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Fico accuses West of prolonging Ukraine war as nuclear project sparks criticism

Prime minister pushes Kremlin‑aligned claims once again.

Austrian renewable energy company Enery is pushing ahead with major new solar investments in Slovakia.

While others pull out, one energy firm is betting big on Slovakia’s sun

Enery plans €60m investment in two large-scale photovoltaic parks.

Fire in Spišský Štiavnik, eastern Slovakia

News digest: 150 left homeless after fire in eastern Slovakia

Fico eyes a visit to the White House, Hancko’s high-profile transfer collapses, and the Niké liga kicks off – time to get your football props ready.

Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer) during the 21st anniversary celebration of the Day of Sovereignty of the Slovak Republic on Saturday, 12 July 2025, in Stará Bystrica.

Fico becomes Europe’s nightmare

After weeks of blocking EU sanctions, Slovakia’s prime minister caves – but not before isolating Slovakia and deepening distrust in Brussels.

In eastern Slovakia, engineers are developing a hydrogen-powered VTOL aircraft—one of Europe’s most innovative green transport projects.

Slovak hydrogen aircraft project aims for green revolution in the skies

With EU support, a pioneering hydrogen VTOL could replace helicopters and reshape sustainable travel.

The nuclear power plant in Jaslovské Bohunice.

Americans may build Slovakia’s next nuclear power plant

The nuclear power plant is expected to cost between €13 and €15 billion to build.

Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer) visited the Economy Ministry as part of an inspection day on 17 June 2025 in Bratislava. On the left is Economy Minister Denisa Saková (Hlas).

Fico lashes out at EU plan to end Russian gas imports

The prime minister calls Brussels’ energy proposal ‘ideological’.

The existing nuclear power palnt at Jaslovské Bohunice, in western Slovakia.

Slovakia holds talks with Westinghouse about building new nuclear reactor

PM Robert Fico has signalled strong interest in partnering with US nuclear firm Westinghouse to build a new €10-billion reactor.

In the past two years alone, Slovakia has spent nearly €5 billion cushioning households from energy costs.

Slovakia to target energy subsidies, but privacy concerns linger

A new law enables the state to analyse household incomes and property to tailor aid—yet millions may choose not to share their data.

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Slovakia clings to its gas transit dream, even as pipelines burn

Despite an explosion at a key Russian station, Bratislava presses ahead with plans to restore gas flows via Ukraine.

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The GreenWay company is a key player in Poland and has recently entered Croatia.

Slovakia’s EV charging leader attracts major global investor

GreenWay lands €50 million investment from French fund Mirova.

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Slovakia’s first CO₂ storage site takes shape

A gas firm plans to repurpose a depleted reservoir near Nitra – but environmental concerns linger.

From left: Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk, and European Commission representative Klaus-Dieter Borchardt officially inaugurated the reverse gas flow on the Vojany–Uzhhorod route in Veľké Kapušany, Michalovce district, on September 2, 2014.

Despite tensions, Slovakia profits from Russian gas transit to Ukraine

Slovak PM raises the prospect of turning off the tap to Ukraine.

Energy distribution companies recomend not to install oversized solar systems.

Blowing excess green electricity into the air? Yes, also in Slovakia

First facility converting excess solar energy into heat to be built in central Slovakia.

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Slovakia stays loyal to Gazprom as Russian gas starts flowing via TurkStream

Deliveries set to soar from April, says SPP gas supplier.

September 2014: Prime Minister Robert Fico and Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk inaugurate the reverse gas flow to Ukraine.

Can Azeri gas secure Slovakia’s energy future?

The Trans-Balkan pipeline offers hope, but questions remain over feasibility and security.

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Wind turbines in Cerová.

Energy sector offer investors challenges – and huge potential

Slovakia eyes building power-generating nuclear facilities, renewable resources and e-mobility.

Prime Minister Robert Fico (l) shakes hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Sunday, December 22, 2024. On the right is Putin's aide Yuri Ushakov.

PM Fico meets Vladimir Putin in Moscow

The Slovak premier seems to regard Ukraine’s president as an enemy and Putin as his friend.

Slovnaft refinery

Slovakia can keep exporting products from Russian oil to Czechia

Chiefs of diplomacy of EU countries greenlit the extension on Monday.

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Households will benefit from state-funded energy subsidies

Talks to intensify over the uncertain future of Russian gas transit, says PM Fico.

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