right Bloc initiative, have criticised Premier Robert Fico's (Smer-SD) trip to Moscow and his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling this a disgrace and a move that damages Slovakia's image in the eyes of its international partners, according to statements made by party leaders at a press conference on Friday. https://etasr.sk/article/22034793 Bratislava, May (9) - The European Commission Representation in Slovakia highlighted the importance of cooperation and celebrating peace and unity in Europe on the occasion of Europe Day on Friday, with several events organised in this regard. https://etasr.sk/article/22034942 Bratislava, May 9 (TASR) - Even in times of crisis and when Europe's security is under threat, cooperation and mutual support make us stronger, President Peter Pellegrini and the European Commission (EC) Representation in Slovakia stated in a joint message marking Europe Day and the 21st anniversary of Slovakia's EU membership, expressing their belief that Slovakia will continue to be a responsible and reliable partner within the European family. https://etasr.sk/article/22035040 Moscow/Bratislava, May 9 (TASR) - Slovak Premier Robert Fico (Smer-SD) met and shook hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday before the military parade in Moscow to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII in Europe, Politico news website has reported. https://etasr.sk/article/22035281 Moscow/Bratislava, May 9 (TASR) - Following the military parade in Moscow to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII in Europe on Friday, Slovak Premier Robert Fico (Smer-SD) paid tribute to those who fell in battles by laying flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the Alexandrovsky Garden near the Kremlin walls. https://etasr.sk/article/22035467 Notice: If you click on the link or copy it into the search window, the browser will display the full text of the message in the new e-TASR client zone. If you have any questions, please contact obchod@tasr.sk. ko