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Slovakia

A country in Central Europe
The Slovak Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It covers an area of approximately 49,000 km² with a population of over 5.4 million people. The capital and largest city is Bratislava. Historically, after the Velvet Revolution of 1989, Slovakia peacefully transitioned to democracy, gaining independence on January 1, 1993. Since then, it has developed a modern market economy, and its territory has been inhabited since ancient times, with Slavic tribes arriving in the 5th–6th centuries.
1993
The country peacefully became an independent democratic state as a result of the dissolution of Czechoslovakia
2000
Joined the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
2004
Joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
2004
Gained full membership in the European Union
2007
Integrated into the Schengen Area, which abolished border controls
2009
Introduced the euro as the country's official currency
2019
Average employee incomes significantly increased by 70% compared to two decades earlier
2023
The country became the world's largest per capita car producer
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Portugal and Slovakia offered Romania help in protecting against drones

Portugal and Slovakia offered Romania support in the field of countering unmanned aerial vehicles. Romanian President Nicușor Dan announced this in Brussels.

Politics • 11:35 PM • 1788 views
Zelenskyy met with Slovak Prime Minister Fico and invited him to Ukraine

President Zelenskyy met with Slovak Prime Minister Fico in Brussels and discussed peace efforts and European integration. Zelenskyy thanked Slovakia for its support and invited Fico to visit Ukraine.

Politics • June 18, 08:04 PM • 2812 views
The eldest daughter of the King of Thailand has died after nearly four years in a coma

Princess Bajrakitiyabha has died at the age of 47 after a prolonged coma caused by a heart condition. She was a diplomat and a contender for the royal throne.

News of the World • June 12, 06:54 AM • 4127 views
Germany proposes to direct €6.6 billion from EU fund to aid Ukraine, Poland opposes

Berlin wants to allocate €6. 6 billion for new aid to Ukraine. Poland is demanding this money as compensation for weapons already provided to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Economy • June 10, 09:17 PM • 9788 views
NATO strengthens the defense of Finland and Sweden

The Alliance has established the FLF unit in Finland for rapid response. The new military unit also includes a Swedish combat group.

News of the World • June 7, 06:15 PM • 6677 views
Fico demands money from the European Commission for weapons transferred to Ukraine

Robert Fico will discuss compensation for assistance to the Armed Forces of Ukraine with Ursula von der Leyen. The Prime Minister claims an acute shortage of funds due to the support for Ukraine.

Economy • June 5, 09:26 PM • 10681 views
Slovak Foreign Minister arrives in Ukraine – Sybiha meets him in VinnytsiaPhoto

Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár met with Andrii Sybiha in Vinnytsia. The parties honored the fallen defenders and discussed future cooperation.

Politics • June 5, 11:40 AM • 4596 views
Ukrainians of mobilization age already residing in the EU will not lose temporary protection - European Commission

The EU plans to extend protection for Ukrainians beyond 2027 with new rules for men. The restrictions will not affect those who are already in Europe.

War in Ukraine • June 2, 02:30 PM • 4428 views
Putin's bikers have deployed a network of pro-Russian propaganda across Europe - intelligence

The "Night Wolves" have opened new chapters in Europe to support Russian aggression. Club members are raising funds for the occupiers and spreading Kremlin propaganda.

Politics • June 2, 07:19 AM • 17717 views
Maldera hands late call-up to Ihnatenko; Riznyk and Hutsulyak to miss national team camp due to injury - UAF

Andrea Maldera has called up Danylo Ihnatenko to the national team. Dmytro Riznyk and Oleksiy Hutsulyak will miss the upcoming matches due to injuries.

Sports • May 29, 12:59 PM • 2639 views
Magyar condemns, Fico wants dialogue with the RF, and Nawrocki demands Moscow's accountability - reaction to the Russian drone strike in Romania

Neighboring countries reacted to the Russian drone strike on a high-rise building in Romania. Fico wants dialogue with Moscow, while Poland demands Russia's accountability.

Politics • May 29, 11:59 AM • 3487 views
Zelenskyy gave a veiled response to Lukashenko's proposal to meet and mentioned TsikhanouskayaVideo

Zelenskyy hinted at Lukashenko's illegitimacy due to Tsikhanouskaya's participation in the international summit. Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs plans to discuss relations specifically with her.

Politics • May 26, 02:08 PM • 4060 views
Ukraine has never been a threat to Belarus – ZelenskyyVideo

Zelenskyy met with Tsikhanouskaya at a summit in Kyiv. They discussed Russian influence on Belarus and attempts to drag the country into the war against Ukraine.

Politics • May 26, 11:32 AM • 3864 views
Associate membership could block Ukraine's actual accession to the EU - Irish Foreign Minister

The Irish Foreign Ministry warns that associate member status would block Ukraine's full accession to the EU. This could create a two-tier approach to the bloc's expansion.

Politics • May 23, 03:34 AM • 12319 views
"Either we take someone in, or we don't": Fico rejected Merz's idea of "associated" EU membership for Ukraine

Robert Fico rejected the idea of German Chancellor candidate Merz regarding associated EU membership for Ukraine without voting rights. The Slovak Prime Minister advocates for either full accession or rejection.

Politics • May 21, 08:36 PM • 18219 views
Magyar began his first foreign trip as Prime Minister in Poland

The new Prime Minister of Hungary, Péter Magyar, has begun a visit to Poland to restore relations. He plans to revitalize the V4 and involve new partners in the format.

Politics • May 19, 04:52 PM • 4407 views
Kosovo calls on EU to grant candidate status – Politico

Marta Kos supported Kosovo's European integration and emphasized the importance of reforms. Pristina calls on the EU to grant the country official candidate status.

News of the World • May 16, 12:57 PM • 4092 views
Fico shows himself swimming in a lake with a dog on the anniversary of the assassination attemptVideo

Robert Fico published a video from a lake on the anniversary of the assassination attempt against him. The shooting attack occurred on May 15 during a meeting in Handlová.

Politics • May 15, 04:10 PM • 4041 views
Slovakia condemned Russian strikes on Ukraine on May 13 and 14

Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár condemned the Russian attacks on Zakarpattia near the border with Slovakia. Due to the massive shelling, the country was forced to close its checkpoints.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 04:04 PM • 6588 views
New Drone Deals and Defense Cooperation Agreements – Zelenskyy Summarizes the Results of the Bucharest Nine Summit

Zelenskyy announced Drone Deals agreements following the B9 summit. The parties are strengthening defense cooperation to ensure security in Ukraine and Europe.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 08:10 PM • 7396 views
Strikes on Zakarpattia on May 13 – Budapest condemned the attacks and summoned the Russian Ambassador to Hungary

The new Prime Minister of Hungary, Péter Magyar, condemned the Russian strikes on Zakarpattia. The Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Russian Ambassador over the attack on the region's critical infrastructure.

Politics • May 13, 06:02 PM • 4913 views
A conversation between Zelenskyy and Putin will not happen "out of the blue" - Budanov

Budanov stated Ukraine's readiness for negotiations in the event of Russia's sincerity. He emphasized that there is currently no direct communication between the presidents.

War in Ukraine • May 11, 03:44 PM • 4306 views
Hungary's new government risks provoking conflict with the EU over Russian energy resources - Bloomberg

Magyar's government will continue purchasing energy from the Russian Federation despite EU embargo plans. Budapest seeks diversification without a complete abandonment of Russian supplies.

Politics • May 11, 11:14 AM • 4880 views
Over 4.3 million Ukrainians are under temporary protection in the EU

There are 4. 33 million Ukrainians under temporary protection in the EU. Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic have hosted the largest number of people.

Society • May 10, 02:01 PM • 14395 views
Fico: If Zelenskyy is interested in a meeting, he should call Putin

The Slovak Prime Minister reported Putin's reaction to Zelenskyy's proposal to meet. For this to happen, the President of Ukraine must call him personally.

War in Ukraine • May 10, 10:26 AM • 10628 views
Fico conveyed Zelenskyy's message to Putin regarding readiness for a meeting

Slovak Prime Minister Fico conveyed Zelenskyy's words to Putin about the readiness for a meeting in any format.

Politics • May 10, 08:58 AM • 7428 views
The Kremlin stated that Putin is ready to meet with Zelenskyy in Moscow

The Kremlin announced Putin's readiness to receive Zelenskyy in Moscow for negotiations.

Politics • May 9, 02:57 PM • 7831 views
EU welcomes "new chapter" as Magyar takes power as Hungary's new Prime Minister

The European Union hopes for a rapprochement with Hungary as Péter Magyar was sworn in as the country's Prime Minister, ending the 16-year rule of Viktor Orbán.

News of the World • May 9, 02:49 PM • 3694 views
Kremlin stated that Fico did not convey any messages from Zelenskyy to Putin

Yuri Ushakov stated that Robert Fico did not convey any messages from Zelenskyy to Putin. The Kremlin also confirmed the three-day duration of the May truce.

Politics • May 9, 02:38 PM • 4297 views
Fico arrived in Moscow to meet with Putin and called himself the "black sheep of the EU"Video

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico arrived in Moscow to meet with Putin. He called himself the "black sheep of the EU" and expressed support for a ceasefire in Ukraine.

Politics • May 8, 10:41 PM • 9267 views