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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,...

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...

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...

Media reports EU postpones vote on new Russia sanctions

(MENAFN) EU leaders have decided to delay discussions on a new sanctions package against Russia, Hungarian news outlet Index reports. The postponement stems from opposition by Hungary and Slovakia, which are concerned about the impact on energy...

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...

Martinrea International Inc. Acquires Assets of Lyseon North America Inc.

TORONTO, Oct. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Martinrea International Inc., a diversified and global automotive supplier engaged in the design, development and manufacturing of highly engineered, value-added Lightweight Structures and Propulsion...

Slovakia Orders Evacuation of Citizens, Foreign Nationals from Middle East

(MENAFN) Slovakia is accelerating efforts to evacuate both its citizens and foreign nationals from the volatile Middle East region, the Slovak Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs announced Tuesday. A specially arranged government flight left...

Slovak Premier says EU nation won’t support new Russia sanctions

(MENAFN) Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has declared that Slovakia will not back the European Union’s latest sanctions package against Russia, warning that the proposed measures could trigger an energy crisis in his country. In a Facebook post...

Slovak parliament objects to sanctions on Russia

(MENAFN) In a significant political move, Slovakia’s parliament has adopted a resolution rejecting further sanctions on Russia. The decision effectively bars Slovak government officials from endorsing new international restrictions against Moscow,...

Slovakia Opposes Recent EU Sanctions

(MENAFN) Slovakia has expressed its refusal to endorse the European Union’s newest round of penalties against Russia, according to Premier Robert Fico. In a message shared via Facebook on Tuesday, Fico cautioned that the proposed limitations from...

Slovak parliament passes legendary Russia sanctions resolution

(MENAFN) The Slovak parliament has approved a resolution opposing further sanctions on Russia, forbidding government officials from supporting new international restrictions against Moscow. The resolution cites the negative economic impact...

L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers and Illustrators of the Future Contests Welcome Slovakia as 52nd Winning Country

Slovakia joins 51 countries in the prestigious Writers & Illustrators of the Future Contests, celebrating global talent in sci-fi and fantasy. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For more than 40 years, the L. Ron...

Slovak Premier Rejects EU Initiative to Cut Russian Nuclear Fuel Imports

(MENAFN) Slovakia’s Prime Minister, Robert Fico, announced on Sunday that his administration cannot endorse the European Union’s initiative to entirely stop importing nuclear fuel from Russia. During a press briefing, Fico emphasized that such a...

EU Sanctions Targeting Russia Fail Over Slovakia’s Energy Concerns

(MENAFN) The European Union hit a major roadblock Tuesday when it failed to approve a fresh round of sanctions targeting Russia, due to Slovakia’s veto amid deep concerns over energy security, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and...

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 criticizes Germany due to Russia threats

(MENAFN) Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has firmly rejected recent warnings from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, calling them “aggressive and unacceptable.” The comments came after Merz suggested that EU nations opposing Brussels’ stance on...

Slovakia Criticizes Germany Over Russia Threats

(MENAFN) Slovakia will not yield to intimidation in altering its diplomatic course, according to Premier Robert Fico. He criticized German warnings to reduce European Union funding over Slovakia’s position on Russia, describing the remarks as...