Stories from Bratislava · Slovakia

Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico spoke by phone with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who is expected to visit Kyiv. Zelensky is also invited to visit Bratislava. Fico confirmed Slovakia supports Ukraine's EU accession ambitions. The two leaders are scheduled to meet on Monday in the Slovak capital. The meeting focused on the ongoing dialogue between the two nations regarding Ukraine's integration into the EU. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone call with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico on May 2, 2026. The leaders discussed bilateral relations and Ukraine's potential accession to the European Union. Zelenskyy also issued a statement regarding the border situation between Ukraine and Belarus, noting that Ukrainian authorities are conducting a detailed investigation into the matter.

This new regulation aims to modernize payment systems within the country's retail sector.

Zilina has won the Slovak Cup final.

RTVS discussed a law on election control, stating that death makes no predictions regarding elections. The station noted that 27 years on the political scene means no one is nominated or confirmed before elections, which contradicts democratic rules.

An analyst believes that the US President's statements about potentially leaving NATO are part of his transactional politics and a method to pressure partners, rather than a real threat. The analyst is convinced this is not a genuine threat to the alliance.

A motorcyclist has died following a crash in Slovakia. The incident occurred recently, and further details regarding the cause of the crash and the identity of the motorcyclist are pending.

Average gross wages in Slovakia are growing but still lag significantly behind earnings in the Czech Republic. However, the minimum wage in Slovakia has seen a substantial increase, nearing the Czech minimum wage.

The government of Robert Fico is citing the Beneš decrees in an ongoing dispute with Hungary. The relationship between Poland and Hungary has historically been functional when relations were good. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has reportedly engaged in telephonic discussions with Robert Fico to address the matter. The resolution of these disputes is viewed as a potential step toward improved regional cooperation. The tension impacts the broader Visegrad Group cooperation framework.

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico worked a night shift as a loader on May 1 to deliver bread to shops and hospitals in the western part of the Republic. Fico reportedly performed the labor for free to support workers during the May Day holiday. The source noted that the politician has been performing such unpaid night shifts for a year.

The Slovakian government may travel to Moscow via land routes because Lithuania and Latvia will not allow Slovakian government aircraft to fly through their airspace. Fico plans to lay flowers at an unknown soldier's grave on May 9. The Prime Minister also intends to meet with President Vladimir Putin. The flight path through Slovakian territory was approved without delay, according to reports from the Czech Republic.