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Slovak populist premier is in a spat with the UK ambassador to Bratislava over the war in Ukraine

Slovakia’s populist Prime Minister Robert Fico has reacted angrily after the British ambassador to Bratislava criticized his interview with Russia’s Rossiya 1 state-owned television, saying, “Slovakia is not Britain’s colony.”

The Independent UK

Ukraine war briefing: Hypersonic missile targets major Ukrainian airbase

Russian attacks hit civilian cargo ships in Ukrainian ports; Moscow claims capture of Grodivka on way to strategic Pokrovsk. What we know on day 958

The Guardian - AU

Victory in Austria is another step in far right’s march across Europe

If FPÖ can take power it will join a growing Moscow-friendly, anti-Brussels, autocratic bloc in the EU

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Slovakia targets ‘wealthy’ book buyers with steep VAT rise

Booksellers, publishers and pro-Russia groups deride proposed rate increase to reduce public deficit

The Guardian - UK

Pro-Putin movement expands across the former Soviet bloc – here’s why

As Russia keeps pounding Ukrainian cities with airstrikes and advances along the frontline in Donbas, regional elections in two states in eastern Germany have seen a surge of support for parties on the extreme right and extreme left.

The Conversation

Slovakia purges heads of national theatre and gallery in ‘arts crackdown’

Country’s hard-right culture minister Martina Šimkovičová accused of ‘complete lies’ after removal of respected figures

The Guardian - UK

Polish man sentenced to four months, deported from Denmark for June assault on Danish prime minister

A Polish man was sentenced to four months in jail for assaulting the Danish prime minister as well as separate sexual harassment charges

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Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv’s forces strike Russian military airfield in Crimea

Volodymyr Zelenskiy commends troops for hitting ‘Russian bases and logistics on occupied territory’; Russia hands out long jail terms for alleged anti-war plots. What we know on day 885

The Guardian - AU

The first 2 of 14 new F-16 fighter jets from the US land in Slovakia

Slovakia has received the first two of the 14 new F-16 military jets from the United States whose delivery was pushed back two years due to the coronavirus pandemic

The Independent UK

World Leaders Respond To Attempted Assassination Of Former US President

Global leaders condemn violence in politics and stress democratic values in response to the attempted assassination of former US President Donald Trump.

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Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico takes first trip outside capital after assassination attempt

Slovakia’s populist Prime Minister Robert Fico has taken his first trip outside the capital since resuming his duties after an assassination attempt

The Independent UK

Slovakia's prime minister makes 1st public appearance since assassination attempt

Slovakia’s populist Prime Minister Robert Fico has made his first public appearance since he was seriously wounded in an assassination attempt, attacking his liberal political opponents and praising his Hungarian counterpart

The Independent UK

The suspect in the attempted assassination of Slovakia's prime minister now faces terror charges

Slovakia’s prosecutor general says the suspect in the attempted assassination on populist Prime Minister Robert Fico is now facing terror charges

The Independent UK

Slovakia's top court approves key parts of a contentious amendment of the penal code

Slovakia’s highest legal authority has ruled that key provisions of a contentious amendment of the penal code drafted by the government of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico are in line with the country's constitution

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‘Make Europe Great Again’: far right Hungary takes over presidency of the Council of the European Union

On 1 July, Hungary will take over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union, with the term lasting until 31 December 2024. This has provoked unease in the European Parliament due to infringements by Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán’s government against the rule of law and the…

The Guardian - UK

After Robert Fico’s shooting, Slovakia is heading full throttle towards authoritarianism

Since the attempted assassination of the prime minister, the far right has wasted no time in silencing its critics, says author John Kampfner

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine show ‘different spirit’ as Yaremchuk completes comeback in win over Slovakia

Roman Yaremchuk came off the bench to complete Ukraine’s comeback with the winner in their 2-1 victory against Slovakia in Group E at Euro 2024

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Slovakia Parliament Approves Overhaul Of Public Broadcasting Services

Slovakia's parliament approves controversial plan to overhaul public broadcasting services, sparking criticism and protests.

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The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Russian proposals not discussed at Swiss peace summit, Germany says

Olaf Scholz says plan put forward by Vladimir Putin not ‘meant seriously’; Zelenskiy predicts world will see ‘history being made’, but expectations of progress low. What we know on day 844

The Guardian - UK

Rising violence against politicians is an attack on democracy itself

Seemingly random assaults in Britain and other parts of Europe are coming from left and right

International Business Times

Ukraine-sceptic Pellegrini Sworn In As Slovak President

Peter Pellegrini, an ally of Ukraine-sceptic Prime Minister Robert Fico, was sworn in as Slovakia's new president on Saturday, pledging to unite the politically polarised central European country.

The Independent UK

Peter Pellegrini, a close ally of the populist prime minister, is sworn in as Slovakia's president

Peter Pellegrini has been sworn in as the president of Slovakia in a ceremony that took place amid heightened security following an assassination attempt on his close ally, populist Prime Minister Robert Fico, a month ago

The Independent UK

Slovakia plans to boost politicians' protection after assassination attempt on populist premier

Slovakia’s government has approved a package of measures meant to boost security for leading politicians and others following an assassination attempt on populist Prime Minister Robert Fico

The National (Scotland)

The Ferret: Far-right figures garnering likes from Reform candidates

GENERAL election candidates in Scotland for Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party have been slammed for “liking” and engaging with social media posts…

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European Union Elections: Far-Right Parties Gain Momentum

EU parliamentary elections witness rise of far-right parties challenging traditional center forces. Italy's PM Meloni emphasizes importance amid violence a...

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