SUMMARY - Tuesday, 23 December 2025 - 1 p.m.

Bratislava, 23 December (TASR) - Households are already able to obtain more information regarding energy assistance through an online app with enhanced functionalities which has already been put into operation through helpline and at district offices, TASR reported on Tuesday based on information provided by the Economy Ministry. https://etasr.sk/article/22779603 Bratislava, 23 December (TASR) – President Peter Pellegrini told the media that he doesn't intend to return the Penal Code amendment to Parliament in its entirety, adding that he will be deciding on Tuesday between two options - either he will agree with the wording of the amendment submitted by the government, or he will return the law with a request for an amending proposal to improve some of its wording, TASR reported on Tuesday. https://etasr.sk/article/22779541 Bratislava, 23 December (TASR) - Bills should be debated via the so-called fast-tracked procedure only when necessary, House Chair https://etasr.sk/article/22779480 Bratislava, 23 December (TASR) - Agel group will take over the Brothers of Mercy University Hospital with Polyclinic in Bratislava only with the consent of the Slovak Anti-monopoly Office (PMU), Agel's communications manager Jarmila Sevcikova told TASR on Tuesday, adding that the negotiations between the Hospitaller Order of St. John of God - Brothers of Mercy and Agel have been closed. https://etasr.sk/article/22779426 Bratislava, 23 December (TASR) – The lower and middle part of Krasna Horka Castle could be reopened to visitors at the end of summer 2026, if no safety risks are found during an inspection of the completed reconstruction works, Culture Minister Martina Simkovicova (a Slovak National party/SNS nominee) said in a year-end interview with TASR. https://etasr.sk/article/22779368 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. jrg