Slovakia

Republic 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 territory spans about 49,000 square kilometres (19,000 sq mi) and is mostly mountainous. The population is over 5.4 million and consists mostly of Slovaks. The capital and largest city is Bratislava, and the second-largest city is Košice. The official language is Slovak.

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Slovak ex-president Kiska launches new party to challenge ruling Smer

Former Slovak president Andrej Kiska launched a new pro-EU political party on Monday, promising to provide a voice for voters disillusioned with the ruling Smer party and to challenge it in next year's..
Reuters - Published 2 days ago

Anti-graft crusader sworn in as Slovakia's first female president

Anti-corruption campaigner Zuzana Caputova was sworn in as Slovakia's first female president on Saturday, vowing to fight impunity and champion justice in a country shaken by a journalist's murder last..
Reuters - Published 4 days ago

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Zuzana Caputova sworn in as Slovakia's first female president

The anti-corruption campaigner has vowing to fight impunity and boost justice after the shock murder of a journalist last year.

Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published 4 days ago

Anti-Graft Crusader Sworn In As Slovakia's First Female President

According to Reuters, anti-corruption campaigner Zuzana Caputova was sworn in as Slovakia’s first female president on Saturday, vowing to fight impunity and champion justice in a country shaken by a..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:40Published 3 days ago

Nervy Osaka survives huge first-round scare

World number one Naomi Osaka says she had to battle her nerves to escape a near first-round exit at the French Open.

Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 00:49Published 3 weeks ago

Slovakia to host EU's new labor agency

The Slovak capital Bratislava on Thursday won the right to host a new European Union agency to oversee the labor market that is due to start operating this autumn.
Reuters - Published 6 days ago

Four eastern EU states to discuss top jobs, keen to boost their influence

The leaders of Poland, Slovakia, Hungary and the Czech Republic will discuss in Budapest on Thursday potential candidates for top jobs in the European Union coming up for grabs shortly, in a sign of..
Reuters - Published 1 week ago

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