Slovakia

Egypt condemns Slovakia’s PM assassination attempt

Wed, 15 May 2024 - 07:15 GMT

Egypt condemns in the “strongest terms” the treacherous assassination attempt that targeted Slovakia’s PM Robert Fico.

Slovakia to invest in Egypt's oil and gas sector: Petroleum Minister

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 - 02:06 GMT

Ambassador Mihalikova expressed the interest of a delegation from Slovak companies to visit Egypt and discuss investment possibilities, particularly in the oil and gas sectors

Assistant to Egyptian FM meets with Slovak delegation to discuss economic cooperation, regional affairs

Sun, 09 Jul 2023 - 09:00 GMT

Assistant to the Foreign Minister for European Affairs Ehab Nasr received a delegation headed by Director General of the Political Section at the Slovak Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs Michal Pavuk.

V4 to advocate Egypt at EU, call for release of aid, border protection technology to Cairo as it counters illegal migration

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 - 12:28 GMT

The Visegrád Group (V4) leaders have shown immense support for Egypt, adopting all of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s proposals and vowing to persuade the European Union to do the same.

Slovakia's Vlhova leads after first slalom run at Levi

Sat, 23 Nov 2019 - 01:52 GMT

Racing in mist and fog Slovakia's Petra Vlhova snatched first place from the American Mikaela Shiffrin over the first run of the World Cup slalom in Levi, Finland, on Saturday.

Liberal lawyer Caputova wins election to become Slovakia's first female president

Sun, 31 Mar 2019 - 09:21 GMT

Riding a wave of public fury over corruption, liberal lawyer Zuzana Caputova won Slovakia's presidential election on Saturday.

Central European states to boycott Brussels migration meet

Fri, 22 Jun 2018 - 12:40 GMT

Leaders of the four central European Visegrad states announced Thursday they would not attend an informal meeting organised by EU Commission President.

Business News Wrap-up

Sat, 28 Apr 2018 - 05:16 GMT

A wrap-up of the most prominent business news of the day.

Egyptian trade mission to visit Slovakia, Poland to boost trade

Sat, 28 Apr 2018 - 12:39 GMT

A trade mission will visit Slovakia and Poland in May to explore joint investment opportunities and boost trade ties.

Four European films screening at V4 Film Festival Cairo

Fri, 06 Apr 2018 - 07:39 GMT

Films from three European countries will be screening across four weeks as part of the V4 Film Festival Cairo, starting on April 4.

Slovak protesters demand police chief be fired over journalist's murder

Thu, 05 Apr 2018 - 10:10 GMT

Slovaks returned to the streets in their tens of thousands on Thursday.

Samsung Electronics to close one of two assembly plants in Slovakia

Sat, 27 Jan 2018 - 10:03 GMT

South Korea’s Samsung Electronics said on Saturday that it would consolidate its TV production plants in Slovakia.

'Inclusive' Hungary playgrounds for disabled kids

Sat, 02 Dec 2017 - 01:15 GMT

Shrieks of laughter by non-disabled and disabled children having fun together at Hungarian playgrounds are becoming more common thanks to some determined parents.

Slovakia seeks to increase trade cooperation with Egypt

Thu, 16 Nov 2017 - 09:29 GMT

Slovakia seeks to increase trade cooperation with Egypt next year, Deputy Head of Mission for Trade Economics at Embassy of Slovakia in Cairo Milan Vojtko said.

Slovakia a pro-European island in its region, PM says

Mon, 23 Oct 2017 - 01:03 GMT

Slovakia has become a pro-European island in its region, Prime Minister Robert Fico said on Monday.

Cycling-Sagan claims third straight road race world championship title

Sun, 24 Sep 2017 - 03:15 GMT

Slovakian Peter Sagan became the first rider to claim three road race world championships in a row when he prevailed in a sprint finish on Sunday.

Top EU court rejects challenge against refugee quotas

Wed, 06 Sep 2017 - 11:41 GMT

The EU's top court on Wednesday threw out a challenge from Hungary and Slovakia against a quota scheme by Brussels

Slovakia’s PM support Egypt’s fight against terrorism

Tue, 04 Jul 2017 - 07:51 GMT

“We are doing all we can to support Egypt's stability as a pillar of the stability of the entire region,” said Slovakia’s prime minister.

15 things to know about Visegrad Group

Mon, 03 Jul 2017 - 03:00 GMT

The only non-member states that have been invited to Visegrad meetings are Egypt, Germany, and Japan

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