Slovakia News, page 11

The hunting lodge in Čifáre, Nitra district, where the then opposition leader Robert Fico met with his associates in summer 2021.

A 'Christmas gift' for Slovakia: Full secret recordings featuring Fico are released

Relatives of demoted police investigators have posted all the recordings, which date from 2021, to YouTube. They show the current prime minister and his allies plotting to sway prosecutions.

The Ambassador of Ukraine to Slovakia, Myroslav Kastran, during the opening of the exhibition titled "The Year of Invincibility" at Vajanské Embankment in Bratislava, on the occasion of the first anniversary of the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, on Friday, 24 February 2023.

Ukraine joining NATO isn't a threat–it’s a shield, counters Ukrainian diplomat to Fico’s claim

The Victory Plan isn’t an alternative to the Peace Formula. It’s a strategy to fast-track its goals, aiming for a lasting peace, emphasises Ambassador Kastran.

News digest: Thousands took to streets in protest of Fico's Moscow trip

Slovak biathlete's unexpected success, tips for events if you do not celebrate Christmas, and Slovak journalists reflecting on 2024.

Mária Bieliková during the ESET Science Award 2024 ceremony.

Slovak computer scientist: We need to learn to communicate with machines

Mária Bieliková took top prize in the main category at this year’s ESET Science Award.

Prime Minister Robert Fico (l) shakes hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Sunday, December 22, 2024. On the right is Putin's aide Yuri Ushakov.

PM Fico meets Vladimir Putin in Moscow

The Slovak premier seems to regard Ukraine’s president as an enemy and Putin as his friend.

News digest: Crisis in health care ends after doctors and government reach agreement

Today Slovakia evacuated 25 Palestinian children from Gaza for urgent medical care.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky addresses a media conference during an EU summit in Brussels, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024.

News digest: Fico caught off guard by Zelensky’s criticism

Fall in love with a dictionary, an intriguing exhibit, a short tale about pricey chairs, and a logistics mega deal.

Marian Kočner in a courtroom.

Slovakia’s tycoon takes fight to European court for shorter sentence

Marian Kočner is currently serving a 19-year prison sentence for forgery.

Jozef Migaš (l) shakes hands with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko in Minsk, Belarus on July 6, 2020.

Lukashenko gave him a dog. Now Slovakia is sending him back to Minsk

Jozef Migaš returns to Minsk as Slovakia’s ambassador.

A Ukrainian tank passes by a burning car near the Russian-Ukrainian border, Sumy region, Ukraine, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)

News digest: Repair work for Ukraine moves from Slovakia to Germany

A pandemic mystery, a Russian talent, and PM Fico heads to Brussels.

The bod.k7 gallery space in the centre of Nitra.

They installed bold exhibition in street-facing windows. Then harassment started

A display in Nitra sought to challenge perceptions of Slovak folklore.

Teachers join public sector unrest, strike warning issued.

News digest: Teachers join public sector unrest, strike warning issued

Drunk passenger mocks police, Fico claims conflict of interest.

Bolt app to drop foreign-plated taxis as Slovakia enforces new rules in January 2025.

Slovakia to ban taxis with foreign plates from January

Foreigners can still be taxi drivers.

The Elizabeth's Cathedral in Košice.

Skyscrapers or spires? Košice wants to hold on to its mediaeval soul

The Slovak city looks to balance growth and heritage.

Health Minister Kamil Šaško.

News digest: Minister’s ‘terrorist’ comment triggers fury among doctors

Do you do a big clean-up before Christmas? Most Slovaks certainly do!

Trolley-buses in Bratislava on May 9, 2024.

Bratislava’s transport fares to jump next year

The city responds to higher taxes, inflation, and funding cuts from the state.

The Slovak team with the Slovak Ambassador to Egypt Lenka Miháliková (third from left). Jozef Hudec is fifth from left.

Slovak Egyptologists continue to shed light on ancient history

Team concluded 14th season of research at important Nile site.

In the photo on the left, PM Robert Fico (Smer-SD) and Brazil's Vice President Geraldo Alckmin shake hands in the capital of the largest South American country - Brazil on December 10, 2024.

News digest: Fico, during visit to Brazil, accuses West of planning to 'sacrifice' Ukraine

The legendary Bratislava roll pastry that has more than 400 years of sweet, sweet tradition.

Branislav Dunčko (l) and Róbert Magula (r)

Appeal court dismisses prosecutor's bid to hold ex-NAKA officers in custody

Multiple Bratislava judges have now questioned the case brought by the police inspectorate, citing weak evidence.

PM Robert Fico and Health Minister Kamil Šaško.

News digest: Where is the prime minister?

What Slovakia Googled in 2024 and Košice embraces its new residents.

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