The Latest Breaking News from Slovakia

Is the EU at a turning point? Populists back in Slovakia, liberals return in Poland

In this debate we focus on the recent election results in Poland and Slovakia, and discuss what they mean for Europe. Liberals across the continent are cheering after Polish opposition parties won enough seats to form a majority, potentially ending eight years of rule by the conservative Law and Justice…

France 24 · Nov 3, 2023

New Slovakia's government announces a massive deployment at the Hungarian border to curb migration

The new Slovak government has announced a “massive” deployment of police and armed forces along the border with Hungary to prevent growing numbers of migrants entering the country

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023

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

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 · Oct 11, 2023

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 · Oct 11, 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