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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...
Ryanair slams Europe’s worst air traffic control providers, urges EU reform
Aviation24.be
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July 2, 2025
Ryanair has called on EU governments to urgently reform their national air traffic control (ATC) systems, after publishing its “June League of Delays”, which reveals the worst and best ATC performers in Europe so far in 2025. From January to June...
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...
Slovak president calls for dialogue with Russia
TASS
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June 29, 2025
PRAGUE, June 29. /TASS/. Slovak President Peter Pellegrini has called for launching dialogue between Europe and Russia. "We need to begin dialogue with Russia. Two or three leaders are needed [in Europe for that] , for instance [Italian] Prime...
UK-Ukraine JV to bring Raybird UAS to Nato forces
Army Technology
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July 2, 2025
A new UK-Ukraine joint venture (JV) has formed today (2 July 2025) with the goal of scaling up production of the low-cost, attritable Raybird uncrewed aerial system (UAS), a proven system on the frontline, and with an ambition to bring the system...
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...
LONGi ignites Romania’s energy transition with 54.1 MW BC technology triumph
Balkan Green Energy News
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June 30, 2025
LONGi Solar, a global leader in solar technology, has deployed 54.1 MW of its Hi-MO 9 back contact (BC) modules at the CEF Chișineu-Criș solar park in Romania’s Arad county. Developed for NEPI Rockcastle and its subsidiary Solpower Energy, and...
EU’s Putin Fan Club Secures Sanctions Win
CEPA
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July 2, 2025
Robert Fico, Slovakia’s prime minister, vetoed the 18th package of sanctions against Russia on June 26. The decision was not based on his established sympathy for the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, but rather a desire to wring more money from...
Slovak PM states country to veto new Russia sanctions
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has announced that Slovakia will oppose the European Union’s 18th sanctions package against Russia unless the bloc addresses his country's concerns over plans to gradually eliminate Russian energy...
Polish state energy giant Orlen celebrates ending final oil contract with Russia
Notes from Poland
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June 30, 2025
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News digest: After repeated delays, is this the final launch date for the Petržalka tram?
The Slovak Spectator
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July 2, 2025
Good evening. Here is the Wednesday, July 2 edition of Today in Slovakia - the main news of the day in a few minutes. Petržalka tram extension to launch in a few weeks Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video...
Slovakia threatens to block new EU sanctions over Russian energy
Al Mayadeen
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June 28, 2025
Slovakia warns it will block EU sanctions on Russia, citing energy costs, gas transit fees, and a potential €20B lawsuit from Gazprom if imports are halted. Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico harshly criticized the European Union’s energy policy on...
Slovak PM sees 'no reason' to meet with Zelensky, claims Ukrainian president 'hates' him, after reportedly blocking Russian sanctions
The Kyiv Independent
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June 28, 2025
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said on June 28 that he does not intend to meet directly with President Volodymyr Zelensky, claiming that the Ukrainian president "hates" him, as relations between the two countries continue to sour. Fico's...
Postponement of the 18th EU sanctions package against Russia due to Slovakia’s position
Mezha
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June 30, 2025
European Union ambassadors have decided not to consider the 18th package of sanctions against Russia until Slovakia reaches an agreement with the European Commission regarding the abandonment of Russian gas. This information was provided by an EU...
Slovakia and Hungary nearing agreement on Gabčíkovo construction
Radio Slovakia International
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Slovakia and Hungary have almost agreed on ending a dispute regarding the construction of the Gabčíkovo-Nagymaros waterworks system that has been dragging on for many years, Environment Minister Tomáš Taraba (a Slovak National Party/SNS nominee)...