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Slovakia: Country in Central Europe
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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Pro-West diplomat to face left-winger for Slovakia presidency [Video]

Pro-West diplomat to face left-winger for Slovakia presidency

Current head of state Zuzana Čaputová - the first woman to hold the post - is not running for a second term.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 01:00Published
Protests Breaks Out in Slovakia Amid Growing Frustrations With PM Fico’s Russia Policy| Oneindia [Video]

Protests Breaks Out in Slovakia Amid Growing Frustrations With PM Fico’s Russia Policy| Oneindia

Bratislava witnesses a massive protest against Slovakia's government, critiqued for its proximity to Russia. Thousands voice support for Ukraine and opposition to Prime Minister Fico's policies,..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 02:15Published
Central European countries show deep rifts on Ukraine war at V4 meeting [Video]

Central European countries show deep rifts on Ukraine war at V4 meeting

The Czech Republic and Poland are providing military aid to Ukraine, while Hungary and Slovakia say they won't send arms to Kyiv but are ready to contribute humanitarian or financial aid.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 01:25Published

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Napoli sack manager Walter Mazzarri after just three months in charge and replace him Slovakia boss Francesco Calzona.
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Petra Vlhova is out for the rest of the season after injuring her knee in a giant slalom crash at the World Cup event in Slovakia.
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A pro-Kremlin, anti-American politician has staged a political comeback to win parliamentary elections in Slovakia.
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Northern Ireland U21s go down to a second successive defeat in their U21 Euro 2025 qualifying campaign after being edged out 1-0 by Ukraine in Slovakia.
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