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PRODUCTION: Marian Crișan Starts Shooting Holy Light
The Film New Europe
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BUCHAREST: Romanian director/writer/producer Marian Crișan will shoot his seventh feature film Holy Light / Lumina for 25 days starting 1 August 2025. The film is a coproduction between Romania, the Republic of Moldova, and Slovakia. Penned by...
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Slovak industry deepens its decline to 4% y/y in May
BNE Intellinews
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Industrial output in Slovakia deepened its decline to 4% year on year and by 2.8%, as output in most of the monitored sectors fell, including in the robust car industry. “The lower performance was mainly due to a weaker manufacture of metals,...
Slovakia music festival cancelled after outcry over Kanye West performance
The Independent
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July 11, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Slovak MEP Says EU Risks Self-Destruction
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is steering the European Union toward self-destruction by attempting to cut energy ties with Russia, according to Slovak MEP Milan Uhrik. In May, von der Leyen introduced a plan to phase...
Bratislava, the unsung capital of socialist modernism
The Slovak Spectator
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July 10, 2025
Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement Bratislava holds a unique status as a hub of socialist modernist architecture, setting it apart from other former Czechoslovak cities such as Prague, Brno or...
Slovakia blocks latest round of EU sanctions against Russia
BNE Intellinews
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Slovak diplomats have reportedly vetoed the latest 18th round of EU sanctions against Russia as the country seeks energy guarantees in connection with the EU’s phase-out of Russian fossil fuel imports. “The veto was reaffirmed during a meeting of...
Slovak rap festival featuring Kanye West called off
BBC
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July 10, 2025
A rap festival offering what organisers claimed would be the only performance in Europe this year by controversial American rapper Kanye West has been called off. Organisers of the Rubicon festival in Slovakia announced that the event – planned...
Metropol Reborn: BEEF ARCHITEKTI Revives a Bratislava Landmark for the Coliving Era
urdesignmag
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July 11, 2025
In the heart of Bratislava, Slovakia, a slice of modernist architecture is experiencing a profound and relevant renaissance. The iconic Metropol building, originally designed by architect Juraj Tvarožka in the mid-20th century, has been...
EU expands support for Ukraine with new financing of almost €600 million for energy, transport and business resilience
European Investment Fund
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July 10, 2025
Unveiled by EIB Group and European Commission, package covers hydropower plants, district heating for communities, roads, bridges, border crossings and small companies. Ten Member States – Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Romania,...
MegaRush Casino Grows Indian Consumer Base with Immersive Online Casino Experience
Top News
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In an era where digital leisure has eclipsed traditional modes of entertainment, the online betting ecosystem has surged ahead, blending innovation, accessibility, and regulatory adaptation. Platforms that succeed today do more than merely offer...
Slovakia again blocks EU sanctions against Russia — report
TASS
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July 9, 2025
PRAGUE, July 9. /TASS/. Slovakia again blocked the 18th package of sanctions against Russia at the level of EU ambassadors, the TASR news agency reported. According to EU diplomats, a compromise on the sanctions could be reached within the next...
Slovakia maintains veto on new package of EU sanctions against Russia
Yahoo News - Canada
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July 9, 2025
Slovakia confirmed on Wednesday that it would for the time being maintain its veto on the new package of sanctions that the European Union intends to impose on Russia in response to the invasion of Ukraine. The veto was reaffirmed during a meeting...
Slovak MEPs split over rare vote on Europe’s ‘empress’
The Slovak Spectator
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July 9, 2025
Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen faces a no-confidence vote in the European Parliament this week, as political tensions persist eight months...
How the EU spends a third of its budget on agriculture
Politico Europe
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July 10, 2025
For instance, voluntary commitments provide funds for environmentally friendly practices, investment aid is given for farming equipment, and additional money is also given to farms in “areas facing natural constraints.” In fact, a relatively small...
Slovakia continues to block EU's 18th Russia sanctions package, media reports
The Kyiv Independent
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July 9, 2025
EU ambassadors failed to approve the bloc's 18th package of sanctions against Russia during a July 9 Committee of Permanent Representatives meeting, as Slovakia continued to block the measures, European Pravda reported, citing three unnamed EU...
Employer branding pays off for firms in Slovakia
The Slovak Spectator
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July 11, 2025
Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement An attractive employer brand helps companies attract new talent, retain existing employees, and strengthen overall brand identity. In the short term, it...
Democracy Digest: Trial Begins of Man Accused of Trying to Assassinate Slovak PM
Balkan Insight
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July 11, 2025
The Czech authorities confirmed this week they were looking into an undisclosed list of domestic companies suspected of evading anti-Russian sanctions. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in June said that a number of EU companies – including...
The City of Charleston celebrates its Slovakian sister city through new library exhibit
MetroNews - West Virginia
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July 10, 2025
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Kanawha County Public Library is celebrating the city of Charleston’s Slovakian sister city. The downtown Charleston branch of the library officially dedicated a new collection and display commemorating the special...
EUR 3.66bn from EU Emissions Trading to Cleaner Energy Systems
Energy Industry Review
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July 10, 2025
On 3 July, the European Commission and the European Investment Bank announced that EUR 3.66 billion have been disbursed from the Modernisation Fund to support 34 energy related projects in nine EU Member States. These investments will support the...
Germany urges Slovakia not to block sanctions package against Russia — demands put forward
Babel
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized Slovakia at a conference on the reconstruction of Ukraine for blocking the 18th package of EU sanctions against Russia. Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico responded by saying that his country is ready to...