A papal video message appeared before a crowd of hundreds in Slovakia, as Guilherme Peixoto, a priest who doubles as an electronic D.J., put on a show.
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Heat in Eastern Europe Fuels Fire, Fish Deaths and Tensions Over Protests
Exceptionally high temperatures strained electricity systems as people sought air-conditioning, although many did not have that option.
Emboldened by Trump, Serbia’s Leader Cracks Down on Activist Groups
Roiled by months of nationwide protests it blames on foreign meddling, Serbia has sent the police in to raid groups that received funds from U.S.A.I.D.
Emboldened by Trump, Serbia’s Leader Cracks Down on Activist Groups
Roiled by months of nationwide protests it blames on foreign meddling, Serbia has sent the police in to raid groups that received funds from U.S.A.I.D.
A Pro-Ukraine Activist Is Accused by Slovakia’s Leader of Trying to Topple Him
A woman who runs a pro-Ukraine group has been accused by Prime Minister Robert Fico of Slovakia of plotting to topple him as part of his campaign against organizations he says are funded from abroad.
Ukraine Halts the Flow of Natural Gas From Russia to Europe
A transnational pipeline was shut down on Wednesday after Kyiv refused to renew a prewar agreement that allowed for the transit of Russian gas through its territory.
Slovak Leader Visits Putin, Breaking With E.U.’s Policy of Isolation
Prime Minister Robert Fico’s surprise visit to Moscow on Sunday, reportedly to discuss natural gas and Ukraine, was a blow to European unity against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Second Apparent Assassination Attempt on Trump Prompts International Alarm
There is widespread concern that the November election will not end well and that American democracy has frayed to the breaking point.
After Being Shot, Slovakia’s Leader Targets His Enemies
Prime Minister Robert Fico has purged prosecutors, cultural officials, journalists and others he believes fueled “hatred and aggression” against him.
Slovak Prime Minister Speaks Publicly for First Time Since Assassination Attempt
Robert Fico said in a video address that he hoped to return to work in the coming weeks. He blamed the political opposition for the attack, a notion that the parties have strongly denied.