Slovakia's parliament has approved a government plan to dismantle the independent Whistleblower Protection Office, established in 2021. The move, pushed through via a fast-track procedure by Prime Minister Robert Fico's coalition, faces strong criticism from the EU, legal experts, and opposition, who warn of weakened corruption safeguards and a potential violation of EU directives.
A potential head-on collision between an express passenger train and a freight train was narrowly averted in the Liptov area of Slovakia on December 9, 2025. The trains stopped mere meters apart, with preliminary investigations pointing to human error in train traffic management. The incident caused significant rail delays.
Slovakia's parliament has approved a government plan to abolish the independent Office for the Protection of Whistleblowers, a move critics say undermines anti-corruption efforts. The new law, passed by the ruling coalition, will establish a government-controlled body and take effect on January 1, 2026.
Slovakia's parliament has approved a government plan to abolish the independent Office for the Protection of Whistleblowers. The move, backed by Prime Minister Robert Fico's coalition, passed on December 9, 2025, despite strong objections from the EU, legal experts, and civil society, who warn it will weaken anti-corruption efforts and protection for those reporting wrongdoing.
Slovak ammunition manufacturer ZVS Holding has signed a seven-year framework agreement with the Slovak Defense Ministry to supply various ammunition types, including 155mm artillery shells, to EU member states. The deal, valued up to €58 billion, aims to position Slovakia as a strategic European supplier, leveraging the EU's SAFE program for financing.
Ukraine has officially reopened its Consulate General in Prešov, Slovakia, after an 11-year closure. The ceremony, held on December 5, 2025, was attended by Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár, marking a significant step to bolster support for the Ukrainian community and strengthen bilateral ties.
Ukraine has officially reopened its Consulate General in Prešov, Slovakia, on December 5, 2025, following an 11-year closure. The ceremony was attended by Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár, aiming to bolster support for the estimated 40,000 Ukrainians in the region and strengthen bilateral ties.
Ukraine has officially reopened its Consulate General in Prešov, Slovakia, on December 5, 2025, following an 11-year closure. The ceremony was attended by Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár, marking a significant step to bolster support for the estimated 40,000 Ukrainian citizens residing in the region and enhance bilateral ties.
Ukraine has officially reopened its Consulate General in Prešov, Slovakia, on December 5, 2025, after an 11-year closure. The ceremony was attended by Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár, marking a significant step to bolster diplomatic ties and support for the estimated 40,000 Ukrainian citizens residing in the region.
Slovakia's national football team, led by head coach Francesco Calzona, is set to clash with Kosovo in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup play-offs. The draw, held in Zurich, revealed the March 26, 2026, encounter, marking a historic first official match between the two nations. Calzona praised Kosovo's significant progress, highlighting their recent strong performances.
A Slovak prosecutor has closed a criminal case into the 2023 transfer of MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, concluding there was no evidence of a crime. The investigation, initiated after a complaint by the current government, found no harm to Slovakia and no unlawful actions by the previous administration led by Eduard Heger and Jaroslav Naď.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has declared that Slovakia will not contribute to financing Ukraine's military spending for 2026-2027, vowing not to sign any guarantees or allocate national funds. He plans to initiate an extraordinary parliamentary session to discuss the matter, reiterating his government's focus on humanitarian aid over military support.
Slovak Interior Minister Matus Sutaj Estok announced that ideological disputes have concluded after recent constitutional amendments, stating that the Voice-SD party will now prioritize the needs of people and regions. The changes, effective November 1, 2025, include defining only two sexes and asserting national law's precedence over EU law in 'national identity' matters.
Slovak opposition leader Igor Matovic has sharply criticized Prime Minister Robert Fico's government, alleging that its three fiscal consolidation packages have failed to curb the state-budget deficit, which he claims is 75% higher than during previous crises. The deficit reached 5.50% of GDP in 2024.
A 41-year-old Hungarian tourist tragically died in Slovakia's High Tatras mountains on October 24, 2025, after being swept away by the swollen Malý Studený stream near Téry's Hut. His body was recovered the following morning, October 25, after extensive search efforts by Slovak and Polish mountain rescue teams were hampered by adverse weather conditions.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is reportedly in discussions with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán regarding his Smer party's potential entry into the right-wing political group Patriots for Europe. These talks follow Smer's recent expulsion from the Party of European Socialists.
A large-scale, coordinated operation by Slovak and Hungarian authorities, supported by Eurojust and Europol, has led to the dismantling of a major organised crime group. The operation resulted in 22 arrests across Slovakia, Hungary, and Germany, and the search of 45 premises. The network is estimated to have trafficked drugs worth at least EUR 175 million since 2019, including cocaine, hashish, and cannabis.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico announced on October 7, 2025, his government's approval of an agreement with the United States to construct an additional, state-owned nuclear reactor at the Jaslovské Bohunice plant. The multi-billion-euro project, likely involving Westinghouse Electric Company, aims to boost Slovakia's energy independence with a unit exceeding 1,000 megawatts.
A train collision on October 13 in eastern Slovakia, which injured at least 62 people, has intensified criticism over the country's antiquated rail safety systems. Only 7% of Slovakia's 3,600-kilometer rail network is equipped with the modern European Train Control System (ETCS), leaving the majority vulnerable to human error.
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico announced his government's approval of a multi-billion dollar agreement with the United States to construct an additional, state-owned nuclear reactor at the Jaslovské Bohunice plant. The project, estimated at up to €15 billion, aims to boost energy security and will likely involve US company Westinghouse.
