War in Ukraine
Former Slovak PM visits occupied Ukraine on pro-Russian tour
Ján Čarnogurský’s blog recounts a visit to Mariupol and Horlivka, where he repeated Moscow’s claims about NATO and Ukraine and took part in military drills.
Spartak Trnava’s new signing from Russia has sparked controversy
The football club has blocked critical supporters on social media.
Kyiv condemns Slovak doubts on drone incident
Slovakia’s opposition failed to pass a resolution condemning the incident amid renewed clashes over the country’s hollowed-out air defences.
Hit by a Russian drone? Sorry, say Slovak insurers – you’re not covered
A house in Poland was wrecked by debris from a Russian drone this week.
Slovakia in the firing line over Russian energy ties
Donald Trump and Finland’s Alexander Stubb accuse Slovakia and Hungary of undermining efforts to cut off Moscow’s war funds.
Fico stands beside Zelensky in Uzhhorod, but not against Russia
Days after smiling with Putin, the premier called for good neighbourly ties and said he and Ukraine’s president would remain in touch, despite lacking a mobile phone.
In Beijing, Fico promised Putin a hard question. Instead, he asked: ‘How are you?’
Fico’s third meeting with Putin since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was more theatre than tension, underscoring his drive to “normalise” ties with Moscow even as the war grinds on.
Slovakia never fully halted Russian tourist visas, Foreign Ministry confirms
Bratislava says only EU’s visa facilitation deal was suspended, as data show thousands of Russians still received Slovak visas after the invasion of Ukraine.
News digest: Slovakia faces new referendum initiative on relations with Russia
Slovaks abroad build spaces to stay politically engaged, a new attraction in the Low Tatras, and the story how The Slovak Spectator began.
Children left to sleep on trains highlight gaps in support for unaccompanied Ukrainians
Young Ukrainians in Slovakia are left without support or representation.
Is Friedrich Merz a descendant of Nazis?
Slovak fact-checkers debunk claim about Friedrich Merz’s family.
In the service of China’s interests
The economic weekly Trend repeatedly serves as a vehicle for Chinese propaganda.
A war-driven business: Who profits from armaments in Slovakia – and by how much?
Profits in some cases reaching into the millions of euros.
Fico accuses West of prolonging Ukraine war as nuclear project sparks criticism
Prime minister pushes Kremlin‑aligned claims once again.
Ružomberok police pull off the coolest summer move while Košice welcomes a miracle
A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.
German chancellor admits Slovak gas concerns over Russian sanctions are legitimate
Germany pledges to address Slovakia’s energy concerns at EU summit.
Ukraine under Russian attack: defending freedom, protecting children, securing Europe’s future
As our neighbour and partner, Slovakia plays a crucial role in our shared response to Russia’s aggression.
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.
Foreign minister says Russia should be ‘forgiven’ like Nazi Germany
Opposition MP Beáta Jurík accuses Juraj Blanár of naïveté and hypocrisy.
Slovakia draws Kyiv’s ire over call to ‘forgive’ Russia
Despite diplomatic friction, Bratislava and Kyiv plan third joint government meeting later this year.
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