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Slovakia backs Dutch PM to become next NATO secretary-general

Slovakia supports Mark Rutte’s appointment as the next NATO secretary-general, Slovak President Peter Pellegrini announced on Tuesday, making his country one of the last alliance members to endorse the outgoing Dutch prime minister.

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Pelligrini’s victory aided by Hungarian minority, media say

Peter Pellegrini, an ally of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, won Saturday's presidential election in Slovakia thanks to the votes of the Hungarian minority, which makes up a large percentage of the country’s society, Hungarian media commented on Sunday.

Ivan Korcok and Peter Pellegrini. Photo: PAP

Slovakia: PM Fico's ally likely to face pro-EU opponent in run-off presidential vote

An ally of Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico and a pro-EU former foreign minister were seen advancing to a run-off presidential vote, an election model published by broadcaster RTVS showed on Saturday after a first round of voting.