Slovakia

Slovakia

US troops set to use military bases in Slovakia after treaty approved

Thousands of people had rallied against the deal.

09/02/2022

Mobility

Flying car prototype in Slovakia is officially cleared for takeoff

A Slovakian-made flying car has received its wings with its official airworthiness certificate - moving one step closer to reaching the public market.

27/01/2022

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Slovak flying car gets approval from civil aviation regulators

The Slovak flying car, AirCar, manufactured by Klein Vision, has received its certificate of airworthiness.

26/01/2022

Slovakia

Watch: Slovakia's ex-PM arrested on camera for alleged COVID breach

"This is what democracy looks like, ladies and gentlemen," said Fico.

17/12/2021

Slovakia

Slovakia apologises for forced sterilisations of Roma women

Thousands of Roma women were forced into sterilisation in Slovakia dating back to the Communist rule of 1966.

25/11/2021

Slovakia

COVID-19: Slovakia becomes second European country to go into lockdown

As the country battles with the world's fastest-growing surge of COVID-19 cases, the government of Slovakia opts for a two-week lockdown.

24/11/2021

Slovakia

Slovakia narrowly rejects proposed law restricting access to abortion

The bill was rejected by one vote, as 67 of the 134 lawmakers present in the 150-seat house voted in favour of it.

11/11/2021

Climate

'Plastics are not that bad': Why isn't Slovakia cutting back on waste?

The Slovakian government is encouraging supermarkets to replace plastic bags with compostable alternatives, but it's easier said than done.

02/11/2021

Slovakia

Slovakia extends COVID-19 restrictions amid infection surge

Slovakia extended tight coronavirus restrictions to more parts of the country on Monday as the latest surge of infections intensified.

25/10/2021

Slovakia

Slovakian President slams MP for Facebook post about her daughter

Independent MP Tomáš Taraba has been accused of "attacking" the daughter of President Zuzana Čaputová on Facebook.

20/10/2021

Smart Regions

The European project promoting the legacy of an almost forgotten ethnic group

In partnership with the European Commission

An interregional European project called NemoNet is making sure that a lost ethnic group in western Slovakia will not be forgotten by preserving and promoting their legacy and traditions.

27/09/2021

Slovakia

Pope Francis visits Slovakia highlighting inclusion and reconciliation

The pope met visited a Roma settlement where he urged greater integration with Slovak society, the day after atoning for Christian complicity in the Holocaust.

14/09/2021

Slovakia

Third consecutive Slovakian police chief resigns over legal action

Slovakia's police chief has announced that he will resign after he was accused of abuse of power and obstruction of justice.

01/09/2021

Slovakia

After low demand, Slovakia delivers its last doses of Sputnik V

The decision to use Sputnik V divided Slovakian politics and led to the resignation of former prime minister Igor Matovič.

01/09/2021

Slovakia

'Fooled by disinformation': Vaccine protests at Slovak parliament

Opposition politicians spoke with the crowds, who were protesting new rules exempting people who have been vaccinated against coronavirus from some restrictions.

23/07/2021

Mobility

The convertible AirCar passed its test drive with flying colours

Created by Slovak designers Klein Vision, the AirCar prototype completed a 35-minute flight between Nitra and Bratislava, Slovakia.

02/07/2021

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Flying "AirCar "car prototype completes 80 km flight

Flying "AirCar "car prototype completes 80 km flight

30/06/2021

Slovakia

Slovakia: Parliament backs pension cuts for former communist officials

Slovakia just passed a new law that will reduce the high pensions received by Soviet-era apparatchiks.

23/06/2021

World

Making a success of the EU recovery plan: leaders debate the Central European perspective

A rescue package five times larger than the Marshall Plan aims to give relief and resilience to EU economies. Will it be enough?

17/06/2021

Slovakia

Jan Kuciak: Murdered journalist's father welcomes retrial order

Slovakia's Supreme Court said a lower court did not assess evidence properly when it acquitted a businessman and his associate of murdering reporter Jan Kuciak and his fiancée Martina Kusnirova.

16/06/2021

Slovakia

Bear's fatal attack on man in Slovakia sparks population warning

A 57-year-old man was found dead in a forest in central Slovakia with deep wounds on his body.

16/06/2021

Slovakia

Slovakia court dismisses businessman's acquittal in reporter's murder

Kuciak's murder prompted huge street protests unseen since the 1989 anti-Communist Velvet Revolution and a major political crisis.

15/06/2021

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Coulthard-driven Red Bull F1 car takes on inverted race plane

Former Formula One driver and 13-time Grand Prix winner David Coulthard was driving his Red Bull F1 car, while 2018 Red Bull Air Race World Champion Martin Sonka inverted his plane just a few meters away from the Formula 1 car.

15/06/2021

Slovakia

Skriniar steps up as Slovakia beat Poland 2-1 at Euro 2020

It’s becoming quite the year for the uncompromising centre back, who is coming off playing an integral role for Inter Milan in their title-winning campaign in Italy.

14/06/2021

Sport

EURO 2020: This is your quick guide to Slovakia

Slovakia are competing in just their second European Championship, could they go further than the Round of 16 in 2016?

10/06/2021

Slovakia

Slovakia is second EU country to roll out Russia's Sputnik V COVID jab

Slovakia has 200,000 doses of the Russian-made vaccine at its disposal after a tumultuous few months in which a secret deal to purchase 2 million doses triggered a political crisis in the country.

07/06/2021