Slovakia

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

Slovakia

PM quits as Slovakia struggles with political uncertainty

Eduard Heger steps down as interim prime minister after a string of ministerial resignations last week, potentially paving the way for a pro-Moscow party to govern the country

08/05/2023

Europe News

Slovakia's central bank chief fined for bribery and faces trial

Peter Kazimir, who is also on the European Central Bank's governing council, was declared guilty of bribery in Slovakia.

13/04/2023

No Comment

Fire and ice: A Slovakian orchard's innovative fight against frost

Workers at an orchard in Slovakia use candles to save the buds on cherry trees from spring frost.

06/04/2023

Slovakia

Why are so many Slovaks falling for Russian propaganda?

The Russian Embassy's Facebook account in Slovakia has been deemed the most virulent in Europe. Yet Slovaks seem to like their Russian propaganda. Why?

29/03/2023

Culture news

188-year-old time capsule found in Slovakian church: What's inside?

Time they say is the great healer of wounds but it only serves to heighten suspense when a mysterious relic points to how we lived in the past.

02/03/2023

Real Economy

How is Europe addressing challenges in long-term care?

In partnership with The European Commission

The European Care Strategy aims to provide better access to long-term care and better working conditions for carers.

22/02/2023

Slovakia

'Forgotten' Holocaust heroes help Slovakia come to terms with its past

Rudolf Vrba and Alfred Wetzler were the first Jews to escape from Auschwitz and warn the world of concentration camp genocide.

27/01/2023

Slovakia

Fuel tourism boosts petrol sales on Hungary's borders

Hungarian fuel tourists are filling up their vehicles over the border in neighbouring countries to avoid soaring prices at home.

25/01/2023

Slovakia

Vote of no confidence topples Slovakia's government

The Slovak government coalition fell on Thursday after narrowly losing a vote of no confidence.

16/12/2022

Slovakia

Slovakia's government loses crucial no-confidence vote

Lawmakers voted to oust Eduard Heger's minority coalition, potentially paving the way to early elections.

15/12/2022

Slovakia

Two dead after gunman opens fire in front of LGBT venue in Bratislava

Slovak police refused to comment on whether the shooting could have been a hate crime.

13/10/2022

Slovakia

Five people killed after 'drunk driver' hits bus stop in Bratislava

Slovakia's interior minister has described the incident as a "tragedy", with some of those killed about to start their first day of university.

03/10/2022