Slovakia
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Slovakia swears in first woman president Caputova
The 45-year-old environmental lawyer was sworn in as the EU’s first female president.
Dutch beat Slovakia to reach last eight
Arjen Robben and Wesley Sneijder fired The Netherlands into the quarterfinals of the Soccer World Cup in a 2-1 win over Slovakia on Monday.
Dutch ready for ‘star-less’ Slovakia
Dutch coach Bert van Marwijk has told his team to buckle down in their second round World Cup match against a Slovakian side he said lacked "stars".
Tears as Italy trounced by Slovakia
In the latest in a series of World Cup surprises, another traditional winner has been sent home after the first round.
Slovakia win ‘something from heaven’
Two goals from Robert Vittek stunned the Italians at Ellis Park and helped Slovakia to a 3-2 victory that turned the football world upside down.
Slovakia win 3-2 to send holders Italy out
Holders Italy made a humiliating exit in the World Cup group stage when they lost 3-2 to Slovakia on Thursday having been largely outplayed.
Azzuri going for goal against Slovakia
Italy face Slovakia in their final Group F match on Thursday playing for their Soccer World Cup survival as they face the shame of a first round exit.
Paraguay claim 2-0 victory over Slovakia
Paraguay beat a lacklustre Slovakia 2-0 to move top of Group F on Sunday and close in on a World Cup second round place.
All Whites grab last-gasp equaliser against Slovakia
New Zealand defender Winston Reid headed an equaliser in the dying seconds to earn a 1-1 draw with Slovakia.
UK reveller freed from Slovak jail for wedding
A British stag-party reveller nearly missed his wedding after getting into deep water with Slovakian authorities when he swam naked in a city centre fountain. Stephen Mallone…
Gale topples thousands of trees in Slovakia
Forest managers were assessing the damage on Tuesday caused by a gale that flattened at least 7 000 trees in Slovakia’s High Tatras National Park. Park spokesperson Marian…
Slovakian shepherd’s flute wins worldwide note
The fujara, the long traditional flute of Slovak shepherds, has gained world recognition by being listed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation…
Life with the Danube
Through an office window at a modern art museum near Bratislava, Nina Zackova watches elegant water birds soar above the Danube and contemplates her remarkably romantic work…
Disastrous debut for Celtic boss
Gordon Strachan suffered a disastrous first competitive match as Celtic manager following their 5-0 defeat to Artmedia Bratislava in the European Champions League in Slovakia on…
Bush, Putin talk about nuclear weapons
United States President George Bush and Russian President Vladimir Putin sought common ground on Thursday on keeping conventional and nuclear weapons out of the hands of…