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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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Restrictions extended: today, blackout schedules will be valid throughout Ukraine from 14:00 to 23:00

Today, all over Ukraine, from 14:00 to 23:00, There will be power outage schedules due to the continued growth of consumption and insufficient energy savings, while it is planned to import electricity from 5 countries.

Society • June 11, 08:27 AM • 21140 views
Hungarian President will not join the Group of 9 summit in Riga: allies are considering excluding the country from the defense club

Hungary will not participate in the Bucharest Nine summit in Riga. The Allies are considering the possibility of excluding the country from the defense club.

Politics • June 11, 07:16 AM • 24437 views
Ukraine and Slovakia simplify opening of international bus routes

Ukraine and Slovakia have agreed to simplify the procedure for opening international bus routes between the two countries by eliminating the requirement for carriers to have a parity partner from another country.

Society • June 10, 12:57 PM • 16373 views
"Ukrainian bookshelf" can already be found in 50 countries: Costa Rica has joined the project

Costa Rica has become the 50th country to join the project of the first lady of Ukraine "Ukrainian bookshelf". The National Library in San Jose will receive about 20 books by various Russian authors in Ukrainian, Spanish and English. This is the first Ukrainian bookshelf in Central America.

Society • June 10, 12:27 PM • 18900 views
Blackout schedules will be valid from 16 to 22 hours, significant imports are planned - Ministry of energy

Due to the emergency situation in the power grid, consumers in the Sumy and Kharkiv regions were de-energized, and hourly blackouts are planned for today in Ukraine from 16:00 to 22:00.

Society • June 10, 07:38 AM • 27301 views
In Slovakia, Fico's party took second place in the European Parliament elections

In Slovakia's European Parliament elections, the Progressive Slovakia party, led by Michal Szymecka, won with 27. 81% of the vote, while Prime Minister Robert Fico's Smer party came in second with 24.76%, contrary to pre-election polls that pointed to a potential Smer victory.

Politics • June 10, 04:03 AM • 28863 views
In Germany, the Conservatives are leading in the European Parliament elections

In the European Parliament elections in Germany, the conservative CDU / CSU bloc received about 30% of the vote.

News of the World • June 9, 05:07 PM • 40529 views
Euro elections in Slovakia: according to unofficial results, the party opposed to Fico wins

According to unofficial results, the opposition Progressive Slovakia party won the highest number of votes (27. 81%) in Slovakia's European Parliament elections, while Prime Minister Robert Fico's Smer party came in second with 24.8% of the vote.

News of the World • June 9, 12:05 PM • 26739 views
In Transcarpathia, the owner of a hotel settled men, and then helped them illegally cross the border

The owner of a hotel in Transcarpathia was detained for illegally helping Ukrainian men of military age cross the border with Slovakia for money.

Society • June 9, 12:52 AM • 102493 views
EU elections: Italy, Slovakia, Latvia and Malta elect MEPs

Citizens of Slovakia, Italy, Latvia and Malta vote for members of the European Parliament on June 8, while Germany and most other EU states will vote on June 9.

News of the World • June 8, 11:15 AM • 23758 views
Macron on the possible victory of the far-right in the euroelections: Europe has never known such a threat

French President Macron has warned against not attending the euro elections this weekend. According to his calculations, this will play into the hands of the growing ultra-right.

News of the World • June 8, 08:55 AM • 24181 views
RegioJet, whose train was involved in an accident in the Czech Republic, covered all expenses related to the burial of the dead Ukrainian women

RegioJet has paid all expenses for the funeral and repatriation of the bodies of two Ukrainian women from the Odessa region who died in a train collision in the Czech Republic.

Society • June 7, 01:41 PM • 20485 views
When is it better to turn on powerful electrical appliances to save electricity: told in YASNO

According to the energy company YASNO, it is better to turn on powerful electrical appliances during daytime hours. Then the lack of electricity is caused by generation from solar power plants.

Society • June 7, 12:15 PM • 14005 views
"I forgive him": Fico said that he forgives the man who attempted to kill him

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said that he "does not feel any hatred for the person who shot me. " He promised that he would not sue him.

News of the World • June 5, 05:02 PM • 69110 views
12 EU countries called for approval of the framework for negotiations on the accession of Ukraine and Moldova to the European Union

Czech minister for European affairs Martin Dvorak initiated an appeal signed by 12 countries calling for approval of the framework for negotiations on Ukraine and Moldova's accession to the EU, noting that their reform efforts deserve support and solidarity.

Politics • June 5, 04:59 PM • 64236 views
Fico recorded the first video message after the assassination attempt: promises to return to work soon

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, who survived the attempted murder, promised to gradually return to work in late June or early July after recovering at home.

News of the World • June 5, 04:39 PM • 55609 views
Tomorrow blackouts in Kiev may be longer: YASNO called the reason

On June 4, stabilization power outages in Kiev may be longer due to significant restrictions on the supply of electricity caused by scheduled repairs of power equipment.

Economy • June 3, 06:15 PM • 71925 views
Electricity limits apply to all regions, hourly shutdown schedules apply - Ukrenergo

Due to the shortage of electricity caused by Russian missile strikes on power plants, all regions of Ukraine have restrictions on electricity consumption and hourly schedules for disconnecting industrial and domestic consumers.

Society • June 3, 09:28 AM • 27893 views
Almost 1.5 million people liable for military service updated their data – Ministry of Defense

About 1. 5 million Ukrainians liable for military service, including conscripts and reservists, updated their data through the shopping center and joint venture, the Central Administrative District and the Reserve+ mobile application, which remains the leader among data update platforms.

Society • June 2, 03:20 PM • 42256 views
The Ministry of Energy warned about a possible change in the schedule of blackouts for today due to the night attack

At night, russia attacked energy facilities in 5 regions, which may cause potential changes in the schedules of power outages in Ukraine.

Society • June 1, 08:32 AM • 25284 views
At the checkpoint "Uzhgorod" today will start working upgraded passenger direction

At the Uzhgorod - Vishne German checkpoint on the Ukrainian-Slovak border, passenger registration and vehicle registration will resume today, May 31, from 14:00.

Society • May 31, 09:58 AM • 21649 views
Electricity imports from 5 countries are planned for today - Ukrenergo

Today, it is planned to import electricity from 5 countries (Romania, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary and Moldova). Due to the increase in production at nuclear power plants after the planned repair of two units, the application of electricity consumption limits is not predicted.

Economy • May 30, 09:09 AM • 20528 views
In Khmelnitsky region, more than 10 thousand users were left without electricity due to the attack of the Russian Federation, electricity restrictions are not predicted for today - Ministry of energy

Due to enemy attacks in the Khmelnitsky region, more than 10 thousand subscribers were left without electricity. There are no restrictions on the supply of electricity to consumers today.

Society • May 30, 07:37 AM • 27629 views
Bad weather and Russian drone attack disrupted power supply in Ukraine, imports from 5 countries are planned - Ukrenergo

In Odesa region, more than 2,000 consumers lost power due to bad weather, and a nighttime drone attack caused a 2-hour power outage in Rivne region.

Society • May 29, 08:29 AM • 50924 views
Electricity limits are not expected today, imports from 5 countries are planned - Ukrenergo

As of today, Ukraine does not expect any restrictions on electricity consumption, and imports are planned from 5 countries - Romania, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, and Moldova.

Society • May 28, 07:17 AM • 27125 views
NATO ministers to discuss creation of €100 billion fund for Ukraine: date of meeting announced

NATO foreign ministers will discuss the creation of a €100 billion fund to provide long-term military support to Ukraine when they meet in Prague on May 31, ahead of the July NATO summit in Washington.

Politics • May 28, 06:07 AM • 23358 views
Wedding ritual and culture of cheese plastics: The Ministry of Culture has updated the list of elements of intangible cultural heritage

The Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine has added several elements to the National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage Elements, including traditional folk games, ceremonial dances, traditional cheese-making practices, and wedding rites from different regions of Ukraine.

Culture • May 27, 05:35 PM • 23428 views
The service eCheck has already been used more than a million times

The eChezha service has been used more than a million times to cross the Ukrainian border. More than 100,000 users from different countries, including drivers and carriers, have already registered with the system.

Society • May 27, 11:55 AM • 15492 views
"Reserve+": more than 14,000 Ukrainians abroad have updated their data

More than 14,000 Ukrainians abroad in 124 countries have updated their accounts through the Reserve+ app. Ukrainians living in Poland, Germany, and Canada are in the lead.

War in Ukraine • May 27, 11:42 AM • 26820 views
Slovak PM Fico's condition is improving - government

The condition of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is gradually improving after he was shot four times during an assassination attempt on May 15.

News of the World • May 27, 11:33 AM • 14987 views