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Czech Premier Urges Slovakia to Lift Russia Sanctions Veto
(MENAFN) Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala has appealed to Slovak counterpart Robert Fico to reverse Bratislava’s opposition to the European Union’s 18th round of sanctions aimed at penalizing Russia for its involvement in the ongoing conflict in...

Slovakia Seeks Assurances After Russian Gas Ban
(MENAFN) Slovakia is aiming to obtain firm assurances by early next week to shield itself from the consequences of a forthcoming EU-mandated suspension on Russian gas imports, stated Prime Minister Robert Fico, as reported by a news agency. The...

Premier states Slovakia seeking guarantees in fight over Russian gas
(MENAFN) Slovakia is pushing for firm guarantees to protect its energy security before agreeing to the EU’s proposed sanctions targeting Russian gas, Prime Minister Robert Fico told reporters, according to Bloomberg. Bratislava insists these...

Slovak MEP Says EU Risks Self-Destruction
(MENAFN) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is steering the European Union toward self-destruction by attempting to cut energy ties with Russia, according to Slovak MEP Milan Uhrik. In May, von der Leyen introduced a plan to phase...

Merz Urges Slovakia to Drop Veto on Russia Sanctions
(MENAFN) On Thursday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called on Slovakia to lift its veto on the European Union's latest sanctions package targeting Russia. Speaking at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome, Merz emphasized the importance of...

Slovakia Vows to Resist EU Russian Gas Phase-Out Plan
(MENAFN) Slovakia will stand firm in defending its right to continue importing Russian gas, Prime Minister Robert Fico declared on Saturday, vowing to resist efforts by Brussels to eliminate Russian energy from the EU market. Fico emphasized that...

Slovak Premier states country is ‘ready to fight’ for Russian gas
(MENAFN) Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico declared on Saturday that the country is “ready to fight” to maintain its right to import Russian gas and will continue blocking EU proposals aimed at phasing out Russian energy supplies. Fico...

Slovakia Vows to Defend Russian Gas Imports
(MENAFN) Slovakia has declared its determination to defend its access to Russian gas, with Prime Minister Robert Fico asserting on Saturday that the country is “ready to fight” to preserve this energy source. He emphasized that maintaining energy...

Slovakia prevents EU’s recent Russia sanctions
(MENAFN) Slovakia has once again blocked the EU’s 18th sanctions package targeting Russia, citing worries about the planned phase-out of Russian energy imports, Slovak media reported, quoting the Foreign Ministry. During a vote by the EU’s...

Slovakia urges for dialogue with Russia
(MENAFN) Slovakia’s Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar has called for renewed dialogue between Western nations and Russia, warning that continued escalation in the Ukraine conflict risks triggering a global war. Speaking on national broadcaster STVR,...

Writers and Illustrators of the Future Contests Welcome Slovakia as 51st Country, Announce Q2 Winners for Year 42
L. Ron Hubbard Writers and Illustrators of the Future Contests announce Q2 winners for Year 42 and welcome Slovakia as the 51st country with a Contest winner. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The L. Ron Hubbard...

Slovak leader demands other members to speak to Russia
(MENAFN) Slovak President Peter Pellegrini has encouraged European Union leaders to resume direct communication with Russia, emphasizing that national defense strategies should reflect internal priorities rather than external fears. Speaking on...

ESET Research uncovers variants of AsyncRAT, popular choice of cybercriminals
ESET Research has released insights into the landscape of AsyncRAT, a remote access tool (RAT), and its numerous variants. The analysis uncovers their unique interconnections, and documents how these variants can be distinguished. The widespread...

Slovakia Names Milan Lajciak Fresh Ambassador to China, Mongolia
(MENAFN) Slovakia has named Milan Lajciak its new ambassador to China and Mongolia, the Slovak Ministry of Foreign Affairs revealed on Tuesday. A highly experienced diplomat and sinologist, Lajciak will return to Beijing for his third term at the...

Slovak President Urges EU to Resume Negotiations with Moscow
(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) 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...

Slovak PM states country to veto new Russia sanctions
(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...

Great contribution of cultural cooperation to overall relations with Slovakia
Minister of Culture Nikola Selaković met in Bratislava, on the eve of the opening of the exhibition “Serbian Medieval Monasteries in Danger”, with Speaker of the National Assembly of Slovakia Richard Raši and President of the Culture Committee of...

Indian Grocery Sale Starts at €5 on Dookan’s Online Platform
Dookan launches a limited-time 5 Euro Sale on authentic Indian groceries, shop over 20 staples, from spices to snacks, at just €5 each across Central Europe. FRANCE, July 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Europe-based online grocery retailer Dookan...

Hungary, Slovakia prevent recent Russia sanctions
(MENAFN) Hungary and Slovakia have prevented the European Union from adopting its 18th sanctions package against Russia, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto announced. The planned sanctions primarily aimed to reduce Russian energy imports—a...