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This new train route could whisk you from Bruges to Bratislava

The journey will last 19 hours passing through four different countries.

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.

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.

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.

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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".

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.

Europe Decoded

Explained: Why truckers are blockading the EU's border with Ukraine

Polish truck drivers have spent nearly a month blockading different crossing points along the border with Ukraine. Last Friday, Slovak drivers joined the protest, turning the dispute into an all-out European crisis.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Europe News

Ukraine and Slovakia reach deal on grain as Brussels threatens lawsuit

Kyiv and Bratislava on Thursday struck a preliminary deal to resolve the ongoing dispute over Ukrainian cereals.