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Impressive France beat England in Euros opener — as it happened
England’s worst fears are realised (Kit Shepard writes). The Lionesses began their Euros title defence by letting France outgun, outrun and overpower them, and they will almost certainly be knocked out on Wednesday if they lose to the Netherlands,...

Culture Tips, Weekend of June 27
The latest culture tips for around Slovakia. Circus without borders: Caravana brings wordless wonder to the streets On June 28th, the international street music and physical theatre performance Circus Caravana will be presented in Zvolen. A...

IShowSpeed announces IRL Europe Tour Part 2: Date, time, and how to watch
YouTuber Darren "IShowSpeed" will embark on the second leg of his European tour, with the entire experience being broadcast live on Twitch and YouTube. This is concurrent with earlier reports of the streamer changing his profile data on Twitch...

Here's where you can watch the Tour de France for free
The Tour de France is one of the most watched sporting events in the world, and that's partly because it's brilliant sporting theatre, but also because you can watch it for free in so many countries. In the modern age of the most popular sporting...

Member state blocks EUs new Russia sanctions
Slovakia wants clear guarantees from Brussels regarding its planned phase-out of Russian energy Slovakia has blocked the EU's 18th round of sanctions targeting Russia for the second time due to concerns about the planned phase-out of Russian...
Slovakia demands delay in vote on Russian sanctions over energy concerns
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico attends a press conference in Handlova, central Slovakia May 15, 2025. REUTERS/Radovan Stoklasa/ File Photo Slovakia will not support a new European Union sanctions package on Russia and will demand a delay in...

Slovakia blocks agreement on new EU sanctions on Russia
Brussels, Jun. 26, (dpa/GNA) – Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico said Thursday at a European Union summit in Brussels that he is not ready to back a proposal for new sanctions on Russia, citing concerns over Slovakia’s gas imports. The proposed...

Slovakia vetoes Russia sanctions at EU summit
By Jorge Liboreiro & Alice Tidey & Paula Soler & Romane Armangau Published on 26/06/2025 - 12:10 GMT+2•Updated 27/06/2025 - 11:39 GMT+2 Thursday's EU summit suffered a huge setback after Robert Fico, Slovakia's prime minister,...

Slovakia threatens to veto EU’s new Russia sanctions over energy security concerns
Slovakia threatens to veto EU’s new Russia sanctions over energy security concerns Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has issued a strong warning to the European Union, declaring that his government will block the bloc’s proposed 18th sanctions...

Demon Slayer Movie Drops First Look at Zenitsu’s Final Fight
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is gearing up for its big return with a new film hitting theaters in Japan later this Summer, and the first trailer for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle has given fans the first look at Zenitsu...

Perhaps Russia should be forgiven for everything that has happened, says Slovak foreign minister
Juraj Blanár. Photo: Getty Images Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár believes that resolving Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine requires re-establishing communication with Moscow. Source: Slovak news agency TASR, with reference to STVR, a...

Soccer-Elliott pays the price for 'silly' knee slide celebrating England U21 goal
Soccer Football - UEFA Under 21 Championship - Semi Final - England v Netherlands - Tehelne pole, Bratislava, Slovakia - June 25, 2025 England's Harvey Elliott celebrates after the match REUTERS/Radovan Stoklasa (Reuters) -Harvey Elliott may have...

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Frankfort, IN (46041) Today A mix of clouds and sun. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High around 90F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.. Tonight Mainly clear. Low 73F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Updated: June 26, 2025 @ 12:40 pm

KuPS held by Oulu but Ilves cannot take advantage
The clash between bottom and top in Finland's Veikkausliiga ended in an unlikely stalemate, as AC Oulu came from behind to draw 2-2 and end KuPS' two-match winning run to haul themselves off the foot of the standings. Ilves then missed the chance...

‘Irreplaceable’ 105-year-old Rolls Royce stolen in hotel heist moments before European tour
A RARE 105-year-old Rolls Royce valued at £300,000 has been stolen from a hotel on the eve of a vintage car expedition. The classic 1920 Silver Ghost was on a trailer at a hotel near Grays, Essex, on Wednesday night. 4 The stolen 105-year-old...

The NATO Meeting in The Hague and the Latest Developments in...
“Geopolitics does not forgive ignorance and does not reward indecision.” - Adapted from Zbigniew Brzezinski— Corneliu Pivariu I. Introduction The NATO meeting held in The Hague on June 24-25, 2025, took place in a tense and fluid international...

Timeline for Habib Diarra's Sunderland move - and latest on Marcin Bulka talks
The Black Cats will pay an initial fee of around €31.5m for Diarra, a 21-year-old Senegal international who scored in his nation’s shock win over England at the City Ground earlier this month. Sunderland’s recruitment team, led by sporting...

Tino Livramento and his England teammates v Germany – Best of luck in today’s Euros final
Tino Livramento and England v Germany in today’s Euros Final. At 8pm (UK time) in Bratislava on Saturday, the final of the Under 21 Euros kicks off. The match can be watched live on Channel 4. Good luck to Tino Livramento and his England...

Slovakia and Hungary nearing agreement on Gabčíkovo construction
Slovakia and Hungary have almost agreed on ending a dispute regarding the construction of the Gabčíkovo-Nagymaros waterworks system that has been dragging on for many years, Environment Minister Tomáš Taraba (a Slovak National Party/SNS nominee)...

Slovak roots: feeling the gravitational pull of Europe
Welcome back Slovak Roots fans! It is time for another edition of our Slovak Roots newsletter, dedicated to the community of people with ties to Slovakia. Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement In...