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Tens of thousands protest in Slovakia over pro-Russia policies of populist leader Fico

Jan. 24, 2025 13:53 PM EST

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Tens of thousands of people in Slovakia gathered at squares and street across the country on Friday to voice their opposition to the pro-Russia policies of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico. The latest wave of anti-government rallies was fueled by...

Student detained in Slovakia after 2 people fatally stabbed at high school

Jan. 16, 2025 11:17 AM EST

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — An 18-year-old student fatally stabbed two people at a high school in northern Slovakia on Thursday, authorities said. One other person was in critical condition, the Slovak rescue service said. The stabbings took place in Spisska Stara Ves, a small...

Polish town invites Elon Musk to buy its castle for his European headquarters

Jan. 14, 2025 09:57 AM EST

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A town in Poland is encouraging Elon Musk to buy its vast 13th-century castle and turn it into his European headquarters. The mayor of Glogowek, Piotr Bujak, said Tuesday that he recently posted the invitation on Musk’s social media platform X and has sent...