Slovak nationalist-left government candidate Peter Pellegrini emerged victorious in the country’s presidential election on Saturday (April 6), solidifying the influence of pro-Russian Prime ...

The victory for Peter Pellegrini, an ally of Slovakia’s populist prime minister, strengthens Central Europe’s ties to Moscow. Listen to this article · 4:17 min Learn more. ... his family said.

Peter Pellegrini, a close ally of Slovakia's populist Prime Minister Robert Fico, is considered a favorite in the race for the largely ceremonial post of president.

Populist Peter Pellegrini has been elected president of Slovakia, succeeding the liberal Zuzana Caputova. Mr Pellegrini, 48, defeated the pro-Western Ivan Korčok, a former diplomat, with 53% of ...

Pro-Russia candidate Peter Pellegrini elected Slovakia president A close ally of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico beat a pro-Western career diplomat to become Slovakia's new president, ...

Slovak nationalist-left government candidate Peter Pellegrini won the country’s presidential election on Saturday, cementing the grip of pro-Russian Prime Minister Robert Fico over the country.

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Peter Pellegrini has been sworn in as the president of Slovakia in a ceremony that took place amid heightened security following an assassination attempt on his close ...

Populist Peter Pellegrini has been elected president of Slovakia, succeeding the liberal Zuzana Caputova. Mr Pellegrini, 48, defeated the pro-Western Ivan Korčok, a former diplomat, with 53% of ...