Slovakia

Country in Central Europe

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Slovakia, officially the Slovak Republic, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is bordered by Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east, Hungary to the south, Austria to the west, and the Czech Republic to the northwest. Slovakia's mostly mountainous territory spans about 49,000 square kilometres (19,000 sq mi), hosting a population exceeding 5.4 million. The capital and largest city is Bratislava, while the second largest city is Košice.

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Heavy rain traps 16 tourists in Slovakia At least two people have been reported dead so far. Scientists attribute the latest extreme weather events in Europe to climate change. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:35Published 4 days ago

Slovakia's Prime Minister makes first public appearance since May 15 shooting A gunman shot the Slovakian prime minister five times as he greeted supporters in the town of Handlová in May. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:07Published 1 week ago

Slovakian government is quashing public media independence, opposition warns The new legislation, pushed for by PM Robert Fico's ruling party, SMER, will disband the public broadcaster RTVS and replace it with an entirely new public TV and radio station. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:54Published 2 weeks ago

England fans celebrate after Euro 2024 win against Slovakia England fans celebrate after The Three Lions make a comeback beating Slovakia 2-1, reaching the Euro 2024 quarter finals. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:12Published 2 weeks ago

Slovakia's PM Robert Fico to have permanent health issues after shooting The Slovakian Prime Minister was shot in the abdomen in May as he greeted supporters in the town of Handlova. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:32Published 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024 latest: Spain crush Georgia 4-1, England come back late to beat Slovakia 2-1 Spain will be taking on hosts Germany in a high-tension quarter-final on Saturday, while England will be facing revelation Switzerland on Saturday. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:07Published 2 weeks ago

Upbeat England fans celebrate extra time goals Upbeat England fans celebrate as England score two goals in stoppage time. Slovakia looked out on their feet at full-time and it did not take England long to capitalise at the start of extra time as.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:42Published 2 weeks ago

Fans in London react as England trail to Slovakia England fans in London express their mixed feelings as the Three Lions are trailing 0-1 to Slovakia in the first Euro knock-out stage. Report by Czubalam. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:05Published 2 weeks ago

Sour mood in Cambridge fanzone as England trail to Slovakia England fans in Cambridge look dejected as the Three Lions are trailing 0-1 to Slovakia at half time in the first Euro knock-out stage. Report by Czubalam. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:30Published 2 weeks ago

Passenger video reveals minutes after Slovakian train crash Passenger Katarína Molnárová's video captures the aftermath of a train crash in Nové Zámky, Slovakia. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 3 weeks ago

England team prepare for first knockout stage match The England football team are seen training ahead of their first knockout stage match in the Euros against Slovakia on Sunday. The team have faced criticism for their lacklustre performances in the.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:38Published 3 weeks ago

Peter Pellegrini is sworn in as Slovakia's new president The ceremony took place amid heightened security after the assassination attempt on his close ally, populist Prime Minister Robert Fico, a month ago. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on June 15, 2024

Slovakian capital prepares for worst as Danube water level rises Heavy rains in the region over the past few days have dramatically increased water levels in the Danube River. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on June 5, 2024

'I forgive him': Slovakia's PM Robert Fico says he felt 'no hatred' towards his attacker Slovakia's populist PM Robert Fico made his first public appearance in three weeks, posting a speech online following a serious assassination attempt. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:04Published on June 5, 2024

Bratislava braces for extensive flooding as Danube continues to rise A flood warning has been put in place for the Slovakian capital after heavy rainfall in Germany and Austria. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:15Published on June 5, 2024

Slovakia's PM Robert Fico moved to home care in Bratislava Fico will recuperate in the capital after being seriously wounded in an assassination attempt in the central town of Handlova earlier this month. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:04Published on May 31, 2024

Slovakia’s disinformation history serves as a cautionary tale for the EU In the run-up to June's European elections Slovakia and other EU member states have become hotbeds for pro-Kremlin disinformation campaigns. Bryan Carter went to country to investigate. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 10:00Published on May 27, 2024

Slovakian parliament unanimously approves resolution against political hatred The move follows the shooting of Prime Minister Robert Fico and a public outcry over 'toxic Slovakia politics'. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:10Published on May 21, 2024

"Worst fears have passed" for shot Slovak PM Robert Fico Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico remains "serious" but worst fears have "passed", the country's defence minister told journalists on Sunday. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:10Published on May 19, 2024

Slovak PM Fico no longer in immediate danger but condition serious Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 00:38Published on May 19, 2024

Court orders detention of suspected would-be assassin of Slovakia's PM The man accused of attempting to assassinate Robert Fico was ordered to remain behind bars Saturday. Fico is in serious but stable condition, officials said. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on May 18, 2024

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Bellingham free to play quarter-final after being given suspended ban England midfielder Jude Bellingham is given a one-match suspended ban for his crotch-grabbing gesture after scoring against Slovakia. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago
Slovakia win 'emotional turning point' - Stones John Stones says England's dramatic late win against Slovakia in the last 16 at Euro 2024 is an "emotional turning point". BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago

I was annoyed but played my part - Toney England striker Ivan Toney says he was annoyed to only be used as a substitute in injury time against Slovakia but was able to control his emotions and play a role as Gareth Southgate's side fought.. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago
Toney 'annoyed' at lack of Euro 2024 game time England striker Ivan Toney admits he was 'annoyed' at being brought on on injury time against Slovakia insists he will 'take my opportunity when I get it'. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago
'On another level' - Watch Costa's hat-trick of penalty saves Watch all three penalty saves from goalkeeper Diogo Costa during Portugal's shootout win over Slovakia. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago

'England should be better but win has given belief' Gareth Southgate says England know they "should be better than they have been" at Euro 2024 but their late last-16 win over Slovakia has given them belief. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago
We've ended up with a lot of young players in important positions - Southgate Gareth Southgate says England know they "should be better than they have been" at Euro 2024 but their late last-16 win over Slovakia has given them belief. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago
Could Slovakia win be the 'spark' to ignite England's Euros? BBC pundits Alan Shearer and Micah Richards discuss whether England's extra-time victory over Slovakia could be the catalyst for a successful Euro 2024 for Gareth Southgate's team. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago
'The sort of thing you remember for the rest of your life' BBC Sport gathers immediate reaction to England's dramatic 2-1 win over Slovakia at Euro 2024. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago

Uefa investigating Bellingham over gesture Uefa are investigating England midfielder Jude Bellingham after he made a gesture following the win over Slovakia at Euro 2024. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago
'Nice to give a bit back' - Bellingham to critics Jude Bellingham responds to England's critics following the side's dramatic win against Slovakia in the last 16 of Euro 2024. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago
England fan calls performance 's****' as some leave game early - missing magic comeback An England fan called the Three Lions' performance against Slovakia "shite" after they had left the Euro 2024 game early and missed the late comeback. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago	People talk a lot and you take it personally - Bellingham England's Jude Bellingham says "you hear people talk a lot of rubbish" and that "it's nice that when you deliver, you can give them a little bit back". Bellingham's last-minute stunning overhead kick.. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago
Bellingham's last-gasp equaliser - All the angles Watch every angle of Jude Bellingham's last gasp injury-time equaliser as England advance to the Euro 2024 quarter-final after beating Slovakia in the last 16 match at Gelsenkirchen. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago	'England have one of the best players in the world' - Murphy BBC Sport pundits Danny Murphy and Ashley Williams analyse Jude Bellingham's spectacular goal and performance as he rescued England from defeat in injury time against Slovakia. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago
'Emotional roller-coaster': Prince William, Idris Elba and Avril Lavigne fans celebrate England's win Prince William, Idris Elba and Avril Lavigne fans celebrated England's nail-biting 2-1 win over Slovakia at Euro 2024 on Sunday night. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago	'We have to accept this is England's identity' Former captain Alan Shearer on England's dramatic Euro 2024 win over Slovakia and how boss Gareth Southgate will not change his ways. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago
'What a moment, what a player!' - Hart on Bellingham Joe Hart tells BBC Sport's Kelly Somers that England's match against Slovakia was bringing back memories of the 2016 defeat by Iceland until Jude Bellingham's "magic moment" to equalise in injury time. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago	Spain the team to beat? Chris Sutton predicts the last-16 matches at Euro 2024 BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the last-16 ties at Euro 2024, including England against Slovakia. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago
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Slovakia

Country in Central Europe

Slovakia ▸ Facts ▸ Comments ▸ News ▸ Videos

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I was annoyed but played my part - Toney

Toney 'annoyed' at lack of Euro 2024 game time

'On another level' - Watch Costa's hat-trick of penalty saves

'England should be better but win has given belief'

We've ended up with a lot of young players in important positions - Southgate

Could Slovakia win be the 'spark' to ignite England's Euros?

'The sort of thing you remember for the rest of your life'

Uefa investigating Bellingham over gesture

'Nice to give a bit back' - Bellingham to critics

England fan calls performance 's****' as some leave game early - missing magic comeback

People talk a lot and you take it personally - Bellingham

Bellingham's last-gasp equaliser - All the angles

'England have one of the best players in the world' - Murphy

'Emotional roller-coaster': Prince William, Idris Elba and Avril Lavigne fans celebrate England's win

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Spain the team to beat? Chris Sutton predicts the last-16 matches at Euro 2024

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