Slovakia

Slovakia

Hungary, Slovakia and Serbia plot a win for EU's anti-migration camp

Camps in third countries, fences and strict border controls have become the "new normal" in some countries on the continent, claiming to deliver citizens more security.

22/10/2024

Slovakia

Slovakia's PM Fico pledges to block Ukraine's NATO bid while in office

The Slovakian prime minister has repeatedly accused the West of fuelling the conflict, claiming the war should be resolved through diplomacy over fighting.

07/10/2024

Economy

Sour taste for sweet eaters and smokers as Slovak price hikes approved

Slovakia's parliament passes new law to increase the price of sugary drinks and tobacco products in order to help cut the country's budget deficit.

24/09/2024

Art

Calls for reinstatement of Slovak National Gallery director

At least 360 artists, gallerists and curators signed the open letter in support of Alexandra Kusá, who was fired alongside the head of the National Theatre.

19/08/2024

Slovakia

Thousands rally in Slovakia against government's 'attack on democracy'

Nearly 20,000 gathered in the capital Bratislava, accusing the government of dismantling the nation's cultural institutions.

14/08/2024

Europe News

Discontent spills over to Slovak streets amid Fico government reforms

The Slovak opposition is calling on Brussels to continue to hold the government in Bratislava to account.

13/08/2024

Slovakia

Thousands protest in Slovakia over firing of theatre and gallery heads

Slovakia's hard-right Culture Minister Martina Šimkovičová dismissed the directors of the Slovak National Theatre and Slovak National Gallery last week.

13/08/2024

Tech News

Slovakian app helps rescuers locate people in mountains who need help

The new feature allows the helicopter rescue medical service to locate people in need of help in the mountains.

09/08/2024

Slovakia

Ecologists outraged as authorities kill dozens of bears in Slovakia

Hunters are now allowed to kill more bears that are identified as "dangerous" to local residents, but critics say it's more about allowing hunters to go after them as trophy.

24/07/2024

Slovakia

First F-16 fighter jets arrive in Slovakia from the US

Under a previous government, Slovakia donated its fleet of near-obsolete Russian fighters to the Ukrainian war effort.

23/07/2024

Europe News

Pride festival in Slovakia sees competition from 'family values' rally

The Rainbow Pride parade in the capital Bratislava focused on supporting minorities and diversity - but not everyone was onboard.

21/07/2024

Europe News

Heavy rain traps 16 tourists in Slovakia

At least two people have been reported dead so far. Scientists attribute the latest extreme weather events in Europe to climate change.

12/07/2024

Europe News

Slovakia's PM attends first public event since May 15 shooting

A gunman shot the Slovakian prime minister five times as he greeted supporters in the town of Handlová in May.

06/07/2024

Europe News

Slovakian government is quashing public media, opposition says

The new legislation, pushed for by PM Robert Fico's ruling party, SMER, will disband the public broadcaster RTVS and replace it with an entirely new public TV and radio station.

04/07/2024

Europe News

Shooting leaves Slovakia's PM Fico with permanent health issues

A gunman shot the Slovakian prime minister five times as he greeted supporters in the town of Handlova in May.

01/07/2024

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Passenger video reveals minutes after Slovakian train crash

Passenger Katarína Molnárová's video captures the aftermath of a train crash in Nové Zámky, Slovakia.

28/06/2024

Europe News

Train collides with bus in Slovakia, killing at least five people

The train was travelling from Prague to Budapest and was transporting about 100 passengers. At least five people were reported injured.

27/06/2024

Slovakia

Slovakia claims ex-government jet donation to Ukraine was illegal

The Ukrainian military is in dire need of extra air power as Russia bombards its territory with artillery, missiles and drones.

25/06/2024

Europe Decoded

Euroviews. The EU must act in time to save Slovakia’s media

As Brussels regroups after elections, it must uphold the rule of law, Tom Gibson writes.

24/06/2024

Europe News

Peter Pellegrini is sworn in as Slovakia's new president

The ceremony took place amid heightened security after the assassination attempt on his close ally, populist Prime Minister Robert Fico, a month ago.

15/06/2024

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Slovakian capital prepares for worst as Danube water level rises

Heavy rains in the region over the past few days have dramatically increased water levels in the Danube River.

05/06/2024

Slovakia

Slovakian PM Robert Fico says he felt 'no hatred' towards his attacker

Slovakia's populist PM Robert Fico made his first public appearance in three weeks, posting a speech online following a serious assassination attempt.

05/06/2024

Europe News

Bratislava braces for major flooding as Danube continues to rise

A flood warning has been put in place for the Slovakian capital after heavy rainfall in Germany and Austria.

05/06/2024

Europe News

Slovakia's prime minister moved to home care in Bratislava

Fico will recuperate in the capital after being seriously wounded in an assassination attempt in the central town of Handlova earlier this month.

31/05/2024

Euronews Witness

Slovakia’s disinformation history serves as a cautionary tale for the EU

In the run-up to June's European elections Slovakia and other EU member states have become hotbeds for pro-Kremlin disinformation campaigns. Bryan Carter went to the country to investigate.

27/05/2024

Europe News

Slovakian MPs unanimously approve resolution against political hatred

The move follows the shooting of Prime Minister Robert Fico and a public outcry over 'toxic Slovakia politics'.

21/05/2024