Protests erupt over Slovak government’s planned public broadcasting overhaul
Slovaks turned out in droves on Friday to protest the government’s planned overhaul of the public broadcasting service. The change of plans comes amid a similar wave of protests against Prime Minister Roberto Fico’s populist, Russia-friendly government. Opposition lawmaker Zora Jaurova accused the proposal of turning Slovakia’s public media into “trumpets of government propaganda”. Thousands […]
Ukraine Must Cede Territory to Russia for Peace Deal, Slovak PM Says
Slovak Prime Minister Roberto Fico said Saturday that Ukraine must be willing to cede part of its territory to Russia for a peace deal. Ahead of a scheduled meeting between recently appointed Prime Minister Roberto Fico and Ukrainian Prime Minister Denis Shmyhal on Wednesday, the left-wing populist Slovak leader suggested a peace settlement would likely […]
Slovak Parliament Speaker announces presidential run
Slovak Parliament Speaker Peter Pellegrini, a close ally of populist Prime Minister Roberto Fico, announced on Friday that he will run for president. Pellegrini, 48, is seen as the favorite in the race for the largely ceremonial post, according to opinion polls. Zuzana Čaputova, the country's first female president, has decided not to seek re-election. […]