A public statement by Slovak law enforcement about the arrest of a young man in Dnipro, who had been "planting bombs" in schools across Central Europe on orders from Russian handlers, has sparked a scandal.

A police operation against a suspected bomb threat actor has deepened Slovak–Czech divisions on Russian influence.

Matej Drlicka, sacked as Slovak National Theater chief by Robert Fico, called on the European Union to protect cultural and artistic freedom.

A rap festival offering what organisers claimed would be the only performance in Europe this year by controversial American rapper Kanye West has been called off. Organisers of the Rubicon festival in Slovakia announced that the event – planned for next weekend – had been cancelled "due to external pressure and logistical challenges".

In Martin’s Košúty district, a ginger cat named Mico has become the beloved mascot of a local petrol station. With fur matching the company colours, Mico is more than just a pet — he’s part of the team.

Volvo Cars has pushed back large-scale production at its factory under construction in Slovakia to early 2027 from 2026 to optimise the Swedish automaker's product launch timeline, a spokesperson said on Thursday.

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