SUMMARY - Monday, April 7, 2025 - 9 p.m.

Bratislava, April 7 (TASR) - Small farmers whose animals have had to be culled due to foot-and-mouth disease should receive compensation this week, stated Agriculture Minister Richard Takac (Smer-SD) following Monday's government meeting. https://etasr.sk/article/21926058 Bratislava, April 7 (TASR) - The financial transaction tax must remain in place until the end of this year as it's already part of the state budget, but it's also important to evaluate its impact and consider its future, Environment Minister Tomas Taraba (a Slovak National Party/SNS nominee) stated after Monday's government meeting. https://etasr.sk/article/21926332 Bratislava, April 7 (TASR) - The coalition Slovak National Party (SNS) rejected accusations from House Vice-chair Tibor Gaspar and Finance Minister Ladislav Kamenicky (both from Smer-SD) that SNS leader Andrej Danko is aligning with the opposition, with the Progressive Slovakia (PS) party in particular, over his proposal to abolish the transaction tax https://etasr.sk/article/21926466 Bratislava, April 7 (TASR) - As part of measures to prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease, 16 border crossings with Hungary and one with Austria will be temporarily closed, while temporary controls will be introduced at other border crossings from Tuesday (April 8) until midnight on May 7, the police stated on social media. https://etasr.sk/article/21926529 Brussels/Luxembourg, April 7 (TASR-correspondent) - Europeans showed unity in response to new tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, Economy Minister Denisa Sakova (Voice-SD) stated in Luxembourg on Monday after the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting. https://etasr.sk/article/21926614 Prague, April 7 (TASR-correspondent) - As of Tuesday Bila-Bumbalka – Makov border crossing between the Czech republic and Slovakia, will be closed for the transport of animals, animal products, and feed, but will remain open for vehicles carrying other goods, the Czech State Veterinary Administration (SVS) stated on Monday. https://etasr.sk/article/21926707 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. lin