Tree-killing Asian beetle detected in EU for first time

The emerald ash borer, which has devastated ash forests in North America, has been detected in the European Union for the first time.

• Jul 17

Dozens of 7,000-year-old headless human skeletons found in ditch

Researchers have discovered dozens of headless human skeletons in a ditch in Slovakia, which they believe date back 7,000 years.

• Jun 9

Rat poison found in HiPP baby food in Austria, prompting recall

HiPP is recalling some baby food jars in Austria after a sample tested positive for rat poison.

• Apr 19

U.S. men's hockey team crushes Slovakia, will face Canada in gold medal game

The U.S. men's hockey team will face Canada on Sunday for the gold medal. The U.S. men have not won gold in the Olympics since the "Miracle on Ice" team in 1980.

• Feb 20

500-pound World War II bomb found in Slovakia's capital

An oil refinery located in the area was a target of the Allied bombardment during the war.

• Sep 9, 2025

New theory about woman known as world's most prolific female serial killer

"I'm very convinced that it is, as we put it in England, a stitch-up job," a researcher said.

• Oct 30, 2024

EU pledges $11 billion for repairs as Europe floods death toll hits 24

Deadly floods in Central Europe draws a promise from the EU for emergency funding, as "extraordinary times need extraordinary measures."

• Sep 20, 2024

Slovak PM still in serious condition after assassination attempt

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, 59, was attacked as he greeted supporters following a government meeting Wednesday in the former coal mining town of Handlova.

• May 18, 2024

Suspect charged in Fico shooting

A 71-year-old man has been charged in the shooting of Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico. Fico is reportedly in serious but stable condition. Bethany Bell with BBC News, a CBS News partner, has more.

• May 16, 2024

Man accused of shooting Slovak leader had "political motivation," official says

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was seriously wounded in an assassination attempt Wednesday.

• May 16, 2024

Slovak prime minister survives shooting

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is still hospitalized after being shot multiple times Wednesday in what officials are calling an assassination attempt. A government minister says there was a clear political motivation for the shooting, but didn't go into details. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more.

• May 16, 2024

Assassination try leaves Slovak leader in stable but "very serious" condition

Slovakia's populist Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot as he came out of a meeting. He was in "stable but still very serious" condition, the hospital said.

• May 16, 2024

Slovak leader shot in assassination attempt

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is fighting for his life following a shocking assassination attempt early Wednesday. Charlie D'Agata has the dramatic video.

• May 15, 2024

U.S. official on Slovak leader shooting, more

Robert Fico, prime minister of Slovakia, is in life-threatening condition after being shot multiple times Wednesday. Vedant Patel, principal deputy spokesperson for the State Department, joins "America Decides" to discuss the U.S. response and the latest developments in the Israel-Hamas and Russia-Ukraine wars.

• May 15, 2024

Slovakia's prime minister shot multiple times

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot Wednesday, according to the Slovak government and a post on his Facebook page. A person was detained after the incident and media outlets said the suspect was a 71-year-old man. CBS News' Chris Livesay breaks down what's known so far about the shooting.

• May 15, 2024

Slovak prime minister shot

Slovakia's prime minister, Robert Fico, was shot Wednesday and rushed to a hospital where he's in life-threatening condition, according to his Facebook page and multiple Slovak and international news agencies. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more.

• May 15, 2024