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National & Local

Ukrainian and Slovak leaders will meet regarding the disputed oil pipeline issue

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico and Hungary's Viktor Orban have criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for alleged extortion concerning the oil pipeline that runs through Ukraine.

Feb 28 • 07:03 UTC
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National & Local

Kováčik's (un)success, financial machinations, and a bizarre challenger. What was the SFZ electoral conference like?

The article discusses the recent electoral conference of the Slovak Football Association where Ján Kováčik was elected president amid controversies and bizarre incidents involving his opponent.

Feb 28 • 06:35 UTC
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National & Local

Leško, Šimečka, Kostolný, Hudák: Fico is an agent of evil and darkness. He acted inhumanely towards Ukraine.

The article criticizes Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico for his inhumane stance towards Ukraine and compares him unfavorably with the late hero Otto Šimko.

Feb 28 • 06:05 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Ukraine ‘has no interest’ in restarting oil supplies – EU state’s PM

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated that Ukraine has no interest in resuming oil supplies through the Druzhba pipeline due to ongoing tensions and damage from Russian strikes.

Feb 27 • 21:09 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Fico: Zelensky does not want any control over the Druzhba pipeline

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky does not wish to exert control over the Druzhba oil pipeline.

Feb 27 • 17:57 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Slovak PM claims after call with Zelenskyy that Ukraine does not want to resume oil flows via Druzhba pipeline

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated that Ukraine is not interested in resuming oil flows through the Druzhba pipeline following discussions with President Zelenskyy, who raised security concerns regarding inspections.

Feb 27 • 17:35 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Fico accepted Zelensky's invitation for a meeting, wants to hold it in the EU and not in Ukraine

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has accepted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's invitation for a meeting, indicating he prefers it to take place in the European Union rather than Ukraine.

Feb 27 • 17:09 UTC
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National & Local

Žilinka Again Talked About Political Pressure on the Prosecutor's Office. He Dedicated 15 Minutes to Coalition MPs

Slovak Prosecutor General Maroš Žilinka criticized political pressure on the prosecutor's office during a committee meeting.

Feb 27 • 16:25 UTC
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National & Local

The police are investigating a villa in France. Kažimír's partner threatens lawsuit

Slovak police are investigating a villa in France linked to the partner of Slovakia's central bank governor over alleged corruption related to public IT contracts.

Feb 27 • 16:23 UTC
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National & Local

The Phone Call Did Not Resolve Spats: Fico Requests Inspection of Druzhba, Zelensky Invites Him to Ukraine

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky about ongoing disputes concerning the Druzhba oil pipeline, but the call ended without clear resolutions, and Zelensky invited Fico to visit Ukraine.

Feb 27 • 16:06 UTC
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National & Local

It's strange that it took Fico so long to turn to Penta

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has finally addressed healthcare as a key issue, favoring the financial group Penta over public health concerns.

Feb 27 • 15:45 UTC
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National & Local

Šutaj Eštok has hired external lawyers for disputes with Čurilla, the bill for his decisions may be three-quarters of a million

Slovak Interior Minister Matúš Šutaj Eštok has engaged external lawyers to handle legal disputes involving police officers, which could cost the ministry significantly.

Feb 27 • 15:44 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

The Ministry of Culture/ Supreme Audit Office is Failing in Its Management Role, Not Just Concerning Šimkovićová

The Slovak Ministry of Culture has been criticized for its inefficient management of large projects, according to a report by the Supreme Audit Office.

Feb 27 • 15:08 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Kováčik remains president of SFZ despite mobile phone scandal. He accused a federation member of enriching himself by 200,000 euros.

Ján Kováčik was re-elected as president of the Slovak Football Association (SFZ) despite facing controversy over the purchase of mobile phones.

Feb 27 • 14:03 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Zelensky invited Fico to Ukraine

Ukrainian President Zelensky has invited Slovak Prime Minister Fico to visit Ukraine.

Feb 27 • 13:57 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Slovakia, Hungary want to inspect Druzhba pipeline as Zelensky invites Fico to Ukraine

Ukrainian President Zelensky has invited Slovak Prime Minister Fico to visit Ukraine amid tensions regarding the Druzhba oil pipeline that flows through Ukraine to Hungary and Slovakia.

Feb 27 • 13:35 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Sports

When the world got to know Lukáš Kubiš. The races that changed everything mark the beginning of the spring classics season

The spring cycling season kicks off with the Omloop Nieuwsblad race, where Slovak cyclist Lukáš Kubiš aims for a strong performance among elite competitors.

Feb 27 • 13:07 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Dispute over the Druzhba Pipeline / Fico and Orbán want an investigation group, Zelensky invited the Slovak Prime Minister to Ukraine

Slovakia and Hungary are proposing the establishment of an inspection group to investigate damage to the Druzhba oil pipeline in Ukraine, following discussions between Prime Minister Robert Fico and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.

Feb 27 • 13:04 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Zelensky in talks with Fico

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has spoken by phone with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico to discuss a range of issues, following accusations from Slovakia regarding Ukraine delaying oil pipeline repairs.

Feb 27 • 12:30 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Debate in the Editorial Office / Slovakia Does Not Harm Ukraine, It Is Fico's Fairytale with a Sense of Shame. But Kiev Should Also Behave More Decently

The article critiques the recent decision by Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico to halt emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine, arguing that his actions compromise Slovakia's relationship with its neighbor over minimal political gain.

Feb 27 • 12:21 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Zelenskyy speaks with Slovak PM and invites him to Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has invited Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico to visit Ukraine during a recent phone call, aiming to discuss important issues between the two nations.

Feb 27 • 12:17 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

After Slovakia's accusations against Ukraine - Zelensky's call to Fico

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico amid rising tensions over accusations of Ukraine's role in Russian oil supply to Slovakia.

Feb 27 • 12:09 UTC
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National & Local

The state has money and potential to improve the lives of Roma people, but nothing is happening

The Slovak government has the resources and framework to enhance the living conditions of the Roma community, yet progress remains stagnant.

Feb 27 • 12:00 UTC
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National & Local

I am most afraid of the silent evil of millions of indifferent Russians, says the author of a Ukrainian bestseller

Ilarion Pavluk discusses his bestselling novel, its themes, and his insights on evil in a recent interview following its release in Slovak translation.

Feb 27 • 11:35 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

The End of the Big Factory / Samsung Leaves Slovakia. 800 People Will Lose Their Jobs at the Galanta Plant

Samsung has announced the closure of its television production plant in Galanta, Slovakia, leading to 800 job losses amid ongoing struggles in the Slovak industry.

Feb 27 • 11:16 UTC
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National & Local

High Tatras are threatened with irreversible damage, warns SAV about the zoning proposal

Researchers from the Slovak Academy of Sciences caution that the proposed zoning plan for the Tatra National Park could lead to irreversible damage to the region.

Feb 27 • 10:07 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The Prime Minister took a silk handkerchief and relied on sadism

The Slovak Prime Minister criticized Ukraine during a video address on the anniversary of Russia's aggression, claiming that Ukraine acts as an enemy by repairing a damaged pipeline too slowly and halting emergency electricity supplies to the country.

Feb 27 • 09:46 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Fico Wants to Revive Slovalco with a Memorandum. His Promises Are Only General and Restart Is Still Uncertain

The Slovak government, led by Prime Minister Robert Fico, aims to revive the Slovalco aluminum factory, but promises made lack specificity and clarity.

Feb 27 • 09:19 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Žilinka vs. Čurillovci / The Attorney General Turned Again. And Undermined Šutaj Eštok

The Slovak Attorney General, Maroš Žilinka, has changed his stance and is now undermining government coalition members, particularly targeting Interior Minister Matúš Šutaj Eštok.

Feb 27 • 05:47 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Newsfilter: Fico is changing election rules, prepare for the worst

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's coalition is moving to change electoral laws, eliminating mail-in voting from abroad and potentially altering other voting rules to serve their political interests.

Feb 26 • 18:51 UTC
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National & Local

Kováčik received over a quarter of a million from a fraudster in the case of lost iPhones, claims Huliak. Criminal complaints are being filed by both him and Kováčik

Minister Rudolf Huliak alleges that Ján Kováčik received €260,000 from convicted fraudster Ján Šípoš, connected to a loan agreement for the Slovak Football Association.

Feb 26 • 17:29 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Erik Kaliňák announced the end of voting by mail from abroad on the disinformation platform Infovojna

Slovak government coalition prepares to limit mail-in voting from abroad, shifting to in-person voting at embassies only.

Feb 26 • 15:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Slovak Hostile Act in Favor of Putin: Fico's Threats to Ukraine Have Put Bratislava on the Front Pages

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico has drawn global media attention by threatening to cut off emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine amidst ongoing Russian attacks.

Feb 26 • 14:58 UTC
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National & Local

How do plants know when to bloom? A botanist explains how plants cope with returning frosts

A Slovak botanist discusses how different plants know when to bloom and their responses to returning frosts.

Feb 26 • 14:19 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

Biathlete who took ten individual podium spots steps aside

Slovak biathlete Paulina Batovska Fialkova has announced her retirement from competitive sports after a successful career without an individual World Cup title.

Feb 26 • 13:46 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Starting Monday, the state will again begin selling bonds for people. Last year they sold out quickly

The Slovak government is set to relaunch the sale of bonds for the public with lower interest rates than last year, aiming to make them an attractive investment alternative amid changing market conditions.

Feb 26 • 13:15 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Fico Turned Around, Put Aside "Ideological Glasses" and Praises Penta in Healthcare

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has reversed his stance on private financial groups in healthcare, commending them during the opening of a new Penta hospital pavilion.

Feb 26 • 12:25 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Czechia relies on Ukrainian muscles and Slovak brains

The article discusses the demographic shift in Czechia, highlighting the increasing numbers of foreign workers, notably from Slovakia and Ukraine, and the wage disparities between these groups.

Feb 26 • 11:53 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Táňa Pauhofová: Fico is making himself a Putin riding a bear

Actress Táňa Pauhofová expresses her frustration with Slovak culture politics and discusses her resignation from the Slovak National Theatre due to disagreements with the current Minister of Culture.

Feb 26 • 09:57 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Fico Admits to Changing Elections. Voting That Is Not Going Well for Him Would Be Abolished

Slovak politician Robert Fico is considering changes to the electoral system to eliminate voting conditions that are unfavorable to him.

Feb 26 • 09:45 UTC
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National & Local

The Defense and Security Committee is Dangerously Playing a Role in the Bodies Active in Criminal Proceedings

The Slovak National Council's Defense and Security Committee is holding an extraordinary meeting related to the cessation of investigation into the donation of military equipment to Ukraine.

Feb 26 • 08:11 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

What Jana Šlinská is reading: A mystical thriller from Ukraine that opens the theme of moral values

Jana Šlinská discusses her recent reading choices, highlighting a mystical thriller from Ukrainian author Illarion Pavľuk and a Slovak novel.

Feb 26 • 06:45 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Ján Čurilla writes: The Čurillas were never indicted or convicted

Ján Čurilla discusses the implications of Slovak Prosecutor General Maroš Žilinka's decision to intervene in court proceedings related to Interior Minister Matúš Šutaj Eštok's personnel orders.

Feb 26 • 06:18 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

New Findings: Mysterious Slovak Woman Appears in a Monastery, Search for Secret Warehouses is Underway

New investigations into the Jeffrey Epstein case have revealed connections to a Slovak woman, Nadia Marcinková, who has been associated with Epstein since at least 2007.

Feb 26 • 06:08 UTC
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National & Local

Economic Newsfilter: There is no danger of gasoline shortage, Croats are already pumping oil from the first tanker

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has made controversial remarks regarding Ukraine and energy supplies, leading to international criticism and media attention.

Feb 26 • 05:28 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

In the Gravitational Field of Slovak Disinformers: Why Are Wind Turbines Being Discussed in the Czech Republic?

The article discusses the rising concerns and debates over wind turbines in the Czech Republic, influenced by Slovak disinformation campaigns.

Feb 26 • 04:59 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Slovak Biathlon Skier Ends Sports Career

Slovak biathlete Paulina Batovska Fialkova has decided to retire from competitive sports at the age of 33 after the current season.

Feb 25 • 20:46 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The court ruled that the exception for bear hunting was illegal. The ministry allowed nearly three hundred to be shot last year.

A Slovak court has deemed illegal a government exception permitting the hunting of bears, following an initial lawsuit by environmental organizations.

Feb 25 • 19:08 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Newsfilter: Fico is Embarrassing the World, His Advisors at Home

The article discusses the global backlash against Slovak politician Robert Fico due to his criticism of Ukraine and connections to Vladimir Putin.

Feb 25 • 17:34 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Slovak government in trouble, the state in crisis, Fico on the offensive

The Slovak government faces significant challenges as the state is in crisis, with Robert Fico taking an aggressive political stance.

Feb 25 • 17:25 UTC

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