Public protests against NGO law held across Slovakia

'Slovakia is Europe' protest gatherings took place in several towns and cities in Slovakia on Friday afternoon, with the public protesting also against new legislation on NGOs that is in the pipes. The protests were held, for instance, in Banska …

Slovakia considers referendum on defence spending

Slovakia may hold a referendum if increased EU defence spending cannot be used for dual purposes like infrastructure or healthcare, MEP Erik Kaliňák (Smer-SD) said. He emphasized that spending solely on weapons is unacceptable without public backing. MEP …

The outbreak of and economic concerns regarding foot-and-mouth disease in Slovakia

In this show, Patrícia Polakovičová explores the recent outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in southern and western Slovakia, which is the first instance of the disease here in more than 50 years. Experts discuss the disease’s symptoms, its impact on …

How Czechia is responding to Slovakia's serious viral outbreak: What you need to know

From midnight this Friday, all trucks over 3.5 tons must enter the country from Slovakia via only five designated crossings: the towns and villages of Mosty u Jablunkova, Bílá, Starý Hrozenkov, Hodonín, and Břeclav-Brodská on the D2 motorway. Trucks …

Slovakia and Austria to present joint position on U.S. tariffs at EU Council

Slovak Economy Minister Denisa Saková (Hlas-SD) and Austrian Economy Minister Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer will present a joint stance on U.S. tariffs at Monday’s (April 7) EU Foreign Affairs and Trade Council meeting in Luxembourg, the Slovak Economy Ministry …

President Droupadi Murmu Departs For Her 4-Day Visit To Portugal And Slovakia

Prez Murmu embarks on state visit to Portugal, Slovakia amid shifting global trade dynamics

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President Droupadi Murmu embarks for 4-day state visit to Portugal, Slovakia

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday emplaned for a 4-day state visit to Portugal and Slovakia from April 7-10. She is visiting Portugal at the invitation of President of Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. The visit is taking place after a gap of 27 years, …

President Murmu embarks on state visit to Portugal, Slovakia amid shifting global trade dynamics

President Droupadi Murmu emplanes on State visits to Portugal and the Slovak Republic on APril 6, 2025. | Photo Credit: X/@MEAIndia President Droupadi Murmu set off on a state visit to Portugal and the Slovak Republic on Sunday (April 6, 2025), marking …

Sixth case of foot-and-mouth confirmed in Slovakia

A new outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease was confirmed in Slovakia on Friday, 4 April, bringing the total number of affected sites to six. The latest case involves a farm housing around 870 bulls near the village of Jurová in the Dunajská Streda district …