By Albin Sybera in Prague Slovakia’s President Peter Pellegrini said the situation in the country is “serious” following a ...

A 19-year-old student’s decision to avoid shaking hands with Slovak President Peter Pellegrini has ignited a political storm, dividing public opinion and drawing reactions from top officials.

Slovak President Peter Pellegrini said there’s no need to declare a state of emergency even after the premier suggested some groups had attempted to organize a “coup.” While some preventive ...

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has commented on a recent incident when Slovak student Simon Omaník, wearing a ribbon in the colours of the Ukrainian flag on his jacket, refused to shake hands with ...