Slovakia’s commissioner hearing: Maroš Šefčovič aims to prove trade chops — live updates

News Trade The unflappable Slovak is the second-longest serving commissioner of all time — and Ursula von der Leyen’s man for all seasons. First up: Mr. Fix It. Maroš Šefčovič, a fixture in the European Commission since 2009, will be the first of Ursula …

Chasing the wind in Slovakia

Renewable energy In 2023, a total of 27.49 TWh of electricity was produced in Slovakia. Of this, less than 23 percent was produced using renewable sources. Traditionally, hydroelectric power plants have dominated renewable power generation, with a share of …

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‘Ms. President,’ About Slovakia’s First Female Leader Zuzana Caputova, ‘Grey Zone’ Win at Ji.hlava Doc Festival

Marek Šulík’s “Ms. President” was named the winner of the Opus Bonum section at Ji.hlava Documentary Festival Saturday. The film, which also opened the festival, was one of the buzziest titles this year, provoking discussions about upcoming U.S. elections …

China, Slovakia elevate ties

President Xi Jinping shakes hands with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Friday. FENG YONGBIN/CHINA DAILY President Xi Jinping and visiting Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico decided on Friday to elevate …

Slovakia To Join Sino-Brazilian Peace Initiative On Ukraine - Fico

(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Prime Minister Robert Fico of Slovakia says his country will join the "Friends of Peace" group established on the joint initiative of China and Brazil for a peaceful settlement of Russia's war against Ukraine. That's …

Slovakia's SPP dismisses report of imminent deal for gas supply via Ukraine

Highlights Oct 31 report hinted at Azerbaijan deal SPP supports continued gas transit via Ukraine Gas supply contract information 'not true': spokesperson Slovakian gas importer SPP has dismissed a report that Slovakia -- together with Hungary -- …

Women in Slovakia Pt. 1: Mariana Szapuová

We start a new series of interviews with successful Slovak women in science. Once a month we will look at their journey to success, their role models and motivation, as well as their goals. European Union average of women in science and research, according …

Slovakia State Firm Denies EU Gas Deal With Azerbaijan Is Imminent

Slovakia’s state-owned gas buyer SPP said on Friday that Europe is not on the verge of reaching a deal to replace pipeline Russian gas with Azerbaijan’s gas. Europe is scrambling to replace supply from Russia from January 1 because the remaining pipeline …

China, Slovakia lift relations to strategic partnership

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on November 1, 2024. Photo: cnsphoto China and Slovakia have decided to elevate bilateral relations to a strategic partnership, which  …