Slovakia

Country in Central Europe

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Slovakia, officially the Slovak Republic, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is bordered by Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east, Hungary to the south, Austria to the west, and the Czech Republic to the northwest. Slovakia's mostly mountainous territory spans about 49,000 square kilometres (19,000 sq mi), hosting a population exceeding 5.4 million. The capital and largest city is Bratislava, while the second largest city is Košice.

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NATO Leaders at Risk: Dutch PM Threatened Following Assassination Attempt on Slovakian Counterpart In recent weeks, a disturbing trend has emerged within the political landscape of NATO countries: high-profile leaders are increasingly receiving death threats. This alarming phenomenon follows the.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:40Published 15 hours ago

Slovakia's PM Robert Fico remains in serious condition after further surgery The populist leader was shot multiple times on Wednesday while greeting supporters after a government meeting in Handlova. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:17Published 16 hours ago

Slovaks fear attack on Prime Minister could deepen political divide Prominent political figures in Slovakia say the condolences messages sent by officials from all parties have set an example and are helping to reduce tensions. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:55Published 18 hours ago

Fico's security detail failed — second bullet should have hit bodyguard, expert explains Personal security expert Dr J Ervin Kis told Euronews that Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico's bodyguards reacted too late to the apparent shooter and not according to protocol. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:05Published 18 hours ago

Slovakian ministers blame media and opposition for attack on Prime Minister Robert Fico Slovakia's interior minister refrained from specifying the motivation behind the attack on Prime Minister Robert Fico but pointed fingers at media outlets and the opposition, urging them to reflect on.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:18Published 2 days ago

Putin's Ally Fico Shot Because He Stopped Sending Weapons To Ukraine; Slovakia Minister's Big Claim Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico faced a critical assassination attempt by Juraj Cintula, a 71-year-old man with dissent against Fico's policies, particularly regarding arms shipments to Ukraine... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:29Published 2 days ago

Alleged gunman charged with Slovak PM's attempted murder Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:34Published 2 days ago

What we know so far about Slovak PM assassination attempt Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:58Published 2 days ago

Who is Robert Fico, the Slovak Prime Minister wounded in a shooting? Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:51Published 2 days ago

Slovak PM in 'serious' but stable condition after being shot Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:08Published 2 days ago

Slovakia Prime Minister suffers life-threatening wounds in assassination attempt Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 24:38Published 3 days ago

Slovak PM shot, suffers life-threatening injuries in assassination attempt Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:00Published 3 days ago

WATCH: Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico shot and injured after meeting Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot and injured following a government meeting in Handlova, as confirmed by Parliamentary Vice-Chair Lubos Blaha. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 3 days ago

Putin's Ally Robert Fico Shot: Slovakia PM Assassination Attempt Jaw-Dropping Moment Prime Minister Robert Fico of Slovakia was shot outside the House of Culture in Handlova, causing shockwaves throughout the nation. The incident, involving four shots, led to swift law enforcement.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:01Published 3 days ago

European Union chief Von der Leyen condemns "vile" attack on Slovak Prime Minister Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:34Published 3 days ago

Slovak Prime Minister Fico shot and taken to hospital after government meeting Slovakia's populist PM Robert Fico has been injured in a shooting and admitted to hospital, according to media reports. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:58Published 3 days ago

Slovakia's prime minister wounded in shooting Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 05:00Published 3 days ago

Brian May and Jean-Michel Jarre in concert in Bratislava The Queen guitarist and the French electronic music pioneer headlined the Starmus festival in the Slovak capital. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:31Published 5 days ago

Thousands rally in Slovakia to protestoverhaul of public broadcasting Critics worry Slovakia under Fico will abandon its pro-Western course and follow the direction of Hungary under populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:54Published 2 weeks ago

European Union marks 20 years since 'Big Bang' enlargement One senior analyst said the bloc has prospered overall, but there have been ''bumps on the road, otherwise known as Poland and Hungary and possibly Slovakia''. He warned of the possibility several.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 03:05Published 3 weeks ago

Brussels, my love? The new migration pact has few fans In this edition, we break down the nail-biting vote on the EU migration pact, hear how press freedom in Slovakia is under threat and ask how Ursula von der Leyen is handling the so-called Piepergate.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 32:35Published on April 13, 2024

New Slovak president Peter Pellegrini yet to define political stance - analyst The politician, an ally of pro-Moscow Prime Minister Robert Fico, won a recent presidential election in Slovakia the vote with 54%. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:00Published on April 8, 2024

Ukraine-sceptic Pellegrini wins Slovakia presidential election Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:33Published on April 7, 2024

Slovakia elect new president amid deep divisions over Ukraine war Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:39Published on April 6, 2024

Slovakia prepares for an election that could change its relationship with Europe The recent election of a populist government has pulled the country away from the European mainstream. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on April 5, 2024

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Friend of Slovak PM shooting suspect recalls laughing with him just days ago Mile L'Udovit is leaning on the front door of his apartment block when we meet, just as he has done so often since moving in four decades ago. Sky News - Published 16 hours ago
What social media posts can tell us about suspect in Slovak PM shooting From anti-violence Facebook posts to poetry and pictures with a "national voluntary civil militia" group, the digital footprint of the suspect in the shooting of the Slovak PM paints a murky picture. Sky News - Published 19 hours ago
Slovakia PM has second surgery after assassination attempt Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico has had a second surgery in two days after being shot multiple times in Europe's first assassination attempt in more than 20 years. Sky News - Published 20 hours ago

What we know about the Slovakia shooting suspect A man has been charged with attempted murder over the shooting of Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico. Sky News - Published 2 days ago
Slovak PM shooting suspect named as 71-year-old writer and poet A man charged with attempted murder following the shooting of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has been named as 71-year-old Juraj Cintula. Sky News - Published 2 days ago
Slovak PM fights for life - as leader attacks 'attempted assassination on democracy' Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico is fighting for his life after yesterday's assassination attempt, Slovak officials have said, as they condemned the attack as an "attempted assassination on.. Sky News - Published 2 days ago

'Cowardly act': PM Modi condemns assassination attempt on Slovakian PM Robert Fico IndiaTimes - Published 2 days ago
Slovakian PM critically ill in hospital after being shot several times Slovakia's prime minister remains in hospital in a critical condition after being shot several times in an attempted assassination. Sky News - Published 2 days ago
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fiko Shot, Life-Threatening Condition The Prime Minister of Slovakia was shot multiple times this morning while cameras rolled ... and, his condition is apparently dire. Robert Fico -- who became PM of the Central European country for the.. TMZ.com - Published 3 days ago
Who is Slovak PM Robert Fico? Robert Fico is a populist leader who staged a political comeback last year. Sky News - Published 3 days ago

Slovak PM shot and injured - reports Slovakia's prime minster Robert Fico has been shot and injured, according to reports. Sky News - Published 3 days ago
Slovak PM taken to hospital after being shot 'in abdomen' Slovakia's prime minster Robert Fico is in a life-threatening condition after being shot. Sky News - Published 3 days ago
Scotland coach hits out at 'manipulated narrative' Head coach Pedro Martinez Losa critisises a "totally manipulated" and "not acceptable" narrative around his team before Scotland's win over Slovakia. BBC Sport - Published on April 9, 2024	Highlights: Scotland 1-0 Slovakia A second-half header from Sophie Howard earns Scotland victory over Slovakia at Hampden. BBC Sport - Published on April 9, 2024
Scotland edge past Slovakia for first qualifying win Scotland get their first win in Euro 2025 qualifying as Sophie Howard's second-half header downs stubborn Slovakia. BBC Sport - Published on April 9, 2024	Watch: Scotland v Slovakia in Women's Euro 2025 qualifier Watch BBC Alba coverage and follow live text coverage as Scotland host Slovakia in a European Championship qualifier at Hampden. BBC Sport - Published on April 9, 2024
Scotland run without win 'totally irrelevant' Scotland's eight-game run without a competitive victory is "totally irrelevant" to Tuesday's visit by Slovakia, head coach Pedro Martinez Losa insists. BBC Sport - Published on April 8, 2024	GB women lose to top seeds Slovakia at Worlds Great Britain lose 7-1 to Division 1 Group B leaders Slovakia in the Ice Hockey Women's World Championship in Riga, Latvia. BBC Sport - Published on April 3, 2024
Uncapped Ewens in Scotland squad for qualifiers Uncapped Sarah Ewens is included in the Scotland squad for the opening European Championship qualifiers away to Serbia and at home to Slovakia. BBC Sport - Published on March 26, 2024	Scotland call up uncapped Ewens for Euro qualifiers Uncapped Sarah Ewens is included in the Scotland squad for the opening European Championship qualifiers away to Serbia and at home to Slovakia. BBC Sport - Published on March 26, 2024
Baumgartner scores fastest ever international goal Christoph Baumgartner scores after six seconds to record the fastest ever goal in international football as Austria beat Slovakia in Bratislava. BBC Sport - Published on March 23, 2024	Bear goes on rampage in Slovakia injuring five - just hours after woman killed Five people have been injured after a bear went on a rampage through a town in Slovakia. Sky News - Published on March 19, 2024
Woman dies after being chased by bear A 31-year-old woman from Belarus has died after being chased by a bear in Slovakia's Low Tatras mountain range. Sky News - Published on March 17, 2024	Scotland draw Serbia, Slovakia & Israel in Euro qualifying Scotland are drawn against Serbia, Slovakia and Israel in qualifying for Women's Euro 2025 in Switzerland next summer. BBC Sport - Published on March 5, 2024
Wales to play June friendly in Slovakia Wales will travel to Slovakia for a friendly match on Sunday, 9 June, five days before the start of Euro 2024. BBC Sport - Published on February 22, 2024	Napoli sack manager Mazzarri and appoint Calzona Napoli sack manager Walter Mazzarri after just three months in charge and replace him Slovakia boss Francesco Calzona. BBC Sport - Published on February 19, 2024
Shiffrin extends record with 95th World Cup win Mikaela Shiffrin claims slalom victory in Slovakia for a record-extending 95th World Cup win. BBC Sport - Published on January 21, 2024	Vlhova season ended by knee injury in slalom crash Petra Vlhova is out for the rest of the season after injuring her knee in a giant slalom crash at the World Cup event in Slovakia. BBC Sport - Published on January 20, 2024
Pro-Russia former PM wins Slovakia elections but must forge coalition A pro-Kremlin, anti-American politician has staged a political comeback to win parliamentary elections in Slovakia. Sky News - Published on October 1, 2023

Slovakia

Country in Central Europe

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