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Slovakia says No to cross-border ‘fuel tourism’ and limits fuel sales
The Slovak Government has introduced emergency restrictions on diesel fuel sales amid an escalating energy supply crisis.
Slovakia threatens Ukraine with reprisals over blocked pipeline
Slovakia's prime minister today threatened to cut emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine if its neighbour does not reopen a pipeline that brings Russian oil to…
‘EU veto must stay’: Slovakia
The right of individual nations to veto key European Union decisions must remain in place, says Slovakia, because EU members "do not forfeit their sovereignty" when…
Slovak court gives 21-year jail term to man who shot PM Fico
A Slovak court on Tuesday sentenced a gunman who shot Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico last year to 21 years in prison.
‘Your gender reform is illegal’, Brussels tells Slovakia
The European Commission has slammed Slovakia’s latest constitutional amendment, warning that the move to enshrine “traditional” values on gender and sexuality…
Slovak Government approves ‘traditional’ constitutional reform on gender ideology
Slovakia's parliament or National Council has approved an amendment to enshrine "traditional" values on gender and sexuality in the country’s Constitution.
Slovak Government pushes ‘traditional’ constitutional reform on gender ideology
Slovakia's parliament is debating a constitutional amendment to enshrine traditional values on gender and sexuality in the country's constitution.
US rapper Kanye West faces backlash ahead of Slovakia show due to ‘Hitler’ song
Grammy-winning US rapper Kanye West was facing growing opposition in Slovakia ahead of his scheduled performance at the Rubicon Festival in the capital Bratislava…
Slovakia and Hungary reject EU plan to phase out Russian gas by end-2027
Slovakia and Hungary May 7, condemned European Commission plans to phase out Russian gas and other energy imports, deepening a rift with Brussels over relations…
Slovak PM Fico asks Musk for transparency on USAID funding
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico has written an open letter to Elon Musk, the head of the US Department of Government Efficiency, asking for full transparency…
Thousands protest in Slovakia over PM Fico’s government
Thousands of people protested on January 26 in the central square of Slovakia's Bratislava against Prime Minister Robert Fico's government and what they saw as its…
Slovak opposition accuses PM Fico of mulling EU exit
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has faced criticism over his apparent ambiguity regarding Slovakia's membership of the European Union.
Poland denies blocking Slovak politicians’ flight through its airspace
Poland has denied reports that it blocked a flight taken by a Slovakian delegation to Moscow from crossing its airspace.
Slovak PM Fico says Russian gas supply ‘secured’
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico says he has secured guaranteed gas supply from Russia just before Ukraine halted the transit of gas from the country at the…
Slovakia weighs retaliation against Ukraine over gas transit termination
Slovakia Prime Minister Robert Fico has announced possible retaliatory measures against Ukraine after Kyiv halted the flow of Russian gas to his country.
Putin: Fico’s Slovakia ‘has offered to host Russia-Ukraine peace talks’
Slovakia has offered to host peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, Russia's President Vladimir Putin has claimed.
Zelensky says Europe’s security ‘at risk over Slovakia’s dependence on Russian gas’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has criticised what he said was Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's lack of desire to end his country's dependency on Russian…
Slovak Government slams reports of EU funds block
Slovakia's Government has blasted reports of the European Commission allegedly planning to block European funds for Bratislava over concerns about "democratic backsliding".
Slovak ministers slam presence of children at ‘erotic aid’ play
A "perverse" play performed at a Slovakian festival has prompted government uproar, with many senior officials expressing fury at children being present at the show.
Slovakia threatens to halt diesel supply to Ukraine
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has threatened to halt diesel deliveries to Ukraine if Kyiv does not resume the transit of oil via Ukraine to Slovakia from Russian…
EU warns Slovakia against foreign agent law for NGOs
The European Commission has warned Slovakia that it will take immediate legal action if the government pushes ahead with a proposed law requiring NGOs that receive…
Slovak PM Fico returns to office after assassination attempt
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico is back in office after surviving an assassination attempt in May.
Slovakia to restrict right to assembly in response to Fico assassination attempt
The Slovak parliament on June 27 approved a so-called “Lex Assassination”, a package of measures designed to improve security following the assassination attempt…
Slovak opposition boycotts vote that sees public broadcaster shut down
The Slovak opposition walked out of the parliament chamber en masse before a vote was taken to abolish Rozhlas a televíža Slovenska (RTVS) and replace it with…
Slovak Prime Minister Fico released to home care, hospital says
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has moved to home care from a hospital in the central city of Banska Bystrica, where he had been recovering from an assassination…
Slovak PM Fico ‘between life and death’ as media target government
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is said to be "between life and death" after being shot.
Slovak PM Fico in ‘serious’ condition after shooting as allies blame media
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico remains in serious condition following an assassination attempt, with allies of the leader blaming the media and political opposition…
Pellegrini victory means clear path for Fico’s policy agenda, but more clashes with Brussels
The election of PM Robert Fico's ally Peter Pellegrini as Slovakia's president means Fico now faces a much easier path taking Slovakia in his preferred direction.
Surprise Korčok victory in Slovakia’s presidential election first round sets up high-stakes challenge for PM Fico
Ivan Korčok, a critic of PM Robert Fico, won a surprise first-round victory in Slovakia's presidential elections March 23, defeating Fico's ally Peter Pellegrini…