Slovakia
Slovakia scraps graft prosecution unit despite EU criticism
Slovakia dismantled its dedicated state graft prosecution unit on Wednesday despite European Union concerns but seemed unlikely to face anytime soon hefty financial penalties...
Poland’s prime minister criticizes Hungary and Slovakia foreign ministers for meeting Lavrov
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Monday sharply criticized the Hungarian and Slovak foreign ministers for meeting with their Russian counterpart during a regional forum...
European Union sees electricity production doubling by 2050 to reach net zero
The European Union estimates it will need to more than double its electricity generation by the middle of the century and boost renewables to...
Poland extends Slovakia border controls amid migration concern
Poland has extended temporary controls on its border with Slovakia until November 22 in an apparent response to continuing efforts by migrants to enter...
Slovakia’s Fico announces halt of military aid to Ukraine
Slovakia's newly elected Prime Minister Robert Fico pledged on Thursday to stop delivering weapons to Ukraine, just one day after taking office, according to...
Slovakia’s Fico to take government reins in time for EU summit
Slovakia’s president will appoint a new government on Wednesday led by three-time leftist prime minister Robert Fico, who won a 30 September election with...
Slovakia putting temporary controls on border with Hungary amid migration rise
Slovakia will impose temporary controls on its border with Hungary due to a rising number of illegal migrants, the government said on Wednesday, a...
Hungary signals national ban on Ukrainian grains imports beyond Sept 15
Hungary has agreed with Romania, Slovakia and Bulgaria that the four countries would impose national bans on Ukrainian grain imports to protect their markets...
Slovakia stops relying on Russia for nuclear fuel
A new deal with US firm Westinghouse means that 18 months after Russia invaded Ukraine, Slovakia has diversified its suppliers of crucial energy materials...
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy urges EU to ensure end to “unacceptable” farm goods restrictions
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on the European Union on Monday to ensure that an “unacceptable and clearly non-European" ban on Ukrainian grain imports to...