The Latest Breaking News from Slovakia

Slovakia announces end of military aid to Ukraine

Slovakia's new populist Prime Minister Robert Fico said Thursday that his government was stopping military aid to Ukraine.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 26, 2023

‘A technician of power’: Robert Fico, Slovakia’s veteran populist

Pro-Russia head of new coalition is seen as being inspired by nationalists such as Viktor Orbán and Donald Trump

The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2023

Slovakia’s new prime minister Robert Fico to attend EU summit

Populist heads to Brussels days after becoming leader for fourth time with coalition government

The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2023

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

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023

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 · Oct 4, 2023

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 · Oct 4, 2023

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 · Oct 4, 2023

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

The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2023

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 · Oct 3, 2023

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 · Oct 3, 2023