The Latest Breaking News from Slovakia

Slovakia swears in interim government of technocrats after crisis

Bratislava has been without a proper government since a vote of no confidence was called on Prime Minister Eduard Heger.

Al Jazeera · May 15, 2023

Slovakia gets technocratic caretaker government until September's early election

Slovakia’s President Zuzana Caputova has sworn in a government of technocrats to lead the country to snap elections in September amid a political crisis

The Independent UK · May 15, 2023

Economist Odor picked as Slovakia's caretaker prime minister

Respected economist Ludovit Odor was made Slovakia's interim prime minister on Monday and will lead the country until early elections are held in September, after months of political infighting brought down the previous centre-right government.

Reuters · May 15, 2023

A big Apple Maps upgrade is coming to Hong Kong, Slovakia, and Taiwan

Apple Maps is testing the latest expansion of its upgraded features this time in Hong Kong, Slovakia, and Taiwan.

iMore · May 3, 2023

‘Threats are increasing’: the EU official on a mission to protect media freedom

Věra Jourová says her upbringing in former Czechoslovakia has inspired her work to ensure journalism remains independent

The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2023

Ukrainian grain: rousing the fury of east Europe’s farmers

A bitter row is playing out in Europe, said Leonie Kijewski on Politico (Brussels). Not, this time, over migrants or budget contributions – but over Ukrainian grain. When Russia first invaded Ukraine and blocked many of its exports, Brussels cut quotas and tariffs, and opened “solidarity lanes” to ensure that the…

The Week · Apr 28, 2023

Germany: decisions on Patriots in Slovakia, Poland to be discussed with allies

Germany's Defence Ministry said any decisions on its deployment of Patriot air-defence systems to Poland and Slovakia will be discussed with allies in Europe, after a report said Berlin planned to end the deployment by the end of the year.

Reuters · Apr 21, 2023

Germany to end Patriot air defence system deployments in Poland, Slovakia this year

The German military will end its Patriot anti defence units in fellow NATO members Slovakia and Poland this year, a spokesperson for the defence ministry was quoted as saying, as Berlin tries to make the best use of its limited military resources.

Reuters · Apr 20, 2023

Why is Ukrainian grain suddenly so divisive in Europe?

Top European Union officials are racing to appease a handful of countries that have temporarily banned imports.

Al Jazeera · Apr 19, 2023

EU Investigates after 3 Countries Ban Ukraine Grain Imports

Slovakia became the third European Union country to ban food imports from Ukraine on Monday, deepening the challenge for the bloc as it works to help Ukraine transport its grain to world markets. Slovakia followed Poland and Hungary, both of which announced bans Saturday on Ukrainian food imports through June…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 17, 2023