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Slovakia

A country in Central Europe
The Slovak Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It covers an area of approximately 49,000 km² with a population of over 5.4 million people. The capital and largest city is Bratislava. Historically, after the Velvet Revolution of 1989, Slovakia peacefully transitioned to democracy, gaining independence on January 1, 1993. Since then, it has developed a modern market economy, and its territory has been inhabited since ancient times, with Slavic tribes arriving in the 5th–6th centuries.
1993
The country peacefully became an independent democratic state as a result of the dissolution of Czechoslovakia
2000
Joined the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
2004
Joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
2004
Gained full membership in the European Union
2007
Integrated into the Schengen Area, which abolished border controls
2009
Introduced the euro as the country's official currency
2019
Average employee incomes significantly increased by 70% compared to two decades earlier
2023
The country became the world's largest per capita car producer
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Shutdown schedules are valid all day with stricter restrictions from 17:00 to 23 hours - Ukrenergo

Today, power outage schedules are planned throughout the day, with increased restrictions from 17:00 to 23:00, and Ukraine also imports electricity from 5 countries to meet demand.

Society • June 26, 07:48 AM • 29465 views
Demchenko told about the details of booking time slots for carriers

An electronic queue with time intervals for buses crossing Ukraine's border with Romania and Moldova is already in place at most checkpoints, allowing carriers to register and preventing large crowds of buses at certain times.

Society • June 25, 09:50 AM • 14271 views
Euro 2024: Austria confidently beat Poland with a score of 3:1

Austria's national football team beat Poland 3-1 in the group stage match of the 2024 European Championship. Goals were scored by Trauner, Baumgartner and Arnautovic.

Sports • June 21, 06:08 PM • 25668 views
On the eve of the match against Slovakia, Zelensky personally spoke with the Ukrainian national team

President Volodymyr Zelensky personally wished the victory of the national football team of Ukraine before its victory over Slovakia with a score of 2:1 in the group stage of Euro 2024.

Sports • June 21, 05:00 PM • 21475 views
"Keep it up, guys": Zelensky reacted to the victory of the Ukrainian national team in the match against Slovakia

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has congratulated the National Football team of Ukraine, which won its first victory at Euro 2024, beating Slovakia 2-1 in the group stage.

Society • June 21, 03:19 PM • 15114 views
Slovakia - Ukraine: Slovaks opened an account with Sranz's efforts

In the Euro 2024 group stage match between Slovakia and Ukraine, Slovak striker Ivan Srantz scored the first goal in the 17th minute and put Slovakia ahead with a score of 1:0.

Sports • June 21, 01:28 PM • 13107 views
Slovakia - Ukraine: starting lineups of teams announced

The Ukrainian national football team, which has undergone four changes compared to the previous squad, will face Slovakia in the second round of the Euro 2024 group stage today in Dusseldorf, Germany.

Sports • June 21, 12:15 PM • 13574 views
A Chinese company and a Slovak partner invest 1.2 billion euros in an electric vehicle battery plant in Slovakia

A Chinese high-tech company and Slovak partner InoBat are investing 1. 2 billion euros to build an electric vehicle battery plant in Slovakia with an initial annual capacity of 20 gigawatt-hours.

News of the World • June 21, 11:06 AM • 15028 views
They sold fictitious vlk certificates: more than 10 officials were detained

The security service eliminated 5 schemes of evading mobilization and illegal travel abroad of men of military age, detaining more than 10 organizers, including officials of the shopping center and Military Medical commissions, who sold fictitious certificates and documents.

Society • June 21, 10:23 AM • 25966 views
Restrictions on electricity increased from 13:00, there was emergency assistance from Poland, due to bad weather de-energization in 3 regions - Ukrenergo

Due to the difficult situation in the Ukrainian energy system after Russian attacks on facilities, restrictions on electricity consumption are in effect throughout the day on June 21, with increased restrictions from 13:00, and emergency assistance was received from Poland the day before to overcome the deficit.

Society • June 21, 08:34 AM • 30979 views
With Mykolenko: the application of the Ukrainian national team for the Euro 2024 match against Slovakia has been announced

The national team of Ukraine will play its second match of the Euro 2024 group stage against Slovakia in Dusseldorf, Germany, today, June 21. The application of the Ukrainian national team for the game has been announced.

Sports • June 21, 06:20 AM • 14442 views
Mykolenko returns to training in the general group of the Ukrainian national team before the Euro 2024 match against Slovakia

Ukrainian national team player Vitaliy Mykolenko will resume training in the general group of the team the day before the match against Slovakia at the 2024 European football championship.

Sports • June 20, 04:42 PM • 18551 views
Odessa resident disguised himself as a" grandmother " to illegally get to Slovakia - State Border Guard service

A resident of Odessa disguised himself as a grandmother to illegally cross the Ukrainian border with Slovakia, but was caught by border guards on the Kiev-Uzhgorod train.

Society • June 20, 02:25 PM • 18025 views
Politico: all 32 NATO members agree that Stoltenberg will be replaced by Rutte

All 32 NATO members have agreed to the candidacy of Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte for the post of Secretary General of the Alliance, who will take over the leadership at a critical moment.

News of the World • June 20, 02:04 PM • 17377 views
The Romanian President confirmed that he is withdrawing his candidacy for the post of NATO Secretary General

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis is withdrawing his candidacy for the post of NATO Secretary General, and Romania will support the candidacy of Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte.

News of the World • June 20, 12:30 PM • 15450 views
Orban's opponent joins the European Parliament, amid the Hungarian prime minister's rejection of Fidesz

Viktor Orban's Fidesz party may not be admitted to the European Parliament group, while his opponent Péter Magyar and his Respect and Freedom Party (TISZA) will join the European People's Party group after a vote in Brussels.

News of the World • June 19, 12:14 PM • 17725 views
Hungary and Slovakia will not oppose Rutte's candidacy for NATO Secretary General

Hungary and Slovakia have announced their potential support for Mark Rutte as the next NATO Secretary General.

Politics • June 18, 12:19 PM • 28958 views
Power supply restored in Poltava region after Russian attack, electricity imports from 5 countries planned - Ukrenergo

Power supply has been restored to all consumers in Poltava region that were cut off due to a Russian missile attack, with imports from 5 countries planned as the schedule of power outages across Ukraine is reduced.

Society • June 18, 08:30 AM • 43399 views
In bid to become NATO secretary general, Rutte promises Orban a deal on Ukraine - FT

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has promised to give Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban the right to withdraw from NATO activities aimed at supporting Ukraine if he becomes secretary general of the military alliance, in an attempt to win Budapest's support after it vetoed his appointment for months.

Politics • June 18, 07:39 AM • 38558 views
"Football is not out of the war": a stand from the Solnechny stadium destroyed by Russia was installed in Munich

The stand from Kharkiv's Solnechnyi Stadium, destroyed by Russian troops in May 2022, was installed in the center of Munich to show that football does not stand aside from the war, as more than 500 sports facilities have been affected by Russian bombing and rocket attacks.

War in Ukraine • June 17, 05:12 PM • 33931 views
Ukraine's women's national team makes it to the European 3x3 basketball championship

Ukraine's women's 3x3 basketball team has won one of 12 tickets to the European Championships, defeating teams from Turkey, Estonia, Poland, and Slovakia in the qualifying tournament in Bratislava.

Sports • June 17, 03:49 PM • 19507 views
Ukraine loses to Romania in the first match of Euro 2024

Ukraine suffered a crushing 3-0 defeat to Romania in its opening match of the Euro 2024 championship, with goals scored by Stancha, Marin and Dregus.

Sports • June 17, 03:19 PM • 18604 views
As a reminder of the war: before Euro-2024 in Munich, stands from the "Sonyachny" stadium, which was destroyed by Russia, were installed

In Munich, on the eve of Ukraine's Euro 2024 match, a part of the destroyed stands of the Kharkiv stadium, which was destroyed by the Russian occupation forces, was installed in the city center. The installation is intended to draw the attention of the international community to the war crimes of the Russian Federation

War in Ukraine • June 17, 11:19 AM • 36365 views
Ten years of "unfair" criminal prosecution: court denies SAPO's request to detain ex-MP Kriuchkov

The court refused to take former MP Kriuchkov into custody.

Politics • June 17, 10:00 AM • 152746 views
Amid cool weather, Ukraine has adjusted its power outage schedules

The blackout schedules are in effect throughout Ukraine from 08:00 to 24:00, with two simultaneous blackouts from 19:00 to 22:00 due to a decrease in consumption caused by the cool weather.

Society • June 17, 08:14 AM • 24804 views
Ukrainian archer Marchenko wins license for the 2024 Olympic Games

Ukrainian athlete Veronika Marchenko won a license for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, taking third place at the world qualifying tournament in Antalya, Turkey.

Sports • June 17, 12:35 AM • 23263 views
Iraq and Jordan refuse to sign joint communiqué on peace in Ukraine

Iraq and Jordan withdrew their signatures from the joint communiqué of the Global Peace Summit, bringing the document aimed at achieving peace in Ukraine to 78 countries.

Politics • June 16, 09:34 PM • 106774 views
Slovakia is very concerned about the safety of ZNPP

Slovakia is very concerned about the safety of the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant and fully supports the IAEA's efforts to ensure its safe operation by providing financial support for the IAEA's work.

War in Ukraine • June 16, 01:25 PM • 28788 views
Slovakia has officially changed its president: Peter Pellegrini takes oath of office

On June 15, Peter Pellegrini was officially sworn in as the new president of Slovakia, making an ambiguous reference to the war in Ukraine and the Ukrainian refugees accepted by Slovakia in his first speech.

News of the World • June 15, 03:11 PM • 18469 views
How Ukrainian refugees are looking for work in Moldova

How Ukrainian refugees are looking for work in Moldova.

Society • June 11, 10:20 AM • 229688 views