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Slovak president appoints 'non-party' government to solve crisis

As a result of the country's prolonged political crisis, Slovakia's President Zuzana Čaputová has appointed a government of experts, not politicians, to run the country.

Slovakia

PM quits as Slovakia struggles with political uncertainty

Eduard Heger steps down as interim prime minister after a string of ministerial resignations last week, potentially paving the way for a pro-Moscow party to govern the country

Europe News

Here's all we know about the EU deal on tariff-free Ukrainian grain

The deal targets four types of cereal that have caused disruption in the internal markets of the countries bordering Ukraine.

Europe News

EU-led talks to lift bans on tariff-free Ukrainian grain fail

Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Romania and Bulgaria have complained about an oversupply of Ukrainian cereals.

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Fire and ice: A Slovakian orchard's innovative fight against frost

Workers at an orchard in Slovakia use candles to save the buds on cherry trees from spring frost.

Slovakia

Why are so many Slovaks falling for Russian propaganda?

The Russian Embassy's Facebook account in Slovakia has been deemed the most virulent in Europe. Yet Slovaks seem to like their Russian propaganda. Why?

United Kingdom

Poland and Slovakia urge allies to send fighter jets to Ukraine

Warsaw and Bratislava say they are ready to send their Soviet-made MiG-29 jet fighters to Kyiv as part of an international coalition.

Culture news

188-year-old time capsule found in Slovakian church: What's inside?

Time they say is the great healer of wounds but it only serves to heighten suspense when a mysterious relic points to how we lived in the past.

Real Economy

How is Europe addressing challenges in long-term care?

In partnership with The European Commission

The European Care Strategy aims to provide better access to long-term care and better working conditions for carers.

Slovakia

'Forgotten' Holocaust heroes help Slovakia come to terms with its past

Rudolf Vrba and Alfred Wetzler were the first Jews to escape from Auschwitz and warn the world of concentration camp genocide.

World News

The 'Good Divorce': Czechs and Slovaks on 30 years apart, together

When Czechoslovakia split in half 30 years go, it became Europe's most successful breakup in modern history.

Slovakia

Vote of no confidence topples Slovakia's government

The Slovak government coalition fell on Thursday after narrowly losing a vote of no confidence.

Slovakia

Slovakia's government loses crucial no-confidence vote

Lawmakers voted to oust Eduard Heger's minority coalition, potentially paving the way to early elections.

Hungary

Viktor Orban given new scarf after 'Greater Hungary' map controversy

The Hungarian Prime Minister was criticised for recently wearing a scarf that featured a historical map of Hungary's former territory

Czech Republic

Thousands attend LGBTQ rally in Prague after Slovakia shooting

The two gay men were killed two weeks ago in front of a popular bar in Bratislava.

Slovakia

Two dead after gunman opens fire in front of LGBT venue in Bratislava

Slovak police refused to comment on whether the shooting could have been a hate crime.

Slovakia

Five people killed after 'drunk driver' hits bus stop in Bratislava

Slovakia's interior minister has described the incident as a "tragedy", with some of those killed about to start their first day of university.

My Europe Series

New fears and border checks in Central Europe over increased migration

On Thursday, the Czech Republic temporarily reinstated controls on its border with Slovakia in response to an increase in "illegal migration."

Slovakia

Slovakia on alert after escaped tiger from Ukraine seen in park

The young tiger escaped from a private breeder in the Ukrainian town of Strychava.

Slovakia

Slovakian government loses majority after junior party quits coalition

The dispute centres on populist Finance Minister Igor Matovič and an anti-inflation bill he has proposed.