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Slovakia’s brain drain ‘picks up pace’ under populist leader Robert Fico

Tens of thousands of young Slovaks who see little future in an increasingly intolerant society are leaving for Prague

The Guardian - UK

Slovakia Protests Government Takeover Of Public Broadcasting

Protesters in Slovakia rally against government's public broadcasting takeover plan, drawing international condemnation.

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Korcok Tipped To Halt Slovakia's Shift Towards Russia

Slovakia's recent shift towards Russia has hit a hurdle, analysts said Sunday, after the pro-West former foreign minister Ivan Korcok topped the first round of the presidential election.

International Business Times

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Divided Over Ukraine War, Slovakia Votes For President

Slovakia will on Saturday hold the first round of a presidential election that is a battle between the Central European country's Russia-leaning ruling camp and a pro-Ukraine opposition-backed candidate.

International Business Times

Slovakia’s presidential election: A choice between Russia and the West

When Russia’s invasion began, Slovakia’s liberal president threw her support behind Kyiv. Much has changed since then.

Al Jazeera

Slovakia’s opposition sounds alarm over Russia tilt as election looms

Report alleges that candidate asked Hungary to help arrange visit to Moscow in 2020 – when prime minister – to boost popularity

The Guardian - UK

Rule of law declining across EU, report warns

Civil liberties network says in states where far-right parties influence power, rule-of-law deterioration risks becoming systemic

The Guardian - UK

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Ukraine war briefing: Biden scrapes together $300m more for Ukraine weapons

Poland’s PM warns Mike Johnson of blood on his hands from stalled aid; anti-Putin fighters stage raid into Russia. What we know on day 749

The Guardian - AU

Slovakia defends Russia ties after Czech Republic suspends talks

Slovakian foreign minister criticises ‘double standards’ in the reaction to his meeting with Sergei Lavrov

The Guardian - UK

Central Europe PMs Say Will Not Send Troops To Ukraine

Four ex-communist central European countries said Tuesday they were not planning to send troops to Ukraine as they remained torn on military aid to the war-ravaged country battling Russia's invasion.

International Business Times

NATO Rules Out Sending Combat Troops To Ukraine

NATO denies plans to send combat troops to Ukraine but offers non-lethal aid. Some European nations consider military support amid Russia's invasion.

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EU told Slovakia that its reforms risked ‘irreparable damage’ to rule of law

Warnings about legislation scrapping anti-corruption office and lowering penalties were ignored

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine funding, Orban’s opposition set to dominate crucial EU summit

Resistance to further aid for Kyiv is growing ahead of meeting that comes almost two years into Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

Kharkiv and Kyiv attacked, jumbo jet crash, Denmark aids Ukraine

Stay updated on the latest events in Ukraine with this dispatch. Learn about missile attacks, political discussions, financial assistance, and a powerful a...

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Protests in Slovakia against PM Fico's controversial penal code changes

Thousands of people in Slovakia protest against Prime Minister Robert Fico's plan to amend the penal code and eliminate a national prosecutors' office.

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 701

As the war enters its 701st day, these are the main developments.

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war: At least 25 killed in shelling at a market in Donetsk; fire at Russian liquefied natural gas producer – as it happened

Local officials are now saying that at least 25 were killed in the strike; cause of fire at gas plant unknown but drones were reported in area

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 697

Volodymyr Zelenskiy worries Donald Trump could make could make unilateral concessions to Russia if elected president; North Korea claims Putin keen to visit Pyongyang soon

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 693

These are the main developments as the war enters if 693rd day.

The Guardian - UK

Growing fears for Slovakian press freedom amid government crackdown

Populist leader Robert Fico increasingly portraying journalists as enemies as part of political strategy, say experts

The Independent UK

Thousands rally across Slovakia to protest the government's plan to amend the penal code

Thousands have returned after a week to the streets in a dozen of major cities across Slovakia to keep protesting a plan by the new government of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico to amend the country’s penal code

The Independent UK

Hundreds of Slovaks protest the new government's plan to close prosecutors office for top crimes

Hundreds of people have rallied in the Slovak capital against the new government’s plan to close the special prosecutors office that deals with major crimes, including high-profile murders, terrorism and graft

The Guardian - UK

Slovakian PM criticised over plan to scrap corruption prosecutor

Critics of Robert Fico fear aim is to halt investigations into individuals connected to ruling Smer party

International Business Times

Slovak PM Sees Ukraine War Lasting To 2030 Without Peace Talks

Slovak premier Robert Fico said Friday that the Ukraine war risks lasting until 2030 if peace talks are not started.

The Independent UK

Slovak leader calls the war between Russia and Ukraine a frozen conflict

Slovakia’s new prime minister, Robert Fico, says he considers the war between Ukraine and Russia a frozen conflict that cannot be solved by sending arms to the Ukrainian armed forces

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