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Russian oil flow to Slovakia via Druzhba pipeline resumes

Bratislava confirmed that the country started receiving crude oil through the Druzhba pipeline early on Thursday, after a three-month halt.

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Crowds in Bratislava reject Fico plan to scrap overseas voting

Thousands rallied in Bratislava and other cities on Tuesday, 14 April 2026, to oppose Prime Minister Robert Fico’s plan to scrap mail voting for Slovaks abroad, warning it could undermine democratic participation.

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Sky-high attractions: Iconic roof walks thrill-seekers can’t miss around the world

From a Zaha Hadid landmark in Seoul to a record-breaking view in Toronto, add these adventures to your bucket list.

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Fico warns Slovakia may block EU's Ukraine loan if Orbán loses election

Slovakia’s prime minister said Bratislava could "take the baton from Hungary" and block the EU’s €90 billion loan to Ukraine if oil supplies through the Druzhba pipeline are not restored. Fico also condemned what he called "cowboy style" behaviour by international powers in Iran.

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25 Breathtaking Wildlife Moments Captured By This Photographer

From the icy wilderness of the Arctic to the remote corners of the South Pacific, Martin Gregus has spent nearly two decades capturing the planet’s most extraordinary wildlife. Growing up in Bratislava, Slovakia, surrounded by artists and guided by his father’s photography, Martin’s passion for the natural world ignited at…

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Slovakia halts emergency power supply to Ukraine as oil transit row deepens

Bratislava halted emergency power to Ukraine on Monday after Kyiv did not restore Druzhba oil transit as requested by Slovakia and Hungary, with Premier Robert Fico warning of further measures on EU support to Kyiv.

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'Washington does not need vassals, but strong partners,' Rubio tells Europe

The top US diplomat says Washington wants stronger allies in Europe who take more responsibility, as he met Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in Bratislava on Sunday. Slovakia is the first stop of his two-nation tour of central Europe, which will also feature a visit to Hungary.

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10 Budget Christmas Markets in Europe Offer Travellers Up to 70% Savings Compared to Paris

New research shows Eastern European Christmas markets offer two-night breaks from £509, while Paris and Vienna cost over £900, making Poland and the Baltics the smart choice for festive travellers.

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Last minute holiday cheer: The niche European Christmas markets you can still book this year

Euronews Travel rounds up some relatively lesser-known European Christmas markets which are adding a touch of magic to the holidays.

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‘I drove a tank and went to Bratislava with my hairdresser’: how Ian Smith turbocharged his standup

The Yorkshire comic was going nowhere with his act which relied on gimmicks, set-pieces and standing on tables. So he decided it was time to live a more interesting – and stressful – life

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World War II bomb discovery in Slovakia's capital prompts evacuations in downtown Bratislava

Officials in Slovakia say they have evacuated parts of Bratislava after a World War II bomb was found during construction work

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“We’re analog animals living in a digital age”: From AI-driven stage design to collaborating with Brian May, we speak with electronic icon Jean-Michel Jarre

The synth pioneer reflects on his spectacular 2024 concert, Live in Bratislava, and his vision of the future of live performance

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Pipeline dispute shows Central Europe’s struggle to cut ties with Russian oil

Central Europe has been plunged into fresh energy anxiety after a series of Ukrainian drone strikes disrupted the flow of Russian oil through the Druzhba pipeline, igniting a war of words between Kyiv, Budapest and Bratislava.

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Slovakia aims to reach deal with EU on ending Russian gas supplies by Tuesday, Fico says

Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico told reporters in Bratislava he wants to resolve the issue involving the proposed phase-out of all Russian fossil fuels by Tuesday, adding that he spoke to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz about the matter.

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Slovakian music festival Rubicon featuring Kanye ‘Ye’ West cancelled

Following a petition calling for controversial rapper Kanye 'Ye' West to be dropped from the line-up of the upcoming edition of Rubicon in Bratislava, the festival has been cancelled entirely. Here's everything you need to know.

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Slovakia maintains veto on new package of EU sanctions against Russia

The bilateral talks between Brussels and Bratislava have so far failed to produce the breakthrough needed to lift Robert Fico's veto.

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Petition launched to stop Kanye West appearing at Slovakian festival

The rapper is booked to headline the Rubicon festival in Bratislava, which protesters have called ‘a debasement of all victims of the Nazi regime’

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“I’m proud to finally share this with everyone": Jean-Michel Jarre to release ‘audio visual record’ of his Bratislava mega-gig, which featured an appearance by Brian May

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Jean-Michel Jarre to release Live In Bratislava in September

Jean-Michel Jarre's Live In Bratislava, featuring his first ever collaboration with Queen guitarist Brian May, will be released in September

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Slovak protesters condemn PM Robert Fico's Moscow visit to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin

Thousands of protesters gathered in Freedom Square in the capital, Bratislava, to voice their objection to PM Fico and oppose his anti-Europe, pro-Russian policies.

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Protesters in Slovakia rally against legislation they say could harm NGOs' work

The rallies in Bratislava and five other cities are part of a wave of protests that was fuelled by Prime Minister Robert Fico's trip to Moscow in December for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Inspections on trucks from Slovakia over foot-and-mouth disease cause gridlock

A fresh outbreak of the disease was also detected in Hungary, some 15 kilometres from the Slovak border near Bratislava.

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Thousands of Slovaks protest in Bratislava against PM Robert Fico and his Russia-friendly policies

Thousands of protesters took to the streets across Slovakia to participate in regular demonstrations against incumbent Prime Minister Robert Fico and his pro-Russian policies.

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I'm so desperate to play Grand Theft Auto 6 that I downloaded this unfinished open-world game set in 1990s Slovakia

Make bank in the murky world of post-Soviet Bratislava.

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Protests in Slovakia after Prime Minister Fico’s tilt towards Russia

Massive turnout in nationwide rallies, as Fico brandishes intel report alleging ‘coup d’etat’ in league with foreigners.

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