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Suspect in shooting of Slovakia's Prime Minister Fico stands trial on terror charges
Euronews
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July 8, 2025
Published on 08/07/2025 - 13:31 GMT+2 The man who shot and seriously injured Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico last year went on trial on Tuesday on a terrorism charge that could see him imprisoned for life. Juraj Cintula, 72, shouted "long...
Suspect in shooting of Slovakia’s populist leader Fico stands trial on terror charges
WTOP - District Columbia
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July 8, 2025
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — A man went on trial Tuesday over last year’s attempted assassination of Slovakia’s populist Prime Minister… BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — A man went on trial Tuesday over last year’s attempted assassination of Slovakia’s...
News digest: Flying roofs, toppled trees – monster storm slams eastern Slovakia
The Slovak Spectator
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July 7, 2025
Good day and welcome to your Monday, 7 July edition of Today in Slovakia. I will be guiding you through the week while Matúš Beňo takes a well-earned break. Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement IT...
Suspect in shooting of Slovakia’s PM appears in court on terror charges
The Independent
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July 8, 2025
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“In a world where AI is transforming every industry, healthcare cannot afford to be left behind”
CTech
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July 7, 2025
“Hospitals today face mounting challenges—staff shortages, financial pressure, and growing complexity. Yet much of the infrastructure used to manage operations is outdated or manual,” said Dr. Amit Lehavi, Founder and CEO. “There’s an urgent need...
Trial set to open in Slovakia of man who shot and wounded PM Fico
Yahoo News
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(Corrects spelling of Banska Bystrica in paragraph 11) By Jan Lopatka BANSKA BYSTRICA, Slovakia (Reuters) -A Slovak court will begin the trial on Tuesday of a man who shot and seriously wounded Prime Minister Robert Fico in May last year, an...
Trial set to open in Slovakia of man who shot and wounded PM Fico
Regional Media News - Iowa
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July 7, 2025
By Jan Lopatka BANSKA BYSTRICA, Slovakia (Reuters) -A Slovak court will begin the trial on Tuesday of a man who shot and seriously wounded Prime Minister Robert Fico in May last year, an attack that both exposed and exacerbated political and...
Video Recap: Why Civil Society Is Democracy’s Last Shield
Visegrad Insight
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July 17, 2025
What would it take to turn Europe’s civil society into a true line of defence against authoritarianism? The big picture: Civil society organisations (CSOs) are a key pillar of a healthy democracy. And yet, CSOs in Central Europe are facing...
Slovak scientists open up path to new treatments for heart conditions
The Slovak Spectator
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July 2, 2025
Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement Danish footballer Christian Eriksen’s collapse on the pitch during a match at Euro 2020 made global headlines. The shocking incident focused attention on the...
A Slovak Tale: How to Become Popcorn
Brno Daily
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July 7, 2025
You probably think I made a typo in the title, right? It should be: How to MAKE Popcorn. And your second thought might be: “Is she dumb? Doesn’t she know how to make popcorn?” Well, I’m not dumb, and I DO know how to make popcorn. (And if I don’t,...
Built beneath a graveyard, guarded by a tower: The story of Slovakia’s largest botanical garden
The Slovak Spectator
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July 7, 2025
Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement Its collection comprises more than 4,000 species and subspecies of plants, while the site includes a complex of greenhouses spanning a total area of 3,500...
Slovakia showcases health and innovation at EXPO 2025 in Osaka
Radio Slovakia International
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The Slovak pavilion at World EXPO 2025 in Osaka, Japan, is currently highlighting the theme “Health and Innovation,” bringing together leading Slovak scientists and representatives of high-tech companies. The national tourism agency Slovakia...
Interview: Paula Ďurinová • Director of Action Item
Cineuropa
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“I wanted to recognise how the politics of destruction, violence and a crumbling democracy affect our mental health” 17/07/2025 - The Slovak-born, Berlin-based director talks about the making of her film, and her shift from character-driven...
State Visit to Slovakia: Coming “Home” as a Guest
Hungary Today
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July 4, 2025
President Tamás Sulyok President Tamás Sulyok paid an official visit to Slovakia. He met with Slovak President Peter Pellegrini, Chairman of the Slovak Parliament Richard Raši, and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, and held talks with them before...
Key trends shaping the Slovak labour market in 2025
The Slovak Spectator
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July 3, 2025
Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement The Slovak labour market in 2025 continues to evolve rapidly, shaped by digital transformation, demographic shifts, and changing employee expectations....
Czech and Slovak paramedics will be able to respond across the border
Radio Prague International
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July 4, 2025
Czech and Slovak health ministers signed a framework agreement enabling paramedics to assist across their shared border. Emergency teams from either country will now be able to respond to incidents and transport patients in border regions if they...
Slovakian paedophile who kidnapped and gang raped schoolgirl, 12, starred in rap video funded by British taxpayers
Daily Mail
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June 25, 2025
A Slovakian paedophile who kidnapped and repeatedly raped a 12-year-old schoolgirl previously appeared in a British taxpayer-funded rap video, MailOnline can reveal. Ernest Gunar Jr, 27, lured his victim into a car with the promise of a cigarette...
Slovakia not to support defense spending rise: PM
Xinhua News Agency
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BRATISLAVA, June 23 (Xinhua) -- Slovakia won't support any increase in spending on the purchase of weapons systems above the 2025 level in the 2026 state budget, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said on Monday. The prime minister made the remarks...
Slovak ultranationalist leader Danko stirs rows inside Fico’s ruling coalition with talk about Nato exit
BNE Intellinews
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Leader of the junior ruling coalition party, the ultranationalist Slovak National Party (SNS), Andrej Danko, has stirred up a new row inside populist Prime Minister Robert Fico's left-right coalition after he said he is open to discussing leaving...
Slovakia reserves right to decide pace of defence spending rise, PM Fico says
The Gazette - Colorado
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(Reuters) -Slovakia has to reserve the right to decide how fast to raise spending towards NATO's new targets for 2035 and any increase in outlays next year will go to dual-use projects like roads and hospitals, Prime Minister Robert Fico said on...