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Slovakia collects 400,000 signatures to have Russia sanctions removed

(MENAFN) In Slovakia, activists have gathered nearly 400,000 signatures calling for the lifting of European Union sanctions on Russia. The petition, led by the Slovak Revival Movement (SHO) and the DOMOV party, has now been submitted to President...

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...

Raw materials for the arms industry – the beginning of vertical integration

Press Release Vlkanová, Slovakia, 17. October 2025 Raw materials for the arms industry – the beginning of vertical integration Ammunition for Poland GEVORKYAN, a.s. has successfully completed a major project for the Polish defense industry. The...

Escape Motions Launches Rebelle 8: A Huge Leap Forward for Digital Painters

Escape Motions is proud to announce the release of Rebelle 8, the latest version of its award-winning natural media painting software. SLOVAKIA, October 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Escape Motions is proud to announce the release of Rebelle 8,...

Abandoning Russian gas costs Slovakia USD18 billion

(MENAFN) Slovakia could incur penalties totaling €16 billion (around $18 billion) if it ends its long-term gas contract with Russia’s Gazprom early, according to the country’s state-owned gas importer SPP, as reported by Reuters. This warning...

Rajd Beskidy Returns with a ‘Devilishly Tough’ Course in Poland and Slovakia

Rajd Beskidy is set to challenge teams on a 580km course through the low Tatra mountains of Poland and Slovakia next week. PIENINY, LESSER POLAND VOIVODESHIP, POLAND, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rajd Beskidy is set to challenge teams on...

Slovak Premier strongly opposes recent warnings from EU foreign policy chief

(MENAFN) Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has strongly opposed recent warnings from EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, who advised European leaders against attending Victory Day celebrations in Moscow on May 9. Fico stated that “the year is...

Prime Minister Dr Robert Golob Received President of the Slovak Republic Peter Pellegrini

SLOVENIA, June 19 - The two leaders focused their discussions on current foreign policy and security topics, particularly exchanging views ahead of next week’s NATO Summit in The Hague. They also emphasized the long-standing friendly relations...

Tragic Traffic Accident in Slovakia Leaves Four Dead

(MENAFN) A tragic traffic accident struck Southern Slovakia on Tuesday, resulting in the deaths of four individuals and injuring nine others, according to reports from local media outlets. The collision occurred on the stretch of road linking the...

Eurostat reveals quarter of EU population faced risk of poverty

(MENAFN) More than 21 percent of people in the European Union were at risk of poverty or social exclusion in 2024, according to data released Friday by the EU’s statistics office, Eurostat. Five regions reported rates more than double the EU...

Eurozone Inflation Edges Up in September

(MENAFN) Annual consumer price growth across the eurozone climbed to 2.2% in September, rising from 2% in August, as revealed by final figures published on Friday by Eurostat. This result aligned with early market predictions and continued to...

Eurostat Reports Over One in Five in EU Faces Poverty Risk in 2024

(MENAFN) More than one in five people across the European Union were at risk of poverty or social exclusion in 2024, according to figures released Friday by Eurostat, the EU’s official statistics agency. Five regions reported rates more than...

Twenty-one percent of Europeans are under risk of poverty–Eurostat

(MENAFN) Recent figures from the EU’s statistical agency reveal that over 21% of the European Union’s population is at risk of poverty or social exclusion in 2024. Certain areas stand out with rates exceeding twice the EU average. The highest was...

Eurozone Posts 2.2 Percent Increase in September Inflation

(MENAFN) Annual inflation across the eurozone edged higher to 2.2% in September, up from 2.0% in August, according to final figures published Friday by Eurostat, the European Union's statistics agency. The reading aligns with earlier forecasts and...

V4 Industry Leaders to Gather in Bratislava to Discuss Transatlantic Trade and EU Market Strategies

BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA, May 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Council of Slovak Exporters welcomes the launch of the European Commission’s public consultation, announced in early May, focused on potential response measures regarding certain imported...

Minister Fajon visited Slovakia for the first time and shared Slovenia's experiences on the UN Security Council

SLOVENIA, May 27 - The discussions with Minister Blanár centred on political and economic relations between the two countries. Minister Fajon emphasised that Slovakia is Slovenia's 18th largest trading partner in terms of goods trade: “I believe...

GEVORKYAN, a.s. Q1 2025 Trading update Press Release - Powder Metallurgy Plant in Slovakia

Press Release: Q1 2025 Trading update Revenues increased by 11% to EUR 21 million and EBITDA exceeded EUR 8 million, representing a 39.99% margin. GEVORKYAN, a.s. a world-renowned innovator in powder metallurgy, announces its Q1 results and...

Serbia’s Vucic, together with Slovakia’s Fico post heartfelt footage from Moscow

(MENAFN) Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic shared a heartfelt video of his meeting with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico near the Kremlin during the Victory Day celebrations in Moscow. The two leaders faced significant travel challenges due to...

China Eyes "Steady" Ties with Europe, Counts on Slovakia's Role

(MENAFN) While in Moscow for Victory Day commemorations, Chinese President Xi Jinping engaged in a series of bilateral meetings, reaffirming China's support for several nations and expressing interest in enhanced cooperation. According to a...

Disguise Secures Costume Rights For Paw Patrol ® Franchise and Upcoming Film, Paw Patrol™: The Dino Movie, Across North America

POWAY, Calif., April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Disguise, Inc., the costume division of global toy and consumer products leader JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK), is pleased to announce that it has secured North American rights to design,...