Peter Pellegrini

The second thematic block will focus on the digital transformation of parliaments and the responsible use of artificial intelligence.

President Peter Pellegrini on Thursday renewed by letter his invitation to Pope Leo XIV to visit Slovakia as the country will next year mark the centenary of the proclamation of Our Lady of Sorrows as the patron of the Slovak nation.

Your Holiness, it would be a profound honor for the Slovak Republic and its people to welcome Your Holiness to our country and to join with you in commemorating this historic anniversary, which unites our heritage with hope for future generations, stated Pellegrini.

The Hubova Ivachnova D1 motorway section, which will serve as a bypass around Ruzhumberok, will be available to drivers as of the 5th of October, the Transport Ministry and the National Highway Company announced on Thursday.

For instance, when he called on the European Union to resolve the conflict in Ukraine through diplomatic means, but failed to mention Russia, the party that unleashed the war, it was simply at odds with reality.

In my opinion, this is something Peter Pellegrini frequently does in his speeches.

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How well are Slovak students able to use what they learn at school in real life? PISA 2025, the OECD's international assessment of 15-year-olds, tested students' skills in reading, mathematics and science.

These included a new civil code, restrictions on social media for children under sixteen, changes to voting from abroad, and several constitutional amendments.

On Wednesday, President Peter Pellegrini delivered his State of the Republic address.

He described deep political polarization as one of Slovakia's most serious problems and criticized what he described as the opposition's tendency to reject initiatives without discussion.

Pellegrini also highlighted the Slovakia twenty forty vision prepared with experts from the Slovak Academy of Sciences.

He called for broader political cooperation on long-term priorities, including innovation, energy, education, and the transition towards a higher value economy.

Parliament also scheduled two extraordinary sessions to opposition motions to dismiss Economy Minister Denisa Saková and Interior Minister Matúš Šutaj Eštok.

Slovak President Peter Pellegrini will travel to New York on Sunday to attend the eighty-first session of the UN General Assembly.

During his visit from the twentieth until the twenty-fifth of September, he will address both the General Assembly and the UN Security Council and hold several bilateral meetings.

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[upbeat music] President Peter Pellegrini on Sunday underlined the need to seek ways to bridge differences and maintain dialogue in society, even where this may seem no longer possible.

He highlighted the need for mutual respect despite differing views.

Pellegrini said the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows observed on the 15th of September should provide an opportunity to strengthen the cohesion of Slovak society, reaffirm shared values, and focus on what unites people despite their differences.

The European Commission provisionally concluded that the system was functional, with final approval still pending.

President Peter Pellegrini said the West and Ukraine should intensify diplomatic communication with Russia, arguing that the war could only be resolved through diplomacy.

He also warned that the conflict is increasingly spilling beyond Ukraine's borders.

On domestic politics, Pellegrini warned that the 2027 election could result in a political stalemate and suggest a board coalition involving PS and the current Smerled bloc.

And Slovak coalition still divided over next year's budget.

President Peter Pellegrini says the West, together with Ukraine, should step up efforts to communicate with Russia.

Speaking on Slovak Radio's Sobotná Dialógia program, he said the war against Ukraine can only have a diplomatic solution.

At the same time, Pellegrini warned that the conflict is beginning to spill beyond Ukraine's borders and said some attacks could be organized directly from Russia.

Slovakia marked Constitution Day on Tuesday, commemorating the adoption of the Constitution on 1 September 1992.

President Peter Pellegrini called it a lasting document protecting democratic values and individual rights.

Slovakia also received greetings from US President Donald Trump and other world leaders.

Constitution Day remains a public holiday, but since 2024 is no longer a day of work.

It focuses on four areas – quality of life, the economy, sustainability and a modern state.

Priorities include reforms in healthcare, education, the economy and public administration.

President Peter Pellegrini backed the vision, while opposition parties questioned whether the government would put its proposals into practice.

Slovakia hosted Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi on Tuesday for talks with Prime Minister Robert Fico and Visegrad Group foreign ministers.

They expect the new system to be introduced in 2028.

Protecting traditional regional products can preserve cultural heritage while supporting business tourism and local development, President Peter Pellegrini said at an international conference in Bratislava.

Pellegrini welcomed European protection for products linked to particular regions, saying geographical indications can help traditional Slovak products strengthened their position on the European market.

He added that regional products represent generation of skills and traditions, and protecting them also helps preserve Slovakia's cultural identity and Europe's diversity.

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico traveled to Bulgaria on Friday for an official visit.

Europe's only museum dedicated specifically to the pop art icon underwent a major transformation worth 15.9 million euros, including new exhibitions and multimedia installations among others.

The new exhibition combines original Warhol works with interactive technologies and also features artists including Keith Haring, Roy Lichtenstein, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Banksy.

President Peter Pellegrini said the museum could become a major attraction for international visitors, noting that Warhol Museum can now be visited either in Pittsburgh in the United States or in Medzilaborce.

The Constitutional Court described it as the fundamental legal document defining Slovakia's democratic values, principles and the protection of individual rights and freedoms.

President Peter Pellegrini said the Constitution has proved to be a high-quality and lasting document whose fundamental framework has remained relevant for more than three decades.

He rejected calls to rewrite it completely, while acknowledging that amendments may sometimes be necessary.

Pellegrini stressed that constitutional changes should not be made for short-term political purposes and called for broader political consensus, including agreement with at least part of the opposition.

Slovakia opposes cuts to cohesion and agricultural funding and insists that Ukraine follow the standard EU accession rules.

Montenegrin President Jakub Milatovic began a two-day official visit to Slovakia on Tuesday, holding talks with President Peter Pellegrini, Prime Minister Robert Fico and Parliament Speaker Richard Rashi.

Discussions focus on strengthening economic cooperation in energy, transport, tourism, agriculture and digitalization, as well as developments in the Western Balkans.

Slovak leaders reaffirmed their strong support for Martin Agro's EU accession goal of becoming the bloc's 28th member by 2028, while stressing the need for fair and clear membership criteria.