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EU Approves 18th Sanctions Package Against Russia Targeting Energy and Banking
Mezha
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July 18, 2025
On the morning of July 18, a meeting of European Union ambassadors took place, during which the 18th package of sanctions against the Russian Federation was agreed upon. The official approval of this package will occur today at the EU General...
Slovak Prime Minister says country will support 18th EU sanctions package against Russia
Babel
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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said his country would support the EUʼs 18th package of sanctions against Russia. He said he and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen had agreed on guarantees for Slovakia regarding gas prices. The...
Democracy Digest: Czechs Accuse Slovaks of Risking Joint Police Op Against Bomb Hoax Suspect
Balkan Insight
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July 18, 2025
“Poland has permanently recalled its ambassador from Hungary, officially downgrading bilateral diplomatic relations between the two countries. The move reflects a serious deterioration in political ties and is considered unprecedented in the...
The EU and UK hit Russia with new sanctions. Moscow's energy revenue and spies are targeted.
KPRC - Texas
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July 18, 2025
BRUSSELS – The European Union and Britain on Friday ramped up pressure on Russia over its war on Ukraine, targeting Moscow's energy sector, shadow fleet of aging oil tankers and military intelligence service with new sanctions. “The message is...
News digest: Slovakia will back EU sanctions after gas deal with von der Leyen
The Slovak Spectator
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July 17, 2025
Greetings from Bratislava! You are reading the latest edition of Today in Slovakia – it is Thursday, 17 July. Thanks for being with us. Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement We have recently...
Slovakia HICP Inflation Rises To 4.6%
RTTNews
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July 17, 2025
Slovakia's EU measure of inflation accelerated in June to the highest level in one-and-a-half years, data from the Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic showed on Thursday. The EU measure of the harmonized index of consumer prices, or HICP,...
Slovak PM Fico delays approval of EU’s sanctions package again, blaming Slovak opposition
BNE Intellinews
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Slovak populist Prime Minister Robert Fico has again delayed approval of the latest 18th round of EU sanctions against Russia, blaming his latest blocking on the opposition parties in Slovakia. “I’m really sad that we didn’t reach this agreement...
COMMENT: Slovakia’ Prime Minister pushes back on EU gas phase-out, demands a delay to the sanctions as EU cracks widen
BNE Intellinews
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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is becoming a major embarrassment for the EU plans to phase out all Russian gas imports by 2028. In a letter shared on social media and reported by European Pravda on July 16, Fico argued that the proposed gas...
Lunch atop a Skyscraper: How a Slovak emmigrant ended up in the iconic photo
The Slovak Spectator
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July 17, 2025
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Banana prices drop 17% in Spain, rise 8% in Slovakia
Fresh Plaza
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July 17, 2025
EU Banana wholesale prices week 28: In the week ending 13 July 2025 (week 28), average wholesale prices for ACP bananas (€/100kg) saw notable changes in several European countries compared to the previous week (week 27, ending 6 July 2025),...
Slovakia Continues to Block Fresh EU Sanctions on Moscow
Kyiv Post
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July 16, 2025
Slovakia has resisted calls to vote for the European Union’s 18th round of sanctions against Russia, citing concerns over the supply of Russian gas. “I’m really sad that we didn’t reach this agreement today,” European Commission President Kaja...
Slovakia blocks EU’s 18th sanctions package over Russian gas
Nautical Voice
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July 16, 2025
Home/Shipbuilding/Slovakia blocks EU’s 18th sanctions package over Russian gas Slovakia Blocks EU Sanctions on Russia Over Gas Dependency NV Tech DeskJuly 16, 2025Last Updated: July 16, 2025 0 2 minutes read Slovakia has halted the European...
Slovakia blocks EU to put sanctions on Russia
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union (EU) failed to approve a new round of sanctions against Russia on Tuesday, as the move was blocked by Slovakia over concerns related to energy security, according to EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and...
Slovakia blocks EU’s 18th sanctions package over Russian gas dependency
Splash 247
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July 16, 2025
EuropeGasRegulatoryTankers Greenpeace Slovakia has stalled the adoption of the European Union’s 18th sanctions package against Russia, citing its critical reliance on Russian natural gas. At Tuesday’s Foreign Affairs Council meeting, Slovak...
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Slovak inflation accelerates further to 4.3% y/y in June, highest since 2023
BNE Intellinews
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Growth of consumer price indices (inflation) accelerated further to 4.3 year on year (chart), and by 0.2% month on month. This is up on the 4.1% y/y acceleration registered in May, and the highest inflation level since December 2023. “The...
Slovakia Plans To Open Honorary Consulate In Azerbaijan's Economically Promising Region
MENAFN
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN- AzerNews) Akbar Novruz Read more Slovakia is preparing to open an honorary consulate in one of Azerbaijan's economically dynamic regions, aiming to deepen bilateral ties and boost regional cooperation, Azernews reports. This initiative...
Slovakia blocks EU moves to impose new sanctions on Russia
Daily Finland
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The European Union (EU) failed to approve a new round of sanctions against Russia on Tuesday, as the move was blocked by Slovakia over concerns related to energy security, according to EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy...
Shipping sanctions in the balance as EU mulls price cap and Trump touts Russia bill
Lloyd's List
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THE EU is slowly edging closer to a compromise agreement on its latest package of Russian sanctions that may — or may not — see a lowered, or potentially floating, oil price cap emerge. But the internal and external opposition that could yet...
Slovakia demands exemption to drop veto on EU Russia sanctions
Euronews
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July 15, 2025
Published on 15/07/2025 - 18:34 GMT+2 Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico threw down the gauntlet on Tuesday when he openly demanded a legal exemption to continue buying Russian gas until 2034 in exchange for lifting his veto on the new package of...
Slovakia to open honorary consulate in Azerbaijan
Olaylar
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July 15, 2025
15:23 En Slovakia plans to open an honorary consulate in Azerbaijan, Olaylar informs, referring to the Slovak Foreign Ministry. "The main priorities in expanding cooperation with Azerbaijan are active support for Slovak companies, preparation for...