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Thousands Protest Slovakia's Pro-Russia Policies
Thousands protested in Bratislava against Prime Minister Robert Fico's pro-Russia stance, government austerity measures, and scandals involving EU funds embezzlement and Fico's meeting with Putin in China.
Thousands Protest Slovakia's Pro-Russia Policies
Thousands protested in Bratislava against Prime Minister Robert Fico's pro-Russia stance, government austerity measures, and scandals involving EU funds embezzlement and Fico's meeting with Putin in China.
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28% Bias Score
Slovakia's Private Arms Boom Amidst Official Halt of Military Aid to Ukraine
Despite Prime Minister Robert Fico's suspension of official military aid to Ukraine and criticism of EU sanctions against Russia, Slovakia's private arms exports boomed to €1.15 billion in 2024, a tenfold increase since before the 2022 invasion, driven by sales of 155 mm ammunition, Zuzana 2 howitze...
Slovakia's Private Arms Boom Amidst Official Halt of Military Aid to Ukraine
Despite Prime Minister Robert Fico's suspension of official military aid to Ukraine and criticism of EU sanctions against Russia, Slovakia's private arms exports boomed to €1.15 billion in 2024, a tenfold increase since before the 2022 invasion, driven by sales of 155 mm ammunition, Zuzana 2 howitze...
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44% Bias Score
Fico Reverses Stance on EU Sanctions Against Russia After Securing Concessions
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico initially blocked, then approved, the EU's 18th sanctions package against Russia on July 17, 2025, after securing energy aid and legal support from the EU, sparking both relief within the EU and domestic criticism in Slovakia regarding his political maneuvering.
Fico Reverses Stance on EU Sanctions Against Russia After Securing Concessions
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico initially blocked, then approved, the EU's 18th sanctions package against Russia on July 17, 2025, after securing energy aid and legal support from the EU, sparking both relief within the EU and domestic criticism in Slovakia regarding his political maneuvering.
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40% Bias Score
Fico's Sanctions U-Turn: Slovakia Secures Energy Concessions Amidst Economic Crisis and Corruption Allegations
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico initially blocked, then approved, the EU's 18th sanctions package against Russia after securing energy concessions from the EU, a move criticized domestically as a political maneuver despite Slovakia's facing economic hardship and corruption allegations against ...
Fico's Sanctions U-Turn: Slovakia Secures Energy Concessions Amidst Economic Crisis and Corruption Allegations
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico initially blocked, then approved, the EU's 18th sanctions package against Russia after securing energy concessions from the EU, a move criticized domestically as a political maneuver despite Slovakia's facing economic hardship and corruption allegations against ...
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48% Bias Score
Slovakia Unblocks EU Sanctions Package Against Russia
Slovakia will end its block of the EU's 18th sanctions package against Russia, which targets Russia's energy and banking sectors, after receiving EU guarantees on gas prices and supply; the package includes limiting oil prices to $45/barrel and banning EU operators from using the Nord Stream pipelin...
Slovakia Unblocks EU Sanctions Package Against Russia
Slovakia will end its block of the EU's 18th sanctions package against Russia, which targets Russia's energy and banking sectors, after receiving EU guarantees on gas prices and supply; the package includes limiting oil prices to $45/barrel and banning EU operators from using the Nord Stream pipelin...
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36% Bias Score
Slovak Poet Shoots Prime Minister, Citing Political Opposition
A 72-year-old Slovak poet, Juraj Cintula, shot Prime Minister Robert Fico five times on February 13th, 2024, in Handlova, citing opposition to Fico's government's policies; Fico underwent two surgeries and was incapacitated for two months.
Slovak Poet Shoots Prime Minister, Citing Political Opposition
A 72-year-old Slovak poet, Juraj Cintula, shot Prime Minister Robert Fico five times on February 13th, 2024, in Handlova, citing opposition to Fico's government's policies; Fico underwent two surgeries and was incapacitated for two months.
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40% Bias Score
Slovakia will not send troops to Ukraine but will help with logistics
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated on September 6th that Slovakia will not send troops to Ukraine for a peacekeeping mission but is ready to support security guarantees through logistical support, such as using transport routes, while expressing pessimism about a swift end to the war.
Slovakia will not send troops to Ukraine but will help with logistics
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated on September 6th that Slovakia will not send troops to Ukraine for a peacekeeping mission but is ready to support security guarantees through logistical support, such as using transport routes, while expressing pessimism about a swift end to the war.
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48% Bias Score
Slovak Government Criticized for Inaction Following Assault on Slovaks in Serbia
In Serbia, a Slovak minority group was assaulted after a photo exhibition protesting the Serbian government was vandalized; the Slovak opposition criticizes their government's inaction, while the Prime Minister accuses them of interfering in Serbia's internal affairs.
Slovak Government Criticized for Inaction Following Assault on Slovaks in Serbia
In Serbia, a Slovak minority group was assaulted after a photo exhibition protesting the Serbian government was vandalized; the Slovak opposition criticizes their government's inaction, while the Prime Minister accuses them of interfering in Serbia's internal affairs.
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48% Bias Score
Fico's Sanctions U-Turn: A Win for the EU, But at What Cost for Slovakia?
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico initially blocked, then supported, the EU's 18th sanctions package against Russia after securing energy supply guarantees and legal aid against Gazprom, showcasing a tactic similar to Viktor Orbán's to appease domestic audiences while creating EU uncertainty.
Fico's Sanctions U-Turn: A Win for the EU, But at What Cost for Slovakia?
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico initially blocked, then supported, the EU's 18th sanctions package against Russia after securing energy supply guarantees and legal aid against Gazprom, showcasing a tactic similar to Viktor Orbán's to appease domestic audiences while creating EU uncertainty.
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48% Bias Score
Slovakia Supports EU Sanctions Against Russia After Initial Opposition
Slovakia, after initially blocking the EU's 18th sanctions package against Russia due to concerns over gas supplies, eventually agreed to support it following assurances from the European Commission; Russia warned of potential countermeasures.
Slovakia Supports EU Sanctions Against Russia After Initial Opposition
Slovakia, after initially blocking the EU's 18th sanctions package against Russia due to concerns over gas supplies, eventually agreed to support it following assurances from the European Commission; Russia warned of potential countermeasures.
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40% Bias Score
Slovak PM Shooting Suspect on Trial for Terrorism
Juraj Cintula, 72, is on trial in Banská Bystrica, Slovakia, accused of terrorism for shooting Prime Minister Robert Fico on May 15, 2024, due to disagreements over Fico's policies including cancelling an anti-corruption office, ending military support for Ukraine, and his approach to culture; the t...
Slovak PM Shooting Suspect on Trial for Terrorism
Juraj Cintula, 72, is on trial in Banská Bystrica, Slovakia, accused of terrorism for shooting Prime Minister Robert Fico on May 15, 2024, due to disagreements over Fico's policies including cancelling an anti-corruption office, ending military support for Ukraine, and his approach to culture; the t...
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36% Bias Score
Slovakia Vetoes EU Sanctions Over REPowerEU Concerns
Slovakia vetoed the EU's 18th sanctions package against Russia on July 18, 2024, due to concerns over the REPowerEU plan's potential economic impact, particularly concerning energy price increases and potential lawsuits from Gazprom, despite the EU's efforts to transition away from Russian fossil fu...
Slovakia Vetoes EU Sanctions Over REPowerEU Concerns
Slovakia vetoed the EU's 18th sanctions package against Russia on July 18, 2024, due to concerns over the REPowerEU plan's potential economic impact, particularly concerning energy price increases and potential lawsuits from Gazprom, despite the EU's efforts to transition away from Russian fossil fu...
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56% Bias Score
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