Slovakia News, page 4

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Police officer accused of beating Roma children at primary school

The accusations surfaced after a politician shared a video of the children’s testimonies.

MEP Milan Mazurek

Another school forced to cancel activity after far-right MEP’s smear campaign

An NGO that took part in the activity talks of systemic hunt.

Peter Pellegrini.

News digest: Pellegrini tops trust poll, but many remain skeptical

A young Slovak becomes an airline pilot, Košice removes Kuciak memorial, and the Kyiv-Bratislava train speeds up.

Gravestones in Humenné's Jewish Cemetery, including one that has been defaced with a Nazi symbol.

Jewish graves in Humenné defaced with Nazi swastikas

Police have launched an investigation after anti-Semitic symbols were spray-painted onto gravestones at one of Slovakia’s oldest Jewish cemeteries.

News digest: Fico takes on Slovakia’s “biggest problem” – or so he says

A taxi driver attacked by three women and a man with a shovel – plus a message from the Lutheran Church to politicians.

The former agricultural cooperative in Beša, rented by the company Prodest. Antonino Vadala and Pietro Catroppa run a bull farm there.

The Italian once investigated by a murdered journalist is back in Slovakia – and raising bulls

Antonino Vadala, who had ties to Smer politicians and reportedly spoke with Robert Fico, has returned after serving time for drug trafficking.

Ukrainian soldiers modify drones to serve new purposes.

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.

Daniel Hoťka
PM Robert Fico (Smer, left) and MP Michal Šimečka (Progressive Slovakia).

News digest: Opposition leader Šimečka once again targeted over NGOs

Fašiangy celebrations abound, ice tower to climb, and interview with Bratislava mayor.

Bratislava Mayor Matúš Vallo.

Can Bratislava stay safe? Mayor Vallo on crime, homelessness, and cooperation

The mayor of Bratislava has little in common with Robert Fico. But when floods hit, politics took a back seat.

Marek Moravčík

News digest: Slovakia votes for Ukraine at UN, far-right SNS demands apology 

The gospel according to the defence minister – and what Fico’s up to beyond the coalition crisis.

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference, CPAC, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, Friday, February 21, 2025, in Oxon Hill, Meryland, USA.

PM Fico hails Trump, slams EU, and defends Russia in US speech

The Slovak premier took centre stage at the Conservative Political Action Conference.

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Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference, CPAC, at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, Friday, February 21, 2025, in Oxon Hill, Md., USA.
Peter Pellegrini

News digest: Names of new ministers hinted at, President Pellegrini to know them this week

Have a look at ice spectacles, how Ukrainians feels in Slovakia. Learn more in today's digest.

Environment Minister Tomáš Taraba and Culture Minister Martina Šimkovičová during a press conference in Bratislava on February 18, 2025.

Culture minister’s mental health remarks spark backlash

Minister Šimkovičová is not the first in Fico’s government to make controversial remarks about mental health.

Robert Fico met with technology magnate Elon Musk in Washington.
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News digest: Robert Fico meets Elon Musk in US, prepares for CPAC speech

Gen Z's relationship with alcohol, SAV scientists work on a potential diabetes cure, and protests across Slovak cities honour the memory of Ján Kuciak and Martina Kušnírová.

Polymer chemist Igor Lacík (centre).

SAV scientists help improve promising diabetes treatment

Team taking simple approach to problem.

14 percent of Slovaks drink alcohol every day or several times a week.

Gen Z drinks alcohol to decrease insecurity and for courage, survey indicates

Survey held to mark 'Dry February' reveals Slovaks’ drinking habits. 

PM Robert Fico and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte

News digest: Fico snubs NATO chief, heads to right-wing event in US instead

People will once again gather in squares to remember the murdered journalist.

Bratislava - Nové Mesto borough

Mystery gas odour spreads across Bratislava, leaving residents in the dark

The state has failed to communicate the problem effectively.

Coalition parties chairs from left: Matúš Šutaj Eštok (Hlas), Robert Fico (Smer) and Andrej Danko (SNS).

News digest: One step forward to resolve coalition crisis

A curious case of a Tajik man in Slovakia, an interview with Kate Winslet. Learn more in today's digest.

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