New 750-mile train route could connect Belgium, Germany and Slovakia IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025
New European sleeper train planned from Belgium to Slovakia The 50-stop journey would take around 19 hours in total The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025
EU agrees new Russia sanctions after Slovakia drops opposition – as it happened Deal is 18th such package since Ukraine invasion as Ursula von der Leyen says EU is ‘striking the heart of Russia’s war machine’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2025
EU imposes new sanctions on Russia's oil and banks after Robert Fico lifts his veto The breakthrough on Friday was made only possible after Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico agreed to lift his veto. Euronews · Jul 18, 2025
Slovakia demands exemption to drop veto on EU Russia sanctions Prime Minister Robert Fico says the reassurances provided by Ursula von der Leyen are "insufficient" to satisfy Slovakia's concerns and lift his veto. Euronews · Jul 15, 2025
Lucky dips: a rail tour of Slovakia’s best spa towns Slovakia is gaining an international reputation as a hot spring haven, offering affordable and high-quality spa treatments in breathtaking buildings The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2025
Slovakia aims to reach deal with EU on ending Russian gas supplies by Tuesday, Fico says Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico told reporters in Bratislava he wants to resolve the issue involving the proposed phase-out of all Russian fossil fuels by Tuesday, adding that he spoke to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz about the matter. Euronews · Jul 12, 2025
Slovakia festival hosting Kanye West cancelled after thousands sign petition condemning Heil Hitler rapper Rubicon hip-hop gathering in Bratislava, due to be held on 20 July, says several performers and partners withdrew The Guardian - AU · Jul 11, 2025
Slovakia maintains veto on new package of EU sanctions against Russia The bilateral talks between Brussels and Bratislava have so far failed to produce the breakthrough needed to lift Robert Fico's veto. Euronews · Jul 9, 2025
Suspect in shooting of Slovakia's Prime Minister Fico stands trial on terror charges Juraj Cintula, 72, could face life behind bars if he is convicted over the attack on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico last year. Euronews · Jul 8, 2025
Suspect in shooting of Slovakia’s PM appears in court on terror charges The 72-year-old is accused of opening fire on Prime Minister Robert Fico on May 15, 2024 The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025
Volvo Will Build Polestar 7 In Slovakia To Dodge China Tariffs Volvo will build the Polestar 7 in Slovakia and it will share plenty of technology with the EX60. InsideEVs · Jul 3, 2025
From Amazing To Downright Scary, These 50 Design And Architecture Decisions Are Far From Boring Socialist Modernism is an online initiative created by the Bureau for Art and Urban Research (BACU) to protect the monumental but decaying structures of central and eastern Europe erected between 1955-91. Bored Panda · Jun 30, 2025
‘A new wave’: England Under-21 triumph could hand Tuchel a talent goldmine Harvey Elliott and Elliot Anderson stood out in Slovakia but must kick on at club level to get into the senior squad The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2025
Al Jazeera · Jun 27, 2025 Putin confirms he wants all of Ukraine, as Europe steps up military aid Trump made no pledge of assistance to Ukraine at NATO summit, but said he’d ‘try’ and sell Patriot interceptors.
Euronews · Jun 27, 2025 Why did Robert Fico veto the new EU sanctions on Russia? Money is key Robert Fico's decision to veto the new package of EU sanctions against Russia has a lot to do with financial compensation. Here's why.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2025 Severe weather warnings issued for southern Europe ahead of Bezos wedding in Venice – as it happened Temperatures expected to reach over 40C at the weekend as Amazon founder Jeff Bezos prepares to marry Lauren Sánchez in Venice
The Guardian - AU · Jun 27, 2025 Ukraine war briefing: Soldiers captured by Russia in Mariupol among those released in prisoner swap EU extends Russia sanctions but new package blocked by Slovakia. What we know on day 1,220
Al Jazeera · Jun 25, 2025 NATO commits to major defence spending hike sought by Trump The bloc agrees to boost spending to 5% of GDP, but Spain, Belgium and Slovakia say they will struggle to meet target.
The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2025 England U21 v Netherlands live: Result and reaction as late Elliott goal sends Young Lion into Euros final England 2-1 Netherlands: Harvey Elliott scored twice, including late on, to send Lee Carsley’s side into their second consecutive Euro U21s final
Euronews · Jun 24, 2025 New package of Russia sanctions runs into trouble ahead of high-stakes EU summit A downward revision of the price cap on Russian oil is considered essentially dead after a disappointing G7 summit and the Israel-Iran conflict.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2025 Petition launched to stop Kanye West appearing at Slovakian festival The rapper is booked to headline the Rubicon festival in Bratislava, which protesters have called ‘a debasement of all victims of the Nazi regime’
Bored Panda · Jun 23, 2025 93 International Borders Around The World History (and sometimes, unfortunately, current events) shows us just how easily national borders can change, but we still like to think that they are permanent fixtures. These photos of different national borders around the world show you how both friendly and hostile nations like to fence off their turf.
Euronews · Jun 23, 2025 Hungary and Slovakia set to block EU's fresh Russia sanction package Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said the move was in retaliation for the Commission's RePowerEU plan, which aims to completely cut Russian energy imports.
Evening Standard · Jun 21, 2025 England U21 vs Spain LIVE: Euro 2025 result, match stream and latest updates after Slovakia thriller A rematch of 2023 final in Slovakia as Young Lions hope to bounce back from Germany defeat