The Latest Breaking News from Slovakia

Slovakia holds referendum to enable snap election

Slovakia is holding a nationwide referendum on amending the country’s constitution to make possible an early election

The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2023

‘It’s Not Rocket Science’, Auger-Aliassime Fights Back from the Brink

Felix Auger-Aliassime avoided a humbling exit from the second round of the Australian Open on Wednesday, cutting out the mistakes to secure a thrilling 3-6 3-6 6-3 6-2 6-2 comeback win over Slovakian Alex Molcan. Backed as a potential champion at Melbourne Park by no less than John McEnroe this…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 18, 2023

Couple enslaved pregnant woman then forced her to give up newborn baby

A court heard that Julia Rafaelova, 51, persuaded the victim to travel to the UK from Slovakia in October 2013, having fallen pregnant during forced prostitution controlled by her

The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2023

Slovakia to enter 2023 with provisional budget amid political crisis

Slovakia will start 2023 with a provisional budget as parties in parliament could not agree on spending changes after the country's minority centre-right government lost a no-confidence vote last week, parliament speaker Boris Kollar said on Monday.

Reuters · Dec 19, 2022

Slovak leader sets framework for snap vote after govt falls

Slovakia’s president has formally dismissed the country's government a day after it lost a parliamentary no-confidence vote and set the framework for holding an early election by mid-2023

The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2022

Slovak government falls after losing no-confidence vote

Slovakia’s coalition government has fallen after losing a parliamentary no-confidence vote

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022

Slovakia's minority government loses no-confidence vote

Slovakia's minority government lost a no-confidence vote in parliament on Thursday despite last-ditch efforts to gain support, raising political instability in the country as it seeks ways to battle soaring energy prices.

Reuters · Dec 15, 2022

Slovak parliament dumps centre-right cabinet, early election an option

Slovakia's minority centre-right government lost a no-confidence vote on Thursday, raising political instability and possibly bringing an early election sometime in 2023 while the euro zone country battles soaring energy prices and a weakening economy.

Reuters · Dec 15, 2022

Slovak government buys time after no-confidence vote delayed

Slovakia's minority government gained a temporary reprieve on Tuesday as lawmakers delayed a no-confidence vote till Thursday, giving Prime Minister Eduard Heger time to win over supporters or negotiate exit options, including a possible early election.

Reuters · Dec 13, 2022

Slovak government faces crunch no-confidence, budget votes on same day

Slovakia's minority government faces a crunch day in parliament on Tuesday when lawmakers are due to vote on an opposition no-confidence motion as well as the 2023 budget.

Reuters · Dec 9, 2022