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Slovak Pop Up unveils new projects and welcomes international residency participants to Bratislava
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...

Slovak MFA Blanár causes international outrage for his statements on forgiving Russia
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 diaspora outraged by claims postal voting is not secure
Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement When Prime Minister Robert Fico addressed an event hosted by the Czech nationalist-communist association Svatopluk at Bratislava’s state-owned Hotel Bôrik on...

Redefining freedom of creativity in captivity: The art of Ukrainian prisoners
A prison-made sculpture featuring a Hetman’s mace lying on a football boot. Photo by Ihor Kruchyk, used with permission. By Ihor Kruchyk This story is part of a series of essays written by Ukrainian artists entitled “Regained Culture: Ukrainian...

‘Broken Voices’ Debuts Trailer Ahead of World Premiere at Karlovy Vary Film Festival
The trailer has debuted for Ondřej Provazní’s psychological drama “Broken Voices,” which has its world premiere in the main competition at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival. Salaud Morisset is handling the film’s world sales rights. The film follows...

‘Robot lollipop lady’ tested in Slovakia to guide kids across roads
A humanoid robot designed to help children cross the road has been tested in Bratislava, in a pilot aimed at exploring how machines could improve safety in cities increasingly shaped by automation. Article continues after video advertisement...

They built a lifeline for Ukrainian refugees. Now it is time to pass it on
Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 triggered the largest displacement of people in Europe since the Second World War. For the first time,...

Final discussions underway with Slovakia on 18th package of anti-Russian sanctions — Merz
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...

Slovakia to Ask to Postpone Anti-Russia Sanctions Until Receiving Gas Guarantees - Fico
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...

Sabotage or state vendetta? Former top police official charged after investigating Fico-era corruption
Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement Slovakia’s former anti-corruption police chief in eastern Slovakia, Matej Varga, has been charged with sabotage, a crime rarely seen in the country since the...

Brawl in Slovakia
An article about a police intervention about several hundred people, many of which, according to the police were drunk. One police officer was apparently attacked, and one person was arrested. What is really remarkable here is that the word “Roma”...

Giving traditional pottery a modern look
Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement He grew up in his father’s ceramics workshop; after completing his studies abroad, he returned to help preserve a unique folk art. However, he chose to...

UEFA bans Slovak football team over ownership rules; DAC vows to fight decision
Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement Slovak football club FC DAC 1904 Dunajská Streda has been excluded from next season's UEFA Europa Conference League due to a breach of multi-club ownership...

Drivers struggle with narrow lanes on D1 highway into Bratislava. Which way to go?
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...

From Prague to Paris, Slovaks abroad unite to defend democracy
A grassroots network of informal civic hubs known as “Slovak Cafés” is taking shape across Europe, driven by concern over recent political developments in Slovakia. Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video...

Ukrainian street art under supervision: The experience of monumentalist artists
Elena Zaretska (on the right) in front of one of her grandmother's murals. Photo used with permission. By Olena Solodovnikova This story is part of a series of essays written by Ukrainian artists entitled “Regained Culture: Ukrainian voices curate...

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...

Not in My Backyard: Local Opposition to Chinese Green Tech Investments in Slovakia
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...

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...

Slovakia’s Foreign Minister Calls to Forgive Russia, Ukraine Responds Strongly
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...