Slovakia

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Slovakia, officially the Slovak Republic, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is bordered by Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east, Hungary to the south, Austria to the west, and the Czech Republic to the northwest. Slovakia's mostly mountainous territory spans about 49,000 square kilometres (19,000 sq mi), hosting a population exceeding 5.4 million. The capital and largest city is Bratislava, while the second largest city is Košice.

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Thousands rally in Slovakia against government's 'attack on democracy' Nearly 20,000 protested in Bratislava, accusing the government of dismantling the nation's cultural institutions. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:46Published on August 14, 2024

Why discontent is spilling over onto Slovak streets amid Fico government reforms The Slovak opposition is calling on Brussels to continue to hold the government in Bratislava to account. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:26Published on August 13, 2024

Thousands protest in Bratislava over sacking of national theatre and gallery heads Slovakia's hard-right Culture Minister Martina Šimkovičová dismissed the directors of the Slovak National Theatre and Slovak National Gallery last week. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:57Published on August 13, 2024

Brussels berates Italy, Hungary and Slovakia for rule-of-law decline The European Commission has released the new edition of its Rule of Law Report, showing persistent problems in press freedom. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:44Published on July 24, 2024

Ecologists outraged as authorities kill dozens of 'problem' bears in Slovakia Hunters are now allowed to kill more bears that are identified as "dangerous" to local residents, but critics say it's more about allowing hunters to go after them as trophy. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:35Published on July 24, 2024

First F-16 fighter jets arrive in Slovakia from the US Under a previous government, Slovakia donated its fleet of near-obsolete Russian fighters to the Ukrainian war effort. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:35Published on July 23, 2024

Pride festival in Slovakia sees competition from 'family values' rally The Rainbow Pride parade in the capital Bratislava focused on supporting minorities and diversity - but not everyone was onboard. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:35Published on July 21, 2024

Heavy rain traps 16 tourists in Slovakia At least two people have been reported dead so far. Scientists attribute the latest extreme weather events in Europe to climate change. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:35Published on July 12, 2024

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