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Slovakia, US agree to build new nuclear reactor
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico announced Slovakia's agreement with the United States to build an additional nuclear reactor in Slovakia. Fico revealed the multi-billion dollar deal during a speech at an annual nuclear conference in the Slovak...

Slovakia’s Fico warns against Russian nuclear ban
An EU ban of Russian nuclear fuel would be “the biggest danger” and a direct threat to Europe’s energy security, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said on Tuesday at a conference in Bratislava, where he also announced approval of a deal to build...

JLR to restart production in UK after cyber attack brought production to standstill for over thirty days
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has resumed production at some of its manufacturing sites in the UK. The car maker was hit by a cyber attack last month, bringing production lines at standstill since September. According to a BBC report, JLR has now...

Slovak defense minister rules out sending any military aid to Ukraine — agency
BRATISLAVA, October 7. /TASS/. Slovakia’s 14th package of aid to Ukraine will include only humanitarian aid, Slovak Defense Minister Robert Kalinak said. "The package of aid to Ukraine is of a humanitarian nature," the TASR news agency quoted him...

A Breach Ready Software-defined Vehicle Program is the Next New Normal for the Automotive Industry
The Tata Motors share price is beginning to go up after its UK subsidiary, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), announced progress in restoring digital systems that were hit by a cyberattack earlier this month. In the gleaming assembly halls of Solihull and...

Jaguar restarts production after brutal cyber hack: Car giant reveals sales slumped 17% after August attack paralysed its factories
By ROB HULL, MOTORING EDITOR and HUGO DUNCAN Updated: 17:03 EDT, 7 October 2025 Jaguar Land Rover will restart production today after a cyber-attack shut down its factories and sent sales tumbling. The car maker said workers will return to sites...

Slovakia says it has not changed its position on supplying weapons to Ukraine
Stock photo: Getty Images Slovak Defence Minister Robert Kaliňák said on Tuesday 7 October that Bratislava continues to oppose sending weapons to Ukraine and called the latest support package a "humanitarian issue". Source: European Pravda with...
JLR restarts manufacturing and introduces new financing solution to pay JLR suppliers early
JLR today announces the latest steps in the phased restart of its operations and the agreement of a new financing solution to support the cashflow of qualifying JLR suppliers, as the business returns to the manufacture of its world‑class vehicles...

Slovakia Prepares New Military Aid Package for Ukraine
Slovakia is set to send a new package of military assistance to Ukraine, including engineering support and help with demining operations. The announcement was made by Defence Minister Robert Kaliňák of the Smer party during an international...

Slovakia Strikes Major Deal with U.S. to Build New State-Owned Nuclear Reactor
by Emmanuel Ogbonna Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico announced on Tuesday that his government has approved a landmark agreement with the United States to construct a new nuclear reactor—marking one of the most significant energy projects in...

Fico signals Slovak-US agreement on Bohunice unit
Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico says his government has approved a proposed intergovernmental agreement with the USA on the construction of a new unit at the Bohunice nuclear power plant. Speaking at the European Nuclear Energy Forum in...

Bratislava Puppet Theatre Wins Grand Prix in Poland
The Bratislava Puppet Theatre has won the Grand Prix and four other awards at an international festival in Katowice, Poland, for its production The Penguin with the Red Cap. This year’s festival focused on the mental and physical well-being of...
Slovakia approves U.S. deal to build new nuclear reactor with Westinghouse
Slovakia’s populist Prime Minister Robert Fico announced Tuesday that his government has approved an agreement with the United States to construct a new nuclear reactor, marking a major step in the country’s energy expansion plan. Speaking at an...

Pro-Moscow Slovak PM Fico announces a deal with US on a new nuclear reactor
On Tuesday, Slovakia’s Prime Minister, Robert Fico, announced that his government has approved an agreement with a US company to develop an additional nuclear reactor. This significant multi-billion-dollar initiative was disclosed during a speech...

Slovak PM criticizes European Commission’s plan to phase out Russian fossil fuel
BRATISLAVA, October 7. /TASS/. The RePower EU plan introduced by the European Commission in 2022, which aims to eliminate Russian fossil fuel supplies by 2030, came under criticism from Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico during his speech at the...

Slovakia To Transfer Military Aid To Ukraine
For the first time since Fitzo came to power. Slovakia will provide Ukraine with the first military aid package after Robert Fitzo returns to the post of the country's prime minister in 2023. This was reported in Telegram by Ukrainian Defense...

Slovak leader announces a deal with US on a new nuclear reactor
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Slovakia’s populist Prime Minister Robert Fico said Tuesday his government has approved an agreement with the United States to build an additional nuclear reactor. Fico announced the multi-billion-dollar deal during a...

Jaguar Land Rover to restart some manufacturing this week
Tata-owned Jaguar Land Rover has announced the latest steps in the phased restart of its operations and the agreement of a new financing solution to support the cashflow of qualifying JLR suppliers. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine...

EU rules out funding for Slovakia’s energy scheme
7. October 2025 at 18:37 Government critics warn that shifting EU projects to cover costs could widen the budget deficit and drain funds from regional development. An illustrative image (source: TASR/DPA) Font size: A - | A + Slovakia’s new energy...

Populist Slovakia Announces New Nuclear Power Build Deal With United States
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) – Slovakia´s populist Prime Minister Robert Fico said Tuesday his government has approved an agreement with the United States to build an additional nuclear reactor. Fico announced the multi-billion-dollar deal during a...