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2025 in Slovakia
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Events in the year 2025 in Slovakia.
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Events
January
- 1 January – Russian gas stops flowing to Slovakia and Moldova through the territory of Ukraine. Before the transit was ended, Slovakia was the last major importer of gas through the pipeline, after the rest of the EU had gradually shifted to other gas sources after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.[1]
- 10 January – 2025 Slovak protests: Fifteen thousand people attend a rally in Bratislava to protest against the pro-Russian orientation of the Fico's Fourth Cabinet. Smaller protests were held in other cities.[2]
- 16 January – Two people are killed in a stabbing at a high school in Spišská Stará Ves. A student is arrested.[3]
- 24 January – 2025 Slovak protests: Over 130,000 people attended protests in cities across Slovakia against pro-Russian foreign policy of the government.[4]
- 27 January – Prime Minister: Robert Fico announces plans for constitutional amendments to the Constitution of Slovakia. One would place the constitution higher than international treaties and agreements, another would formally recognize only two genders (Male and female), restrict "gender transition" and prohibit the adoption of children by same-sex couples.[5][6][7][8]
February
- 19 February – The Fico coalition government announces a cabinet reshuffle in which Hlas and the Slovak National Party relinquish one cabinet ministry each to the SMER party of Prime Minister Robert Fico.[9]
- 26 February – The Slovak National Party criticised Fico for his support for United Nations General Assembly Resolution ES-11/7, suggesting that Slovakia should have opposed the resolution in line with Hungary's position.[10][11]
March
- 20 March – Five people are killed in a fire that destroys 30 houses in Veľký Šariš.[12]
- 30 March – A man is found dead following a bear attack near Detva,[13] prompting the government to declare a state of emergency in 55 counties and approve the culling of 350 bears on 2 April.[14]
April
- 9 April – The National Council of Slovakia passes the government’s constitutional amendment into the second reading. Of the 143 deputies who voted, 81 supported it (Smer-Hlas-SNS), 40 were against and 22 abstained. In addition to the government deputies, the proposal was also supported by opposition deputies Christian Union.[15][16][17]
Predicted and scheduled
- 11–28 June – 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship[18]
Ongoing
- 2025 Slovak protests (2024 – present)
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Holidays
- 1 January – Day of the Establishment of the Slovak Republic
- 6 January – Epiphany
- 18 April – Good Friday
- 21 April – Easter Monday
- 1 May – Labour Day
- 8 May – Victory in Europe Day
- 5 July – St. Cyril and Methodius Day
- 29 August – Slovak National Uprising Anniversary
- 1 September – Constitution Day
- 15 September – Our Lady of Sorrows Day
- 1 November – All Saints' Day
- 17 November – Freedom and Democracy Day
- 24 December – Christmas Eve
- 25 December – Christmas Day
- 26 December – Saint Stephen's Day
Art and entertainment
Deaths
- 2 January: Ján Zachara (96), boxer[21]
- 31 January: Táňa Radeva (67), actress[22]
- 5 February: Ján Cuper (78), politician[23]
- 3 March: Jozef Markuš (80), long-term head of Matica slovenská[24]
- 6 March: Dušan Čaplovič (78), politician[25]
- 21 March: Štefan Kvietik (90), actor[26]
- 21 April: Alexander Vika (91) sculptor[27]
See also
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