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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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Italy to announce new aid package for Ukraine, which will include SAMP/T before G7 summit - media

Italy announces a new military aid package for Ukraine, including the SAMP/T air defense system, before the G7 summit.

War in Ukraine • May 3, 09:38 AM • 22573 views
Ukraine again takes emergency electricity aid from the EU, restrictions still in place in two regions - Energy Ministry

Yesterday, the electricity needs of consumers were covered by their own generation, commercial imports and emergency assistance during peak hours, while some regions experienced power outages due to technical problems, but all consumers were connected within a few hours.

Society • May 3, 08:01 AM • 46629 views
Most attempts to illegally cross the border are recorded near Romania and Moldova - Demchenko

Most attempts to illegally cross the border are recorded on the border with Romania and Moldova, and since the beginning of martial law, more than 30 violators have died trying to illegally cross the border.

Society • May 2, 10:56 AM • 44409 views
Electricity shortages persist in Ukraine in the evening, with restrictions in two regions

Ukraine is experiencing electricity shortages in the evening peak hours due to damage from Russian strikes, while during the day there is a surplus of electricity from renewable sources, consumption restrictions in Kharkiv and Dnipro regions, and imports from neighboring countries to balance the grid.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 09:59 AM • 21300 views
Embezzlement of UAH 5 million for the purchase of PCR tests for Ukrzaliznytsia: 7 people will be tried

Seven people will be tried for attempting to embezzle almost UAH 5 million from Ukrzaliznytsia during the purchase of PCR tests for COVID-19.

Crimes and emergencies • May 2, 09:55 AM • 17222 views
The United States imposes new sanctions on Russia: Ural Automobile Plant and Pobeda Airlines are on the blacklist

The U. S. imposed new sanctions targeting Russia's military-industrial base, chemical and biological weapons programs, and companies and individuals in third countries that help Russia wage war against Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 1, 07:05 PM • 99891 views
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Voting for or against Solsky's resignation is expected during the plenary week: what agribusiness players say

The vote on the resignation of Minister of Agrarian Policy Mykola Solsky is expected to take place during the next plenary week. However, agricultural market players have expressed support for Solsky, praising his performance.

Politics • May 1, 11:20 AM • 120369 views
Electricity shortages persist during evening peak, restrictions still in place in two regions - Ukrenergo

Electricity consumption is almost at the same level, with a deficit in the evening peak hours and a surplus during the day due to the active operation of solar and wind power plants, while restrictions remain in Kharkiv and Kryvyi Rih regions due to damage caused by Russian shelling.

War in Ukraine • May 1, 07:29 AM • 21060 views
Night strike on the energy sector: the Ministry of Energy revealed the details

Russian occupants attacked energy and gas infrastructure facilities in Dnipropetrovs'k, Ivano-Frankivsk and Lviv regions at night, injuring power engineers and damaging energy facilities, but Ukraine's energy system remains stable thanks to its own generation and imports.

Society • April 27, 06:51 PM • 57397 views
EU ministers will insist on increasing the “de minimis” state aid for farmers to 50,000 euros

EU agriculture ministers plan to increase the maximum amount of minimum state aid to €50,000 per farm for three years to support the agricultural sector amid ongoing market turmoil.

Economy • April 26, 02:32 PM • 25876 views
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SBGS: no sharp increase in attempts to illegally cross the border

The State Border Guard Service does not report a sharp increase in illegal border crossing attempts despite the new mobilization law, but such attempts continue on a daily basis, especially on the borders with Moldova and Romania.

Society • April 26, 10:44 AM • 143523 views
Electricity shortage persists, Ukraine receives emergency aid from Europe - Ukrenergo

Due to Russian missile strikes that damage power plants, Ukraine's energy system is experiencing electricity shortages, leading to consumption restrictions and dependence on emergency aid from European countries.

War in Ukraine • April 26, 08:00 AM • 18623 views
Sunny weather helps the Ukrainian power system, but the deficit remains - Ukrenergo

Sunny weather and active solar power plants have helped boost Ukraine's electricity production, but the grid remains in short supply due to Russian missile attacks, requiring emergency assistance from Europe for much of the day and calling for conservation.

Society • April 25, 09:00 AM • 27017 views
Slovakia adopts scandalous media law

The Slovak government plans to replace the public broadcaster RTVS with a new body, STVR, which is sparking protests over concerns about media independence.

Politics • April 24, 11:01 PM • 27761 views
Ukraine's power grid is in short supply for the second day in a row: Ukrenergo tells where to expect power supply restrictions

Due to an electricity shortage caused by damage from Russian missile attacks, Ukraine has been forced to seek emergency assistance from European countries for the second day in a row, introducing electricity restriction schedules for businesses and industry from 18:00 to 22:00.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 08:25 AM • 24144 views
The scandalous contract between the Ministry of Defense and Lviv Arsenal for the purchase of shells: a cold-blooded analysis - FILM

A journalistic investigation uncovered a scandalous contract between Ukraine's Defense Ministry and Lviv Arsenal for the purchase of 100,000 mortar shells worth UAH 1. 4 billion. Most of the funds have been arrested, some of which were used to purchase the shells abroad and are now stored in Slovakia.

Politics • April 23, 06:20 AM • 18696 views
Slovaks raise more than three million euros for shells for Ukrainian army

The Slovaks have raised more than 3 million euros to buy ammunition for the Ukrainian army in defiance of their government's refusal to provide military aid. their government to provide military aid.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 08:06 AM • 20983 views
Ministry of Energy: Ukraine receives emergency electricity aid from Europe, three miners wounded in enemy shelling

Three miners were injured in Donetsk region as a result of enemy shelling of a mine, while consumption restrictions are in place in Kharkiv region and Kryvyi Rih, and Ukraine receives emergency electricity aid from neighboring countries to cover demand.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 07:50 AM • 26064 views
Residents of Slovakia raise almost 2 million euros for ammunition for Ukraine - media

Outraged by their government's refusal to provide military aid to Ukraine, Slovaks raised nearly 2 million euros this week to help Kyiv fight the russian invasion.

War in Ukraine • April 20, 11:09 AM • 30523 views
Due to damage to energy infrastructure, there are restrictions in Kharkiv region and Kryvyi Rih, no emergency assistance is planned today - Ministry of Energy

Due to damage to power lines in Kharkiv region and Kryvyi Rih, power outage schedules continue to be in effect, the Ministry of Energy reports.

Society • April 20, 08:24 AM • 46457 views
Electricity deficit persists, restrictions for industry are possible again - Ukrenergo

Ukraine's power grid remains in short supply as emergency aid from Europe arrives in the morning, and from 18:00 to 22:00, consumption for businesses and industry may be restricted due to damage caused by Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukrainian power plants.

War in Ukraine • April 19, 11:19 AM • 19808 views
Head of the NACAA Ethics Committee to defend doctoral thesis in Slovakia

Artem Artyukhov, Head of the Ethics Committee of the National Agency for Higher Education Quality Assurance (NAQA), Associate Professor of Marketing at Sumy State University, PhD in Engineering, has written his doctoral dissertation for the degree of Doctor of Economics. His defense will take place on April 19 at the University of Economics in Bratislava, where he has been working since last year.

Society • April 19, 10:57 AM • 15865 views
Ukraine again receives emergency electricity aid from Europe, there are restrictions in Kharkiv region and Kryvyi Rih - Energy Ministry

Due to significant damage to energy facilities and a drop in temperatures, restrictions were imposed on industry to meet consumer needs using electricity generated domestically, imports, and emergency aid from neighboring countries.

War in Ukraine • April 19, 07:46 AM • 29843 views
Ukraine is facing electricity shortage, emergency aid from Europe has been brought in, there are limitations - energy officials

Due to Russian attacks and cold weather, Ukraine is facing electricity shortages, which have resulted in consumption restrictions for business and industry from 6 to 10 pm, with the exception of critical infrastructure and defense enterprises, while households in Kharkiv region continue to experience power outages.

War in Ukraine • April 18, 09:00 AM • 27519 views
Outage schedules increased in Kharkiv region, restrictions in Kryvyi Rih - Ministry of Energy

Power outage schedules were extended in Kharkiv region and consumption restrictions were imposed on industrial consumers in Kryvyi Rih, while more than 800 consumers in Sumy and Kharkiv regions were left without gas supply due to shelling.

Society • April 17, 08:57 AM • 21254 views
More than 670 thousand Ukrainian passports were issued in the centers of SE "Document" abroad

Centers of the State Enterprise "Document" abroad in 7 countries processed almost 900,000 applications and issued more than 672,000 passports of Ukrainian citizens.

Society • April 16, 03:41 PM • 34226 views
Under the guise of empty trucks: Chernivtsi customs exposes corruption scheme that caused UAH 290 million in losses

In Chernivtsi region, a large-scale tax evasion scheme that caused UAH 290 million in losses to the state was uncovered involving a criminal organization that illegally imported goods from Turkey by falsely declaring trucks as empty or disguising goods with a lower customs value.

Crimes and emergencies • April 16, 01:21 PM • 26659 views
Stefanishyna expects adoption of negotiating framework for Ukraine's accession to the EU in June

Ukraine expects the European Union to approve a framework for negotiations on its accession to the EU in June, paving the way for the start of the negotiation process, according to Deputy Prime Minister Olga Stefanishyna.

Politics • April 16, 01:09 PM • 16151 views
The US imposes new sanctions on the regime in Belarus

The United States has added 10 individuals and 12 legal entities to the sanctions list against Belarus. The restrictions include 10 individuals and 12 legal entities. The blacklist includes citizens of Belarus, Lebanon, Syria, Slovakia, and Sweden.

Economy • April 15, 07:21 PM • 66956 views
Border guards detain a group of people who tried to smuggle cigarettes to Poland using a drone

Border guards in Volyn detained a group of people who were trying to smuggle cigarettes to Poland using a drone, seized the cigarettes and the drone, and drew up reports against the offenders.

Crimes and emergencies • April 15, 03:13 PM • 18778 views