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The Latest Breaking News from Slovakia

Slovakia to donate 13 MiG-29 warplanes to Ukraine

Country becomes second Nato member after Poland to make such a pledge

The Guardian - UK · Mar 17, 2023

Slovakia will send entire fleet of MiG-29 jets to Ukraine

Slovakia will send its entire fleet of Soviet-era fighter jets to Ukraine to boost its defense against Russian forces, government officials said.

Tribune News Service · Mar 17, 2023

Ukraine war – latest news: Biden says Putin ‘clearly committed war crimes’ after ICC arrest warrant

Putin allegedly responsible for unlawfully deporting children to Russia, says ICC

The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2023

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Slovakia agrees to give Ukraine fleet of Soviet warplanes

Slovakia’s government has approved a plan to give Ukraine its fleet of Soviet-era MiG-29 fighter jets

The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2023

NATO member Slovakia getting SAMP/T air defence system from Italy

Italy is deploying the SAMP/T-MAMBA air defence system in Slovakia, replacing a U.S. Patriot system in one of NATO's eastern flank members, Slovakia's Defence Ministry said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Mar 14, 2023

'My dad did not deserve to die that way' - Son of man who died after Newbridge assault speaks out

A major line of inquiry is that Mr Kusenda – who was originally from Slovakia – was targeted in a row which stemmed from an incident at a house.

Irish Mirror · Mar 11, 2023

Slovakia's prime minister forms new party before early vote

Slovakia's prime minister says he's creating a new centrist political party before the country's early election in September

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2023

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Choc shock! Toblerone drops iconic Swiss peak from package

The makers of Toblerone are stripping images of Switzerland’s famed Matterhorn and the Swiss flag from the packaging of the milk-chocolate treat as it moves some production to Slovakia

The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2023

Toblerone is no longer Swiss enough to feature the Matterhorn on its packaging

Toblerone is moving some of its production to Slovakia, meaning it can no longer legally call itself "Swiss-made." That branding change will include swapping the iconic peak for a more generic one.

WEKU · Mar 6, 2023

Toblerone makes major change to packaging - as it's no longer made in Switzerland

The pyramid-shaped chocolate bar will now be mostly made in Slovakia instead of Switzerland, which under Swiss rules means it can no longer use the Matterhorn mountain peak

Daily Mirror · Mar 6, 2023

Toblerone to undergo a makeover following departure from Switzerland

Toblerone will be removing the mountain peak from its packaging when it moves production to Slovakia, due to "Swissness" rule.

The New Daily · Mar 6, 2023

Slovakia basks under NATO umbrella, sends Ukraine old arms

Former Soviet satellite Slovakia has been a NATO member since 2004, but the reality of belonging to the world’s biggest military alliance really kicked in after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine a year ago

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023

Hikes, hot tubs and proper snow? Our family ski trip in Slovakia is a revelation

The protected summits and valleys of the Tatras offer a return to the pleasures of traditional winter holidays – this time with all mod cons

The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2023

Slovakia can start talks on sending MIG-29 jets to Ukraine -PM

Slovakia can start the process of talks on delivering MIG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine now once Kyiv has officially asked for the planes, Prime Minister Eduard Heger said on Friday.

Reuters · Feb 10, 2023

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Reuters · Feb 6, 2023

Slovakia reports outbreak of H5N1 bird flu on farm - WOAH

Slovakia has reported an outbreak of the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu virus on a farm in the western part of the country, the Paris-based World Organisation for Animal Health said on Monday.

Reuters · Feb 4, 2023

Czechs and Slovaks see storms disrupt traffic and cut power

Gale-force winds and snow storms cut power supplies to thousands of Czech households on Saturday and closed the main east-west highway in Slovakia, officials and local media said.

The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2023

Czechs to end checks at Slovak border amid migration decline

Officials in the Czech Republic say the government will end checks on the country’s border with Slovakia that were renewed last year amid a new increase in migration

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2023

Slovakia's parliament sets early election for Sept 30

Slovakia's parliament has approved Sept. 30 as the date for an early election in the country

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Reuters · Jan 31, 2023

Slovakia will hold early election in Sept, pro-Ukraine stance at stake

The Slovak parliament approved on Tuesday plans to shorten its four-year term by five months and to hold an early election on Sept. 30 after the centre-right cabinet lost a no-confidence vote and parties failed to form a new majority administration.

Reuters · Jan 27, 2023

Hungary to join neighbours in protecting Slovak skies

Hungary will join the Czech Republic and Poland in patrolling Slovakia's skies after it grounded its Soviet-made MiG-29s from service last year, Slovak Defence Minister Jaroslav Nad said on Friday.

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2023

Slovakia parliament changes constitution to enable snap vote

Slovakia’s parliament has amended the country’s constitution to make it possible to hold early elections

Tribune News Service · Jan 23, 2023

Slovakia heads toward September election as parties reach accord

Slovakia took a step closer toward early general elections which may end the political turmoil that’s embroiled the eastern European nation for the past year and triggered the government’s collapse last month.

Reuters · Jan 22, 2023

Slovakia's former coalition heads agree to early parliamentary elections

Slovakia will hold early parliamentary elections on Sept. 30 after the leaders of the country's previous coalition government agreed on a constitutional change to bring forward the vote from February 2024, Slovak news site Dennik N reported on Sunday.

The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2023

Slovak vote on early election not binding due to low turnout

A nationwide referendum in Slovakia on amending the constitution to make possible an early election has failed to produce a legally binding result because the turnout was too low

Reuters · Jan 22, 2023

Referendum in Slovakia fails to bring early vote closer

A referendum in Slovakia failed to open a path to early elections after most voters avoided the polling stations on Saturday, quashing the opposition's plan to bring the contest forward.

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