NI to face Croatia in Euro 2025 play-off first round

2,000-year-old ice rink opens in Pula, Croatia

For the first time in its two-thousand-year history, the iconic Arena in the Croatian seaside city of Pula has been transformed into a Christmas ice rink.

Croatia's bootcamp equips rural women with tech skills to bridge innovation and sustainability gaps

In this episode of Sci-Tech, we visit a transformative bootcamp near Zagreb, Croatia, where women from rural areas across Europe are learning how technology can revolutionise their businesses and communities.

Zagreb lights up for Christmas with Advent Festival

Croatia's capital city Zagreb celebrates Christmas with Advent, turning the city into a festive wonderland. Historic buildings dazzle with lights, while markets and pop-up bars bring holiday cheer to the streets.

Romania’s Schengen accession set to strengthen ties with Hungary

The European Commission declared Romania ready to join the Schengen area in 2011, but faced opposition from several countries. Austria, the last holdout, lifted its veto during a meeting in Budapest last month.

Hungarian Christmas ceasefire deal is 'political PR', Zelenskyy says, as he calls for more weapons

The Ukrainian President warned that his brigades are unequipped to face Russia and that only continued US and European unity will enable Kyiv to prevail.

Zelensky Rejects Hungarian PM Orban's Mediation Offer, Preferring Direct Talks with Trump on Peace.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's proposal to mediate Ukraine-Russia peace talks, preferring direct discussions with key leaders, including U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Orban suggested a Christmas ceasefire and prisoner exchange, but Zelensky dismissed his ability to influence Russian President Vladimir Putin, labeling the proposal as self-serving. Meanwhile, Trump vowed to resolve the conflict swiftly, while Russia maintained its stance that Ukraine must recognize territorial changes before talks. #UkraineRussiaConflict #Zelensky #Orban #PeaceTalks #Trump #Putin #Ceasefire #Diplomacy #UkraineCrisis #Geopolitics #Oneindia #OneindiaNews Also Read Trump Threatens Reciprocal Tax Over India's High Tariffs :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-india-high-tariffs-reciprocal-tax-threat-011-4018885.html?ref=DMDesc Donald Trump Wins! ABC News Agrees To Pay $ 15 Million To Settle Defamation Case :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/donald-trump-wins-abc-news-agrees-to-pay-15-million-to-settle-defamation-case-011-4016443.html?ref=DMDesc ABC News Settles Defamation Lawsuit by Paying USD 15 Million for Trump Library :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/abc-agrees-to-pay-usd-15-million-to-settle-lawsuit-011-4016057.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.362~ED.346~HT.336~GR.125~

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.

Trump’s Shocking Move for Ukraine Peace! Could Trump, Orban’s Christmas Peace Plan End Ukraine War?

In a surprising turn, former U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a peace plan for Ukraine, which could reshape the current trajectory of the conflict. The plan, proposed by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, suggests a potential Christmas ceasefire and a large-scale prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine. This plan has already garnered attention, with talks between Trump and Orbán taking place behind closed doors. The proposal comes amid increasing international tensions and calls for diplomatic solutions. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed skepticism, rejecting the plan as a move that undermines EU unity. Could this Christmas ceasefire be the breakthrough that ends the Ukraine war, or is it just another fleeting diplomatic effort? #TrumpUkrainePeace #OrbanChristmasCeasefire #EndUkraineWar #UkrainePeaceTalks #TrumpOrbanPlan #ChristmasTruce #DiplomaticSolution #UkraineConflictResolution #PrisonerSwap #TrumpDiplomacy #OrbanProposal #UkraineWarEndGame #UkraineCeasefire #GlobalDiplomacy #UkrainePeacePlan Also Read NATO Chief Mark Rutte Warns of Putin's Intent for Long-Term Confrontation with Europe :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/nato-chief-warns-putin-long-term-confrontation-europe-011-4014089.html?ref=DMDesc Keir Starmer Declares No Intent to Speak with Putin, Emphasises Commitment to Ukraine at G20 Summit :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/keir-starmer-no-plans-to-talk-with-putin-supports-ukraine-011-3990289.html?ref=DMDesc Germany's Scholz Engages in First Call with Putin on Ukraine Negotiations in Nearly Two Years :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/germany-scholz-discusses-ukraine-with-putin-call-011-3988751.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.95~ED.152~ED.194~GR.121~

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 Moscow no longer benefits financially. Fico expressed disappointment over the decision and raised concerns about its impact on Slovakia’s economy. The dispute could affect the wider European energy supply, with Slovakia among the few countries still dependent on Russian gas. #Slovakia #Ukraine #Russia #GasTransit #EuropeanUnion #EnergyCrisis #Zelenskyy #Fico #EUPolitics #EnergySecurity #OneIndia #OneindiaNews ~GR.344~HT.178~PR.362~ED.346~

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.

Slovakian and Hungarian politicians condemn move to allow use of US missiles by Ukrain in Russia

President-elect Trump, who takes office in about two months, has raised uncertainty about whether his administration would continue vital military support to Ukraine. He has also vowed to quickly end the war but hasn't provided any details as to how.

EU-Mercosur trade deal could be 'fair,' Šefčovič promises in confirmation hearing

Grilled by MEPs on the trade deal with Latin American countries, Slovakia’s Commissioner-designate defended a deal that would satisfy opponents demanding insurances for farmers and transparency.