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Minister Gajdoš participates in SVK Chief of Military Medical Services (MMS) Annual Meeting of Commanders
Defence Minister Peter Gajdoš participated in the SVK Chief of Military Medical Services (MMS) Annual Meeting of Commanders in Ružomberok today (7 February 2020). On this occasion, he thanked service members for fulfilling their duties and tasks i…
Military Hospital Ružomberok has new state-of-the-art medical equipment, it offers shorter examination time and better diagnosis
The Slovak National Uprising (SNP) Central Military Hospital (CMH) Ružomberok has new medical equipment in its Nuclear Medicine Clinic, thanks to which it will be possible to diagnose military personnel and civilian patients with heart diseases fa…
Measures benefiting the SVK Army have enhanced its readiness for State defence
Today (6 February 2020), Defence Minister Peter Gajdoš participated in the Annual Meeting of SVK Army Commanders in Trenčín. As part of the Training Year 2019 (TY19) Assessment, he highlighted the enhancement of the SVK Army’s readiness for State …
Service personnel receive medals for assisting in exceptional emergencies in 2019
SVK Armed Forces service personnel received medals for assisting in exceptional emergencies in 2019 during a ceremony at Bratislava Castle today (5 February 2020). The Minister of Interior Commemorative Medal was presented to 20 soldiers, MP perso…
MOD to reconstruct a hotel at Zemplínska Šírava Dam to serve as a spa and guest house for veterans
The SVK Ministry of Defence will reconstruct and redesign a recreational facility at the Zemplínska Šírava Dam as a spa and guest house for veterans. This is another initiative of the MOD to improve medical and social welfare services for active d…
DUKLA Banská Bystrica Military Sports Centre presents sports awards to most successful sportsmen and sportswomen of 2019
The DUKLA Banská Bystrica Military Sports Centre (VŠC DUKLA) awarded its most successful sportsmen and sportswomen for their sporting achievements in 2019 during a sports awards gala evening today (4 Feb 2020). Skier Petra Vlhová was named the mos…
P. Gajdoš: Progress made in the modernisation of the SVK Air Force is also felt by our citizens as part of domestic crisis management
Today (4 February 2020), Defence Minister Peter Gajdoš visited the Annual Meeting of Slovak Air Force Commanders in Zvolen. On this occasion, he appreciated the progress made in the modernisation of air platforms and said “Thank You” to SVK Air Fo…
Ministry of Defence to support NGO projects again
The SVK Ministry of Defence will support interesting projects by non-governmental organisations (NGOs) this year too. As part of this call for proposals, the MOD offers a total of €100,000 in grants to NGOs. A grant of between €500 and €50,000 may…
Soldiers to enjoy the best Service conditions in history
Thanks to the current MOD leadership, soldiers on active duty will enjoy the best Service conditions ever in history. As from Saturday 1 February 2020, Service pay will be increased by 300 euros on average. Real progress has also been achieved in …
P. Gajdoš: In 2019 we managed to make real improvements in the Service conditions for soldiers on active duty
2019 was the Year of the Soldier, which was evidenced by the MOD’s real measures to improve the Service conditions for soldiers on active duty in the Armed Forces and the historical rise in Service pay. This message was conveyed by Defence Ministe…
Minister Gajdoš congratulates WW2 veteran František Marek on his 100th birthday
Today in Žilina, Defence Minister Peter Gajdoš visited František Marek, participant of the WW2 national struggle for liberation and veteran, who celebrated his 100th birthday at the beginning of January. During the visit, the Minister awarded him …
Mayors of villages and settlements burned down during WW2 take over medals
Defence Minister Peter Gajdoš and General Secretary of the SVK Ministry of Defence Ján Hoľko today visited the Slovak National Uprising (SNP) Museum in Banská Bystrica to present medals to 108 villages and settlements burned down in Slovakia durin…
Dukla Observation Tower has a new speed lift after nearly 50 years
The Dukla Observation Tower has a new speed lift after nearly 50 years. Designed for improved safety and larger capacity, the speed lift will be available to visitors to the Museum of Military History Svidník as early as this summer season. The fu…
P. Gajdoš: 19 January 2006 marks a black day in the history of Slovakia
Victims of the worst air disaster in the history of Slovakia were today commemorated by Defence Minister Peter Gajdoš and his Hungarian counterpart Tibor Benkő, Chief of Defence Gen Daniel Zmeko and other representatives of the SVK MOD and both Ar…
Mountain Winter Course for the third time at Lešť
The Training Centre Lešť hosted the Mountain Winter Course for the third time in the third week of January. According to the course leader, Maj Igor Lišaník, Chief of the Tactical Training Section, TC Lešť, the course provides information instrume…
Rocket & Missile Forces and Artillery Day below Trenčín Castle
Peace Square below Trenčín Castle along with the Trenčín Garrison Club became the venue for the 75th anniversary commemorations of the battle at Jaslo and Artillery, Rocket and Missile Forces Day on 15 January 2020. Representatives of all SVK Arme…
P. Gajdoš: For a soldier, to achieve the general officer’s rank is an honour as well as a commitment into the future
Based on the Government-approved proposal by the Minister of Defence, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Slovak Armed Forces Zuzana Čaputová today promoted Defence Staff (DS) Colonels Ivan Balog and Vladimír Lengvarský to the most junior gene…
Minister Gajdoš meets Pakistani Ambassador M. A. Khan
Defence Minister Peter Gajdoš today held talks with the Pakistani Ambassador to Slovakia, His Excellency Mr Mansoor Ahmad Khan. As part of their first joint meeting, they devoted their attention to bilateral cooperation between both counties in th…
Minister Gajdoš meets with Israeli Ambassador Boaz Modai
Defence Minister Peter Gajdoš today received the new Israeli Ambassador to Slovakia, His Excellency Mr Boaz Modai, at MOD Main Building. During the talks, they discussed current issues on the defence and security agenda and explored options for fu…
MOD civilian and military staff commemorate 27th anniversary of the Slovak Republic and its Armed Forces
MOD civilian and military staff today gathered at the MOD Club to commemorate the 27th anniversary of the foundation of the Slovak Republic and the Slovak Armed Forces (originally known as the Army of the Slovak Republic). Head of the MOD said …
