Green News Fish are 'suffocating' as river in Europe turns red-orange The mining company claim it is 'not responsible for the situation', despite the water turning the colour of iron. 23/05/2022
Slovakia Slovakian lawmakers refuse to lift immunity of former PM Robert Fico Prosecutors had wanted to take Fico into custody to prevent him from influencing witnesses. 04/05/2022
Slovakia Former Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico faces criminal charges Fico resigned as Slovakian Prime Minister in 2018 following unprecedented protests and a political crisis. 20/04/2022
Slovakia Slovakian far-right leader loses mandate as MP over neo-Nazi symbols Marian Kotleba will lose his parliament seat as an MP of the Our Slovakia People's Party. 05/04/2022
Uncovering Europe Slovakia has been a haven for refugees from Ukraine. But for how long? There are fears that mismanagement of the country's refugee population could lead to a backlash. 01/04/2022
Uncovering Europe Vladimir Putin used to be popular in Slovakia. Then he invaded Ukraine Slovakia's pro-Russian politicians have struggled to justify their closeness to the Kremlin since the war began. 29/03/2022
Slovakia Slovakian MPs condemn WWII deportation of Jews to Nazi Germany Lawmakers have also asked for the forgiveness of Holocaust survivors and relatives. 25/03/2022
Slovakia Slovakia charges two suspects with spying for Russia Slovakia's foreign ministry had said it would also expel three Russian diplomats for alleged spying and bribery. 14/03/2022
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
no comment 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 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
no comment 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