Robert Fico of Smer party has criticised western sanctions against Russia, while rights advocates say he is inciting hate against LGBTQ+ community
‘A huge storm’: polarised Slovakia on a knife edge ahead of elections
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Juraj writes from Bratislava: “This feels like the most important election for us in more than 20 years. I’ve cancelled a vacation to stay at home and vote.”
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