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EU struggles to block Russian state media online, report finds
A report by the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD) says websites of banned Russian outlets such as RT and Sputnik remain accessible in 76% of cases tested across six EU countries, despite sanctions introduced in 2022. The study found that...

“Love, Sex, Vape”: Meet Adéla, Pop’s Slovakian Princess
Photo courtesy of Adéla. Welcome to SOUND ADVICE, Interview’s weekly destination for playlists curated by our friends, enemies, and lovers. In recent weeks, we’ve featured playlists from Jim-E Stack, DJ Flirty800, and PinkPantheress. This week’s...

Russian oil flows to Hungary, Slovakia halted after Ukrainian attack
Russian crude oil deliveries to Hungary and Slovakia through the Druzhba pipeline were suspended on Monday, officials in both countries said, with Budapest blaming a Ukrainian attack on a transformer station. Unlike most other EU countries,...

Slovakia cashes in on weapons to Ukraine, while PM Fico befriends Putin
But the booming arms business isn't undermining Fico's political pledge on aid to Ukraine, Deputy Defense Minister Igor Melicher told POLITICO. "The Slovak government pledged to its citizens in its manifesto that we will not send a single bullet...

Slovakia, the country at risk of dissolving from the inside
In 2023 Fico came back to power, having previously served as prime minister for a total of 10 years. Before meeting Putin last year he was already toeing Moscow’s line on certain issues, including being a vocal critic of European aid to Ukraine,...

Slovak Premier Applauds Putin, Trump Summit
(MENAFN) Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has expressed strong support for the recent summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump, held in Alaska. According to Fico, the meeting posed a serious challenge to the...

Slovakia's Fico praises Putin-Trump summit, repeats Kremlin propaganda
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico praised the recent Putin-Trump summit in Alaska and repeated Kremlin propaganda about the "root causes" of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. In an Aug. 16 Facebook video, Fico said "the war in Ukraine has...

8 Best Airbnb Stays in Bratislava Old Town, Slovakia to Book in 2025
The Airbnb stays in Bratislava Old Town offer a charming escape full of serenity and comfort. Bratislava Old Town is a charming destination for tourists, offering a mix of history, culture, and vibrant street life. Cobblestone lanes, medieval...

A film shares the challenges of the Vietnamese community in the Czech Republic
The film “Letní škola, 2001” (Summer school, 2001) just hit cinemas in the Czech Republic. It tells the story of the different identity crises faced by some members of the now 80,000-strong Vietnamese community in the Czech Republic, from a...

Official | Lyon sign Dominik Greif from Mallorca
2Lyon have signed RCD Mallorca goalkeeper Dominik Greif (28), both clubs have announced. The Slovakian international goalkeeper has signed a four-year deal with Les Gones. According to Lyon, the Ligue 1 side has reached an agreement worth €4m with...

Slovak town on edge after sightings of naked man moving on all fours
Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement In Strmá, a neighbourhood on the edge of Revúca in central Slovakia, the rumour has taken a distinctly eerie turn. For several nights, locals say, a tall,...

Slovak Firefighters Deployed to France for Wildfire Support
Slovak firefighters will be stationed in Montpellier, France, in the second half of August to assist local crews if wildfires exceed regional capacities, the Fire and Rescue Corps (HaZZ) announced on social media. The ground firefighting module...

Actor and Entertainer Oldo Hlaváček Dies Aged 91
At the age of 91, beloved actor, entertainer, screenwriter, musician, and presenter Oldo Hlaváček has passed away. According to a theater expert, his passing marks the end of a major era in the history of Slovak dramatic art, not only in theater,...
USA Hockey had a good weekend, thanks to some Bulldogs
DULUTH — Future Minnesota Duluth forward Luke Puchner captained the United States Under-18 Men’s Select Team to victory at the 2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup over the weekend via a 5-3 victory over Sweden on Saturday. The U.S. finished the tournament...

10 Unexpected Queer Girl Moments in Scary Movies
Queerness and horror have a long, fraught relationship. Take The Silence of The Lambs, the Sleepaway Camp series, It: Chapter II — I could go on and on. While mainstream horror sapphic representation is flimsy or outright awful, horror movies made...

How to watch Itauma v Whyte fight for free on DAZN through your TV
This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Twenty-year-old prodigy Moses Itauma faces his sternest test yet against Dillian 'The Body Snatcher' Whyte. It's the new generation...

News digest: Fico welcomes ‘standardisation’ with Russia, opposition talks of betrayal
Good evening. Here is the Monday, August 18 edition of Today in Slovakia - the main news of the day in a few minutes. Fico praises summit, opposition voices concern Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video...

How to watch South Africa v Australia: Live streams, TV details for Rugby Championship opener
The biggest rugby tournament in the southern hemisphere gets underway in Johannesburg. Watch South Africa v Australia as the 2025 Rugby Championship kicks off at Ellis Park in Johannesburg. This guide will tell you everything you need to know to...

Putin-Trump Meeting Represents Key Step Toward Peace in Ukraine – Slovak President
https://sputnikglobe.com/20250816/putin-trump-meeting-represents-key-step-toward-peace-in-ukraine--slovak-president-1122630608.html Putin-Trump Meeting Represents Key Step Toward Peace in Ukraine – Slovak President Putin-Trump Meeting Represents...

Where to watch 2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup finals (8/16/25) | FREE LIVE STREAM, Time, TV Channel for USA vs. Sweden
The U.S. Under-18 Men’s Select Team faces Sweden in the 2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup championship game on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025 (8/16/25) at Pavol Demitra Ice Stadium in Trenčín, Slovakia. Team USA advanced to the finals for the first time since 2016...