SUMMARY - Wednesday, 3 June 2026 - 5 p.m.

Bratislava, 3 June (TASR) - The first attempt to open a special session with a no-confidence motion in Defence Minister Robert Kalinak (Smer-SD) as the sole point on the agenda failed on Wednesday, as only 65 lawmakers presented themselves in the chamber, which wasn't enough for the House to be quorate. https://etasr.sk/article/23357482 Bratislava, 3 June (TASR) – Parliament on Wednesday again failed to debate a motion to dismiss Defence Minister Robert Kalinak (Smer-SD), as it lacked a quorum when attempting to open the session at a second attempt. https://etasr.sk/article/23357653 Bratislava, 3 June (TASR) - I reject criticism from employers who claim that the proposed economic stabilisation package won't lead to any growth and represents only a slight improvement in the business environment, stated Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) following the cabinet meeting on Wednesday, adding that the government hasn't deceived anyone and that it's done what was agreed upon. https://etasr.sk/article/23357701 Bratislava, 3 June (TASR) - The opposition has criticised Defence Minister Robert Kalinak (Smer-SD) for failing to attend Parliament to explain alleged shortcomings in the construction of Presov hospital. https://etasr.sk/article/23357806 Bratislava, 3 June (TASR) - The Environment Ministry is expected to submit the zoning plans for national parks for discussion at the government meeting on 24 June, stated Education Minister and acting Vice-Premier for the Recovery Plan and a Knowledge-based Economy Tomas Drucker (Voice-SD) following the cabinet meeting on Wednesday. https://etasr.sk/article/23357759 Bratislava, 3 June (TASR) - Slovakia needs wind energy as part of its energy mix, and the government's approach to renewable energy sources, and specifically to wind energy, will be paid for by businesses and households not only through their energy bills but also via energy subsidies, said the Slovak Sustainable Energy Association (SAPI) on Wednesday in response to a statement by Premier Robert Fico (Smer-SD). https://etasr.sk/article/23357947 Bratislava, 3 June (TASR) - Slovakia is not in the group of countries that is considering the possibility of placing nuclear weapons on their territory, said Vice-premier and Defence Minister Robert Kalinak (Smer-SD) following the cabinet session on Wednesday in connection with media-reported considerations by the USA and interest shown by Poland and the Baltic states. https://etasr.sk/article/23357617 Bratislava, 3 June (TASR) - I expect the funds from the SAFE defence loan facility for Slovakia to be absorbed within two or three years, Defence Minister Robert Kalinak (Smer-SD) told TASR on Wednesday, adding that this depends on the delivery of the ordered equipment. https://etasr.sk/article/23357838 Bratislava, 3 June (TASR) - The recommendations under the European Semester aren't just about Slovakia aligning its policy with the European Commission's (EC) priorities; first of all, they should be implemented to help strengthen the development of the country itself, head of the EC Representation in Slovakia Peter Stano has stated in connection with recommendations published by the EC on Wednesday. https://etasr.sk/article/23357650 Bratislava, 3 June (TASR) - President Peter Pellegrini appointed 30 new professors on Wednesday, presenting appointment decrees to academics working in the fields of medicine, engineering, natural sciences, social sciences, the humanities, economics, theology and the arts at the Presidential Palace in Bratislava. https://etasr.sk/article/23357571 Bratislava, 3 June (TASR) - When preparing pro-growth measures, the Economy Ministry received hundreds of requests from employer and business associations, the Trade Union Confederation, the University of Economics and Business and the Slovak Academy of Sciences, said Economy Minister Denisa Sakova (Voice-SD) after Wednesday's session of the cabinet, which approved a bill on stabilisation measures for businesses. https://etasr.sk/article/23357546 Martin, 3 June (TASR) - Wia Slovakia, a member of the Hyundai Wia group, plans to create 410 new jobs in Martin (Zilina region) in the next few years, the municipality has posted on social media following talks held between company representatives and the leadership of Martin town council. https://etasr.sk/article/23357429 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