Fico is likely to survive a vote of no confidence as the coalition rebels back him
The Slovak prime minister Robert Fico is likely to survive a forthcoming vote of no confidence after rebel legislators in one ruling coalition said that they would not be supporting the motion. The opposition parties announced on Tuesday that they would initiate a vote of no confidence against Fico’s leftist and nationalist government.
Hungary will increase its gas exports to Slovakia starting April
The transmission system operator FGSZ announced on Tuesday that Hungary would increase its gas export to Slovakia from 2.63 billion cubic metres per year to 3.5 bcm by April. Hungary's decision to increase its export capacity to the north follows Ukraine refusing to renew a transit agreement with Russia…
Document shows that ten EU countries have called for sanctions against Russian LNG and gas
A document obtained by revealed that ten European Union nations have asked the 27-nation group to ban the imports of gas from Russia. This comes as Europe is debating new sanctions against Moscow for its war in Ukraine. The EU is currently preparing its 16th set of sanctions against Russia's economic system…
Slovak deputy speaker of parliament arrives in Moscow. TASS reports
The Russian state news agency TASS reported that Andrej Danko, the Deputy Speaker of the Slovak Parliament, arrived in Moscow Sunday. Bratislava is seeking a solution after Ukraine decided to stop Russian gas deliveries to Europe. TASS, as well as the Slovak media agency TASR, reported that Danko's planned visit before the gas conflict will continue through Wednesday.
Protesters say Fico dragging Slovakia to Russia in Ukraine gas dispute
On Friday, thousands of protesters in Slovak's capital chanted and held banners accusing Prime Minister Robert Fico that he was dragging his country to Russia after meeting President Vladimir Putin during a dispute over gas with Ukraine last month. Slovakia and Ukraine have argued over Ukraine's…
As the gas transit dispute escalates, Ukraine's Zelenskiy lashes out at Slovak Prime Minister Fico
On Saturday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy accused Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico of opening a second energy front against Ukraine at the behest of Russia as the dispute over gas transit between the two countries intensified. Ukraine currently pumps Russian gas to Slovakia and other European countries through its territory.
As the Ukraine gas transit agreement nears its expiry, the Russian president meets with Slovak Prime Minister
Pavel Zarubin, a Russian TV presenter, said that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Slovak Premier Robert Fico met in the Kremlin Sunday. The meeting took place as a contract for Russian gas transiting through Ukraine is nearing its expiration date. Fico criticised the Ukrainian president Volodymyr…
Orban: Hungary is in talks with Ukraine about Russian gas deliveries via Hungary
Viktor Orban, the Prime Minister of Hungary, said that Hungary was in talks with Russia, Ukraine and other countries to keep open gas deliveries via Ukraine, even though it imports Russian gas via Turkstream. The pipeline via Ukraine is one of the main Russian gas routes into Europe. However, it…
Prices of EUROPE GAS are bound by range as stable supply caps gains
The Dutch and British wholesale gasoline prices were mostly range bound on Thursday morning, despite the colder weather. The benchmark contract for the Dutch TTF hub rose by 0.18 euros to 41.45 euro per megawatt-hour (MWh) at 0920 GMT. Meanwhile, the contract for February was up by 0.13 euro and now stands at 41.38 euro/MWh.
Ukraine's Shmyhal talks energy security with Slovakian Fico
Denys Schmyhal, Ukrainian Prime Minister, began Monday talks with Robert Fico of Slovakia. He said the discussions would be centered on infrastructure co-operation, energy security and Kyiv’s peace plan. Fico, along with the Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban, has been a strong critic of Western military assistance to Ukraine.
Slovakia has a strong interest in ensuring transit of Russian gas and oil via Ukraine
Robert Fico, the Prime Minister of Slovakia, said that the country has a great interest in continuing the flow of oil and gas from Russia through Ukraine to the West. He added that the European Commission was putting pressure on the country to stop these supply flows. Fico said to reporters that the Slovak government and Ukrainian cabinet would meet on Monday.
Czech CEZ Less Likely to Bid for Enel's Slovak Utility
Czech energy group CEZ is less likely to buy a 66 percent stake in the main Slovak electricity producer from Italy's Enel due to opposition from the Slovak government controlling the minority, CEZ's chief executive was quoted as saying. "It is more likely that we will not bid than that we will submit one in the end.
Hungarian-led Consortium Still Interested in Enel's Slovak Utility Stake
A Hungarian-led consortium is still interested in bidding for Enel's majority stake in the main Slovak electricity producer, the head of one of the companies in the group said on Thursday. The comment comes after Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said last week that the state, which owns 34 percent of Enel's Slovenske Elektrarne…
Slovakia Says Russian Gas Supplies Down, Strikes Back-Up Deals
Slovak gas importer SPP saw a 51.5 percent reduction in gas supplies from Russia on Thursday versus requested amounts and said agreed to deals to secure deliveries if needed in the coming months, Prime Minister Robert Fico said. Fico said state-owned SPP has concluded a 5-year deal with E.ON Global…
Slovak PM: Russian Gas Supplies Down by Half
Slovak gas importer SPP registered a 50 percent cut in supplies of Russian gas late on Tuesday, Prime Minister Robert Fico said on Wednesday. Fico told a televised news conference that the Russians have blamed technical reasons for the shortfall and he said that gas has become "a matter of political fight".
Slovak PM Fico Looking for Answers on Gas Flow Drop
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said on Thursday he had tasked officials to find the reason for a drop in supplies of Russian gas to Slovakia in recent days. He said supplies to the central European country were down by 8-11 percent, in line with data from Slovak gas importer SPP. "There are various explanations.
EU Helping Ukraine with Slovak Gasline
Slovak link could meet 20 pct of Ukraine's gas demand. Long-term EU-Ukraine flows could meet 50 pct of Ukraine's demand. Germany plays key role in supplying Ukraine. Slovakia opened a pipeline on Tuesday able to deliver natural gas from the European Union to Ukraine, marking a major step in the bloc's efforts to aid the country in its escalating dispute with Russia.
Slovakia Opens Gasline to Ukraine
Slovakia opened a pipeline on Tuesday able to deliver gas from the European Union to Ukraine, a link that could potentially supply up to 20 percent of the nation's annual consumption as Kiev grapples with a halt of Russia supplies ahead of winter. The decision to open up so-called reverse gas flows…
Ukraine: EU Reverse Gas Lower on Gazprom Opposition
Ukrainian Energy Minister Yuri Prodan said on Wednesday reverse gas flows from the European Union to Ukraine had fallen because of opposition from Russian gas producer Gazprom. Ukraine - which consumes around 50 billion cubic metres of gas annually - has increased its efforts to secure more gas from…
Czech PM Says Ready for Potential Gas Supply Disruptions
The Czech Republic is ready for potential supply disruptions but does not expect any to occur, Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka said on Monday. "The Czech Republic is at this moment prepared for potential interruptions but we believe that it will not happen because there is no reason for it," he said…
