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Slovakia’s pro-Russia former PM reaches deal to form coalition government

Robert Fico in agreement with moderate breakaway party and ultra-nationalists to return to office for fourth time

The Guardian - UK

Slovakia’s Fico signs coalition deal with far-right parties

A former prime minister of Slovakia who plans to end the country's military support for Ukraine is poised to return to office after his political party signed a deal Wednesday with two other parties to form a coalition government.

France 24

Slovakia begins border checks with neighboring Hungary in an effort to curb migration

Slovakia has begun conducting border checks with neighboring Hungary because of what it says is a dramatic rise in migrants crossing into its territory

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Slovakia's neighbours boost border checks to stem illegal migrant flows

The Czech Republic and Poland have taken coordinated action to introduce checks along their borders with Slovakia to curb illegal migration and smuggler activity, prompting Austria to follow suit.

Radio France Internationale

As Russia’s war grinds on, is global support for Ukraine waning?

Experts say Kyiv is likely worried as Slovakia votes for a pro-Russia politician, Poland drops aid, and the US wavers.

Al Jazeera

Slovakia reintroduces checks on the border with Hungary to curb migration

Slovakia says it will resume checks at the border with Hungary to reduce growing numbers of migrants entering the country

The Independent UK

In Slovakia, we share the fear of all Ukraine’s neighbours. So why are we turning back to Russia?

The election of the pro-Kremlin nationalist Robert Fico reveals a country in crisis – and one that young people like my sons will leave, says Slovakian writer Monika Kompaníková

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The Guardian view on Slovakia’s election: an ominous signal from central Europe

Editorial: Victory for a Putin-friendly populist has given Viktor Orbán an ally and the rest of Europe a problem

The Guardian - UK

Czechs reintroduce random checks on the border with Slovakia to prevent illegal migration

The Czech Republic has announced it will reintroduce random checks along its border with neighboring Slovakia to stem a flow of migrants

The Independent UK

Slovakia Euro 2024 squad: Francesco Calzona's full team

The Slovakia Euro 2024 squad is competing in just their third major tournament in their history

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Should Ukraine worry? Pro-Russian candidate Fico wins Slovakia elections

As if nightly Russian missile strikes were not enough, Kyiv started the week with more in its Monday morning in-tray. First with neighbouring Slovakia, where the pro-Russian candidate Robert Fico finished tops in a weekend general election, leaving people to wonder: what kind of a coalition will the anti-West left-wing…

France 24

Worry and concern follow pro-Kremlin candidate's victory in Slovakia election

Former prime minister Robert Fico campaigned as a left-wing populist, opposing continued military support for Ukraine and aligning with Russia against the United States.

WEKU

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukrainian victory depends on cooperation with Europe, Zelenskiy tells EU foreign ministers in Kyiv – as it happened

Meeting takes place amid concerns over cracks in US funding and after a pro-Russian populist party won the most votes Slovakia’s election

The Guardian - AU

Latest on Ukraine: U.S. aid stumbles and Slovakia elects a pro-Russia leader

Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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The Guardian - UK

Slovakia’s pro-Russia former PM Robert Fico invited to form coalition

Three-time former prime minister, who promised to end military aid to Ukraine, expected to seek deal with two other parties

Radio France Internationale

Will aid to Ukraine shrink after elections in Eastern Europe?

In Slovakia, a populist party that wants to stop military aid to Ukraine and is critical of the EU and Nato will be tasked with forming a new government after winning weekend elections. Meanwhile, Poland is about to go to the polls, with the opposition rallying hard to try and…

The Independent UK

Slovakia's president asks a populist ex-premier to form government after winning early election

Slovakia’s president has asked the leader of the winning party in the country’s parliamentary election to try to form a coalition government

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The Patak Rodster Is A Retro-Inspired Electric Microcar From Slovakia

The Rodster rides on motorbike-like wheels and measures just 132.2 inches long, 54.9 in wide, and 53.4 in tall, all while tipping the scales at 992 pounds without the battery.

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The Guardian - UK

Who is Robert Fico, the pro-Russian leader poised to head Slovakia’s coalition government?

Leadership of populist three-time PM could have ramifications for Ukraine, EU and Slovakia’s rule of law

France 24

Last-minute US budget deal sparks new wave of Republican infighting

IN THE PRESS – Monday, October 2: After a last-minute budget deal avoided another possible government shutdown in the United States, Republican infighting about the House speaker's future could end up benefiting Democrats. We also take a look at why Slovakia's elections are just the latest development suggesting unconditional Western…

Al Jazeera

How will a pro-Russia party winning Slovakia vote affect the Ukraine war?

Ex-PM Robert Fico is set to replace a technocrat government that has been backing Kyiv against the Russian invasion.

France 24

Bodybuilding, fast cars and misogyny: Slovakia’s populist Robert Fico returns to power

A fan of Vladimir Putin and fast cars, Robert Fico should return as prime minister of Slovakia following parliamentary elections on Saturday. FRANCE 24 takes a look back at the career of a politician who was ousted from power five years ago after a journalist was murdered for revealing government…

The Guardian - UK

Robert Fico doubles down on pro-Russia stance after Slovakia election win

Populist Smer leader, who has pledged to end military aid to Ukraine, says he is ready to open talks on forming a coalition government

The Guardian - UK

Slovakia election: pro-Moscow former PM on course to win with almost all votes counted

Robert Fico’s Smer party moves ahead of Progressive Slovakia in vote that could fuel fears about future foreign policy stance

WEKU

Pro-Russia ex-PM leads leftist party to win in Slovakia's parliamentary elections

The election was a test for the small central European country's support for neighboring Ukraine. The win by Robert Fico could strain a fragile unity in the European Union and NATO.

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