Italy Urges EU to Suspend Green Deal Rules Amid Pressure on Automotive Sector
The Italian government is calling on the European Union to temporarily suspend key regulations from the European Green Deal, arguing that they are placing excessive strain on the automotive industry—especially…
Austria Shuts Border Crossings with Slovakia and Hungary Amid Foot-and-Mouth Disease Measures
VIENNA/BRATISLAVA – The Austrian government will temporarily close 23 border crossings starting Saturday, April 5, as part of emergency biosecurity measures to prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease. According to…
Slovak Bar Association Raises Alarm Over Suspected Breaches of Lawyer-Client Confidentiality
BRATISLAVA – The Slovak Bar Association (SAK) has expressed deep concern over mounting evidence of violations of lawyer-client confidentiality, as well as broader attacks on the independence of legal professionals.…
Traffic Disruptions in Bratislava This Weekend Due to Marathon and Memorial Ceremony
BRATISLAVA – Residents and visitors of Slovakia’s capital should prepare for significant traffic restrictions this weekend as the city hosts the ČSOB Marathon 2025 and a memorial ceremony marking the…
Bratislava to Host Mass Protest Against Controversial “Russian Law” Targeting NGOs
BRATISLAVA – Citizens of Slovakia’s capital are once again preparing to take to the streets in protest. On Thursday at 6:00 PM, the civic association Peace for Ukraine (Mier Ukrajine)…
Slovakia Faces “Worst Economic Crisis” as U.S. Tariffs Threaten Key Industries, Say Progressives
BRATISLAVA – The imposition of sweeping U.S. import tariffs by President Donald Trump has sparked sharp criticism from Slovak opposition leaders, who warn that Slovakia could face its worst economic…
Slovak Prosecutors Lead International Fight Against Child Marriages at OSCE Conference in Vienna
VIENNA/BRATISLAVA – Slovak prosecutors have emerged as international experts in combating child marriages, a form of human trafficking that continues to affect vulnerable children across Europe. Their expertise was highlighted…
Slovakia Leads Fourth Medical Evacuation of Children from Gaza Amid Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis
BRATISLAVA – For the fourth time, Slovakia has successfully carried out a humanitarian evacuation of pediatric patients from the Gaza Strip, responding to the worsening health and humanitarian crisis in…
Bulgaria’s Pro-European Government Survives No-Confidence Vote, Thwarts Pro-Russian Opposition
Parliament Defeats Attempt to Topple Government Committed to EU Integration and Euro Adoption by 2026 In a critical test of political resolve, Bulgaria’s pro-European government successfully survived a no-confidence vote…
Bratislava Court Hears Witnesses in High-Profile 2005 Murder Case of Daniel Tupý
BRATISLAVA – April 6, 2025 – The long-running trial in the 2005 murder case of university student Daniel Tupý resumed on Wednesday at the Bratislava I City Court, with testimony…