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Slovakia's Fico to discuss gas transit with European Commission on Thursday
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico, who has sought the resumption of Russian gas transit through Ukraine, will discuss the issue with European Commission officials on Thursday, his office said on Tuesday.
Slovakia summons Ukrainian ambassador over gas transit feud
Relations between Robert Fico in Bratislava and Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv have become increasingly bitter over the month.
Fico threatens to pull Slovakia out of EU and Nato
Slovakia’s pro-Russian prime minister has raised the prospect of his country leaving the European Union and Nato, arguing that world events could consign them to the “history books”.
Slovakia optimistic as EU renews gas talks with Ukraine
Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanář stated on Monday that Bratislava is pleased with the European Commission's announcement regarding talks with Kyiv about gas transfer and is hopeful for the resumption of discussions about transferring Azerbaijani resources through Ukraine.
Slovakia avoids energy shortfall after Russian gas transit ends
Slovakia avoided a shortfall in domestic natural gas supplies in January, despite previous fears voiced by Prime Minister Robert Fico following the halt in Russian gas pipeline flows
Russia, asked about EU gas talks with Kyiv, says it favours a gas transit restart
Russia would like to see a resumption in the transit of gas via Ukraine, the Kremlin said on Tuesday, after the European Commission issued a statement saying it planned to continue talks with Kyiv on natural gas supplies to Europe.
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EU to continue talks with Ukraine on gas supplies to Europe, including Hungary, Slovakia, Reuters reports
The European Commission will continue negotiations with Ukraine on gas supplies to Europe, including Hungary and Slovakia, ...
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Slovakia leads EU charge to rein in supermarket power
Slovakia’s right-wing government is spearheading a push to strengthen EU rules on unfair trading practices, saying the ...
Putin's Problems in Europe Are Getting Worse
Serbia, Slovakia and Poland's call for a permanent end to Russian gas flows pose issues for the Russian leader.
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Slovak Republic: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2025 Article IV Mission
An International Monetary Fund mission, led by Magnus Saxegaard, and comprising Christian Bogmans, Shinya Kotera, Yen Mooi, and Jonathan Pampolina conducted discussions for the 2025 Article IV ...
Slovak opposition says PM Fico undermining EU membership, Fico warns of protests
Slovakia's opposition accused Prime Minister Robert Fico on Tuesday of laying the groundwork to take the country out of the ...
EU prolongs its Russia sanctions for 6 months after Hungary lifts its objections
The European Union has agreed to prolong for 6 months a raft of sanctions aimed at depriving Russia of funds to finance its ...
Pro-Kremlin EU leader reels after Russian gas supply ends
The populist prime minister, who has recovered from an assassination attempt last year, has come under increased political pressure, facing large-scale protests over his pro-Kremlin stance and refusal ...