Slovakia

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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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Student detained after two people killed in school stabbing in Slovakia An 18-year-old suspect fled the scene but was later detained by police. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:29Published 5 days ago

Zelensky’s Gas Transit Halt: ‘Politically Motivated Move to Please West’ – Slovak Officials Outrage Slovak officials have strongly criticized Ukrainian President Zelensky's decision to halt Russian gas transit through Ukraine, calling it a politically motivated move aimed at appeasing the West... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:30Published 1 week ago

Protests erupt once more in Slovakia over Fico's pro-Moscow stance The protests started back in December after Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 2 weeks ago

Slovakia ramps up anti-Zelenskyy rhetoric amid Russian gas transit spat Slovakia's prime minister claims Ukraine is jeopardising Europe's global competitiveness by refusing to allow Russia to export gas into the EU over its territory. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:20Published 2 weeks ago

Thousands protest against Slovakian PM Fico over meeting with Putin and pro-Moscow stance Friday's protest against Fico's controversial Russia stance comes after his meeting with Putin in Moscow last month, as well as amid his threat to cut aid to Ukrainian refugees living in Slovakia. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:35Published 2 weeks ago

Russia stops gas transit via Ukraine; Slovakia may cut power to Kiev after failed gas deals Russia halts gas transit to the EU via Ukraine after the transit deal expires, sparking energy concerns and diplomatic tensions. Slovakia threatens electricity cuts to Ukraine, further escalating the.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:32Published 3 weeks ago

'Not Your Servant': NATO's Slovakia Siding With Putin Again, Blast Zelensky BIG Time \| Watch Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico responds harshly to Ukrainian President Zelensky's accusations, declaring that he is not Zelensky's servant. Fico also warns of cutting electricity supplies to Ukraine.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:41Published on December 28, 2024

Putin Picks NATO Nation For Peace Talks \| Shocking Reason Behind Russian President's Strange Choice Russian President Vladimir Putin has endorsed Slovakia as a neutral venue for potential peace talks to resolve the Ukraine conflict. In a significant divergence from other EU nations, Slovak Prime.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:01Published on December 27, 2024

Putin open to accepting NATO member Slovakia as 'neutral site' for Ukraine peace talks The Russian president's comments follow Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's controversial Moscow visit, seen as a challenge to EU unity against Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:10Published on December 27, 2024

Zelenskyy slams Slovakia's PM Robert Fico following a controversial visit to meet Putin in Moscow Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy blasts Slovakia’s PM Robert Fico over reluctance to source alternatives to Russian gas. The Ukrainian leader’s fiery remarks come after Fico’s highly.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:17Published on December 24, 2024

Slovak PM Fico's Shocking Moscow Visit: A Betrayal of Europe for Strategic Gas Deal with Putin? In a move that has sent shockwaves across Europe, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico visits Moscow to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Defying EU sanctions and criticisms, Fico is pushing for.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:17Published on December 23, 2024

Energy Crisis and Sanctions: Putin's Critical Meeting with Slovakia’s Fico Amid Gas Supply Breakdown Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet with Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico, as European energy security faces new challenges. With the expiration of Russia-Ukraine gas transit.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:17Published on December 22, 2024

Zelensky Stops Energy: Slovakia’s Patience Running Thin, EU Faces 'Demands & Insults' from Ukraine As tensions escalate between Ukraine and Slovakia over the Russian gas transit deal, Slovak MEP Milan Uhrik accuses Zelensky of pushing Slovakia into a difficult position. With the EU facing economic.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:17Published on December 22, 2024

Slovak PM Warns Ukraine of Consequences Over Halting Russian Gas Transit Amid Ongoing War\| WATCH Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico warned Ukraine of possible retaliatory measures after Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine would stop allowing Russian gas transit to Europe unless.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:20Published on December 20, 2024

Hungary and Slovakia veto EU sanctions on Georgian officials as protests continue The sanctions proposed by Kaja Kallas targeted state officials of Georgia involved in the repression of pro-European demonstrations. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:05Published on December 16, 2024

Which EU countries have the most foreign-controlled enterprises? Foreign-controlled businesses account for 15% of jobs in the EU with Luxembourg, Poland, and Slovakia having the highest share of employment. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:30Published on November 26, 2024

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GB's Boulter beaten as Slovakia level BJK Cup semi-final Watch the best shots as Great Britain's Katie Boulter loses 6-2 4-6 4-6 to Slovakia's Rebecca Sramkova to level up their BJK Cup semi-final. BBC Sport - Published on November 19, 2024

'Irresistible tennis!' - Raducanu puts GB ahead in BJK Cup semi-final Watch the best shots as Emma Raducanu maintained her record of not dropping a set in this year's Billie Jean King Cup, beating Slovakia's Viktoria Hruncakova 6-4 6-4 in Great Britain's opening.. BBC Sport - Published on November 19, 2024
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NI to face Croatia in Euro 2025 play-off first round Scotland will face Hungary, Northern Ireland have been drawn against Croatia and Wales will take on Slovakia in the first round of Euro 2025 play-offs. BBC Sport - Published on July 19, 2024
Slovakian PM makes first public appearance since assassination attempt Slovakia's prime minister has appeared in public for the first time since an assassination attempt left him fighting for his life. Sky News - Published on July 5, 2024
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