Hungary’s failure to tackle high-level corruption a concern, EU report says
Lack of reform in Hungary ‘deeply disappointing’, says EU justice commissioner Michael McGrath
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‘I didn’t expect to find an exciting life in Dublin’
Guilherme Parisi moved from Brazil to Dublin in October 2024 to take up a job at a German multinational company who he worked for since 2019
Three elderly couples killed in Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities
Kyiv accuses Slovak PM and Romanian far-right leader of peddling Kremlin propaganda
Holocaust survivor Joe Veselsky, Ireland’s oldest man, prepares for anniversary of liberation
Joe Veselsky (106) made his mark on Ireland after his parents and brother died in Auschwitz
Russian gas stops flowing through Ukraine
Transit deal expires with no follow-up agreement on flows to central Europe
Slovakia could host peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, says Putin
Slovak PM Robert Fico has been outspoken opponent of EU military support for Kyiv during conflict
‘I know nothing about running a kitchen . . . it looks like absolute hell – tiring, time consuming and extremely risky’
Irishman Oscar Brophy is subletting the kitchen of his new Bratislava bar-cum-nightclub, whose name translates as Falling Plaster
EU needs to rethink support for Ukraine following Trump election victory, Orban says
The Hungarian prime minister, a close Trump ally, says US president-elect will ‘quit’ war against Russia
At least eight dead as heavy rains and gale force winds hit central Europe
Lower Austria, the state surrounding Vienna, declared a disaster area with some 20,000 rescue crew members at work
Prague on high flood alert as central Europe faces torrential rain
Similar weather expected in southern Germany and parts of Austria, Poland, and Slovakia over coming days
Failure by Hungary to tackle high-level corruption a ‘serious concern’
EU report criticises Hungary’s lack of track record investigating corruption in upper echelons
Netherlands leader Rutte poised to become Nato general secretary
Outgoing Dutch PM must secure unanimous support from all 32 members of military alliance to succeed Jens Stoltenberg
Slovak PM Fico says he has ‘no hatred’ for attacker in first speech since assassination attempt
Fico was shot as he greeted supporters last month in an attack that he says has caused serious damage to health
Slovak prime minister Fico released from hospital after attempted assassination
Fico was shot four times in incident but has now started rehabilitation and returned to his Bratislava apartment
Slovak PM Fico out of danger but condition serious, deputy says
Man has been charged with attempted murder after assassination attempt on Fico last Wednesday
Slovakia’s PM Robert Fico ‘nearing a positive prognosis’ as suspected shooter appears in court
Robert Fico (59) was attacked and suffered multiple gunshot wounds on Wednesday
Slovakia’s Fico awake but remains in serious condition after shooting
Country’s PM was shot five times in an attempted assassination earlier this week but is now conscious in intensive care
How Slovakia’s poisonous politics left prime minister fighting for his life
Shooting raises questions about the threat to democracy posed by a spiral of toxicity
The Irish Times view on violence against politicians: democracy is being corroded
The invidious impact of abusive behaviour is highlighted by a survey of Oireachtas members and their political staff
Slovakian PM Robert Fico in ‘serious but stable’ condition after assassination attempt
Shooting has exposed an increasingly febrile and polarised political climate in Slovakia and across Europe, say commentators
Slovakian government could go down dark path following attempted assassination
Politics in Slovakia has been dominated by polarising and divisive atmosphere in recent times
Who is Robert Fico? Slovakian PM, seriously injured in shooting, admires Putin and Orban
Fico was shot on Wednesday while meeting supporters in town of Handlová
Slovakian prime minister Robert Fico’s condition remains ‘extremely serious’ after he was shot several times
Prime minister is ‘not in a life threatening situation’ after what members of the Slovakian government called a ‘politically motivated’ attack
Slovakia’s PM in life-threatening condition after being shot in ‘politically motivated’ assassination attempt
Suspect detained following incident as European leaders condemn attack on Robert Fico in which he was shot five times
Slovakian election is another bloody nose for pro-EU forces
Europe letter: Outcome of presidential election lifts check on Kremlin-friendly government in Slovakia
‘I was 5 when I studied the violin. At 19, I rebelled and moved to Ireland thinking music was not my future’
What I do: Guided by his parents in Slovakia, the Kildare-based musician Vladimir Jablokov began studying the violin at the age of five. His dedication to the instrument has, for better or worse, shaped his life
Slovak prime minister Robert Fico claims there is no war in Kyiv
Fico’s comments come day before meeting with Ukrainian counterpart and hours after missiles fell on Kyiv
Slovak border crossing with Ukraine blocked as wider truck protest looms
Slovak truckers support Polish truckers’ efforts to win restrictions on number of Ukrainian trucks entering EU
Show of solidarity in Kyiv after cracks emerge in western unity towards Ukraine
Slovakian election and Washington removal of aid for Ukraine may foreshadow changes to come
The Irish Times view on the election in Slovakia: a victory for populism
The result is a stunning political revival for Robert Fico who was forced to resign as prime minister in 2020
Lisa Fallon: Irish football finally reaping the benefits of playing the long game
Stephen Kenny can press on with his plans while women’s team can focus on qualifying
Vera Pauw says ‘individual’ errors cost Ireland against Slovakia
‘Individuals are going forward and think they can run out of the organisation’
TV View: All aboard Vera Pauw’s Ireland rollercoaster once again
Expectations heightened by victory over Finland but Thursday was a disappointment
Vera Pauw comfortable making the tough choices as Ireland eye six points
Diane Caldwell has been pushed out of back three with Savannah McCarthy impressing
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