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UEFA bans Slovak football team over ownership rules; DAC vows to fight decision
The Slovak Spectator
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July 1, 2025
Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement Slovak football club FC DAC 1904 Dunajská Streda has been excluded from next season's UEFA Europa Conference League due to a breach of multi-club ownership...
From Prague to Paris, Slovaks abroad unite to defend democracy
The Slovak Spectator
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July 1, 2025
A grassroots network of informal civic hubs known as “Slovak Cafés” is taking shape across Europe, driven by concern over recent political developments in Slovakia. Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video...
Europe's Best and Worst Places to Swim This Summer, According to New EU Report
The Victoria Advocate - Texas
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Europe's beaches and lakes remain some of the cleanest in the world, with over 85% of monitored bathing waters rated "excellent" in the latest assessment. The European Environment Agency, in cooperation with the European Commission, released the...
Not in My Backyard: Local Opposition to Chinese Green Tech Investments in Slovakia
China Observers in Central and Eastern Europe (CHOICE)
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July 1, 2025
This article is based on the research paper “The Cost of Going Green: Chinese EVs and Their Local Impact in Slovakia” by Dominika Remžová, published by the Association for International Affairs (AMO) in June 2025. As the V4 states continue to...
“Hit Them With Anything You Can”: Pro-EU Media Calls For “War” on Hungary and Slovakia
The European Conservative
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July 1, 2025
The anti-sovereigntist hysteria in Brussels has reached an almost unbelievable level lately. One pro-EU news site went as far as to call for “war” against the Slovak and Hungarian governments, just because they refuse to sign off on the 18th...
Slovakia Euro U21 Soccer
Frankfort Times - Indiana
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Frankfort, IN (46041) Today Mostly cloudy. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low around 70F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.. Tonight Mostly cloudy. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low around 70F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Updated:...
Norwegian returns to Bratislava Airport after 11 Years with a New Direct Route to Copenhagen
Routes
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Passengers departing from M. R. Štefánik Airport can take advantage of a new regular air connection to Copenhagen. Norwegian, an airline which has returned to Bratislava Airport after 11 years, launched regular direct flights from Bratislava to...
Slovak president calls for dialogue with Russia
TASS
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June 29, 2025
PRAGUE, June 29. /TASS/. Slovak President Peter Pellegrini has called for launching dialogue between Europe and Russia. "We need to begin dialogue with Russia. Two or three leaders are needed [in Europe for that] , for instance [Italian] Prime...
Media reports EU postpones vote on new Russia sanctions
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) EU leaders have decided to delay discussions on a new sanctions package against Russia, Hungarian news outlet Index reports. The postponement stems from opposition by Hungary and Slovakia, which are concerned about the impact on energy...
Slovak PM states country to veto new Russia sanctions
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has announced that Slovakia will oppose the European Union’s 18th sanctions package against Russia unless the bloc addresses his country's concerns over plans to gradually eliminate Russian energy...
Sun, sand and Slovakia! New lakeside beach opens in Liptovský Mikuláš
The Slovak Spectator
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July 1, 2025
Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement For decades, the Slovak town of Liptovský Mikuláš – despite owning the largest stretch of shoreline along the Liptovská Mara reservoir – lacked a public beach....
All Systems Go For NHL Players’ Return To 2026 Winter Olympics
Forbes
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Canada's Nathan MacKinnon of Team Canada and Dylan Larkin of Team USA will be among the NHL players ... More with the opportunity to play at the Olympics for the first time in 2026. (Photo by Vitor Munhoz/4NFO/World Cup of Hockey via Getty...
Forgive Russia to End the War, Slovakian Foreign Minister Says
Kyiv Post
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June 30, 2025
Slovakian Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár has called on the West to “forgive everything that has happened” to end Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Slovakia and Hungary vetoed the EU’s 18th sanctions package on Russia a week prior, citing the need to...
Moscow, Baku Rift Escalates as Azeri Police Raid Russian Media Office
Kyiv Post
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June 30, 2025
Azerbaijani police detained two journalists and raided the office of the Russian state-owned news agency, “Sputnik,” on Monday in Baku. Azeri authorities had ordered the closure of the Sputnik office in February, but the agency continued to...
Post Malone Covered The Heck Out Of Toby Keith’s “Courtesy Of The Red, White & Blue” During His Last Show On The American Leg Of His Stadium Tour This Week
Whiskey Riff
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July 4, 2025
The unofficial Fourth of July anthem. Post Malone has been out on the road this summer playing at stadiums across the country for his Big A** Stadium tour with openers Jelly Roll and Sierra Ferrell both of whom were featured on Post’s 2024 debut...
Hungary and Slovakia Block EU Sanctions Over Russian Gas Phase-Out Plan
EUToday
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June 30, 2025
27Efforts to adopt the European Union’s 18th package of sanctions against Russia have stalled, following opposition from Hungary and Slovakia. Both countries have linked their refusal to approve the latest measures to objections over a separate...
Brit Katie Boulter upsets Paula Badosa in first round of Wimbledon
Field Level Media
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British fan favorite Katie Boulter dished out 27 winners while producing a 6-2, 3-6, 6-4 victory over No. 9 seed Paula Badosa of Spain in a Wimbledon first-round match at the All England Club in London. Boulter saved 4 of 7 break points and held a...
Italian auto supplier Calearo shuts Slovak plant
The Slovak Spectator
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June 30, 2025
Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement More than 20 years ago, Italian car parts manufacturer Calearo Antenne expanded abroad for the first time, choosing the western Slovak town of Šamorín to build...
Best undrafted players at the 2025 NHL Draft: Owen Conrad, Tomas Pobezal and more
The Athletic
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June 28, 2025
To wrap up my 2025 NHL Draft coverage, here’s a ranking of the top 12 prospects who passed through this year’s draft. These are players I’d either consider for development camp invites or keep at least an eye on moving forward. The first five were...
Slovakia threatens to block new EU sanctions over Russian energy
Al Mayadeen
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June 28, 2025
Slovakia warns it will block EU sanctions on Russia, citing energy costs, gas transit fees, and a potential €20B lawsuit from Gazprom if imports are halted. Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico harshly criticized the European Union’s energy policy on...