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Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár said after his visit to Moscow that cooperation with Russia would be developed outside the scope of international sanctions. The opposition called the trip a disgrace.
A Slovak delegation has arrived in Moscow for talks on energy and Russian gas. Bratislava fears arbitration claims of up to €16 billion.
Slovakia will hold talks with Russia on October 25 and with Ukraine on November 5 in Lviv. Bratislava will not block the EU loan for Kyiv.
On October 12–13, rail service to Slovakia and the Czech Republic will be temporarily suspended due to maintenance work at Chop station. Passengers are advised to check the schedule.
A man was stabbed to death in Bratislava following a conflict. The two Ukrainian suspects left Slovakia and have been placed on an international wanted list.
Johann Wadephul urged people not to question the threat posed by Moscow. He criticized Fico's doubts about NATO guarantees.
France and Luxembourg are making demands regarding the EU sanctions list. The current restrictions on nearly 3,000 individuals expire on September 22.
Poland prevented a threat at one of the crossings on the border with Ukraine, Donald Tusk said. He expects new Russian attacks on trade routes.
Former high-ranking official of the Football Federation of Ukraine Andriy Pavelko was detained in Bratislava. The Office of the Prosecutor General has initiated the extradition procedure.
The Ukrainian Football Association has approved the stadium in Trnava for the matches of the 3rd and 4th rounds of the Nations League against Northern Ireland and Hungary. The arena holds 19,000 spectators and is already familiar to the Ukrainian national team.
The Ukrainian national team defeated Hungary with a score of 5:1 in the Euro 2026 semi-finals. For the first time in history, the team will play in the final against Azerbaijan or Serbia.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the restoration of dialogue between the countries following a meeting with the Prime Ministers of Slovakia and Georgia.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Robert Fico in Yerevan to discuss cooperation. Slovakia supported Ukraine's EU membership and joint visits.
The President of Ukraine discussed European integration and the strengthening of bilateral relations with the Prime Minister of Slovakia. The leaders are preparing for a personal meeting in Kyiv and Bratislava in the near future.
Orbán's defeat in the elections offers hope for unblocking the EU loan, but bureaucracy will delay payments. Slovakia may also "intercept the veto" over the Druzhba oil pipeline.
The Prime Minister of Slovakia and the President of Serbia expressed their support for Viktor Orbán during the vote. The politicians noted his contribution to the protection of sovereignty.
Organizers have added locations in Chicago, Brno, and Bratislava for testing. Participants can change their registration location in their personal account until April 7.
The countries signed an agreement to build a pipeline for transporting 1. 5 million tons of fuel per year. The project is planned to be completed in the first half of 2027.
Hungary will block the 20th EU sanctions package against Russia, demanding that Ukraine restore oil transit through the Druzhba pipeline.
Slovakia is modernizing Cold War-era nuclear shelters, despite Prime Minister Fico's statements that there is no threat from Russia. An audit revealed the critical condition of most structures, and demand for private bunkers is growing.
Slovakia plans to acquire four more F-16V Block 70/72 Viper fighter jets to strengthen its air defense. This decision is related to the transfer of its entire fleet of MiG-29s to Ukraine.
Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković rejected Hungary's and Slovakia's request for Russian oil transit, accusing Budapest of manipulation. Hungary called Croatia an "unreliable transit country" seeking a monopoly.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Hungary and Slovakia next week. The visit comes after Donald Trump endorsed Viktor Orban, who is trailing in the polls ahead of the elections.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, known for his loyalty to Donald Trump, is offering an "olive branch" to partners in the EU. This move comes amid rumors of his meeting with Trump, which reportedly did not meet Fico's expectations.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico announced the country's possible participation in monitoring a peace agreement or truce in Ukraine. Slovakia is ready to cooperate in non-military areas, but will not send soldiers or provide weapons.
In Slovakia, a bus with 10 passengers and two drivers, all Ukrainian citizens, overturned on the D1 highway. Two female passengers were hospitalized with minor injuries, while the others continued their journey.
In Slovakia, a bus with 10 passengers and two drivers, all citizens of Ukraine, overturned on the D1 highway. Two female passengers were hospitalized with minor injuries, while the others continued their journey.
The European Commission has initiated legal proceedings against Slovakia over the adoption of a constitutional amendment that declares the priority of national law over EU norms. This has escalated tensions between Brussels and Robert Fico's government.
Thousands of Slovaks protested against Prime Minister Robert Fico and his pro-Russian stance. The rallies took place on the anniversary of the 1989 Velvet Revolution, which Fico's government canceled as a public holiday.
The planned address by Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, which was supposed to take place today, has been canceled. The reason was the illness of the head of government, who, according to the deputy head of the Smer party, contracted a virus.