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Orban threatens Ukraine to “fight back” over suspension of Russian gas transit

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban expressed dissatisfaction with Ukraine's decision to stop gas transit from 2025. He announced Budapest's possible response and spoke against Ukraine's rapid membership in the EU.

Economy • January 21, 08:10 PM • 54572 views

Slovak intelligence uncovers an operation to destabilize the country - details are classified

Slovakia's intelligence service has received information about a long-term operation to influence the country. Due to the secrecy, the details will be shared with parliamentarians orally at a closed session.

News of the World • January 21, 02:00 PM • 26852 views

Erdogan promises Slovak PM to help with Russian gas supplies

Turkey's President is ready to negotiate on the transit of Russian gas to Slovakia through the Turkish Stream. Slovak Prime Minister Fico plans to send the Minister of Economy to Turkey for further talks.

Economy • January 21, 04:32 AM • 110400 views

Georgia sets a European record for the number of official holidays

Georgia has 18 official holidays a year, the most in Europe. In 2024, a new holiday was added on May 17 - the Day of Family and Parental Respect.

News of the World • January 20, 01:40 PM • 43936 views

Slovak psychiatrists demand the resignation of the Prime Minister: what Fico said

More than 100 psychiatrists and psychologists in Slovakia have written an open letter demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Robert Fico. In response, Fico accused them of political bias and threatened to appeal to international organizations.

News of the World • January 20, 09:25 AM • 34200 views

Ukrainian hockey players reach the semifinals of the 2025 Winter Universiade in Turin

Ukraine's student hockey team defeated the Czech Republic in the quarterfinals. The decisive goal was scored in the 62nd minute of overtime, which brought the Ukrainians to the semifinals of the tournament.

Sports • January 19, 08:42 PM • 30042 views

Fico calls opposition's visit to Ukraine “a gesture of sycophancy”

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico called the visit of opposition MPs to Kyiv a “gesture of sycophancy. ” He said that he would not support Ukraine's membership in NATO and threatened to veto further EU aid to Kyiv.

War • January 19, 01:25 PM • 61489 views

Ukrainian biathletes repeat their bronze medal success after 6 years

Merkushyna and Tyshchenko won bronze in the single mixed relay at the IBU Cup in Brezno-Osrbly. The athletes used only two additional rounds and lost to the teams of Norway and the Czech Republic.

Sports • January 19, 12:32 PM • 32683 views

Zelenskyy responds to Fico's offer to meet in Davos

The Ukrainian president ironically commented on Slovak Prime Minister Fico's proposal to meet in Davos. Zelenskyy hinted at the possibility of changing Fico's route to Sochi, Russia.

Politics • January 18, 11:57 AM • 85535 views

Fico may meet with Zelensky in the coming days - media

The Slovak prime minister said he was looking for a date to meet with the Ukrainian president. Earlier, the parties failed to agree on a venue for gas transit talks.

Economy • January 16, 04:20 PM • 35248 views

Four countries were sincere, but they did not want to see us in NATO: Zelensky names opponents of Ukraine's accession to the Alliance

The Ukrainian president named the United States, Hungary, Slovakia, and Germany as countries that did not want Ukraine to join NATO. During a press conference with the British prime minister, he noted that each of these countries had their own reasons.

Politics • January 16, 02:46 PM • 33677 views

In Slovakia, a student attacks with a knife at school: preliminary, two dead

An 18-year-old student attacked a teacher and two classmates with a knife in a gymnasium in the town of Spisska Stara Ves. Preliminary, two people died, one person is in critical condition.

News of the World • January 16, 01:56 PM • 24956 views

Zelensky said that part of Europe does not want to recognize one thing about Russia

The President of Ukraine said that most Western countries do not want to recognize the possibility of further Russian aggression after Ukraine. According to him, this is the main mistake that prevents them from strengthening their support for Ukraine.

War • January 16, 12:06 PM • 26580 views

Zelenskyy on the upcoming talks: I don't know what the future format of the talks will be, but it is important to have European representation

The President of Ukraine said that the format of the upcoming talks with Russia is still unknown. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of European representation at the negotiating table, as Ukraine will become part of the EU.

War • January 16, 11:41 AM • 29818 views

Zelenskyy: The Slovak government is playing very dangerous games by getting closer to Russia

The President of Ukraine criticized the Slovak government's position on rapprochement with Russia and support for Ukraine. Zelenskyy started a dialog with Prime Minister Fico about understanding evil in war.

War • January 15, 09:33 PM • 61530 views

How can Ukrainians abroad establish disability within the framework of the MSEC reform? The Ministry of Health provided clarification

Since 2025, a new system of functional status assessment has been in place in Ukraine, replacing the MSEC. Ukrainians abroad can be assessed remotely under a special procedure.

Health • January 15, 05:30 PM • 57620 views

New season of the IBU Biathlon Cup: Ukraine wins first medal

Anastasiia Merkushyna won the bronze medal in the short individual race at the IBU Cup in Brezno-Osrbly. The athlete showed flawless shooting and finished +48.4 seconds behind the winner.

Sports • January 15, 04:32 PM • 30440 views

The EU is preparing sanctions against Russia without the veto power of Hungary and Slovakia

For the first time, the European Commission plans to impose sanctions against Russia without taking into account the vetoes of individual countries. Decisions on sanctions will be made by a qualified majority, not unanimously.

Economy • January 15, 04:08 PM • 78026 views

Slovak opposition prepares vote of no confidence in PM Fico

Opposition parties in Slovakia announced an attempt to pass a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Robert Fico. The main reason was his trip to Moscow and the change in the country's foreign policy course.

News of the World • January 14, 03:04 PM • 25861 views

“It's impossible": Fico refuses to go to Kyiv

The deputy speaker of the Slovak parliament said that Prime Minister Fico would not go to Kyiv to meet with Zelenskyy. The statement was made during a visit by a Slovak delegation to Moscow.

Politics • January 14, 11:06 AM • 55056 views

In 2024, Ukraine recorded more than 59 thousand refusals to travel abroad

Since the beginning of 2024, the State Border Guard Service has reported 59,000 refusals to cross the border, mostly to men aged 18-60. Most violations are recorded on the border with Romania and Moldova, and there has been a decrease in illegal crossing attempts.

Society • January 14, 10:24 AM • 30688 views

Arrive on Friday: Zelenskiy agrees to meet with Fico, but in Kyiv

Ukraine's President invited Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico to Kyiv on Friday. The meeting is scheduled to discuss the transit of Russian gas through Ukraine.

Politics • January 13, 05:16 PM • 51276 views

Fico invited Zelenskyy to negotiations on gas transit through Ukraine

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico proposed to Zelenskyy to meet to discuss the cessation of Russian gas transit. The meeting is planned to be held on the territory of Slovakia near the Ukrainian border.

Politics • January 13, 03:11 PM • 30717 views

Foreign companies will be able to join the modernization of military equipment for the Ukrainian Defense Forces

The Cabinet of Ministers has authorized foreign companies to modernize military equipment for the Armed Forces. The new rules establish clear terms of cooperation and apply to defense procurement contracts.

War • January 13, 01:34 PM • 27258 views

Poland says it did not block the sky for Slovak delegation flying to Moscow

Poland did not refuse the Slovak delegation to fly to Moscow, but only asked for additional documents. The Slovak side decided to change the route itself, and relations between the countries remain good.

News of the World • January 13, 11:00 AM • 21946 views

Passenger traffic across the Ukrainian border increased by 17% after the holidays

From January 4 to January 10, 2025, 508 thousand people crossed the Ukrainian border, which is 16. 9% more than the previous week. The largest flow was observed on January 4-5, when more than 105 thousand people crossed the border daily.

Society • January 13, 02:12 AM • 111027 views

Zelensky on Fico: He refused to help Ukraine and made a losing bet on Moscow

Ukraine's President criticized Slovakia's Prime Minister for refusing Ukrainian gas transit assistance. Zelenskyy calls Fico's bet on cooperation with Russia a losing proposition from the start.

Economy • January 12, 05:43 PM • 46397 views

Slovak MPs travel to Moscow for gas talks. The plane's route had to be changed due to a ban on flying over Poland

A delegation from the Slovak parliament traveled to Russia to discuss gas supplies and the war in Ukraine. Due to Poland's ban, the delegation changed its route and flew via the Czech Republic and Germany.

News of the World • January 12, 04:37 PM • 31162 views

Fico announces guaranteed Russian gas supplies and again threatens Ukraine with sanctions

Slovakia's prime minister announced guaranteed supplies of 3-3. 5 billion cubic meters of Russian gas to the country. If the situation with gas transit through Ukraine does not change, he threatens to suspend aid and veto further support.

Politics • January 12, 02:56 PM • 54926 views

Azerbaijan stops supplying gas to Serbia due to force majeure

Serbia lost its daily supply of 1. 7 million cubic meters of gas from Azerbaijan due to force majeure. President Vucic said that the timing of the resumption of supplies is currently unknown.

Economy • January 11, 11:52 PM • 35885 views

BEB is investigating cases of tax evasion and smuggling in the field of electronics trade

“Return to Stalinism”: lawyer Kravets on NABU's pressure on the bar, wiretapping and reports to foreigners

Held in a camp for six years: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine evacuated a Ukrainian woman and her two children from Syria

TCR servicemen without combat experience will be sent to fighting units - General Staff

We have already lost the opportunity to purchase seeds from Ukrainian producers - expert

Electricity tariff will remain unchanged until the end of October - Shmyhal

Construction of the metro to Vynohradar: the developer responded whether the pipe breakthrough will affect the pace

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Two teenagers fell from the 16th floor in Lviv: what is known

The head of the Hostomel military administration will perform the powers of the village head

Enemy information campaign to fuel panic: The National Security and Defense Council denied the fake about the preparation for the surrender of the city of Sumy

Final of the Ukrainian Football Cup: Time and place of the match determined

Ukraine demands world's reaction to the murder of journalist Roshchina: Ministry of Foreign Affairs reacts to shocking Forbidden Stories investigation

“Mommy's rules”. Transparency International Ukraine revealed the motives why the ARMA leadership is disrupting changes in the agency

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