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Iranians in Slovakia join global protests over Mahsa Amini killing
Hopes of change at home after mass demonstrations.
Slovak honey given EU protected status
Bardejov product has three different flavours.
EU measures unhelpful, PM Heger warns of nationalising electricity
Nationalising energies produced in Slovakia will be the last resort, government says.
Slovakia approves of Von der Leyen's agenda set in her address
Proposed EU solutions on how to tackle the energy crisis welcomed by Slovak politicians and experts.
Slovakia plans no ban on all Russians from entering the country
The country would most likely support an EU-wide ban.
Investments into nuclear energy and gas will flow west, not into Slovakia
Investors are not happy.
Europeans to use a single charger for their small devices
New rules set to curb electronic waste and help consumers in the EU.
EC president: Moral duty to help Ukraine join EU
Ukrainian President calls for further sanctions.
Less of a brother, more of a threat, Slovaks say of Russia
More than half of Slovaks also feel that their values and identity are threatened by liberal democracy and migrants, a Globsec report finds.
Slovakia braces for regulation of online content
Various ministries claim jurisdiction over online regulation.
This May, Slovakia has much to celebrate
Fico has decided to hijack the first of May, because too much is at stake for him.
European Chief Prosecutor: Police need to feel support
Laura Codruța Kövesi helped charge MPs.
Slovaks lack trust in the EU, but are happy to be members (graphs)
Appreciation of the EU increased after the war broke out, surveys find.
Creating digital vulnerabilities in times of danger
In spite of many governments, politicians and NGOs calling on digital platforms to quickly remove harmful content, their legislative activity seems to go in a different direction.
Another problem with European funds. EU stopped money for roads and railways
One operational programme is currently suspended but all money may be endangered in future.
EU will help Slovakia organise assistance for Ukrainians
EC President Ursula von der Leyen discussed the situation at the borders with President Zuzana Čaputová and PM Eduard Heger.
The man who contracted fever for Europe
Vladimír Šucha learned early on in life that even the powerless can do great things.
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.
Virtue of compromise in the EU’s digital policy-making: the case of targeted ads
The idea floated during the negotiations on the Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act, is an exemplary case study on how legislative proposals evolve during the negotiations just to reach a workable compromise – hopefully.
Bratislava questions census results as it frets over 2022 income
Worries lockdowns in coming year could take a further bite out of city revenues.
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