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Hungary and Slovakia Stall EU’s 18th Sanctions Package Against Russia Ahead of Summit
Novinite
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Hungary and Slovakia have blocked the European Union’s 18th sanctions package against Russia just days before the upcoming European Council summit. The move came during a meeting of the Committee of Permanent Representatives (Coreper) in Brussels...
Hungary and Slovakia block new EU sanctions against Russia ahead of summit
Ukrainska Pravda
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Stock photo: Getty Images Hungary and Slovakia have refused to approve the European Union’s new 18th sanctions package against Russia until the European Council meeting, where EU leaders are expected to discuss further sanctions pressure on the...
British carmaker JLR’s Q1 sales drop 11% after briefly halting U.S. exports
Regional Media News - Iowa
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July 7, 2025
(Reuters) -British luxury carmaker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) reported a 10.7% drop in first-quarter sales, its Indian parent Tata Motors said on Monday, following a temporary pause in shipments to the U.S. JLR, known for its Range Rover sport...
Hungary and Slovakia block EU's fresh Russia sanction package
Saudi Gazette
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June 24, 2025
BRUSSELS — Hungary and Slovakia announced they would block the EU's 18th sanctions package against Russia during the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said on Monday, adding that the move came in...
Economic and social fallouts of NATO's ramped-up defense spending
CGTN
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North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary General Mark Rutte meets the press before the NATO Summit in The Hague, the Netherlands, June 23, 2025. /Xinhua North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary General Mark Rutte meets the...
All-Hungarian Camp Kicks Off in Sátoraljaújhely
Hungary Today
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July 7, 2025
The first All-Hungarian Camp of the year has begun in Sátoraljaújhely (northern Hungary), at the Rákóczi Camp, where a total of 900 schoolchildren from 150 towns and villages in 15 countries have gathered, the Rákóczi Association reported....
Why appointing Klopp’s former attack dog Pep Lijnders could be Man City’s best piece of business despite spending £300m
The Sun
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June 24, 2025
IT could be the most fascinating piece of recruitment in the Premier League all summer. The arrival of Jurgen Klopp’s former attack dog Pep Lijnders as Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City No. 2 is a crossing of the divide between English football’s...
News digest: Slovak leaders voice concern over rising global tensions
The Slovak Spectator
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June 23, 2025
Good evening. Here is the Monday, June 23 edition of Today in Slovakia - the main news of the day in a few minutes. Calls for diplomacy following US strikes in Iran Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video...
First six players for preliminary Olympic rosters to be revealed Monday
Sportsnet
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June 15, 2025
The 2026 Winter Olympics are just around the corner, and we're set to learn which hockey players will represent their countries in Italy. Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported Sunday that the 12 countries that have qualified for the Olympic...
Hungary and Slovakia Veto 18th Sanctions Package Against Russia
The European Conservative
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June 23, 2025
Hungary and Slovakia have vetoed the EU’s 18th sanctions package against Russia, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced on Monday, June 23rd, following a foreign ministerial meeting in Brussels. This newest sanctions package,...
Ancient Sri Lankan Sapphire Unearthed in 700-Year-Old Slovakian Bishop’s Ring
Lanka News Web
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June 23, 2025
By: Staff Writer June 23, Colombo (LNW):The discovery of the ring embedded with a a ruby or a sapphire links medieval Slovakian church to ancient Sri Lankan gemstone trade. A rare medieval bishop’s ring discovered at a centuries-old Slovakian...
Hungary and Slovakia just blocked the EU’s latest sanctions, here’s why
Daily News Hungary
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June 23, 2025
Hungary and Slovakia together have prevented the approval of the latest European Union sanctions package, the foreign minister said after a meeting of the EU foreign affairs council in Brussels on Monday, adding that they protested against plans...
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Slovak PM Fico wants EU leaders to postpone vote on new sanctions against Russia
BNE Intellinews
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Slovakia’s populist Prime Minister Robert Fico has said he wants the EU leaders to postpone voting on a new round of sanctions against Russia. “I have tasked the Minister of Foreign Affairs [Juraj Blanár] to officially ask the meeting of [the...
Kanye West to perform in Slovakia after pro-Hitler song
Deutsche Welle
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June 23, 2025
"Hip-hop visionary, cultural icon and controversial genius YE will perform July 20, 2025 exclusively at the Rubicon Festival in Bratislava. It will be his only confirmed live performance in Europe in 2025 — and ever first show in Slovakia in...
A joint venture founded to develop the first SMRs in Slovakia
CEENERGYNEWS
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June 23, 2025
Representatives of the Slovakian Nuclear and Decommissioning Company (JAVYS) and the Italian company, newcleo signed the founding agreement of the company called the Centre for the Development of the Used Nuclear Fuel (CVP) at the premises of...
After releasing pro-Hitler song, Ye will perform in Slovakia
Deutsche Welle
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June 23, 2025
"Hip-hop visionary, cultural icon and controversial genius YE will perform July 20, 2025 exclusively at the Rubicon Festival in Bratislava. It will be his only confirmed live performance in Europe in 2025 — and ever first show in Slovakia in...
Hungary and Slovakia block the EU's fresh Russia sanction plans
Euronews
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Published on 23/06/2025 - 15:43 GMT+2•Updated 17:26 Hungary and Slovakia announced they would block the EU's 18th sanctions package against Russia during the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said on...
Hungary, Slovakia stall Russian sanctions over gas ban proposal
Politico Europe
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June 23, 2025
The European Commission last week proposed legislation to phase out Russian fossil fuels by 2027, with some exceptions. Szijjártó said Budapest and Bratislava want to see that policy dropped in exchange for passing the 18th package. The sanctions...
Slovakia pay price for early error, hopes for knockout stage at Euros end
The Slovak Spectator
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June 16, 2025
Following a 1–0 defeat to Italy on Saturday, Slovakia's Under-21 national football team will not progress to the knockout stage of the UEFA European Championship. Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video...
Anger as Kanye West to play Slovakia after Hitler song
RTE Ireland
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June 23, 2025
The American rapper Kanye West, who released a song in May glorifying Nazi leader Adolf Hitler, will perform at a rap festival in Bratislava, Slovakia in July, organisers have said. Calling West's appearance a "global sensation", the organisers...