War in Ukraine
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.”
After 60 years, the most important poet of Ukraine is being published in Slovakia
Taras Shevchenko now a symbol of the fight for freedom in Ukraine.
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.
PM Fico meets Vladimir Putin in Moscow
The Slovak premier seems to regard Ukraine’s president as an enemy and Putin as his friend.
Support for Ukrainian refugees slashed as Slovakia tightens belt
Legislation pushed through without consultation will save €2 million but condemned as immoral by opposition MPs.
Controversial Slovak mayor visits Moscow to donate to Russians affected by war
Smilno’s mayor, Vladimír Baran, travelled to Russia to hand over €52,000 raised for humanitarian aid in a Russian region.
Slovakia moves to fast-track immigration changes, citing EU deadline and economic risks
The ministry seeks urgent cabinet and parliament approval for amendments to immigration laws.
Fico slams Biden’s missile decision as war marks 1,000 days
In Slovakia, a thousand candles commemorate Ukraine’s struggle against Russia’s unjustified invasion.
PM Fico clashes with British ambassador after Russian TV appearance
In a public rebuke, British Ambassador Nigel Baker called out Robert Fico’s TV interview with a sanctioned Russian host.
Fico’s Russian broadcast: Slovakia’s PM repeats Kremlin lines, eyes Moscow trip
Robert Fico is doubling down on his Kremlin narratives and earning his place as the EU’s next outsider.
Another ammunition plant to be built in eastern Slovakia, with ties to controversial Ukrainian
Company wants to produce 100,000 cases annually.
How Putin punishes critics and why Blaha and Fico stay silent
What constitutes Russophobia and what does not.
Fico's warning to Brussels prompts warm praise from Lavrov
The prime minister had mused about a missile attack on the EU capital and a visit to Moscow.
Not a single bullet to Ukraine, he said. But still the guns and ammunition flow east
Under Robert Fico, Slovakia has exported more than €100 million in weapons to its neighbour.
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