LAST UPDATE: 20.19 Slovakia has decided to deport three Russian embassy officials based on intelligence reports. The three Russian embassy officials will have to leave Slovakia within 72 hours, the country’s foreign ministry said. “At the same time, the Foreign Ministry ισχυ makes a strong recommendation to the Embassy of the Russian Federation in order […]
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Slovakia to consider sending S-300 air defense system to Ukraine
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin will visit Slovakia after a NATO meeting in Brussels on March 16, Reuters reports. Slovak Prime Minister Eduard Heger said on Sunday that they would probably discuss sending his country’s Soviet-built S-300 air defense system to Ukraine. “I guess (the S-300 mission to Ukraine) will be discussed. One must […]
NATO unit in Slovakia to consist of 1,200 troops and a Patriot system
A NATO unit set up for Slovakia in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine will include 1,200 foreign troops and a Patriot missile defense system manned by German and Dutch personnel, Slovak Defense Minister Jarro told Reuters on Saturday. NATO member Slovakia borders Ukraine and currently has no foreign troops stationed on its territory. […]
US troops arrive in Slovakia for NATO-led Saber Strike 22 exercise
US troops have arrived in Slovakia today to take part in a NATO exercise amid tensions between Russia and the West over Ukraine. “The Saber Strike 22 exercises are dedicated to strengthening co-operation between the allies,” the head of Slovakia’s general staff, General Daniel Zmeko, told reporters. “The exercises will allow us to test our […]
Kazimir (ECB): Rings for high inflation in the eurozone are ringing
Eurozone inflation remains high for longer than expected, ECB member Peter Kazimir said, adding that he was warning those who were concerned about rising price pressures. The ECB last week extended stimulus measures despite high inflation, arguing that price pressures will subside and inflation will be below 2% from the fourth quarter of 2022. Some […]
Slovakia: Country loosens measures against coronavirus despite high incidence
The Slovak government today gave the ‘green light’ to reopen shops, ski resorts and churches to people vaccinated and recovering from Covid-19, the country with the highest rate of infection worldwide. The 5.4 million-nation EU member, which imposed a partial lockdown late last month, has recorded 1,099 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the last seven […]
Miltiadis Barvitsiotis met with the Slovak Deputy Foreign Minister
Deputy Foreign Minister Miltiadis Varvitsiotis met with Slovak Deputy Foreign Minister for European Affairs Martin Klus in Bratislava today at his invitation. During the talks, as stated in a statement of the Deputy Minister, the high level of relations between Greece and Slovakia was confirmed, as well as the common will to further deepen the […]
Strict measures in the Czech Republic – Slovakia against Covid-19
The Czech government has approved plans to allow restaurants, hotels and other services to enter COVID-19 or those who have been recovering from the disease for the past six months, Prime Minister Andrei Babis announced today. The government had announced the new measures this week, as the country struggles to cope with the outbreak of […]
Slovakia: Injuries and arrests in Bratislava protests against restrictive measures
Two police officers were injured by fireworks on Wednesday in the Slovak capital, Bratislava, during protests against government measures to prevent the new coronavirus pandemic from spreading. Nine protesters were detained, according to police. The Slovak news agency TASR reported that ten different marches were organized in Bratislava alone, some for Slovakia’s national holiday on […]
Slovakia – Coronavirus: Authorities consider tougher measures as hospital admissions rise
An increase in the number of COVID-19 patients has intensified pressure on hospitals in Slovakia as the country’s parliament debates a law that will allow tougher measures to stem the new coronavirus epidemic. The central European country of 5.5 million recorded 6,546 new cases of coronavirus in the past 24 hours – slightly less than […]
