Central Europe sees record temperatures as heatwave continues
Record-breaking temperatures in Slovakia and Austria as Italy places all of its 27 major cities on highest heat alert.
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Populist billionaire Andrej Babis’s party set to win Czech election
With most votes tallied, Babis’s ANO party is ahead, but it appears set to fall short of a majority in parliament.
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Slovak constitutional change promotes anti-LGBTQ ‘national identity’
The constitutional amendment states that male and female will be the only recognised genders in the country.
Putin says Trump admin ‘listening’ to Russia’s stance on Ukraine war
The Russian leader told the Slovak PM that Moscow and Washington had a ‘mutual understanding’ on how to end the war.
Hungary, Slovakia fear oil cuts after Ukrainian attack on Russian pipeline
Officials warn Ukraine’s strike on Unecha oil pumping station risks halting supplies for at least five days.
Russia says it needs time to ‘analyse’ Trump’s Ukraine announcements
Kremlin says US president’s recent statements were ‘very serious’ and that it needs ‘time to analyse’ remarks.
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Slovakia’s PM slams judge over conviction of central bank boss
Robert Fico has repeatedly accused judges and prosecutors who probe his allies of political bias.
Protests continue in Slovakia against PM Fico’s pro-Russia stance
Large crowds call for Fico to resign after visit to Moscow.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,072
Here are the key developments on the 1,072nd day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Protests in Slovakia after PM Fico’s tilt towards Russia
Massive turnout in nationwide rallies, as Fico brandishes intel report alleging ‘coup d’etat’ in league with foreigners.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,066
Here are the key developments on the 1,066th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
