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Slovak protesters condemn PM Robert Fico's Moscow visit to meet Putin

Thousands of protesters gathered in Freedom Square in the capital, Bratislava, to voice their objection to PM Fico and oppose his anti-Europe, pro-Russian policies.

10/05/2025

Slovakia

Slovakia's PM slams EU over plan to end Russian gas imports by 2027

Robert Fico is not alone in voicing his discontent. Hungary, the other member state with close ties to Moscow, also hit out at the plan.

07/05/2025

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Is the EU properly prepared to fight foot-and-mouth disease?

Following cases in Germany earlier this year and Hungary a few weeks ago, Slovakia is currently facing a significant outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease. Is the European Union properly prepared to fight this extremely contagious virus that is terrorising some livestock farms?

30/04/2025

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Protests held across Slovakia over NGO legislation

Protesters gathered in Bratislava and cities across Slovakia on Thursday to oppose new legislation they claim could restrict free expression and undermine the work of NGOs.

25/04/2025

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Slovaks rally against legislation they say is harmful to NGOs

The rallies in Bratislava and five other cities are part of a wave of protests that was fuelled by Prime Minister Robert Fico's trip to Moscow in December for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

25/04/2025

Slovakia

Slovakia's Fico to attend Moscow's WWII parade despite EU warnings

Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed Russian troops fighting in Ukraine as "heroes" at last year's 9 May event.

16/04/2025

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Gridlock at Slovakia border crossings over foot-and-mouth disease

A fresh outbreak of the disease was also detected in Hungary, some 15 kilometres from the Slovak border near Bratislava.

08/04/2025

Slovakia

Thousands of Slovaks protest against Russian-style law targeting NGOs

Citizens across Slovakia have been protesting for months over Prime Minister Robert Fico's shift towards Russia and away from the EU.

04/04/2025

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Slovakia declares state of emergency over foot and mouth disease cases

After at least four cases of the disease were detected, there are rising concerns about potential shortages of milk and meat.

26/03/2025

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Thousands protest against PM Fico and his pro-Russian policies

Thousands of protesters took to the streets across Slovakia to participate in regular demonstrations against incumbent Prime Minister Robert Fico and his pro-Russian policies.

22/03/2025

Slovakia

Slovakia at 'critical crossroads' as protests threaten pro-Moscow Fico

The protest movement aims to reaffirm the EU's importance for Slovakia as the country's government tilts towards Russia.

21/03/2025

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Peter Pellegrini reshuffles Slovakia's cabinet to retain majority

The appointment of Samuel Migaľ as the new minister of investments and regional development was a result of a deal agreed on by three parties in the governing coalition headed by Prime Minister Robert Fico.

19/03/2025

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Suspect in Slovak PM Fico shooting may face terror charges, police say

Prosecutors will now assess the evidence and decide whether the suspect, identified only as J.C., will stand trial.

26/02/2025

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Anti-Fico protesters mark seventh anniversary of journalist's murder

Thousands of anti-government protesters commemorate the seventh anniversary of the killings of an investigative journalist and his fiancée in Slovakia.

22/02/2025

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Slovakia's Fico boosts power through deal with coalition partners

The Slovak prime minister's parliamentary majority came under threat when several lawmakers defected from their posts.

20/02/2025

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Thousands in Slovakia protest against PM Fico's Russia stance

Fico's views on Russia have largely differed from the European mainstream. He ended Slovakia's military aid for Ukraine, criticised European Union sanctions on Russia and vowed to block Ukraine from joining NATO.

08/02/2025

Slovakia

Fico accuses opposition of 'coup attempt' after no-confidence bid

Slovakia's Moscow-friendly prime minister has faced accusations by the country's largest opposition party of trying to take the country out of the EU.

23/01/2025

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Slovak opposition alleges PM Fico plotting EU exit in parliament row

Slovakia's Moscow-friendly prime minister has faced accusations by the country's largest opposition party of trying to take the country out of the EU.

21/01/2025

Slovakia

Student detained after two people killed in Slovakia school stabbing

An 18-year-old suspect fled the scene but was later detained by police.

16/01/2025

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Slovaks take to the streets to protest against Fico's policies

The protests started back in December after Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.

10/01/2025

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Thousands protest against Slovakian PM Fico over pro-Moscow stance

Friday's protest against Fico's controversial Russia stance comes after his meeting with Putin in Moscow last month, as well as amid his threat to cut aid to Ukrainian refugees living in Slovakia.

04/01/2025

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Slovakia threatens to cut aid to Ukrainian refugees over gas quarrel

Slovak PM Robert Fico said his government was discussing retaliatory measures against Ukraine after Kyiv shut off a pipeline supplying central Europe with Russian natural gas.

03/01/2025

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Slovak PM says end of Russian gas deal will hurt EU rather than Moscow

Slovakia's Kremlin-friendly PM Robert Fico said the termination of the gas transit deal between Kyiv and Moscow would have a "drastic impact" on the EU.

02/01/2025

Slovakia

Slovakia's Fico: 'Ukraine will not be invited to join NATO'

Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico has for the second time in as many months made comments against Ukraine joining NATO. He did, however, acknowledge that Russia's invasion had violated international law.

18/12/2024

Healthcare

Slovakia passes law that could ban doctors from quitting

Violators could be imprisoned under the emergency measure, which can last for up to 120 days.

12/12/2024

Culture news

Resignations rock Slovak National Gallery amid growing staff protest

177 staff members are threatening to quit in frustration over the Ministry of Culture's management of the country's foremost art institution.

02/12/2024