SUMMARY - Monday, 27 April 2026 - 1 p.m.

Bratislava, 27 April (TASR) - In the first three months of this year, social-insurance provider Socialna poistovna (SP) recorded a decrease in the number of sick-leave cases when compared to last year averaging 17,000 fewer per month, and when compared to 2024 - before a legislative change - the figure fell by as much as 24,000 per month, Labour, Social Affairs and the Family Minister Erik Tomas (Voice-SD) stated at a press conference on Monday, adding that the savings on sick-leave payments for the first quarter when compared to 2024 amount to €80 million. https://etasr.sk/article/23224683 Zvolen, 27 April (TASR) - The Defence Ministry will restart the activities of the Janosik Military Artistic Ensemble, Defence Minister Robert Kalinak (Smer-SD) told a news conference in Zvolen (Banska Bystrica region) on Monday. https://etasr.sk/article/23224758 Presov, 27 April (TASR) - An extension of the R4 expressway to the border with Poland is a significant step closer to becoming a reality, Transport Minister Jozef Raz (a Smer-SD nominee) stated on Monday, adding that a good deal of progress has been made in terms of preparing this important route. https://etasr.sk/article/23224754 Bratislava, 27 April (TASR) - Foreign Affairs Minister Juraj Blanar (Smer-SD) arrived in Southeast Asia on Monday, where he'll attend the 25th ministerial meeting of the European Union and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). https://etasr.sk/article/23224640 Bratislava, 27 April (TASR) - MPs started Monday's session with a debate on draft legislation to amend the rules for voting from abroad, sponsored by the coalition Smer-SD party. https://etasr.sk/article/23224536 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