Grave found during motorway construction stuns Slovakia and beyond

Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement Back in the 7th century, this man belonged to the upper echelons of Avar society—a member of the heavy cavalry, the military elite of the their army. Upon his death, he …

Slovakia reacts to new EU-US trade deal

Following the trade agreement reached Sunday between the European Union and the United States, EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič described it as the “best deal we could get.” Speaking on Monday, he stated that the capped 15-percent tariff on cars and …

Slovakia’s Polarisation Crisis Is a Warning for Europe

Slovakia is no longer just politically divided – it is socially fractured, ideologically radicalised and increasingly disillusioned with democratic norms. As new data places it among Europe’s most polarised societies, the warning signs for the rest of the …

Slovakia taps Westinghouse for major nuclear project, skips tender rules

BRATISLVA – Slovakia has bypassed the public tender process and is moving with plans to build a nuclear plant estimated at €13-15 billion in partnership with US company Westinghouse, marking what would be the largest investment project in the country’s …

Slovakia and Urenco sign enriched uranium supply contract

Monday, 28 July 2025 Slovenské elektrárne has signed a contract with Urenco Group for the supply of enriched uranium to its Bohunice and Mochovce nuclear power plants to the mid-2030s. (Image: Slovenske elecktrarne/Urenco) It follows an international …

Romania’s Softronic to deliver locomotives to RS Lease Slovakia

Romanian locomotive manufacturer Softronic Craiova has signed a contract with RS Lease Slovakia for the delivery of two Transmontana locomotives, which will be produced in the Craiova plant and delivered in the first half of 2026. The six-axle electric …

Westinghouse to develop energy storage in Slovakia

Slovakia may soon host Europe’s first commercial pumped thermal energy storage system (PTES). On Friday, US-based Westinghouse Electric Company signed a memorandum of understanding with Slovakia’s state-owned Water Management Construction company ( …

Slovakia sends helicopter to help fight Bulgaria wildfires

Slovakia has sent a Black Hawk helicopter and crew to help Bulgaria battle severe forest fires. The request came from Bulgarian authorities on Saturday, and Slovakia responded immediately, according to the Interior Ministry. The helicopter is now stationed …

Wedding in Košice, Slovakia

Patriotism or PR? Slovakia’s new military training draws mixed reactions

Slovakia has wrapped up the first round of its new voluntary military training course, but as defence experts praise the drills, critics accusing politicians like President Peter Pellegrini of turning it into a PR stunt. Launched in July, the new 14-day …