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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
EU Trade Commissioner Races Against Time Amid US Tariff Threats
Maroš Šefčovič, the EU's trade commissioner, is racing against time to secure a trade deal with the US, facing threats of 50% tariffs by July 9th, while simultaneously negotiating agreements with India, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Thailand; his diplomatic skills and tireless work ethic are key t...
EU Trade Commissioner Races Against Time Amid US Tariff Threats
Maroš Šefčovič, the EU's trade commissioner, is racing against time to secure a trade deal with the US, facing threats of 50% tariffs by July 9th, while simultaneously negotiating agreements with India, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Thailand; his diplomatic skills and tireless work ethic are key t...
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40% Bias Score
Hungary and Slovakia Veto EU Sanctions Package Over Energy Concerns
Hungary and Slovakia blocked the EU's 18th sanctions package against Russia on June 12, 2024, in Brussels, citing the RePowerEU plan to end Russian energy imports as detrimental to their energy security and national interests. They also oppose Ukraine's EU accession without the restoration of Hungar...
Hungary and Slovakia Veto EU Sanctions Package Over Energy Concerns
Hungary and Slovakia blocked the EU's 18th sanctions package against Russia on June 12, 2024, in Brussels, citing the RePowerEU plan to end Russian energy imports as detrimental to their energy security and national interests. They also oppose Ukraine's EU accession without the restoration of Hungar...
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56% Bias Score
Slovakia Threatens to Veto EU Sanctions Over Energy Concerns
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico threatens to veto the EU's 18th sanctions package against Russia due to concerns over energy security, demanding solutions from the European Commission before supporting measures targeting Russian oil and gas.
Slovakia Threatens to Veto EU Sanctions Over Energy Concerns
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico threatens to veto the EU's 18th sanctions package against Russia due to concerns over energy security, demanding solutions from the European Commission before supporting measures targeting Russian oil and gas.
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48% Bias Score
Meloni Meets with Fico and Macron Amidst Diverging Views on Ukraine
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni held separate talks with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday, focusing on the war in Ukraine and finding common ground on a lasting peace deal, despite differing approaches to military aid among the leaders.
Meloni Meets with Fico and Macron Amidst Diverging Views on Ukraine
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni held separate talks with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday, focusing on the war in Ukraine and finding common ground on a lasting peace deal, despite differing approaches to military aid among the leaders.
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40% Bias Score
Fico Criticizes Judge After Conviction of Former Minister in Corruption Case
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico criticized the conviction of former Finance Minister Petr Kazimir for bribery, alleging political motives and calling for an investigation into the judge, raising concerns about undermining anti-corruption efforts and judicial independence.
Fico Criticizes Judge After Conviction of Former Minister in Corruption Case
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico criticized the conviction of former Finance Minister Petr Kazimir for bribery, alleging political motives and calling for an investigation into the judge, raising concerns about undermining anti-corruption efforts and judicial independence.
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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 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
Hungary and Slovakia Block EU Sanctions on Russia
Hungary and Slovakia blocked the EU's 18th sanctions package against Russia on Monday, citing concerns over the RePowerEU plan to end Russian energy imports, leading to a delayed vote among ambassadors in Brussels.
Hungary and Slovakia Block EU Sanctions on Russia
Hungary and Slovakia blocked the EU's 18th sanctions package against Russia on Monday, citing concerns over the RePowerEU plan to end Russian energy imports, leading to a delayed vote among ambassadors in Brussels.
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52% Bias Score
Strained Czech-Slovak Relations Amidst Divergent Foreign Policies
The historically close Czech-Slovak relations have severely deteriorated since October 2023 due to Slovakia's pro-Russian shift under Prime Minister Robert Fico, contrasting with the Czech Republic's pro-Ukrainian stance; this is reflected in canceled government meetings and plummeting public approv...
Strained Czech-Slovak Relations Amidst Divergent Foreign Policies
The historically close Czech-Slovak relations have severely deteriorated since October 2023 due to Slovakia's pro-Russian shift under Prime Minister Robert Fico, contrasting with the Czech Republic's pro-Ukrainian stance; this is reflected in canceled government meetings and plummeting public approv...
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44% Bias Score
Slovakian AirCar Nears Certification, Poised to Revolutionize Personal Air Travel
The Klein Vision AirCar, a Slovakian flying car, is set for certification in late 2025, with deliveries beginning in early 2026; it transforms from car to aircraft in 80 seconds and will cost between $800,000 and $1.2 million.
Slovakian AirCar Nears Certification, Poised to Revolutionize Personal Air Travel
The Klein Vision AirCar, a Slovakian flying car, is set for certification in late 2025, with deliveries beginning in early 2026; it transforms from car to aircraft in 80 seconds and will cost between $800,000 and $1.2 million.
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48% Bias Score
Slovakia Rejects Germany's Threat of EU Fund Withdrawal
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico rejected Germany's suggestion to withdraw EU funds from Slovakia and Hungary for blocking sanctions on Russia, calling it unacceptable and a threat to democracy; this follows Chancellor Merz's statement that the EU cannot be held hostage by a minority and warned of ...
Slovakia Rejects Germany's Threat of EU Fund Withdrawal
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico rejected Germany's suggestion to withdraw EU funds from Slovakia and Hungary for blocking sanctions on Russia, calling it unacceptable and a threat to democracy; this follows Chancellor Merz's statement that the EU cannot be held hostage by a minority and warned of ...
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60% Bias Score
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