SUMMARY - Wednesday, 15 April 2026 - 5 p.m.

Bratislava, 15 April (TASR) - Slovak President Peter Pellegrini has denied paying influencers to express support for him during the 2024 presidential election campaign, claiming that he didn't even ask for it. https://etasr.sk/article/23186399 Bratislava, 15 April (TASR) - Future retirees whose combined pension from the first and second pillars would be lower than from the first pillar alone should be able to choose to receive their pension only from the first pillar, said Labour Minister Erik Tomas (Voice-SD) ahead of Wednesday's cabinet session. https://etasr.sk/article/23186023 Bratislava, 15 April (TASR) - President Peter Pellegrini should take up a stance regarding allegations that his presidential campaign was financed illegally, unsuccessful presidential candidate and member of the opposition Progressive Slovakia (PS) party Ivan Korcok stated on Wednesday, emphasising that neither he nor his team ever offered anyone any financial compensation for expressing support. https://etasr.sk/article/23186174 Bratislava, 15 April (TASR) - Defence Minister Robert Kalinak (Smer-SD) said on Wednesday that he's "rather nervous" about a delay with respect to deliveries of Patria armoured vehicles, noting that Slovakia hasn't received a single vehicle five years after signing the contract. https://etasr.sk/article/23185915 Bratislava, 15 April (TASR) - The House health committee on Wednesday failed to discuss the financing of the construction of new hospitals because it was inquorate, prompting the opposition members of the committee to criticise coalition MPs for their absence. https://etasr.sk/article/23186391 Bratislava, 15 April (TASR) - The Slovak Bishops Conference (KBS) has expressed its support for Pope Leo XIV, who advocates for peace in war-torn countries, the KBS press office has stated on its website, adding that KBS joins the call for peace. https://etasr.sk/article/23186212 Bratislava, 15 April (TASR) - Pope Leo XIV must not become the target of political attacks for his calls for peace, Slovak President Peter Pellegrini posted on social media on Wednesday. https://etasr.sk/article/23186124 Bratislava, 15 April (TASR) - The chair of the Judicial Council, Marcela Kosova, has announced a new election for the post of chair of the Supreme Administrative Court (NSS), scheduled for 11 August, said the Judicial Council Office on Wednesday. https://etasr.sk/article/23186055 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. am