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Final discussions underway with Slovakia on 18th package of anti-Russian sanctions — Merz
TASS
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July 1, 2025
BERLIN, July 1. /TASS/. Negotiations with the Slovak government on the 18th package of anti-Russian sanctions have entered a crucial phase, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said in an interview with ARD TV channel. "New sanctions, the 18th...
Slovak MFA Blanár causes international outrage for his statements on forgiving Russia
BNE Intellinews
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Slovak Minister of Foreign Affairs Juraj Blanár has caused international outrage for his statement about the need to “find some way of cooperation and maybe also of forgiveness” to Russia. Blanár‘s Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha responded on...
Slovak Pop Up unveils new projects and welcomes international residency participants to Bratislava
Cineuropa
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01/07/2025 - The seventh edition continues to spotlight the diversity and ambition of Slovak cinema, with a fresh line-up of emerging voices and genre-driven stories Summer Lamb by Olívia Jánošíková and Marty Müller The Pop Up Film Residency has...
Slovakia puts conditions for EU to approve sanctions against Russia
Yemen News Agency SABA
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July 1, 2025
[Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:01:57 +0300] Bratislava - Saba: Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico announced on Monday that his country would request a postponement of the new package of sanctions against Russia until it receives guarantees from the European...
Slovakia requests a record sum from the EU Recovery Fund
Radio Slovakia International
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Slovakia has submitted its sixth application for funding from the European Recovery and Resilience Plan, requesting €977 million. This is the largest single request to date, according to the Deputy Prime Minister for the Recovery Plan, Peter Kmec...
Slovakia takes over one-year presidency of the Slavkov Format
Radio Slovakia International
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Slovakia officially assumed the rotating one-year presidency of the Slavkov Format on Monday, taking over from the Czech Republic, announced the Foreign Ministry. The presidency will last until June 2026, with key priorities including energy...
China Brand Fair 2025: 350 Chinese manufacturers gather in Budapest – photos, videos
Daily News Hungary
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July 1, 2025
Held from 26–28 June 2025, the China Brand Fair once again welcomed visitors to Hungexpo’s “A” Pavilion in Budapest, offering a dynamic three-day platform for Chinese and Central European companies, manufacturers, and suppliers to network, explore...
Drivers struggle with narrow lanes on D1 highway into Bratislava. Which way to go?
The Slovak Spectator
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July 1, 2025
Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement Drivers heading to Bratislava via the D1 highway face a stressful 3.5-kilometre stretch near Senec due to ongoing roadworks designed to expand the D1 and its...
The Cost of Going Green: Chinese EVs and Their Local Impact in Slovakia
Association for International Affairs
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July 1, 2025
Similarly to other Visegrád Four (V4) states, Slovakia – an automotive monoculture withinan ‘integrated periphery’ (also known as ‘Factory Europe’) of the European auto industry, which has been nicknamed the ‘Detroit of Europe’ – finds itself at a...
Slovakia to Ask to Postpone Anti-Russia Sanctions Until Receiving Gas Guarantees - Fico
Sputnik News
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July 1, 2025
https://sputnikglobe.com/20250701/slovakia-to-ask-to-postpone-anti-russia-sanctions-until-receiving-gas-guarantees---fico-1122369509.html Slovakia to Ask to Postpone Anti-Russia Sanctions Until Receiving Gas Guarantees - Fico Slovakia to Ask to...
Not in My Backyard: Local Opposition to Chinese Green Tech Investments in Slovakia
China Observers in Central and Eastern Europe (CHOICE)
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July 1, 2025
This article is based on the research paper “The Cost of Going Green: Chinese EVs and Their Local Impact in Slovakia” by Dominika Remžová, published by the Association for International Affairs (AMO) in June 2025. As the V4 states continue to...
“Hit Them With Anything You Can”: Pro-EU Media Calls For “War” on Hungary and Slovakia
The European Conservative
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July 1, 2025
The anti-sovereigntist hysteria in Brussels has reached an almost unbelievable level lately. One pro-EU news site went as far as to call for “war” against the Slovak and Hungarian governments, just because they refuse to sign off on the 18th...
Slovak President Urges EU to Resume Negotiations with Moscow
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovak President Peter Pellegrini has urged European Union countries to resume direct negotiations with Moscow, emphasizing that NATO military spending should prioritize national needs instead of being driven by fear of Russia. “We need...
Slovak President Urges Renewed Russia Dialogue
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovak President Peter Pellegrini has urged the European Union to resume direct discussions with Moscow, emphasizing that NATO's defense expenditure should align with domestic priorities rather than anxiety about Russia. Speaking to a...
Slovakia’s Foreign Minister Calls to Forgive Russia, Ukraine Responds Strongly
Mezha
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June 30, 2025
As reported by the Slovak broadcaster STVR Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár expressed the view that Russia can be “forgiven for everything that has happened.” He voiced this position on the Slovak TV channel STVR, emphasizing the importance of...
Hungary and Slovakia Block EU Sanctions Over Russian Gas Phase-Out Plan
EUToday
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June 30, 2025
27Efforts to adopt the European Union’s 18th package of sanctions against Russia have stalled, following opposition from Hungary and Slovakia. Both countries have linked their refusal to approve the latest measures to objections over a separate...
Forgive Russia to End the War, Slovakian Foreign Minister Says
Kyiv Post
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June 30, 2025
Slovakian Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár has called on the West to “forgive everything that has happened” to end Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Slovakia and Hungary vetoed the EU’s 18th sanctions package on Russia a week prior, citing the need to...
Italian auto supplier Calearo shuts Slovak plant
The Slovak Spectator
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June 30, 2025
Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement More than 20 years ago, Italian car parts manufacturer Calearo Antenne expanded abroad for the first time, choosing the western Slovak town of Šamorín to build...
Romania has extended the licensing requirement for Ukrainian agricultural products until the end of the year
The Odessa Journal
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The Romanian government has extended its mandatory licensing requirement for Ukrainian agricultural products until December 31, 2025, aiming to safeguard the interests of domestic farmers. Agriculture Minister Florin Barbu encouraged Romanian...
Catching up with science in Slovakia: New SAV chair and grant for scientists
The Slovak Spectator
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June 30, 2025
A lot has happened in the past two months in science in Slovakia. Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement The new chair of the Slovak Academy of Sciences (SAV) was appointed in early June. The Slovak...