Last Week in Slovakia, page 4
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Last Week: Fico says no to Ukraine in NATO
Slovak PM feels “doomed to cooperation” with his Hungarian counterpart.
Can the protests stop Fico?
And if not, what is the point?
Who wants to be president?
Pellegrini has two big decisions to announce, but he is taking his time.
‘The memory of a fish in a bowl’: Slovak journalists reflect on a ‘bitter’ year
Those who covered the murder of Ján Kuciak wonder why it already means so little to voters.
Fico’s plan to end the “Special” attracts protests in Brussels and at home
Smer ignores the European Commission’s request to put the legislation on hold.
Secret trip to Brussels as Fico starts making Slovakia his own again
Little has changed in Slovakia’s support for Ukraine, but major changes planned at home should ring alarm bells.
Last Week: Opposition tries to sack the “minister of revenge”
The interior minister had barely started, and already he’s facing a no confidence vote.
Last Week: Fico names his enemies. Journalists are still top of the list
Officials in the new government want to limit critical media.
Fico acted on his ‘no bullets to Ukraine’ claim last week
And Slovakia will get a say on Ukraine’s EU accession moves in December.
Move fast and break things: Interior minister treats the police like a start-up
Replacements in key police posts have already started against the backdrop of a battle for the southern border.
Fico goes to Brussels, and hears from the Kremlin
EU leaders get an early taste of Slovakia’s new foreign policy.
Huliak nomination delays Fico’s bid for premiership – for now
The incoming prime minister is readying to cosy up with autocrats.
Ten (or more) things to know about the emerging Fico government
It’s not as bad as it could have been. Or is it?
Control of the Interior Ministry is at the centre of coalition talks. No wonder
Fico has one more week to form his government.
Fico is on his way to becoming prime minister, again
Election results will not dispel concerns about Slovakia’s foreign policy orientation.
Would a Fico election win really be so bad?
The former prime minister’s approach to the media offers an answer to a question we often hear from abroad.
A government without Smer is possible
September polls show it will be painful.
Migrants for Fico, “LGBTI” for Christian Democrats. The campaign is on
With three weeks left, Slovakia is being re-acquainted with some unseemly tactics that have worked for politicians in the past.
What to make of Korčok’s presidential bid
Amid the parliamentary election campaign, a former foreign minister says he will run for president.
What Sme Rodina leaves behind at the intelligence service
And what message it sends to potential coalition partners.
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- The hidden costs of Slovakia’s complicated tax system
- News digest: Parties push for constitutional changes as President urges focus on real issues Photo
- Bratislava Region simplifies transport zones, raises fares
- Irish outlet hails Slovak spa town as top European holiday spot
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- After years of straddling two worlds, this American is now reconnecting with his Slovak roots
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- Why a British teacher chose Slovakia as home Audio
- Slovakia’s secret weapon is living abroad
- The law changed. Our family papers were ready. Now my kids are Slovak citizens
- Where can vegetarians and gluten-free diners eat out in Bratislava?
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- News digest: Parties push for constitutional changes as President urges focus on real issues Photo
- Bratislava Region simplifies transport zones, raises fares
- Neo-Nazi gang in Bratislava plotted armed attack and called their leader ‘Mr Führer’, court documents reveal
- The hidden costs of Slovakia’s complicated tax system
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