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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.
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.
They built a lifeline for Ukrainian refugees. Now it is time to pass it on
Octavian Bivol on the end of UNICEF’s emergency mission in Slovakia, the future of refugee support, and what remains to be done.
Europe rearms - but can Slovakia be trusted?
While Slovak firms could thrive in a growing defence market, the government's mixed signals raise doubts among allies.
Ambulance hit by Russian drone goes on display in centre of Bratislava
Oksana is now a sobering exhibit outside Bratislava’s Old Market Hall.
Almost half of Slovaks believe Putin’s genocide lie
Disinformation takes root as 44 percent accept Russia’s genocide claim—more than in Hungary or Poland.
Slovakia clings to its gas transit dream, even as pipelines burn
Despite an explosion at a key Russian station, Bratislava presses ahead with plans to restore gas flows via Ukraine.
Trading McDonald’s for the front lines
A Slovak-Dutch soldier’s journey from fast-food shifts to Ukraine’s battlefields, driven by prophetic dreams and an unwavering sense of purpose.
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.
From first aid to firepower: the drones crowdfunded by Slovaks
Many of these drones carry more than just cameras - they are equipped with first-aid kits, grenades, and supplies to save wounded soldiers.
A Christmas sermon takes aim at leaders—and goes viral
Some accused the bishop of politicising the pulpit. Peter Mihoč defends his approach: “The church does not exist in a vacuum.”
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