Slovakia News, page 6
Smer MEP tells Slovaks to learn the EU’s rules – so they can break free from Brussels
Judita Laššáková tells stunned students and townsfolk how the country could one day walk away from the EU – despite government denials.
Too small to cope alone, Slovak villages are teaming up
Shared services centres are helping rural mayors pool resources, cut costs and finally hire the experts they need.
News digest: House passes what activists and civic organisations call Russian law
Tempestuous times ahead of Slovak weather agency, Slovak singer at Eurovision not representing Slovakia, and tip on where to spend Easter.
Cockroaches and crumbling toilets greet seven-year-old battling serious virus
Mum says staff work miracles – but asks if ministers would let their families stay there.
Extremist with ties to Slovak ruling party arrested outside parliament
Daniel Bombic has defied a court order and continued to attack public figures online.
News digest: A parade too far? Fico heads to Moscow despite EU warnings
AI-generated video shows PM behind bars, MP sneaks “booze” into parliament, and Slovakia braces for a sweltering Wednesday.
News digest: President Pellegrini opposes PM Fico on several issues
Which sports are popular in Slovakia, what's happening at the weather agency.
A storm within: crisis at Slovak weather agency could jeopardise air safety
Internal revolt grows inside the state weather service.
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News digest: Slovakia is being hurt by its failure to integrate foreign workers, says auditor
A 'pink moon' is set to light up the night sky – but is it really pink? Záhorie is a hidden Slovak gem, and Robert Fico cancels a planned appearance with former Czech president Miloš Zeman.
A 'pink moon' will grace Slovak skies this Sunday
The full moon will be the smallest of the year and sets the date for Easter.
News digest: ‘Charlatans and quacks’: Pandemic investigator accuses scientists, pushes for jab ban
From windy forecasts to media freedom fights and heartfelt hellos.
Lawmakers approve payouts to those fined for breaking Covid-19 rules
Critics say the move undermines trust in public health measures.
Slovakia sent no health experts to WHO pandemic treaty talks — classified its position beforehand
A senior health ambassador was left at home.
Fico’s inner circle faces trial in landmark corruption case
The long-delayed “Purgatory” case, involving a former police chief and a politically connected tycoon, is finally moving to court.
News digest: Council of Europe expresses concern over NGO bill
Slovaks gripped by hoaxes, country not prepared for the changes in the world, but still manages to be in Alzheimer's research premier league.
Police investigate coup suspicions following weeks of silence
Most Slovaks believe the coup claims are a diversion tactic.
Neuroimmunologist Norbert Žilka: Slovakia in Alzheimer's research premier league
But country data on condition is woeful.
News digest: Cities powerless, mothers desperate amid ongoing booking failures at Foreigners’ Police
PM Fico’s rental housing czar, most Slovaks oppose Ukraine’s EU membership, and a race you can join this weekend.
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 to target energy subsidies, but privacy concerns linger
A new law enables the state to analyse household incomes and property to tailor aid—yet millions may choose not to share their data.
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