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Slovaks Protest Government Control Of Public Media

Slovak citizens rally against government's media control, fearing democracy erosion and press freedom threats.

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Slovakia’s opposition hopes European vote will put brakes on populist PM

Progressives counting on a strong performance to rein in Robert Fico’s drift away from rule of law

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Media freedom ‘perilously close to breaking point’ in several EU countries

Civil liberties network warns of decline across the bloc as a result of harm or neglect by governments

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Slovakian journalists wear black to protest media overhaul

Populist government accused of trying to undermine independent media with move to replace public broadcaster RTVS

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Slovakia’s latest pro-Russia turn brings Euro 2024 tie with Ukraine into focus

Slovakia has just elected a president who, like the country’s prime minister, opposes military aid to Ukraine and is seen as pro-Moscow

The Guardian - UK

Peter Pellegrini Wins Slovak Presidential Election

Peter Pellegrini's victory in Slovakia's presidential election aligns with PM Fico's pro-Russian agenda, raising concerns about the country's foreign polic...

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Pro-Russia Candidate Peter Pellegrini Wins Slovakia's Presidential Election

Pellegrini, 48, will take over from Zuzana Čaputová, who served as the country's first female head of state.

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Pro-Russia candidate Peter Pellegrini elected Slovakia president

A close ally of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico beat a pro-Western career diplomat to become Slovakia's new president, and succeed Zuzana Čaputová, the country's first female head of state.

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Russia-Ukraine war: Nuclear watchdog urges restraint after Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant attack – as it happened

International Atomic Energy Agency warns about safety after Russia says Ukrainian drone detonated at nuclear power plant

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskiy warns of dwindling weapons stockpile as attack on Kharkiv kills eight

Ukrainian leader issues starkest warning yet of air defence weapons running out; Russian attack kills eight in eastern city. What we know on day 774

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine-sceptic government ally Peter Pellegrini wins Slovakian presidential election

Close ally of populist prime minister Robert Fico claimed 53.85% of vote, beating pro-Western opposition Ivan Korčok

The Guardian - UK

Slovaks Choose Between Fico Ally And Pro-Western Diplomat

Slovakia's pivotal presidential election between continuity and progress, impacting domestic and international future.

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Slovakia Holds Tight Presidential Vote Amid Ukraine Divisions

Slovakians began voting Saturday to choose a new president with the outcome determining whether the EU and NATO member shifts further towards Russia.

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Slovakia's Presidential Runoff: Korcok Vs. Pellegrini

Learn about the closely watched presidential runoff in Slovakia between Korcok and Pellegrini, with implications for foreign policy alignment and the natio...

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Slovakia: pro-western diplomat contests Russia-friendly politician for presidency

Polls show Ivan Korčok and Peter Pellegrini, an ally of prime minister Robert Fico, neck-and-neck before Saturday’s runoff

The Guardian - UK

Slovakia’s brain drain ‘picks up pace’ under populist leader Robert Fico

Tens of thousands of young Slovaks who see little future in an increasingly intolerant society are leaving for Prague

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Slovakia Protests Government Takeover Of Public Broadcasting

Protesters in Slovakia rally against government's public broadcasting takeover plan, drawing international condemnation.

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Korcok Tipped To Halt Slovakia's Shift Towards Russia

Slovakia's recent shift towards Russia has hit a hurdle, analysts said Sunday, after the pro-West former foreign minister Ivan Korcok topped the first round of the presidential election.

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Divided Over Ukraine War, Slovakia Votes For President

Slovakia will on Saturday hold the first round of a presidential election that is a battle between the Central European country's Russia-leaning ruling camp and a pro-Ukraine opposition-backed candidate.

Al Jazeera

Slovakia’s presidential election: A choice between Russia and the West

When Russia’s invasion began, Slovakia’s liberal president threw her support behind Kyiv. Much has changed since then.

The Guardian - UK

Slovakia’s opposition sounds alarm over Russia tilt as election looms

Report alleges that candidate asked Hungary to help arrange visit to Moscow in 2020 – when prime minister – to boost popularity

The Guardian - UK

Rule of law declining across EU, report warns

Civil liberties network says in states where far-right parties influence power, rule-of-law deterioration risks becoming systemic

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Biden scrapes together $300m more for Ukraine weapons

Poland’s PM warns Mike Johnson of blood on his hands from stalled aid; anti-Putin fighters stage raid into Russia. What we know on day 749

The Guardian - UK

Slovakia defends Russia ties after Czech Republic suspends talks

Slovakian foreign minister criticises ‘double standards’ in the reaction to his meeting with Sergei Lavrov

International Business Times

Central Europe PMs Say Will Not Send Troops To Ukraine

Four ex-communist central European countries said Tuesday they were not planning to send troops to Ukraine as they remained torn on military aid to the war-ravaged country battling Russia's invasion.

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