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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.
Smer MEP tells Slovaks to learn the EU’s rules – so they can break free from Brussels
Judita Laššáková tells stunned students and townsfolk how the country could one day walk away from the EU – despite government denials.
Slovakia could be fined millions as sewage system falls 40 years behind
Only 71 percent of population connected, far below EU average.
New cybersecurity requirements impact energy sector
Cyber threats in Slovakia and other European Union countries have been on the rise in recent years and are becoming increasingly sophisticated.
Slovak bakers reject the idea of using insect-based ingredients in their products
All food products containing this novel food must be properly labelled to inform consumers of the presence of insects.
A pro-Russian group says 450,000 want to end Russia sanctions
Brat za Brata delivered a petition to the president on Tuesday, but accusations of forgery cast doubt on its claims.
Robert Fico wades into Romania’s election row, calling for EU intervention
But over the weekend, the premier focused on women – offering praise while avoiding their real challenges.
News digest: Fico’s gain at EU summit, firm no to Macron
One Smer politician in Brussels, another in Moscow, a third in Bratislava claiming that Russia would be a reliable neighbour for Slovakia.
‘We are seen as total lunatics,’ says Slovakia’s former UK ambassador
Brother of justice minister to replace Róbert Ondrejcsák in London.
Trump confirms 25 percent tariffs on EU cars, illogically blaming European VAT as well.
New trade policy strains EU ties with erratic tariffs and flawed economic logic.
MiCa: A new era of cryptoasset regulation in the European Union
The cryptoasset market has developed rapidly in recent years, but legal regulation in the EU has lagged regarding these developments.
President may soon have to decide on holding contentious referendum
Pro-Russian micro-parties say they have collected more than 240,000 signatures; 350,000 are required.
Fico denies Slovakia will leave EU – but leaves informal Brussels meeting early
President Pellegrini’s round table falls flat as key opposition leaders refuse to attend.
PM Fico unveils plan to rewrite Slovakia’s constitution
The prime minister is challenging the principle that EU law takes precedence over national legislation.
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