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PM Robert Fico

News digest: Fico’s patience wears thin as he issues ultimatum to his partners

A Bratislava park with a Valentine’s touch and a strange initiative from PM Fico’s sister.

The defendant Zoroslav Kollár arrives at a court hearing at the Specialised Criminal Court (ŠTS) in Pezinok on February 10, 2025.

A €20,000 bribe hidden in a book – but only one man takes the fall

YouTuber Zoroslav Kollár walks free, but ex-judge Richard Molnár gets a slap on the wrist.

The cycle path, with kerbs, on Vajanského Embankment.

Pedals over politics: City backs cyclists as Danube bike path debate continues

The Bratislava city council stands behind its design, waits for response of the Transport Ministry.

Renáta Hall

Universities’ rankings should be taken with a pinch of salt, says education expert 

Renáta Hall talks about data that show how Slovak students choose whether to study abroad or in Slovakia. 

Michaela Dúbravka Džomeková
Prime Minister Robert Fico.

News digest: PM Fico writes to Elon Musk in regards to NGO, media funding

Interview with Gary Oldman, Smer losing loyal voters, and two medals for Slovakia at youth Olympics.

Environment Minister Tomáš Taraba.

Environment minister wants hydropower plant, leaving people in affected area despondent

Former ice-hockey goalie among people affected by proposed plant.

Smer leader Robert Fico and Progressive Slovakia leader Michal Šimečka

Fico in trouble? Smer losing its most loyal voters, polls reveal

Smer would not be able to form a government in January.

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News digest: Slovaks protest in 50 cities, with up to 45,000 people gathering in Bratislava

Homeless people speak about being abused at a Bratislava shopping mall.

The homeless man who died was found near the Nivy shopping centre.

Ukrainians, homeless and Roma share experience of abuse at shopping mall

Security guards at Bratislava's Nivy shopping centre have reportedly been attacking homeless people. One died recently, after being accused of theft.

Former health minister Vladimír Lengvarský.

European prosecutor is investigating alleged corruption at Slovak hospitals

The investigation affects a €212-million funding call for projects paid from the EU Recovery Plan.

Prime Minister Robert Fico

News digest: As cabinet reshuffle looms, PM Fico is MIA

Actors ‘come clean’ – jokingly admit they are controlled by foreign powers.

Daniel Bombic (the second) enters the courtroom on February 6, 2025. Ahead of him walks his defence lawyer, David Lindtner. Behind Bombic is MEP Judita Laššáková.

No custody for extremist Bombic. Court lets him walk with an ankle monitor

Defence minister’s law firm is footing the bill for Bombic’s housing, court hears.

University of Economics in Bratislava

New higher education legislation aims at better management of universities 

Opposition says amendment will drive more young people out of the country. 

Bibiana in Bratislava.

News digest: Illustrators to boycott major contest over storm in Bibiana

Health legislation passed in parliament, how possible US tarrifs would hit Slovakia, and tip for a scale model event.

A protest in Humenné, eastern Slovakia. The caption reads "Leave the government, not EU and NATO.

Dissatisfaction growing in eastern Slovakia, Smer bastions join protests

Protests in small towns require courage, says political scientist.

MP Rudolf Huliak (l) and MP Roman Malatinec (r) have known each other for about 20 years.

News digest: Pro-Russian hunter pulls the strings in Fico’s coalition

Two politicians who ran out of luck on the road.

In the photo, President Peter Pellegrini (second from left), opposition KDH leader Milan Majerský (right), Hlas leader and Interior Minister Matúš Šutaj Eštok (third from right), Smer leader and Prime Minister Robert Fico (left), and Slovak National Party leader and Deputy Speaker of Parliament Andrej Danko (second from right) greet each other after a round-table meeting on Slovakia’s foreign policy orientation, organised by the president at the Presidential Palace in Bratislava on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

Fico denies Slovakia will leave EU – but leaves informal Brussels meeting early

President Pellegrini’s round table falls flat as key opposition leaders refuse to attend. 

Left: The Belarusian flag hoisted next to the Slovak flag. Right: Spišská Nová Ves Mayor Pavol Bečarik (left) and Belarusian Ambassador Andrei Dapkiunas.

Belarusian flag and ambassador in eastern Slovak town draw criticism

Opposition councillors adopt a resolution condemning mayor's actions.

The police are investigating the death of a foreigner in Košice.

News digest: Police and private security service suspected of beating homeless man

A chance to see hundreds of Lego sets, how to learn about local brands, and a synagogue closer to refurbishment.

Illustrative image.

Slovak security agency warns against new Chinese chatbot

New survey shows AI usage among Slovaks.

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