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Opposition questions €2.8m in farm subsidies to Smer‑linked businessmen
Ondriš brothers reject allegations of misuse, blaming wildlife damage for idle orchards as calls grow for an agricultural‑funding probe.
News digest: Slovak industry breathes – but 15 percent tariffs still sting
Fico blames Britain, German ambassador talks to TSS, and a morning show surprise.
Coalition voters see Brussels, not Moscow, as greater threat, poll reveals
Security survey shows deep political divides in the country.
Economy minister defends EU gas deal amid domestic criticism
Deal includes extended Gazprom contract, suspension clause and funding for diversification.
German chancellor admits Slovak gas concerns over Russian sanctions are legitimate
Germany pledges to address Slovakia’s energy concerns at EU summit.
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.
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.
Forest project touted as climate victory now under fraud investigation
Police raids under Operation Colombia allege millions in EU funds were paid for incomplete work.
Slovak MEPs split over rare vote on Europe’s ‘empress’
While Progressive Slovakia MEPs reject the motion as extremist-driven, Smer, Hlas, and Republika back the call for dismissal.
EU report warns of threats to democracy in Slovakia
Justice Ministry hits back, accusing EU of bias and misjudging progress.
Environment minister hits out at EU’s ‘ideological’ climate plan
Tomáš Taraba rejects 90 percent emissions cut by 2040, accusing Brussels of ignoring economic realities.
Sending money? Your bank will soon check the recipient’s name – for free
All banks in the eurozone, including Slovakia’s, are required to implement this verification service by October.
Malt from Trnava wins EU protected status, cementing Slovakia’s agricultural edge
Slovakia becomes the only EU country with two geographically protected malts, boosting its reputation as a major European malt exporter.
Fico lashes out at EU plan to end Russian gas imports
The prime minister calls Brussels’ energy proposal ‘ideological’.
Fico senses ‘nervousness’ ahead of EU summit, hails Russia-friendly SPD manifesto
The populist premier calls for a peace clause in summit conclusions and urges a pause on new sanctions.
“We, the European Ministers of Culture, are calling to open our eyes to the richness of our own cinema”
We aim to join forces to better support film distribution across Europe.
Is your website compliant? Slovakia’s accessibility law is coming
From June 2025, most online services must follow EU accessibility standards.
Slovak politicians urge accountability after court rebukes EU over vaccine deal secrecy
PM Robert Fico questions Brussels’ moral authority.
Slovakia at odds over Europe’s future rules of the game
With veto powers, defence and identity on the line, Slovak leaders wrestle with Brussels – and each other.
What Slovakia failed to accomplish from the recovery plan
Slovakia will not lose money for the time being.
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