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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Brussels, my love? The new migration pact has few fans In this edition, we break down the nail-biting vote on the EU migration pact, hear how press freedom in Slovakia is under threat and ask how Ursula von der Leyen is handling the so-called Piepergate.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 32:35Published 3 days ago

New Slovak president Peter Pellegrini yet to define political stance - analyst The politician, an ally of pro-Moscow Prime Minister Robert Fico, won a recent presidential election in Slovakia the vote with 54%. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:00Published 1 week ago

Ukraine-sceptic Pellegrini wins Slovakia presidential election Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:33Published 1 week ago

Slovakia elect new president amid deep divisions over Ukraine war Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:39Published 1 week ago

Slovakia prepares for an election that could change its relationship with Europe The recent election of a populist government has pulled the country away from the European mainstream. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 2 weeks ago

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 3 weeks ago

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 on March 13, 2024

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 on February 27, 2024

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Highlights: Scotland 1-0 Slovakia A second-half header from Sophie Howard earns Scotland victory over Slovakia at Hampden. BBC Sport - Published 1 week ago
Scotland edge past Slovakia for first qualifying win Scotland get their first win in Euro 2025 qualifying as Sophie Howard's second-half header downs stubborn Slovakia. BBC Sport - Published 1 week ago

Watch: Scotland v Slovakia in Women's Euro 2025 qualifier Watch BBC Alba coverage and follow live text coverage as Scotland host Slovakia in a European Championship qualifier at Hampden. BBC Sport - Published 1 week ago
Scotland run without win 'totally irrelevant' Scotland's eight-game run without a competitive victory is "totally irrelevant" to Tuesday's visit by Slovakia, head coach Pedro Martinez Losa insists. BBC Sport - Published 1 week ago
GB women lose to top seeds Slovakia at Worlds Great Britain lose 7-1 to Division 1 Group B leaders Slovakia in the Ice Hockey Women's World Championship in Riga, Latvia. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago

Uncapped Ewens in Scotland squad for qualifiers Uncapped Sarah Ewens is included in the Scotland squad for the opening European Championship qualifiers away to Serbia and at home to Slovakia. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
Scotland call up uncapped Ewens for Euro qualifiers Uncapped Sarah Ewens is included in the Scotland squad for the opening European Championship qualifiers away to Serbia and at home to Slovakia. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
Baumgartner scores fastest ever international goal Christoph Baumgartner scores after six seconds to record the fastest ever goal in international football as Austria beat Slovakia in Bratislava. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
Bear goes on rampage in Slovakia injuring five - just hours after woman killed Five people have been injured after a bear went on a rampage through a town in Slovakia. Sky News - Published on March 19, 2024

Woman dies after being chased by bear A 31-year-old woman from Belarus has died after being chased by a bear in Slovakia's Low Tatras mountain range. Sky News - Published on March 17, 2024
Scotland draw Serbia, Slovakia & Israel in Euro qualifying Scotland are drawn against Serbia, Slovakia and Israel in qualifying for Women's Euro 2025 in Switzerland next summer. BBC Sport - Published on March 5, 2024
Wales to play June friendly in Slovakia Wales will travel to Slovakia for a friendly match on Sunday, 9 June, five days before the start of Euro 2024. BBC Sport - Published on February 22, 2024	Napoli sack manager Mazzarri and appoint Calzona Napoli sack manager Walter Mazzarri after just three months in charge and replace him Slovakia boss Francesco Calzona. BBC Sport - Published on February 19, 2024
Shiffrin extends record with 95th World Cup win Mikaela Shiffrin claims slalom victory in Slovakia for a record-extending 95th World Cup win. BBC Sport - Published on January 21, 2024	Vlhova season ended by knee injury in slalom crash 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. BBC Sport - Published on January 20, 2024
Pro-Russia former PM wins Slovakia elections but must forge coalition A pro-Kremlin, anti-American politician has staged a political comeback to win parliamentary elections in Slovakia. Sky News - Published on October 1, 2023	A NATO country could soon have a Putin-friendly leader A NATO country could soon have a Putin-friendly leader as Slovakia heads to the polls following a "very nasty, toxic" run up to today's elections. Sky News - Published on September 29, 2023
NI U21s suffer second Euro 2025 qualifying defeat 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. BBC Sport - Published on September 12, 2023	From doughnuts to Arsenal - Kiwior's meteoric rise Poland defender Jakub Kiwior has enjoyed a meteoric rise from Slovakia's second division to Premier League leaders Arsenal. BBC Sport - Published on January 23, 2023
Mertens' three-flight dash to make BJK Cup finals Belgium lose their opening tie to Slovakia after being unable to play Elise Mertens in the singles - following her mad dash from the WTA Finals in Texas. BBC Sport - Published on November 9, 2022	European Under-19 Championship: watch England 2-1 Italy highlights Watch highlights as England U19s fight back to beat Italy 2-1 and reach the European Under-19 Champion final in Slovakia. BBC Sport - Published on June 28, 2022
England U19 2-1 Italy U19: Young Lions book place in European Under-19 Championship final England fight back to beat Italy and seal a place in Friday's European Under-19 Championship final in Slovakia. BBC Sport - Published on June 28, 2022	Under-19 European Championship: Highlights of England's win against Austria Watch highlights as England beat Austria 2-0 in their opening fixture of the Under-19 European Championship in Slovakia. BBC Sport - Published on June 19, 2022
External affairs minister to visit Slovakia, Czech Republic amid Ukraine war IndiaTimes - Published on June 1, 2022	EAM Jaishankar hails Operation Ganga, calls evacuation from Ukraine's Sumy challenging "Ukraine's neighbours- Romania, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, and Moldova gave us exceptional support," S Jaishankar said. DNA - Published on March 11, 2022
Ukraine conflict: Three IAF aircraft carrying 629 Indians land in Delhi hree IAF aircraft carrying 629 Indians from Ukraine's neighbouring countries landed at the Hindon air base here on Saturday morning, the air force said. India has been evacuating its citizens from.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 5, 2022	Ukraine crisis: 31 evacuation flights to bring back over 6,300 Indians in coming days The flights will be operated by Air India, Air India Express, IndiGo, SpiceJet and IAF. From March 2, 21 evacuation flights will be operated to bring back Indians from Bucharest in Romania, while 4.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 2, 2022
Russia-Ukraine crisis: Union Minister Hardeep Puri leaves for Budapest on evacuation duty Government has decided to send four Union ministers as prime minister's envoys to Poland, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia and Moldova to monitor evacuation DNA - Published on March 1, 2022	SpiceJet to operate special evacuation flight to Slovakia, Kiren Rijiju on-board A special evacuation flight will depart from New Delhi to Kosice, Slovakia today to bring back Indians stranded in Ukraine. Union minister for law and justice Kiren Rijiju will be on-board the flight,.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 1, 2022
Ukraine crisis: Rijiju will go to Slovakia, Puri to Hungary, Scindia to look at Romania & Moldova, VK Singh to be at Poland to manage evacuation IndiaTimes - Published on February 28, 2022	Slovakia 0-2 Scotland: Deposed champions bounce back in Spain Scotland secure their first win at the Pinatar Cup with a comfortable victory against Slovakia. BBC Sport - Published on February 19, 2022
Winter Olympics: Finland's men's ice hockey team reach the final with a 2-0 victory against Slovakia Finland head to the men's ice hockey final after beating Slovakia 2-0 with Harri Pesonen scoring a late second goal. BBC Sport - Published on February 18, 2022	Winter Olympics: Slovakia progress to semi-finals after shock win against USA Slovakia's men's hockey team will compete in the semi-finals after a dramatic penalty shootout victory against the USA at the Winter Olympics in Beijing. BBC Sport - Published on February 16, 2022

Slovakia

Country in Central Europe

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