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Slovakia confirms 1st coronavirus case, bans Italy flights
Slovakia has been the only country in Central Europe without a confirmed case of the novel coronavirus
Slovaks vote in election overshadowed by journalist's murder
According to Bratislava-based political analyst Radoslav Stefancik, the 2020 elections in Slovakia are 'primarily about the desire for decency in politics'
Deadly blaze tears through Slovakia high-rise block
Authorities say at least 7 pople died and dozens injured in a gas explosion that rocked a 12-storey building in eastern Slovakia
Gov't critic on track to become Slovakia's first woman president
The liberal environmental lawyer Zuzana Caputova secures 40 percent of the vote, and is almost certain to win the March 30 run-off against European Commission vice-president Sefcovic, who receives just 19 percent
After reporter's murder, gov't critic tipped to win Slovak poll
Frontrunner Zuzana Caputova, 45, is among tens of thousands of protesters who took to the streets of Slovakia over the killing of journalist Jan Kuciak and his fiancee
Netanyahu seeks to save face after cancelled central Europe summit
The fresh controversy in Polish-Israeli ties comes after a row in 2018 over a Polish law that made it illegal to accuse the Polish nation or state of complicity in Nazi German crimes
Pompeo pledges Slovakia support on latest stop to curb Russia, China
Mike Pompeo, the first US secretary of state to visit Slovakia in 14 years, tells President Andrej Kiska as they meet: 'It's been too long since America has been deeply engaged here'
Remains of slain Slovakia OFW Henry Acorda brought back to Manila
Philippine government officials join the family of overseas Filipino worker (OFW) Henry Acorda in receiving his remains on Tuesday, June 19
Slovaks mourn Filipino expat beaten to death in street
Henry Acorda, a 36-year-old Filipino living in Slovakia, was assaulted in the heart of the capital on May 26 by 28-year-old Juraj H., whose surname has been withheld pending trial.
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36-year-old OFW dies in Slovakia after defending 2 women
Henry John Acorda, 36, was 'a hero who came to the rescue of the defenseless in a land that is not even his,' says Foreign Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano
Slovak police free all suspects held after journalist murder
In Italy, prosecutors have suggested that the 'Ndrangheta may have been behind the killing of Jan Kuciak and his fiancee Martina Kusnirova
Thousands attend protest vigils for slain Slovak journalist
Many hold candles, marching in silence in sub-zero weather
Murdered Slovak journalist 'was probing high-level graft'
The leading SME newspaper reports Jan Kuciak was about to publish an article on possible political links to Italian businessmen with alleged ties to the notorious 'Ndrangheta mafia supposedly operating in Slovakia
Slovak police probe murder of investigative journalist
'If the death of investigative reporter Jan Kuciak proves to be linked to his journalism, it would be an unprecedented attack on freedom of the press and democracy in Slovakia,' leftist Prime Minister Robert Fico says
Asahi says paying $7.7B for AB InBev's eastern European business
The takeover – also the largest by a Japanese beer company – includes popular Czech beer Pilsner Urquell and other businesses in Hungary Poland Romania and Slovakia
EU leaders seek unity after Brexit at Bratislava summit
EU President Donald Tusk says on the summit eve that the leaders must have a sober and brutally honest assessment of the situation
Manager Hodgson says 'someone will pay' for England frustration
England comes up with a goalless draw against Slovakia meaning the team finishes second in Group B behind rivals Wales
Slovakia vs Inggris: Waspadai kekuatan Slovenski sokoli
Hamsik bakal berada dalam radar para pemain Inggris
Wales star Gareth Bale hurts fan with wayward shot
The Real Madrid star was practicing free kicks in the warm up when one wayward shot struck a man sitting behind the goal square in the face
Slovakia's Fico loses majority amid extreme right gains
UPDATED Robert Fico who ran and won on an anti refugee platform no longer has parliamentary majority
Slovakia's Fico set for victory in EU's anti-refugee east
The leftist populist Robert Fico is using anti Muslim and anti refugee rhetoric to clinch a win in Slovakia s general elections
EU summons leaders for refugee crisis summit next Wednesday
President Tusk would like to focus on other immediate issues that need tackling urgently if we want to get the situation under control including in our neighborhood
Eastern European countries reject migrant quotas
UPDATED The UN s refugee agency welcomes the EU plan to distribute refugees but says more is needed to relieve pressure on frontline states
EU divided as record wave of refugees stream into bloc
The European Union is bitterly divided over how to cope with the biggest migrant crisis since World War II with some countries on the bloc s borders hardening their stance while others in Western Europe have opened their doors
Migrants stream into Austria from Hungary
2nd UPDATE Hungary has become the newest flashpoint as hundreds of thousands of migrants try to cross its borders on their journey to Western Europe
Slovaks vote on same-sex marriage, adoption ban
In this predominantly Roman Catholic member of the EU many see equality and diversity as liberal values imported from the West to undermine the traditional nuclear family
PM in pole position as Slovaks vote for president
Slovaks vote in the first round of a Presidential election that PM Fico is expected to win igniting concern that his leftist Social Democrats could monopolize power in the eurozone country
Ice Hockey: USA down Russia in Olympic thriller
T J Oshie scored the shootout winner as the United States defeated Russia 3 2 in a nail biting Sochi Olympic hockey clash
Ikea pulls meatballs from Europe stores as horsemeat found
Swedish furniture giant Ikea has withdrawn its own label meatballs from sale in at least 16 European countries after Czech authorities found horsemeat in the product
