Bratislava

Bratislava is the capital city of Slovakia. Recent news highlights several issues impacting the city and the country. Firstly, Slovakia has implemented a two-tiered fuel pricing system, charging foreign-registered vehicles more for fuel, as reported from a Bratislava gas station near the Austrian border. This measure aims to curb 'fuel tourism' but has caused controversy. Secondly, Bratislava is indirectly affected by disruptions to the Druzhba pipeline, which supplies Slovakia and Hungary with Russian oil via Ukraine. Hungary and Slovakia accuse Ukraine of delaying repairs to the pipeline after alleged Russian attacks. Finally, thousands of people have protested in Bratislava against the Fico government's judicial reforms, which critics claim undermine the rule of law. These protests demonstrate significant public concern over the direction of the country's legal system.