Protests held across Slovakia over NGO legislation
Protesters gathered in Bratislava and cities across Slovakia on Thursday to oppose new legislation they claim could restrict free expression and undermine the work of NGOs.
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Critics say the bill would discredit NGOs that receive any kind of foreign funding.
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