SUMMARY - Friday, 1 May 2026 - 9 p.m.

Bratislava, 1 May (TASR) - The Slovak Towns and Villages Association (ZMOS) has highlighted, on the occasion of May Day and the anniversary of Slovakia's accession to the European Union, the importance of work as one of the fundamental social values, as well as the significance of European cooperation for the development of towns and municipalities. Presov/Bratislava, 1 May (TASR) – May Day is a symbol of respect for work, respect for traditions and a strong Slovakia in Europe, the Voice-SD party declared as it marked Labour Day with celebrations in Presov on Friday. https://etasr.sk/article/23240944 Bratislava, 1 May (TASR) - Slovakia belongs in Europe, a point that is being made more than usual on Friday, which marks 22 years since Slovakia joined the European Union — a decision that has brought stability, new opportunities and tangible results in the regions, the opposition Christian Democratic Movement (KDH) has posted on social media. https://etasr.sk/article/23240945 Banovce nad Bebravou/Bratislava, 1 May (TASR) – People who work deserve basic decency and respect, Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) declared in his speech at May Day celebrations held under the Day of Social Democracy in Banovce nad Bebravou (Trencin region). https://etasr.sk/article/23240878 Bratislava, 1 May (TASR) - The current European Union is different from what it was at its inception, and while it still invokes certain founding principles, the present-day EU is markedly progressive, liberal and stubbornly promotes only its own value-based view of the world, as if refusing to accept other opinions, Parliamentary vice-chair Tibor Gaspar (Smer-SD) told journalists on the anniversary of Slovakia's accession to the EU. https://etasr.sk/article/23240738 Bratislava, 1 May (TASR) - The opposition marked the 22nd anniversary of Slovakia's accession to the European Union on Friday, with the Freedom and Solidarity (SaS) party considering the country's accession to the EU to be the most important milestone of its modern history, while warning against efforts to leave the bloc. https://etasr.sk/article/23240643 Bratislava, 1 May (TASR) – Slovakia will negotiate with the European Commission (EC) over an infringement procedure, Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) has declared, adding that the government had anticipated proceedings over the dual pricing of fuels. https://etasr.sk/article/23240576 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. mf