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Slovakia makes slow progress in tackling corruption

Since 2020 the Slovakian authorities have brought dozens of high-ranking officials to justice, including the former attorney general, and ex-chiefs of police and tax administration but analysts say there's still a long way to go.

Euronews Witness

Solidarity with Ukrainian refugees leaves others feeling left behind

Tensions in Slovakia and France highlight questions about the limits of European Union solidarity towards Ukrainian refugees. Can it last, without destabilizing our societies?

Green News

Fish are 'suffocating' as river in Europe turns red-orange

The mining company claim it is 'not responsible for the situation', despite the water turning the colour of iron.

Europe News

Hungary, Slovakia, Czechia and Bulgaria resist EU ban on Russian oil

Discussions between EU ambassadors continue on Monday to reach an agreement to phase out all imports of Russian oil.

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Romania

US first lady Jill Biden visits Ukrainian refugee children in Romania

The US first lady Jill Biden and her Romanian counterpart Carmen Iohannis visited a school in Bucharest to meet Ukrainian child refugees and their mothers whom she praised for their bravery

Europe News

Russian oil ban plans like 'dropping atomic bomb on Hungary's economy'

Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic are among the most sceptical over EU plans to ban Russian oil imports.

Slovakia

Slovakian lawmakers refuse to lift immunity of former PM Robert Fico

Prosecutors had wanted to take Fico into custody to prevent him from influencing witnesses.

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.

My Europe Series

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.

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.

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.

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.

My Europe Series

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.

My Europe Series

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.

Russia

Russia expels three Slovakian diplomats in retaliatory move

Bratislava had expelled three Russian officials earlier this month for alleged diplomatic violations.

Slovakia

Slovakian MPs condemn WWII deportation of Jews to Nazi Germany

Lawmakers have also asked for the forgiveness of Holocaust survivors and relatives.

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.

Slovakia

US troops set to use military bases in Slovakia after treaty approved

Thousands of people had rallied against the deal.

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.

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Slovak flying car gets approval from civil aviation regulators

The Slovak flying car, AirCar, manufactured by Klein Vision, has received its certificate of airworthiness.