Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next Uncovering Europe Europe’s army of Elves fights real-world Russian disinformation Self-organised and nonfunded, groups of volunteers from the Baltics to Central Europe took on the task of combatting the Kremlin propaganda machine. Now, the war in Ukraine has them doubling their efforts. 13/04/2022
Now playing Next Europe News Von der Leyen heading to Kyiv to show 'unwavering support' for Ukraine It comes a day after the bloc agreed on a fifth round of sanctions against Moscow. 08/04/2022
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next Hungary Will wooing the Hungarian diaspora tip the election in Orban's favour? Today, some 1.2 million ethnic Hungarians (or Magyars) live in Romania; 420,000 in Slovakia; and smaller clusters elsewhere. 01/04/2022
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next Russia Russia expels three Slovakian diplomats in retaliatory move Bratislava had expelled three Russian officials earlier this month for alleged diplomatic violations. 28/03/2022
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next Slovakia US troops set to use military bases in Slovakia after treaty approved Thousands of people had rallied against the deal. 09/02/2022
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next Smart Regions Combating the impact of manmade issues on the Danube River Smart Regions looks at how researchers and scientists find solutions to manage the Danube River sustainably after it has been modified with flood protections and hydro-power plants. 22/11/2021
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next world news Europe at global epicentre as COVID deaths and cases continue to rise COVID-19 deaths have increased by 10% in the World Health Organization's Europe and Central Asia region over the last week. 10/11/2021
Now playing Next 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
