http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:50:38 +0200 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:50:38 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/15/crowds-in-bratislava-reject-fico-plan-to-scrap-overseas-voting http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/15/crowds-in-bratislava-reject-fico-plan-to-scrap-overseas-voting Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:50:17 +0200 Thousands rallied in Bratislava and other cities on Tuesday, 14 April 2026, to oppose Prime Minister Robert Fico’s plan to scrap mail voting for Slovaks abroad, warning it could undermine democratic participation. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/13/can-peter-magyar-break-hungarys-reliance-on-russian-oil http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/13/can-peter-magyar-break-hungarys-reliance-on-russian-oil Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:15:31 +0200 Péter Magyar, the expected future Hungarian prime minister, won the general election in a landslide, unseating outgoing Viktor Orbán after 16 years in power and raising questions about whether Budapest will move away from Russian energy. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/12/eu-asks-ukraine-to-allow-inspection-to-oversee-damaged-druzhba-pipeline http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/12/eu-asks-ukraine-to-allow-inspection-to-oversee-damaged-druzhba-pipeline Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:08:30 +0100 As the Hungarian veto on the €90 billion loan for Ukraine drags on, the European Commission has formally proposed an inspection to check the damage on the Druzhba pipeline at the core of the dispute. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/11/hungary-and-slovakia-resist-renewal-of-russia-sanctions-as-deadline-nears http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/11/hungary-and-slovakia-resist-renewal-of-russia-sanctions-as-deadline-nears Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:42:47 +0100 The European Union wants to renew the individual sanctions on Russia by 15 March. But Hungary and Slovakia are blocking the decision. Tensions are running high between the three over the damaged Druzhba oil pipeline. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/10/fico-and-von-der-leyen-agree-druzhba-pipeline-must-be-restored-amid-energy-standoff http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/10/fico-and-von-der-leyen-agree-druzhba-pipeline-must-be-restored-amid-energy-standoff Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:15:24 +0100 The Slovak prime minister says he and the EU Commission president are aligned on restoring the Druzhba pipeline, as a dispute between Slovakia, Hungary and Ukraine over the damaged oil route intensifies. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/25/eu-asks-ukraine-to-repair-druzhba-pipeline-as-croatia-offers-alternative-route http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/25/eu-asks-ukraine-to-repair-druzhba-pipeline-as-croatia-offers-alternative-route Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:33:50 +0100 The Adria pipeline through Croatia is the most viable alternative to provide oil to Hungary and Slovakia while Druzhba is being repaired, the European Commission said on Wednesday after an experts' meeting. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/25/watch-the-video-friendship-pipeline-is-tearing-europe-apart-but-why http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/25/watch-the-video-friendship-pipeline-is-tearing-europe-apart-but-why Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:42:26 +0100 In the 1960s, the Soviet Union built one of the longest oil pipelines in the world to supply Warsaw Pact states. It was called Druzhba, which translates to "friendship." Right now, that friendship pipeline is tearing Europe apart. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/21/slovakias-fico-threatens-to-cut-off-electricity-supply-to-ukraine-unless-russian-oil-flows http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/21/slovakias-fico-threatens-to-cut-off-electricity-supply-to-ukraine-unless-russian-oil-flows Sat, 21 Feb 2026 18:11:01 +0100 Prime Minister Robert Fico has said he will to cut off his country's emergency electricity supply to Ukraine unless Kyiv resumes pumping Russian oil to Slovakia. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/19/eu-calls-emergency-meeting-over-hungary-and-slovakias-energy-standoff-with-ukraine http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/19/eu-calls-emergency-meeting-over-hungary-and-slovakias-energy-standoff-with-ukraine Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:53:29 +0100 The European Commission has convened an emergency Oil Coordination Group meeting after Hungary and Slovakia halted diesel supplies to Ukraine, escalating a dispute over the Russian Druzhba pipeline. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/18/hungary-and-slovakia-halt-diesel-exports-to-ukraine-amid-oil-transit-dispute http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/18/hungary-and-slovakia-halt-diesel-exports-to-ukraine-amid-oil-transit-dispute Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:25:56 +0100 Hungary and Slovakia said they have suspended diesel exports to Ukraine after Russian oil flows via the Druzhba pipeline were disrupted. Both governments accuse Kyiv of failing to restore the pipeline, but the European Commission said their energy security is not at risk. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/15/washington-does-not-need-vassals-but-strong-partners-rubio-tells-europe http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/15/washington-does-not-need-vassals-but-strong-partners-rubio-tells-europe Sun, 15 Feb 2026 17:43:38 +0100 The top US diplomat says Washington wants stronger allies in Europe who take more responsibility, as he met Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in Bratislava on Sunday. Slovakia is the first stop of his two-nation tour of central Europe, which will also feature a visit to Hungary. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/15/us-secratary-of-state-rubio-tours-central-europe-to-bolster-ties-with-trump-allies-fico-an http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/15/us-secratary-of-state-rubio-tours-central-europe-to-bolster-ties-with-trump-allies-fico-an Sun, 15 Feb 2026 13:10:48 +0100 US Secretary of State visits Slovakia and Hungary to discuss energy deals and peace initiatives with nationalist leaders. Both Robert Fico and Viktor Orbán align with Trump's agenda on migration and Ukraine and are fierce critics of the European Union. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/04/cross-us-off-the-list-why-locals-in-this-tiny-european-village-want-its-unesco-status-remo http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/04/cross-us-off-the-list-why-locals-in-this-tiny-european-village-want-its-unesco-status-remo Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:00:10 +0100 Some residents believe they would be better off if the village was removed from the prestigious list. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/03/slovak-ex-minister-and-fico-adviser-who-quit-over-epstein-messages-feels-like-a-fool http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/03/slovak-ex-minister-and-fico-adviser-who-quit-over-epstein-messages-feels-like-a-fool Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:08:30 +0100 Miroslav Lajčák, an ally of Slovak PM Robert Fico, messaged Jeffrey Epstein about women and diplomacy in 2018 while he was foreign minister. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/03/all-the-reasons-to-visit-slovakias-new-european-capital-of-culture http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/03/all-the-reasons-to-visit-slovakias-new-european-capital-of-culture Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:03:33 +0100 Expect music festivals, art exhibitions and more in Trenčín throughout 2026. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/16/slovakias-fico-to-meet-trump-in-florida-on-saturday-with-nuclear-plant-deal-in-focus http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/16/slovakias-fico-to-meet-trump-in-florida-on-saturday-with-nuclear-plant-deal-in-focus Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:17:15 +0100 Slovakia's Prime Minister will meet with US President Trump in Mar-a-Lago on Saturday with plans for a nuclear energy deal in focus. Fico is politically aligned with the MAGA agenda from Ukraine to migration. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/23/the-eu-wants-to-end-the-era-of-national-vetoes-but-its-complicated http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/23/the-eu-wants-to-end-the-era-of-national-vetoes-but-its-complicated Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:15:07 +0100 Brussels has put forward numerous veto-proof legislative proposals to overcome repeated opposition from Hungary and Slovakia. Experts say the strategy is politically and legally risky. But has it become inevitable? http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/18/thousands-in-slovakia-and-czech-republic-rally-against-leaders-on-velvet-revolution-annive http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/18/thousands-in-slovakia-and-czech-republic-rally-against-leaders-on-velvet-revolution-annive Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:23:40 +0100 The Velvet Revolution in 1989 brought an end to decades of Soviet-dominated communist rule in the former Czechoslovakia, which peacefully split into two nations in 1993. http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/10/thirteen-remain-in-hospital-after-slovak-train-collision-health-minister-says http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/10/thirteen-remain-in-hospital-after-slovak-train-collision-health-minister-says Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:25:33 +0100 Prime Minister Robert Fico has rejected the transport minister's resignation after a second similar incident in less than a month. http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/28/rule-of-law-declined-in-over-two-thirds-of-eu-countries-world-justice-project-says http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/28/rule-of-law-declined-in-over-two-thirds-of-eu-countries-world-justice-project-says Tue, 28 Oct 2025 08:15:52 +0100 In 2025, Slovakia and Hungary saw the sharpest declines, according to the Rule of law index published by the World Justice Project. http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/21/would-be-assassin-given-21-year-sentence-for-shooting-slovak-pm-robert-fico http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/21/would-be-assassin-given-21-year-sentence-for-shooting-slovak-pm-robert-fico Tue, 21 Oct 2025 15:02:44 +0200 Juraj Cintula, 72, was found guilty of terrorism by a court on Tuesday over the attack he carried out on 15 May 2024. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/10/20/eu-pushes-slovakias-fico-to-make-him-lift-veto-on-russia-sanctions http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/10/20/eu-pushes-slovakias-fico-to-make-him-lift-veto-on-russia-sanctions Mon, 20 Oct 2025 19:49:27 +0200 The latest conclusions from the upcoming EU summit add more detailed references to energy prices and the automotive sector, the two issues that Slovak PM Robert Fico had raised as condition for lifting his veto. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/10/17/european-parliaments-centre-left-group-expels-slovakia-pms-party-for-values-breach http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/10/17/european-parliaments-centre-left-group-expels-slovakia-pms-party-for-values-breach Fri, 17 Oct 2025 18:17:16 +0200 The move was widely expected as Smer was suspended in October 2023 after its leader Robert Fico formed a coalition government with anti-Ukrainian and eurosceptic overtones. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/10/15/robert-fico-vetoes-again-eu-sanctions-against-russia-asks-for-new-concessions http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/10/15/robert-fico-vetoes-again-eu-sanctions-against-russia-asks-for-new-concessions Wed, 15 Oct 2025 20:30:33 +0200 Slovakia and Austria have emerged as the remaining obstacles blocking a deal on a new round of EU sanctions against Russia. http://www.euronews.com/2025/09/28/orban-and-fico-lambast-eu-at-130th-anniversary-of-maria-valeria-bridge http://www.euronews.com/2025/09/28/orban-and-fico-lambast-eu-at-130th-anniversary-of-maria-valeria-bridge Sun, 28 Sep 2025 21:23:44 +0200 Hungary and Slovakia remain among the only countries in Europe to continue purchasing Russian oil and natural gas following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. http://www.euronews.com/2025/09/26/slovakias-parliament-changes-constitution-to-recognise-only-two-sexes-sparking-anger http://www.euronews.com/2025/09/26/slovakias-parliament-changes-constitution-to-recognise-only-two-sexes-sparking-anger Fri, 26 Sep 2025 21:52:37 +0200 The new amendment also makes it almost impossible for anyone other than married couples to adopt children. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/09/24/eu-will-propose-tariffs-on-russian-oil-amid-growing-pressure-from-trump http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/09/24/eu-will-propose-tariffs-on-russian-oil-amid-growing-pressure-from-trump Wed, 24 Sep 2025 16:02:11 +0200 Putting tariffs on Russian oil will make it increasingly expensive for Hungary and Slovakia to maintain their energy ties with Moscow. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/09/11/hungary-slovakia-under-pressure-as-us-and-eu-target-russia-with-energy-sanctions http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/09/11/hungary-slovakia-under-pressure-as-us-and-eu-target-russia-with-energy-sanctions Thu, 11 Sep 2025 09:00:47 +0200 Hungary and Slovakia will be squeezed by the US and the EU to drop Russian fossil fuels, a sector expert claims. As pressure from Washington grows, Hungary has signed a long-term gas contract with Shell to complement its Russian supplies. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/08/22/hungary-and-slovakia-demand-eu-action-after-ukraine-hits-key-oil-pipeline-again http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/08/22/hungary-and-slovakia-demand-eu-action-after-ukraine-hits-key-oil-pipeline-again Fri, 22 Aug 2025 17:04:05 +0200 Ukraine attacked the Druzhba pipeline for the third time, halting oil deliveries to Slovakia and Hungary. The European Commission has not reacted so far, but US President Donald Trump said he was very angry. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/15/slovakia-demands-exemption-to-drop-veto-on-eu-russia-sanctions http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/15/slovakia-demands-exemption-to-drop-veto-on-eu-russia-sanctions Tue, 15 Jul 2025 20:34:42 +0200 Prime Minister Robert Fico says the reassurances provided by Ursula von der Leyen are "insufficient" to satisfy Slovakia's concerns and lift his veto. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/12/slovakia-aims-to-reach-deal-with-eu-on-ending-russian-gas-supplies-by-tuesday-fico-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/12/slovakia-aims-to-reach-deal-with-eu-on-ending-russian-gas-supplies-by-tuesday-fico-says Sat, 12 Jul 2025 19:59:08 +0200 Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico told reporters in Bratislava he wants to resolve the issue involving the proposed phase-out of all Russian fossil fuels by Tuesday, adding that he spoke to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz about the matter. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/07/10/slovakian-music-festival-rubicon-featuring-kanye-ye-west-cancelled http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/07/10/slovakian-music-festival-rubicon-featuring-kanye-ye-west-cancelled Thu, 10 Jul 2025 16:57:28 +0200 Following a petition calling for controversial rapper Kanye 'Ye' West to be dropped from the line-up of the upcoming edition of Rubicon in Bratislava, the festival has been cancelled entirely. Here's everything you need to know. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/09/slovakia-maintains-veto-on-new-package-of-eu-sanctions-against-russia http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/09/slovakia-maintains-veto-on-new-package-of-eu-sanctions-against-russia Wed, 09 Jul 2025 16:27:13 +0200 The bilateral talks between Brussels and Bratislava have so far failed to produce the breakthrough needed to lift Robert Fico's veto. http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/08/suspect-in-shooting-of-slovakias-prime-minister-fico-stands-trial-on-terror-charges http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/08/suspect-in-shooting-of-slovakias-prime-minister-fico-stands-trial-on-terror-charges Tue, 08 Jul 2025 15:31:32 +0200 Juraj Cintula, 72, could face life behind bars if he is convicted over the attack on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico last year. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/06/27/why-did-robert-fico-veto-the-new-eu-sanctions-on-russia-money-is-key http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/06/27/why-did-robert-fico-veto-the-new-eu-sanctions-on-russia-money-is-key Fri, 27 Jun 2025 16:45:51 +0200 Robert Fico's decision to veto the new package of EU sanctions against Russia has a lot to do with financial compensation. Here's why. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/06/24/new-package-of-russia-sanctions-runs-into-trouble-ahead-of-high-stakes-eu-summit http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/06/24/new-package-of-russia-sanctions-runs-into-trouble-ahead-of-high-stakes-eu-summit Tue, 24 Jun 2025 19:00:45 +0200 A downward revision of the price cap on Russian oil is considered essentially dead after a disappointing G7 summit and the Israel-Iran conflict. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/06/23/hungary-and-slovakia-set-to-block-eus-fresh-russia-sanction-package http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/06/23/hungary-and-slovakia-set-to-block-eus-fresh-russia-sanction-package Mon, 23 Jun 2025 17:43:48 +0200 Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said the move was in retaliation for the Commission's RePowerEU plan, which aims to completely cut Russian energy imports. http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/10/uzbekistan-strengthens-ties-with-slovakia-and-bulgaria-during-fico-and-radev-visits http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/10/uzbekistan-strengthens-ties-with-slovakia-and-bulgaria-during-fico-and-radev-visits Tue, 10 Jun 2025 20:17:34 +0200 Uzbekistan hosted Slovak and Bulgarian leaders at the Tashkent International Investment Forum, signing agreements to boost trade, technology, and cultural ties, aiming to enhance economic and diplomatic relations. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/05/15/czechias-eurovision-entry-adonxs-singing-to-get-slovakia-back-in-the-contest http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/05/15/czechias-eurovision-entry-adonxs-singing-to-get-slovakia-back-in-the-contest Thu, 15 May 2025 20:02:02 +0200 Adonxs said "Kiss Kiss Goodbye" to his native Slovakia for Prague many years ago but the candidate for Czechia tells Euronews Culture that he wants his Eurovision song to help make the contest much more popular with the government in the country of his birth. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/10/slovak-protesters-condemn-pm-robert-ficos-moscow-visit-to-meet-russian-president-vladimir- http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/10/slovak-protesters-condemn-pm-robert-ficos-moscow-visit-to-meet-russian-president-vladimir- Sat, 10 May 2025 08:03:27 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/09/russia-holds-victory-day-parade-in-moscow-amid-its-war-in-ukraine http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/09/russia-holds-victory-day-parade-in-moscow-amid-its-war-in-ukraine Fri, 09 May 2025 14:58:34 +0200 Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico was the lone EU leader to attend the Moscow military parade on Friday despite Brussels' warnings not to do so. http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/07/slovakias-prime-minister-rejects-eu-plan-to-halt-russian-gas-imports-by-end-of-2027 http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/07/slovakias-prime-minister-rejects-eu-plan-to-halt-russian-gas-imports-by-end-of-2027 Wed, 07 May 2025 15:53:56 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/04/30/how-is-the-european-union-fighting-the-latest-outbreak-of-foot-and-mouth-disease http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/04/30/how-is-the-european-union-fighting-the-latest-outbreak-of-foot-and-mouth-disease Wed, 30 Apr 2025 18:00:33 +0200 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? http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/04/25/protests-held-across-slovakia-over-ngo-legislation http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/04/25/protests-held-across-slovakia-over-ngo-legislation Fri, 25 Apr 2025 17:28:29 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/04/25/protesters-in-slovakia-rally-against-legislation-they-say-could-harm-ngos-work http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/04/25/protesters-in-slovakia-rally-against-legislation-they-say-could-harm-ngos-work Fri, 25 Apr 2025 08:15:00 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/2025/04/16/slovakias-fico-insists-on-attending-moscows-victory-day-parade-despite-eu-warnings http://www.euronews.com/2025/04/16/slovakias-fico-insists-on-attending-moscows-victory-day-parade-despite-eu-warnings Wed, 16 Apr 2025 13:55:23 +0200 Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed Russian troops fighting in Ukraine as "heroes" at last year's 9 May event. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/04/11/czech-republic-maintains-border-checks-as-slovakia-tackles-foot-and-mouth-disease http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/04/11/czech-republic-maintains-border-checks-as-slovakia-tackles-foot-and-mouth-disease Fri, 11 Apr 2025 23:10:52 +0200 Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), a highly contagious viral disease of livestock, mainly affects cattle but can also infect swine, sheep and goats.The virus is preserved in saliva, urine, faeces and milk. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/04/08/inspections-on-trucks-from-slovakia-over-foot-and-mouth-disease-cause-gridlock http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/04/08/inspections-on-trucks-from-slovakia-over-foot-and-mouth-disease-cause-gridlock Tue, 08 Apr 2025 17:06:20 +0200 A fresh outbreak of the disease was also detected in Hungary, some 15 kilometres from the Slovak border near Bratislava. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/04/06/austria-closes-off-24-border-crossings-with-hungary-slovakia-after-foot-and-mouth-disease- http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/04/06/austria-closes-off-24-border-crossings-with-hungary-slovakia-after-foot-and-mouth-disease- Sun, 06 Apr 2025 08:05:20 +0200 The disease poses no danger to humans and primarily affects cattle and other cloven-hoofed animals like swine, sheep and goats. http://www.euronews.com/2025/04/04/thousands-of-slovaks-protest-against-russian-style-law-targeting-ngos http://www.euronews.com/2025/04/04/thousands-of-slovaks-protest-against-russian-style-law-targeting-ngos Fri, 04 Apr 2025 13:15:37 +0200 Citizens across Slovakia have been protesting for months over Prime Minister Robert Fico's shift towards Russia and away from the EU.