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Czech-Slovak film Tichá pošta to have international premiere at Locarno Film Festival
Radio Prague International
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July 2, 2025
The family film Tichá pošta (Secret Delivery) by director Ján Sebechlebský will have its international premiere at the Locarno International Film Festival in Switzerland as part of the prestigious Kids Screenings section. The Czech-Slovak...
Unhinged Globalist Regime Journalist Urges EU to Crush Hungary and Slovakia Over Sanctions Vetoes
The Gateway Pundit
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July 2, 2025
Andrew Rettman, writing for the EUObserver, a favored outlet among Eurocrats, has urged the European Union to escalate its efforts to pressure Hungary and Slovakia for their sovereigntist stances. He demands they submit to EU leadership,...
Croatian PM Plenković Criticizes President Milanović’s Pro-Kremlin Comments
Mezha
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July 2, 2025
Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković sharply criticized President Zoran Milanović over his comments about the “lack of dialogue” with Russia. Plenković emphasized that the president defends the Kremlin’s interests more than those of Croatia....
Slovak PM backs his foreign minister's call to "forgive" Russia
Ukrainska Pravda
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Stock Photo: Getty Images Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has endorsed statements by his Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár, who suggested that Russia could be "forgiven" for its actions in Ukraine. Source: Denník N, as reported by European Pravda...
NHL players can play in 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics after deal gets finalized by hockey governing bodies
Fox News
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NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman discusses the upcoming playoffs and the future success of professional hockey on ‘Special Report.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! NHL players will be permitted to play in the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic...
Slovak and Croatian interior ministers discuss migration challenges
Radio Slovakia International
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President Peter Pellegrini was accompanied by Interior Minister Matúš Šutaj Eštok (HLAS) during his official visit to Croatia on Tuesday. As part of the trip, Šutaj Eštok met with Croatian Interior Minister, Davor Božinović. The two ministers...
Slovakia eyes Croatian liquefied natural gas as transit uncertainty grows
Radio Slovakia International
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Talks are underway between Slovakia and Croatia on the potential use of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal on the Croatian island of Krk, Slovak President Peter Pellegrini announced Tuesday during a visit to Zagreb. The discussions come amid...
Slovak-Croatian trade tops €1B, with room to grow, says President Pellegrini
Radio Slovakia International
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Foreign trade between Slovakia and Croatia has topped one billion euro in recent years. But there’s still room to grow, said President Peter Pellegrini on Tuesday at the opening of the Slovak-Croatian Business Forum, alongside Croatian President...
DUYOG: The 1st International Youth Orchestra Festival 2025 Celebration Concert all set on July 12 at GSIS Theater
Philippines Graphic
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July 2, 2025
“Duyog” is a Visayan word which means “to accompany” and is usually used in the context of collaborative music-making. DUYOG: The 1st International Youth Orchestra Festival 2025 Celebration Concert is one of the culminating activities of the said...
Prime Minister Fico urges EU gas guarantees in call with Spanish prime minister
Radio Slovakia International
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Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) spoke with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Tuesday about Eurozone leadership and the proposed EU ban on Russian gas imports from 2028. Fico said he supported Spain’s candidate for leading the Eurozone,...
Pop Messe Returns To BVV, Featuring Over 60 Czech and International Alternative Artists
Brno Daily
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July 2, 2025
Brno’s Pop Messe alternative music festival is returning for its 5th edition, taking over the Brno Velodrome and its surroundings at the BVV exhibition centre from 24-26 July. Among a rich programme of over 60 artists, this year’s headliners...
Winning image of new pope recognised at Slovak Press Photo 2025
Radio Slovakia International
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Tomáš Baršváry of the daily Štandard has won the Grand Prix at Slovak Press Photo 2025 for his image of Pope Leo XIV, taken shortly after the new pope’s election. The photo is part of a nine-picture series titled From One Day to the Next, at the...
EU may tweak next Russia sanctions package to placate Hungary, Slovakia — senior diplomat
TASS
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July 2, 2025
MOSCOW, July 2. /TASS/. The European Union may approve an amended version of its 18th sanctions package against Russia after addressing Hungary and Slovakia’s demands, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said during a Rossiya-24 TV...
European Commission to send delegation to Slovakia — Politico
TASS
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July 2, 2025
BRUSSELS, July 2. /TASS/. The European Commission will send a delegation to Slovakia on July 3 to negotiate the 18th package of anti-Russian sanctions with Bratislava, the Politico news outlet said, citing an EU diplomat. Leaders of the EU...
Slovak president calls on EU leaders to meet with Russian representatives
TASS
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July 1, 2025
BRATISLAVA, July 1. /TASS/. Slovak President Peter Pellegrini, who is currently visiting Croatia, has called on European Union leaders to organize a meeting with Russian officials to launch dialogue on ending the conflict in Ukraine, the TASR news...
Slovakia to block 18th package of EU sanctions without guarantees for it — PM
TASS
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July 1, 2025
PRAGUE, July 1. /TASS/. Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico has promised his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sanchez during a phone call to block the 18th package of anti-Russian sanctions of the European Union (EU), if there are no guarantees to...
Slovak MFA Blanár causes international outrage for his statements on forgiving Russia
BNE Intellinews
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Slovak Minister of Foreign Affairs Juraj Blanár has caused international outrage for his statement about the need to “find some way of cooperation and maybe also of forgiveness” to Russia. Blanár‘s Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha responded on...
Slovak Pop Up unveils new projects and welcomes international residency participants to Bratislava
Cineuropa
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01/07/2025 - The seventh edition continues to spotlight the diversity and ambition of Slovak cinema, with a fresh line-up of emerging voices and genre-driven stories Summer Lamb by Olívia Jánošíková and Marty Müller The Pop Up Film Residency has...
Slovak diaspora outraged by claims postal voting is not secure
The Slovak Spectator
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July 1, 2025
Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement When Prime Minister Robert Fico addressed an event hosted by the Czech nationalist-communist association Svatopluk at Bratislava’s state-owned Hotel Bôrik on...
President Sheikh Mohamed holds talks with President of South Korea
The National News
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President Sheikh Mohamed on Tuesday discussed co-operation between the UAE and South Korea during a phone call with President Lee Jae-myung. The leaders held talks on joint action across sectors including economy, investment, energy, education,...