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EURACTIV Slovakia
Slovakia stalls new Russia sanctions, demands stronger energy guarantees
Est. 3minFico says Slovakia will not block EU sanctions if it receives credible guarantees to ease the impact of phasing out Russian energy.
Fico’s Slovakia failing on rule of law and EU fund oversight, MEPs warn
Est. 3minMEPs raise alarm over media intimidation, political retaliation, and democratic backsliding, drawing parallels with Hungary’s trajectory.
Czech MEP reports over 300 suspected cases of EU fund misuse in Slovakia
Est. 2minThe complaints follow a recent EU fact-finding mission and include allegations of irregularities across nearly all Slovak districts.
Slovakia, Hungary refuse to back latest EU sanctions on Russia, says Szijjártó
Est. 2minHungary and Slovakia once again work to block EU sanctions against Russia, citing energy concerns.
Slovak police attempted to detain ex-minister over Ukraine ammo donation
Est. 3minEight people were detained on Wednesday amid an investigation led by European prosecutors, with the ex-minister dismissing his attempted arrest as "political theatre".
Top ECB official from Slovakia convicted of bribery refuses to resign
Est. 3minPeter Kažimír is the first figure linked to Robert Fico’s previous government to be convicted of corruption.
African swine fever hits Slovak farm amid ongoing livestock crisis
Est. 2minThis is Slovakia's second major livestock disease outbreak this year to trigger mass culling.
Slovakia’s defence ministry: the unlikely hospital builder
Est. 6minThe projected cost of the facility is €1.27 billion (excluding VAT), with €200 million from the EU recovery fund.
No April Fools: Slovakia’s financial tax sparks political firestorm
Est. 5minThe tax threatens Fico's leadership despite him having only recently overcome an internal crisis and regained stability in parliament.
Slovak government greenlights new bill targeting NGOs
Est. 2minThe draft law drew sharp criticism from NGOs who label it a “Putin-style legislation,” ahead of protests already planned in response.
Planned Slovak-Chinese EV battery plant met with questions, doubts
Est. 4minWith a total investment of €1.23 billion—potentially rising to €5 billion—the project ranks among Slovakia’s largest foreign investments.
Slovakia to end renewable subsidies by 2026
Est. 2minThe head of the national regulatory body calls it a return to “common sense."
Slovak foreign minister: Russia should respond to ceasefire proposal without delay
Est. 2minBlanár spoke of a “significant” development that could pave the way for a long-term peace solution.
Slovakia’s very pacifist minister of defence
Est. 6minSome in Slovakia's government seem to think the best defence against a Russian attack would be to roll over and then hope the occupation eventually ends.
Slovakia’s Fico tones down defence spending opposition after summit
Est. 4minBut Slovakia should be able to spend EU defence funds on "dual-purpose projects" like roads and bridges, Fico added.
Slovakia’s Fico again accuses Czech diplomats and media of interference
Est. 4minFico made the comments directly to the Czech ambassador, which Czechia's prime minister described as "absurd".
Orbán and Fico find common ground ahead of Davos
Est. 3minWhile both expressed support for Russian gas supplies, they diverged on Ukraine's EU bid.
Fico government targets Slovak student over pro-Ukraine gesture
Est. 4minIn response to the backlash, the student pointed to Fico's silence when his supporters hurled vulgar insults at former president Zuzana Čaputová in 2022.
Slovak opposition incensed by Fico’s Moscow scrutiny ‘farce’
Est. 3minFico dodged MPs' questions about his meeting with Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
Slovak minister: 3% GDP defence spending ‘unimaginable’
Est. 3minExperts warn politicians could deliberately endanger the country's security.
Slovak Prime Minister Fico to visit Russia on WW2 80th anniversary
Est. 4minFico announced his intention to visit Moscow during the first appearance on Russian state television by an EU leader since the start of Russia's war in Ukraine.
Slovak Fico slams EU ‘war cabinet’, claims West sabotaged Ukraine peace efforts
Est. 4minDespite not providing any evidence, Fico said that the EU has been undermining the Ukraine peace process since the start of the war.
Kyiv stands firm on ending Russian gas transit deal after meeting Slovakia’s Fico
Est. 3minUkrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal reiterated Ukraine's decision not to extend its transit agreement with Russia, which expires at the end of this year, and urged European countries to reduce their dependence on Russian gas, much to Slovakia's Prime minister Robert Fico's dismay.
Key players withdraw from Slovak media freedom platform over controversial state nominee
Est. 3minThe Investigative Centre of Jan Kuciak (ICJK) and Reporters Without Borders (RSF) have suspended their participation in the state-run press freedom platform, citing the inappropriate nomination of a new member linked to a media outlet spreading disinformation.