SUMMARY - Sunday, 4 January 2026 - 9.30 p.m.

Bratislava, 4 January (TASR) - Only members of the Slovak National Party (SNS) will appear on its slate for the next general election, head of the SNS parliamentary caucus Roman Michelko said in an interview with TASR, adding that SNS leader Andrej Danko is expected to be listed in the first position. https://etasr.sk/article/22806329 Bratislava, 4 January (TASR) - The European Union has the power to do something in order to remedy the violation of international law in the case of Venezuela, Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) stated in a video posted on a social network on Sunday, adding that there's not much Slovakia can do besides expressing its clear positions. https://etasr.sk/article/22806107 Bratislava, 4 January (TASR) - Slovakia failed to adopt systemic measures in 2025 to prepare the country for future challenges, large businesses association Klub 500 stated earlier this week, adding that despite some positive aspects, the overall picture raises concerns. https://etasr.sk/article/22806021 Bratislava, 4 January (TASR) - Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) condemned and rejected the US attack on Venezuela in his video on social media on Sunday, stating that he'll never slacken his peace efforts, while using all his experience to ensure Slovakia is never dragged into any "military adventure". https://etasr.sk/article/22805873 Bratislava, 4 January (TASR) - The US military operation against Venezuela is an example of great power politics, which the opposition Christian Democratic Movement (KDH) considers to be obsolete since the fall of the Berlin Wall, TASR has learnt from KDH's communications department on Sunday. https://etasr.sk/article/22805727 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