Slovakia

Nature

Slovakia: Bear attacks prompt renewed calls for a cull

Some politicians argue that conservation efforts have caused brown bear populations to soar.

19/03/2024

Slovakia

Bratislava sees thousands protest overhaul of national broadcaster

Bratislava sees thousands protest overhaul of national broadcaster.

17/03/2024

Europe News

Slovak president tests government's move to oust anti-graft prosecutor

A new legislation fast-tracked through parliament and approved earlier this month would abolish the special prosecutor’s office, which handles serious crimes such as graft, organized crime and extremism.

17/02/2024

Slovakia

Protests in Slovakia against government's plan to amend penal code

The controversial plans include a reduction in punishments for corruption, a possible shortening of suspended sentences, and the statute of limitations.

08/02/2024

Slovakia

Slovakia PM Fico in hot water over planned penal code amendments

Thursday’s protests took place in two dozen cities and towns. Demonstrators also rallied in Prague and Brno in the Czech Republic, Krakow in Poland, and Paris.

26/01/2024

Euronews Witness

Why is Slovakia's new government already under mounting pressure?

Opposition parties, NGOs, legal experts, journalists and activists have strongly criticised PM Robert Fico and his plans to scrap Slovakia's Special Prosecutor's Office, which is currently handling several cases involving Fico's own party.

12/01/2024

Ecotech

Slovakia is home to the world’s first road made from cigarette butts

Only an estimated third of the cigarette butts from the 18 billion cigarettes smoked worldwide every day end up in a rubbish or recycling bin.

07/01/2024

Slovakia

Protests continue in Slovakia against proposed penal code changes

Slovakia’s streets were again sites of protest on Tuesday, with thousands of people mobilising across major cities to oppose plans by populist Prime Minister Robert Fico’s new government to amend the country’s penal code.

20/12/2023

Slovakia

Slovakian government postpones suspension of anti-corruption office

The reform has drawn criticism from Brussels, where the European Commission has called the reform "far-reaching and touches on a lot of EU law".

18/12/2023

Slovakia

Thousands rally in Slovakia to condemn unpopular new government plans

Slovakians took to the streets of various towns and cities, including the capital Bratislava, to protest controversial proposals made by the new government of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico.

13/12/2023

Slovakia

Slovakia's new government wins mandatory confidence vote

The three-party coalition government is led by populist Prime Minister Robert Fico, who ended the country’s military aid for Ukraine.

21/11/2023

Slovakia

Slovakian border towns note drop in migrant crossings from Hungary

Three weeks after Slovakia's new government cancelled snap border controls with Hungary, residents and officials have noted a sharp drop in undocumented migrants crossing into border towns. Euronews reporter Adam Magyar reports on the factors contributing to the decline.

20/11/2023

Smart Regions

European filmmakers go green behind the scenes

In partnership with the European Commission

In this episode of Smart Regions, we follow a film crew in Slovakia as they endeavour to reduce their carbon footprint on set.

06/11/2023

Slovakia

Slovakia backtracks on reinforcing border with Hungary

Less than 24 hours after announcing a "massive" deployment of police and armed forces at the border with Hungary to curb illegal migration, the new Slovak government called it off, saying it was a "one-off measure."

31/10/2023

Slovakia

Slovakia reinforces border with Hungary, warning of 'terrorist' threat

Prime Minister Robert Fico did not immediately provide further details but said illegal migration must be controlled or else people linked to “terrorist” groups could enter the country.

31/10/2023

Slovakia

Slovakia announces the end of military aid to Ukraine

Slovakia has until now been a staunch supporter of Kyiv since Russia invaded in February last year, donating arms and opening its borders for refugees fleeing the war.

26/10/2023

Slovakia

What are Slovaks expecting from Robert Fico’s new government?

Robert Fico has become Slovakia's new Prime Minister. His left-populist Smer party won against the liberal, Western-oriented Progressive Slovakia by nearly 7 percentage points. Euronews Hungary took to the streets of Bratislava to find out what are Slovaks expecting from his new government.

25/10/2023

Slovakia

Slovak MEPs to be suspended from EU parliament's Socialist Group

Slovakia's new government brings left-wingers together with a larger far-right party whose leader is turning the country away from supporting Ukraine.

13/10/2023

Slovakia

Slovakia's ex-PM Fico poised to return to government

As part of the coalition deal, Smer will get to appoint the prime minister and six other ministers, opening the way for Fico to serve as Slovakia's head of government for the fourth time.

11/10/2023

Slovakia

Pro-Russian party wins Slovakia's election, but not outright

Populist former prime minister Robert Fico and his leftist, pro-Russian Smer party have won early parliamentary elections in Slovakia.

01/10/2023

Slovakia

Pro-Russia ex-PM leads leftists to win in Slovakia parliamentary vote

The election Saturday was a test for the small eastern European country’s support for neighbouring Ukraine in its war with Russia, and the win by Fico could strain a fragile unity in the European Union and NATO.

01/10/2023

Slovakia

Slovakia election: What does it mean for young people?

According to recent surveys carried out by polling agencies, only 52% of young people say they are interested in voting.

30/09/2023

Slovakia

All you need to know about Slovakia's parliamentary election

One of the main contenders in Saturday's vote has pledged to reverse the country's support for Ukraine as it battles Russia.

30/09/2023

Slovakia

Pro-Russia disinformation floods Slovakia ahead of crucial election

Propaganda and attacks on LGBTQ people are prominent ahead of election which could decide whether the country moves politically closer to Moscow.

29/09/2023

Slovakia

Slovak tycoon acquitted again over murder of journalist

Slovak tycoon Marián Kočner has been acquitted for his role in conspiring to murder journalist Ján Kuciak. Alena Zsuzsová, his associate, was found guilty of planning and ordering the crime.

19/05/2023

Slovakia

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.

13/05/2023