Thousands rally across Slovakia to protest prime minister’s pro-Russia policies
5 days, 18 hours ago

Thousands rally across Slovakia to protest prime minister’s pro-Russia policies

Associated Press  

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Thousands of Slovaks took to the streets on Friday as protests against the pro-Russia policies of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico spread from Slovakia’s capital to towns and cities across the country and abroad. Fico’s meeting with Putin is “unacceptable,” protest organizer Lucia Štasselová from the Peace to Ukraine’s nongovernmental organization told the crowd in Bratislava. Štasselová said that Fico went to Moscow “at a time when our neighbors face a huge military aggression, at a time when the whole civilized and democratic world condemns this aggression.” “We’re ashamed of Fico,” the crowd chanted. Fico said that his trip, a rare visit to the Kremlin by a European Union leader since Moscow’s all-out invasion of Ukraine began on Feb. 24, 2022, was a reaction to Ukraine’s move to halt Russian gas supplies to European customers through its pipeline network after a prewar transit deal expired at the end of 2024.

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Thousands rally across Slovakia to protest prime minister's pro-Russia policies
5 days, 18 hours ago

Thousands rally across Slovakia to protest prime minister's pro-Russia policies

The Independent  

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Slovakia threatens to reduce aid to Ukrainian refugees in spat over Russian gas
1 week, 6 days ago

Slovakia threatens to reduce aid to Ukrainian refugees in spat over Russian gas

CNN  

CNN — Slovakia could take retaliatory measures against Ukraine after Kyiv halted the flow of Russian gas through its territory, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico warned. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed the move as “one of Moscow’s greatest defeats.” Fico described the ending of Russian gas flows as “sabotage” by Zelensky and said a Slovak delegation would discuss the situation …

Slovakia threatens to stop electricity supplies to Ukraine
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Slovakia threatens to stop electricity supplies to Ukraine

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-12-28 04:55 Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico during a meeting in Moscow, Russia December 22, 2024. BRATISLAVA -- Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said Friday that his government may stop electricity supplies to Ukraine following the anticipated end of Russian gas transit through Ukraine on Jan. 1, 2025. Fico's remarks …

Slovakia Threatens Ukraine With Power Cuts if Gas Flows Halt
Top News
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Slovakia Threatens Ukraine With Power Cuts if Gas Flows Halt

Live Mint  

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico threatened to cut off back up power supplies to Ukraine if Kyiv stops transporting Russian gas to Central Europe. “If necessary, we will stop supplying electricity that Ukraine urgently needs during network outages.” Russian gas that flows through Ukraine to Europe will halt at the end of the year when the current deal expires if …

Slovak PM Fico holds talks with Putin during surprise Russia trip
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Slovak PM Fico holds talks with Putin during surprise Russia trip

Al Jazeera  

Fico discussed the Ukraine war and the transport of Russian gas to Slovakia via Ukraine, according to statements. Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has held one-on-one talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin during a surprise visit to Moscow, according to the Kremlin. Fico discussed “a peaceful end to the war” in Ukraine, according to a Facebook post by the Slovak …

Slovak opposition rallies against the government of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Slovak opposition rallies against the government of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico

Associated Press  

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Thousands of protesters gathered in Slovakia’s capital on Sunday, the 35th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution that brought an end to decades of communist rule in Czechoslovakia, to oppose the policies of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico. The protest united the opposition, including the liberal Progressive Slovakia, pro-business Freedom and Solidarity and the conservative Christian Democrats who …

Slovak populist premier is in a spat with the UK ambassador to Bratislava over the war in Ukraine
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Slovak populist premier is in a spat with the UK ambassador to Bratislava over the war in Ukraine

The Independent  

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Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico takes first trip outside capital after assassination attempt
6 months, 1 week ago

Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico takes first trip outside capital after assassination attempt

The Independent  

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Slovakian prime minister takes first trip outside capital after assassination attempt
6 months, 1 week ago

Slovakian prime minister takes first trip outside capital after assassination attempt

LA Times  

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, using a walking stick, arrives to attend a press conference during harvest in the village of Slovenska Nova Ves, western Slovakia, on Monday. Slovakia’s populist Prime Minister Robert Fico took his first trip outside the capital on Monday since resuming his duties after an assassination attempt. Fico visited a farm in Slovenska Nova Ves, northeast …

Slovakia's prime minister makes 1st public appearance since assassination attempt
6 months, 1 week ago

Slovakia's prime minister makes 1st public appearance since assassination attempt

The Independent  

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Slovakia to boost protections for politicians after assassination attempt on premier
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Slovakia to boost protections for politicians after assassination attempt on premier

LA Times  

Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico arrives to a round table meeting at a European Union summit in Brussels on Feb. 1. Slovakia’s Parliament approved a package of legislation Thursday meant to boost security for leading politicians and others following an assassination attempt on populist Prime Minister Robert Fico. The measures, which were approved by the coalition government on June 12, …

Slovakia plans to boost politicians' protection after assassination attempt on populist premier
7 months ago

Slovakia plans to boost politicians' protection after assassination attempt on populist premier

The Independent  

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Slovakia to boost protection of politicians after assassination attempt on premier
7 months ago

Slovakia to boost protection of politicians after assassination attempt on premier

LA Times  

Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico arrives to a roundtable meeting at a European Union summit in Brussels on Feb. 1. Slovakia’s government approved a package of measures on Wednesday meant to boost security for leading politicians and others following an assassination attempt on populist Prime Minister Robert Fico. The Interior Ministry would identify and prepare long-term residences for the prime …

Slovaks and others go to the polls in EU elections under the shadow of an assassination attempt
7 months, 1 week ago

Slovaks and others go to the polls in EU elections under the shadow of an assassination attempt

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “This vote will decide our next five years,” Ms …

Slovakia's Fico says his views on Ukraine were behind his assassination attempt
7 months, 1 week ago

Slovakia's Fico says his views on Ukraine were behind his assassination attempt

NPR  

Slovakia's Fico says his views on Ukraine were behind his assassination attempt toggle caption Geert Vanden Wijngaert/AP BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Slovakia's populist Prime Minister Robert Fico said Wednesday he believes he was targeted for having a Ukraine position contrary to the European mainstream but bears no malice toward the gunman who seriously wounded him three weeks ago. The prerecorded speech …

Slovakia’s Fico says he was targeted for Ukraine views, in first speech since assassination attempt
7 months, 1 week ago

Slovakia’s Fico says he was targeted for Ukraine views, in first speech since assassination attempt

Associated Press  

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Slovakia’s populist Prime Minister Robert Fico said Wednesday he believes he was targeted for having a Ukraine position contrary to the European mainstream but bears no malice toward the gunman who seriously wounded him three weeks ago. The prerecorded speech posted online by Fico, who opposes military aid to Ukraine, was his first appearance since the assassination …

Slovak authorities charge 'lone wolf' with assassination attempt on the prime minister
8 months ago

Slovak authorities charge 'lone wolf' with assassination attempt on the prime minister

NPR  

Slovak authorities charge 'lone wolf' with assassination attempt on the prime minister Enlarge this image toggle caption Jan Kroslák/AP Jan Kroslák/AP BANSKA BYSTRICA, Slovakia — Slovak authorities charged a man Thursday with attempting to assassinate populist Prime Minister Robert Fico, saying the suspect acted alone in a politically motivated attack that laid bare the extreme polarization that has gripped the …

Shooting of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico sends shockwaves across Europe
8 months ago

Shooting of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico sends shockwaves across Europe

Associated Press  

The shooting Wednesday of Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico in the town of Handlova following a political event sent shockwaves across Europe three weeks before EU parliament elections are scheduled to be held. —- “Shocked and appalled by the shooting of Prime Minister Robert Fico. —- “I was deeply shocked by the heinous attack against my friend, Prime Minister Robert …

Slovakia PM Robert Fico: Political heavyweight with pro-Russian views
8 months ago

Slovakia PM Robert Fico: Political heavyweight with pro-Russian views

The Hindu  

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, who was said to be in a life-threatening condition after being shot on May 15, took power for the fourth time last October and has turned the country's foreign policy towards more pro-Russian views. During a three-decade career, Mr. Fico, 59, has skilfully weaved between pro-European mainstream and nationalistic anti-Brussels and anti-American positions, while showing …

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico Wounded in Shooting; Suspect Detained
8 months ago

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico Wounded in Shooting; Suspect Detained

News 18  

Slovakia’s populist Prime Minister Robert Fico was wounded in a shooting Wednesday afternoon and taken to hospital. He was injured… pic.twitter.com/Mi15B2u6vs — Lord Bebo May 15, 2024 “We absolutely and strongly condemn violence and today’s shooting of Premier Robert Fico,” said Progressive Slovakia leader Michal Simecka. “I wish Robert Fico a lot of strength in this critical moment and a …

Slovakia's PM Robert Fico injured in shooting, in life-threatening condition
8 months ago

Slovakia's PM Robert Fico injured in shooting, in life-threatening condition

The Hindu  

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is in life-threatening condition after being wounded in a shooting after a political event May 15 afternoon, according to his Facebook profile. A message posted to Fico’s Facebook account said that the leader “has been shot multiple times and is currently in life-threatening condition.” It said he was being transported by helicopter to the Banská …

Slovakia PM Robert Fico in critical condition after being shot
8 months ago

Slovakia PM Robert Fico in critical condition after being shot

Al Jazeera  

Slovak prime minister taken to hospital as President Zuzana Caputova condemns ‘brutal and ruthless’ attack. Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico has been critically injured after being shot multiple times in a “politically motivated” assassination attempt, according to his interior minister. “He’s not in a life-threatening situation at this moment.” Taraba said one bullet went through Fico’s stomach and a second …

Slovakia’s prime minister expected to survive assassination attempt, deputy says
8 months ago

Slovakia’s prime minister expected to survive assassination attempt, deputy says

LA Times  

Slovakia’s populist Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot multiple times and gravely wounded Wednesday, but his deputy prime minister said he believed Fico would survive. “I guess in the end he will survive,” Tomas Taraba, the deputy prime minister, told the BBC, adding: “He’s not in a life-threatening situation at this moment.” The 59-year-old premier was shot in the abdomen, …

Slovakia's populist prime minister shot, shocking Europe before elections
8 months ago

Slovakia's populist prime minister shot, shocking Europe before elections

NPR  

Slovakia's populist prime minister shot, shocking Europe before elections Enlarge this image toggle caption Jan Kroslak/TASR via AP Jan Kroslak/TASR via AP BANSKA BYSTRICA, Slovakia — Slovakia's populist Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot multiple times and gravely wounded Wednesday, but his deputy prime minister said he believed Fico would survive. A suspect was in custody, and an initial investigation …

An ally of Slovakia’s populist prime minister is favorite to win the presidential election
9 months, 3 weeks ago

An ally of Slovakia’s populist prime minister is favorite to win the presidential election

Associated Press  

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Peter Pellegrini, a close ally of Slovakia’s populist Prime Minister Robert Fico, is considered a favorite in the race for the largely ceremonial post of president. Critics worry Slovakia under Fico will abandon its pro-Western course and follow the direction of Hungary under populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. The new government immediately halted arms delivery to Ukraine, …

Thousands rally in Slovakia to condemn a government plan to overhaul public broadcasting
10 months ago

Thousands rally in Slovakia to condemn a government plan to overhaul public broadcasting

Associated Press  

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Thousands Slovaks rallied in the capital on Friday to condemn a plan by the new government of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico to overhaul the country’s public broadcasting during a wave of anti-government protests. The protesters in Freedom Square at downtown Bratislava joined President Zuzana Caputova, local journalists, the opposition, international media organizations, the European Commission and …

Thousands rally in Slovakia to mark the 2018 slayings of an investigative journalist and his fiancee
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Thousands rally in Slovakia to mark the 2018 slayings of an investigative journalist and his fiancee

Associated Press  

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Thousands rallied in dozens of cities and towns across Slovakia on Wednesday to mark the sixth anniversary of the slayings of an investigative journalist and his fiancee amid a wave of anti-government protests. The journalist’s father, Jozef Kuciak, thanked people in the capital “for helping us in the fight for justice for our children.” The killings prompted …

Thousands rally in Slovakia against government’s plan to close the special prosecutor’s office
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Thousands rally in Slovakia against government’s plan to close the special prosecutor’s office

Associated Press  

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Mass street protests intensified Thursday across Slovakia against a plan by populist Prime Minister Robert Fico to amend the country’s penal code and eliminate the office of the special prosecutor that deals with major crime and corruption. The plan approved by Fico’s coalition government includes abolishing the special prosecutors’ office, which handles crimes such as graft, organized …

Thousands protest in Slovakia against plan to amend penal code and close special prosecutor’s office
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Thousands protest in Slovakia against plan to amend penal code and close special prosecutor’s office

Associated Press  

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Thousands of people on Thursday joined growing street protests across Slovakia against a plan by populist Prime Minister Robert Fico to amend the penal code and eliminate a national prosecutors’ office. The plan approved by Fico’s coalition government includes abolishing the special prosecutors’ office, which handles serious crimes such as graft, organized crime and extremism. “We’re not …

Thousands rally across Slovakia to condemn changes to penal code proposed by populist prime minister
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Thousands rally across Slovakia to condemn changes to penal code proposed by populist prime minister

Associated Press  

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Thousands of people rallied across Slovakia on Thursday as protests intensified against a plan by the new government of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico to amend the country’s penal code. Richard Sulík, head of the opposition Freedom and Solidarity party told the crowd braving rain at Bratislava’s jammed SNP square that the proposals look like they were …

Thousands protest in Slovakia against a government plan to amend the penal code
1 year ago

Thousands protest in Slovakia against a government plan to amend the penal code

Associated Press  

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Thousands of people took to the streets of major cities in Slovakia on Thursday to renew their protests against plans by the new government of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico to amend the country’s penal code. The changes proposed by the three-party coalition government include abolishing the special prosecutors’ office, which handles serious crimes such as graft, …

Thousands rally across Slovakia to protest the government’s plan to amend the penal code
1 year ago

Thousands rally across Slovakia to protest the government’s plan to amend the penal code

Associated Press  

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Thousands returned to the streets of major cities across Slovakia on Tuesday to continue their protests against a plan by the new government of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico to amend the country’s penal code. The changes proposed by the coalition government include a proposal to abolish the special prosecutors’ office, which handles serious crimes such as …

Thousands rally in Slovakia to condemn the new government’s plan to close top prosecutors’ office
1 year, 1 month ago

Thousands rally in Slovakia to condemn the new government’s plan to close top prosecutors’ office

Associated Press  

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Thousands rallied in the capital and other major cities in Slovakia on Tuesday to denounce a plan by the new government of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico to amend the country’s penal code. The changes proposed by the coalition government include a proposal to abolish the special prosecutors’ office, which handles serious crimes such as graft, organized …

Slovak leader calls the war between Russia and Ukraine a frozen conflict
1 year, 1 month ago

Slovak leader calls the war between Russia and Ukraine a frozen conflict

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Slovakia’s new prime minister, Robert …

Slovakia’s new government led by populist Robert Fico wins a mandatory confidence vote
1 year, 1 month ago

Slovakia’s new government led by populist Robert Fico wins a mandatory confidence vote

Associated Press  

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Slovakia’s new government, led by populist Prime Minister Robert Fico who ended the country’s military aid for Ukraine, won a mandatory confidence vote in Parliament on Tuesday. Fico returned to power and took over as prime minister for the fourth time after his scandal-tainted leftist Smer, or Direction, party won Slovakia’s Sept 30 parliamentary election on a …

Populist former Prime Minister in Slovakia signs deal to form new government
1 year, 3 months ago

Populist former Prime Minister in Slovakia signs deal to form new government

The Hindu  

A former Prime Minister of Slovakia, who plans to end the country's military support for Ukraine, is poised to return to office after his political party signed a deal on October 11 with two other parties to form a coalition government. The party's leader, populist former Prime Minister Robert Fico, needed to find coalition partners to rule with a majority …

Populist former prime minister in Slovakia signs a deal to form a new government
1 year, 3 months ago

Populist former prime minister in Slovakia signs a deal to form a new government

Associated Press  

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — A former prime minister of Slovakia who plans to end the country’s military support for Ukraine is poised to return to office after his political party signed a deal Wednesday with two other parties to form a coalition government. The party’s leader, populist former Prime Minister Robert Fico, needed to find coalition partners to rule with a …

Slovakia halts military aid for Ukraine as parties that oppose it negotiate to form a new government
1 year, 3 months ago

Slovakia halts military aid for Ukraine as parties that oppose it negotiate to form a new government

Associated Press  

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Slovakia’s president has refused a plan by her country’s caretaker government to send further military aid to Ukraine, saying it doesn’t have the authority and parties that oppose such support are in talks to form a government following last week’s election. The presidential office said in a statement Thursday that the current government of technocrats has only …

Slovakia’s president asks a populist ex-premier to form government after winning early election
1 year, 3 months ago

Slovakia’s president asks a populist ex-premier to form government after winning early election

Associated Press  

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Slovakia’s president on Monday asked the leader of the winning party in the country’s parliamentary election to try to form a coalition government. Populist former prime minister Robert Fico and his leftist Smer, or Direction, party captured 22.9% of the vote on Saturday. Pellegrini parted ways with Fico after the scandal-tainted Smer lost the previous election in …

Slovakia's president asks a populist ex-premier to form government after winning early election
1 year, 3 months ago

Slovakia's president asks a populist ex-premier to form government after winning early election

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Slovakia’s president on Monday asked the leader of the winning …

A populist ex-premier who opposes support for Ukraine leads his leftist party to victory in Slovakia
1 year, 3 months ago

A populist ex-premier who opposes support for Ukraine leads his leftist party to victory in Slovakia

Associated Press  

PRAGUE — A populist former prime minister and his leftist party have won early parliamentary elections in Slovakia, staging a political comeback after campaigning on a pro-Russian and anti-American message, according to complete results announced Sunday. Former Prime Minister Robert Fico and the leftist Smer, or Direction, party had 22.9% of the votes, or 42 seats in the 150-seat Parliament, …

Ex-premier who opposes support for Ukraine leads his leftist party to victory in Slovakia
1 year, 3 months ago

Ex-premier who opposes support for Ukraine leads his leftist party to victory in Slovakia

LA Times  

Former Prime Minister Robert Fico arrives at his party’s headquarters a day after early parliamentary elections in Bratislava, Slovakia. A populist former prime minister and his leftist party have won early parliamentary elections in Slovakia, staging a political comeback after campaigning on a pro-Russian and anti-American message, according to complete results announced Sunday. Former Prime Minister Robert Fico and the …

Slovakia’s populist party opposed to Ukraine aid wins vote
1 year, 3 months ago

Slovakia’s populist party opposed to Ukraine aid wins vote

Al Jazeera  

Left-wing former Prime Minister Robert Fico has promised to end military aid for Ukraine, but smaller parties will be key to forming a coalition. The populist party of former Prime Minister Robert Fico that wants to stop military aid to Ukraine and is critical of the European Union and NATO has won Slovakia’s election, results showed on Sunday. Radically change …

Slovaks vote between pro-Russian ex-PM and pro-Western liberals
1 year, 3 months ago

Slovaks vote between pro-Russian ex-PM and pro-Western liberals

Al Jazeera  

Voting has begun in a closely contested election with support for Ukraine’s defence against Russia’s invasion a key focal point. Slovaks are voting in a closely contested parliamentary election between left-wing former Prime Minister Robert Fico, who has pledged to end military aid for neighbouring Ukraine, and pro-Western liberals. A government led by Fico would mean Slovakia, a country of …

Slovakia election pits a pro-Russia former prime minister against a liberal pro-West newcomer
1 year, 3 months ago

Slovakia election pits a pro-Russia former prime minister against a liberal pro-West newcomer

The Independent  

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Slovakia election pits a pro-Russia former prime minister against a liberal pro-West newcomer
1 year, 3 months ago

Slovakia election pits a pro-Russia former prime minister against a liberal pro-West newcomer

Associated Press  

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Slovakia holds an early parliamentary election on Saturday that pits populist former Prime Minister Robert Fico, who campaigned on a clear pro-Russia and anti-American message, against a liberal pro-West newcomer. Fico and his leftist Smer, or Direction, party vowed to reverse Slovakia’s military support for neighboring Ukraine in Russia’s war, if his attempt to return to power …

As Slovakia’s trust in democracy fades, its election frontrunner campaigns against aid to Ukraine
1 year, 3 months ago

As Slovakia’s trust in democracy fades, its election frontrunner campaigns against aid to Ukraine

Associated Press  

MICHALOVCE, Slovakia — A populist former prime minister whose party is favored to win Slovakia’s early parliamentary election plans to reverse the country’s military and political support for neighboring Ukraine, in a direct challenge to the European Union and NATO, if he returns to power. Supporters of former Slovak Prime Minister and head of leftist SMER - Social Democracy party …

In challenge for NATO, election front-runner in Slovakia wants to end aid to Ukraine
1 year, 3 months ago

In challenge for NATO, election front-runner in Slovakia wants to end aid to Ukraine

LA Times  

Former Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico could reclaim his old job following an election scheduled for Sept. 30. A populist former prime minister whose party is favored to win Slovakia’s parliamentary election plans to reverse the country’s military and political support for neighboring Ukraine, in a direct challenge to the European Union and NATO, if he returns to power. “It’s …

Slovakia's prime minister forms new party before early vote
1 year, 10 months ago

Slovakia's prime minister forms new party before early vote

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Prime Minister Eduard Heger said Tuesday that he was creating …

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