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Two trains collided near Jablonov nad Turnou in eastern Slovakia on Monday, injuring at least 20 people and derailing part of the train.

At least 66 injured after two trains collide in Slovakia

October 13, 2025 5:53 pm

A major train collision near Jablonov nad Turnou in eastern Slovakia left at least 20 people injured on Monday, with rescue teams rushing to the site as investigators probe the cause.

Lithuania closes airspace to Slovak and Serb leaders on route to Russia, president says

May 07, 2025 9:05 pm

Ukrainian airspace, another shorter route, has been closed since 2022 due to the Russian invasion.

‘Talks underway to update Slovakia-India defence MoU’: Secy to Slovak Foreign Ministry

April 09, 2025 12:38 pm

Slovakia firmly believes that the war in Ukraine has no military solution, says Rastislav Chovanec

President Murmu arrives in Portugal on first leg of two-nation visit

April 07, 2025 10:25 am

President Murmu will be given a Guard of Honour and will engage in meetings with top leadership.

Slovakia protesters call on Fico to resign over government's pro-Russia policy shift

February 08, 2025 12:25 am

The latest wave of anti-government rallies was fueled by Fico’s recent trip to Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Slovakia's Fico set to survive no-confidence vote as coalition rebels say they'll back him

January 16, 2025 12:38 am

The government has shifted its foreign policy focus since coming to power late in 2023 by ending state military aid to Ukraine as it fights a full-scale Russian invasion and renewing ties with Moscow, including Fico's visit there last month.

Slovakia will discuss retaliation after Ukraine's gas transit 'sabotage', says Fico

January 03, 2025 1:31 am

Fico said his Smer party may cut electricity to Ukraine, reduce aid for Ukrainian refugees, and demand gas transit renewal or compensation for losses from halted Russian gas flows.

Russian president meets Slovak PM as Ukraine gas transit contract nears expiry

December 23, 2024 12:02 am

Slovakia is dependent on gas passing through Ukraine and Fico has criticised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for refusing to extend the contract, which expires at the end of the year.

Slovakia's top court approves key parts of a contentious amendment of the penal code

July 04, 2024 1:55 am

In its decision, the Constitutional Court said the changes — including the abolishing of the special prosecutors’ office handling serious crimes such as graft, organized crime and extremism — do not violate the constitution.

England vs Slovakia, EURO 2024 highlights: ENG vs SVK 2-1 (Full-Time) in 16 of UEFA EURO 2024

July 01, 2024 2:16 am

England vs Slovakia, EURO 2024 highlights: Earlier, Man Of The Match Jude Bellingham scored in the final moments of second-half deep into extra time to level England 1-1 as a response to Slovakia forward Schranz's first-half 25th-minute goal which gave them the lead