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Slovak fireworks

Thursday 03 September 1992 23:02 BST
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BRATISLAVA (AFP) - Fireworks and a new national anthem saw in the new Slovak constitution, but several articles which conflict with the existing Czechoslovak charter were put on hold.

At a signing ceremony at Bratislava Castle, the constitution for the republic of Slovakia - due to begin on 1 January - was signed by the Prime Minister, Vladimir Meciar, and Ivan Gasparovic, the parliamentary speaker.

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