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Slovakia: Pellegrini wins presidential election

The presidential election in Slovakia has probably been decided. In the runoff election, after most votes were counted, Peter Pellegrini was ahead. The Social Democratic parliamentary speaker Peter Pellegrini is likely to have won the presidential election in Slovakia. After almost 90 percent of the electoral districts were counted, he was clearly ahead of the […]

Head-to-head race for the presidency in Slovakia

The runoff election for the presidency in Slovakia promises to be exciting. The war in neighboring Ukraine overshadowed the election. In addition, society is polarized. The Ukraine policy is up for vote, but also the attitude towards the rule of law and democracy: a new head of state will be elected next Saturday in the […]

Cards on the table with Noro Dolinský: guest Juraj Zábojník

The post-election rumor is becoming a reality! Prime Minister Robert Fico speaks of ex-president of the police force Tibor Gašpar as the most suitable candidate for the head of SIS. His direct appointment by the government was supposed to be ensured by an amendment to the Competence Act, which, however, President Zuzana Čaputová returned to […]

Čaputová went to greet those who work even during Christmas

May no one lack coziness, kindness and humanity during Christmas. President Zuzana Čaputová wished it on Christmas Day, who traditionally went to greet those who work even during the holiday. “I am convinced that it is those intangible, intangible things, such as well-being, kindness and humanity, that we need the most at the moment, in […]

Ukraine war in the news blog | Survey: Majority of Russians against war course

Day 631: The fighting in Avdiivka causes heavy casualties. Putin restricts reporting. All information in the news blog. Survey: Majority of Russians against Putin’s war course 1:30: In a survey, 48 percent of Russians surveyed said they wanted a peaceful solution to the war in Ukraine. The survey was conducted by telephone by the Russian […]

war | Slovakia stops supplying ammunition to Ukraine

Day 623: Slovakia stops planned military aid for Ukraine. Apparently pro-Russian MP killed in attack. All information in the news blog. The most important things at a glance Ukraine accuses Russia of shelling African cargo ship 7:52 p.m.: According to the Ukrainian army, Russia fired on a cargo ship from the West African Republic of […]

US wants to deliver controversial cluster munitions to Ukraine

Day 498: Volodymyr Zelenskyj has arrived in the Czech Republic. The ruble plummets. All information in the news blog. The most important things at a glanceLoading… Embed Lightning kills two people on Ukraine’s highest mountain 9:22 p.m.: In western Ukraine, two hikers have been killed by lightning in the Carpathian Mountains on the country’s highest […]

Čaputová revealed whether she will run in the 2024 elections

The President evaluated the penultimate fourth year in her position and thanked people for their favor, nice meetings, hugs and the work of citizens for the benefit of Slovakia: “I appreciate that together we create a counterbalance to the politics of hate.” As she further stated, it was her pleasure to represent Slovakia on foreign […]