Michaela Terenzani
Michaela Terenzani
michaela.terenzani@spectator.sk

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Michaela Terenzani has been with The Slovak Spectator since 2007. She served as editor-in-chief in 2015 - 2023. She then moved on to serve as the leading editor of the foreign news desk of the Sme daily. She studied journalism in Trnava and in Aarhus, Denmark. In 2009, she received a joint MA degree in Euroculture from the University of Groningen and the Jagiellonian University in Krakow. She comments on events happening in Slovakia in her weekly newsletter, Last Week in Slovakia.

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Far-right LSNS MPs leave the room during Ukrainian President Zelensky's speech.

What kind of person walks out on Zelensky?

The kind that is trying to get into government, unfortunately.

Robert Fico shook hands with his rival, Peter Pellegrini, and with the far right MPs after the vote.

Matovič-led coalition failed to do what it came for

The justice system, not MPs, will decide Fico’s fate in the end. But for now, he has scored a political victory.

Maypole in Žilina

This May, Slovakia has much to celebrate

Fico has decided to hijack the first of May, because too much is at stake for him.

Robert Kaliňák arrives to the Specialised Criminal Court in Pezinok for questioning as the court decides on pre-trial custody for him.

The “end of democracy”, according to Fico

Police charge former prime minister, commentators exercise caution, Smer goes berserk.

This is how it feels to be proud of your prime minister

Slovakia is experiencing an unfamiliar emotion.

The Russian propaganda machine is broken, it used to be much more sophisticated

Making your country resilient to disinformation is one way to help Ukraine, says expert on the information warfare of the Ukrainian armed forces, Viktor Tregubov.

Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán

Orbán wins re-election, but faces isolation within the region

Responses to the war prompt a political split within the Visegrad Group, which includes Slovakia.

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Mária Patakyová delivers her last report to the MPs as public defender of rights on March 23, 2022.

Ombudswoman’s term ends. Who will defend the vulnerable now?

Mária Patakyová was the right woman for the job. The government has neglected to fill her position.

PM Eduard Heger speaking to the protest against the war in Ukraine on March 4 in Bratislava.

Has it only been two years? The government begins the second half of its term

Two prime ministers, one pandemic and war on the border – so far. And don’t forget the fight against corruption.

Sergey Solomasov (right) hands money to Bohuš Garbár.

How to betray your country for €500

Spy scandal exposes Russia’s methods of exerting influence in Slovakia.

News digest: PM misses train to Kyiv, activists bring tractor to move out Russian spies

Covid situation improving but set to worsen again. Ministers OK major bill on aid to refugees and other war-related issues. Ukrainian kids gradually placed in Slovak schools.

In March, Slovakia hosts the Saber Strike 22 military exercise.

Putin has made security a practical issue for central Europe

The war has quickly shifted the conversation about Slovakia’s defence.

News digest: Boris Johnson applauds V4 leaders for welcoming refugees

Poverty has a female face. Sanctions complicate the lives of Russians in Slovakia. Dutch troops' arrival confirmed.

Refugees from Ukraine on the border crossing in Vyšné Nemecké.

Propaganda backlash threatens to strike where Slovakia is most vulnerable

Slovaks are making their president proud, but how long will it last?

PM Eduard Heger at the border crossing from Ukraine on February 25, 2022.

Zelensky is not the only one growing into his role

Slovakia is rising to the challenge of being a good neighbour and a reliable partner, but there is a long road ahead.

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News digest: Ukrainian anthem sounds in Slovakia's parliament

Government adjusts laws and earmarks money in anticipation of the arrival of large numbers of refugees. Slovak writer returns state award to Russia. Take a look at the front pages of Slovak newspapers today.

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Presidential Palace lit up in solidarity with Ukraine.

Slovakia cannot afford to let slip the clarity of this moment

We are still capable of solidarity and humanity.

Vladimír Šucha

Money is poor glue, we need shared values to hold us together (interview)

Slovakia is not ready for the challenges of the 21st century, but nobody really is, says the new head of the European Commission’s office in Bratislava.

Parents of Ján Kuciak and Martina Kušnírová during the unveiling of the memorial at the SNP Square in Bratislava on the fourth anniversary of the murder.

The spectre of violence returns

The assassination of a journalist gave Slovakia an opportunity to take stock. It has been squandered.

Robert Fico addressed the crowd protesting against DCA, standing against a backdrop of far-right ĽSNS flag.

Defence deal opponents adopt intimidation tactics

Those denouncing the defence cooperation agreement brought their wild antics inside parliament.

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