Last Week in Slovakia, page 8
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Ex-special prosecutor is now in prison after breakthrough verdict
Slovakia is finally punishing high state officials for breaking the law.
Why Matovič asks us to be colourblind
The obnoxious nature of the debate is only one of many issues that is wrong with the events of the past week in Slovakia.
What kind of person walks out on Zelensky?
The kind that is trying to get into government, unfortunately.
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.
This May, Slovakia has much to celebrate
Fico has decided to hijack the first of May, because too much is at stake 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.
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.
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.
How to betray your country for €500
Spy scandal exposes Russia’s methods of exerting influence in Slovakia.
Putin has made security a practical issue for central Europe
The war has quickly shifted the conversation about Slovakia’s defence.
Propaganda backlash threatens to strike where Slovakia is most vulnerable
Slovaks are making their president proud, but how long will it last?
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.
The spectre of violence returns
The assassination of a journalist gave Slovakia an opportunity to take stock. It has been squandered.
Defence deal opponents adopt intimidation tactics
Those denouncing the defence cooperation agreement brought their wild antics inside parliament.
Moscow or bust: Fico backs Russia, sees popularity rise
The Smer leader once called Slovakia a ‘pro-European island’. No longer.
Real threat vs bogeymen. Slovaks are confused about whom to fear
Ruling politicians never had a better opportunity to live up to their foreign policy pledges.
Slovakia throws itself into the Omicron wave
A mixture of wishful thinking and ‘I’m-done-with-this’ attitudes could prove damaging.
Slovakia is still vulnerable despite the changed virus and measures
As the country braces for Omicron, experts warn of testing shortages.
General prosecutor damns defence deal, challenges Heger government’s foreign policy
This week Žilinka will celebrate with a Russian prosecutor named on an EU sanctions list.
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