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Slovakia

Slovaks rally against government moves they see damaging rule of law

Slovak lawmakers scuffle as parliament revises laws on whistleblowers, witnesses

A general view of the Slovak Parliament in Bratislava, Slovakia, January 26, 2016.   REUTERS/David W Cerny
A general view of the Slovak Parliament in Bratislava, Slovakia, January 26, 2016.   REUTERS/David W Cerny

Slovakia government's actions on rule of law, NGOs and media

People are reflected in a window adorned with a Slovakian flag in Bratislava, Slovakia, May 18, 2024. REUTERS/Claudia Greco
People are reflected in a window adorned with a Slovakian flag in Bratislava, Slovakia, May 18, 2024. REUTERS/Claudia Greco

Slovak government's revamp of whistleblower office draws criticism

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico speaks during an event to mark the 130th anniversary of construction of the Maria Valeria Bridge in Esztergom, Hungary, September 28, 2025. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico speaks during an event to mark the 130th anniversary of construction of the Maria Valeria Bridge in Esztergom, Hungary, September 28, 2025. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo

EU opens case against Slovakia over constitutional change

FILE PHOTO: Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico speaks during an event to mark the 130th anniversary of construction of the Maria Valeria Bridge in Esztergom, Hungary, September 28, 2025. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico speaks during an event to mark the 130th anniversary of construction of the Maria Valeria Bridge in Esztergom, Hungary, September 28, 2025. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo/File Photo

Slovak PM Fico asks NATO to strengthen Slovakia's air defences

FILE PHOTO: Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico speaks during an event to mark the 130th anniversary of construction of the Maria Valeria Bridge in Esztergom, Hungary, September 28, 2025. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico speaks during an event to mark the 130th anniversary of construction of the Maria Valeria Bridge in Esztergom, Hungary, September 28, 2025. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo/File Photo

Germany’s Nick Woltemade hopes for 2026 World Cup spot after scoring again

Germany forward Nick Woltemade celebrates scoring his team's first goal in the 6-0 World Cup qualifying win over Slovakia in Leipzig on Nov 17, 2025.
Germany forward Nick Woltemade celebrates scoring his team's first goal in the 6-0 World Cup qualifying win over Slovakia in Leipzig on Nov 17, 2025.

Croatia secure World Cup spot with win over Faroe Islands

Soccer Football - World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Group L - Croatia v Faroe Islands - Stadion HNK Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia - November 14, 2025 Croatia playeres celebrate after qualifying for the World Cup finals REUTERS/Antonio Bronic
Soccer Football - World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Group L - Croatia v Faroe Islands - Stadion HNK Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia - November 14, 2025 Croatia playeres celebrate after qualifying for the World Cup finals REUTERS/Antonio Bronic

Slovakia snatch victory over Northern Ireland to set up thrilling Group A finale

Soccer Football - World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Group A - Slovakia v Northern Ireland - Kosicka Futbalova Arena, Kosice, Slovakia - November 14, 2025 Slovakia's Robert Bozenik celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Radovan Stoklasa
Soccer Football - World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Group A - Slovakia v Northern Ireland - Kosicka Futbalova Arena, Kosice, Slovakia - November 14, 2025 Slovakia's Robert Bozenik celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Radovan Stoklasa

Slo-walk-ia: Bratislava’s new pavement speed limit draws mockery

The agreed 6kmh limit triggered bemusement online and a rash of memes about speeding pedestrians or whether they will need a licence to walk.
The agreed 6kmh limit triggered bemusement online and a rash of memes about speeding pedestrians or whether they will need a licence to walk.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.