Slovakia
The Slovakian, the emu held for ransom and Paralympic medals
Slovakian alpine skier Alexandra Rexova hid Australia’s mascot in her bathroom for two days. It was never in danger.
- Frances Howe
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How the Epstein files exposed the rich, the royal and the European elite
The latest disclosures reveal more about the full scale of Jeffrey Epstein’s network, well beyond the US and the UK, unmasking those who cosied up to the sex offender.
- David Crowe
Four countries, five Christmas markets, one magical week in Europe
Eight days, five festive markets – and home well before December 25 to place gifts under the tree? Yes, it can be done.
- Chrissie McClatchie
‘People talk a lot of rubbish’: Bellingham hits back at critics as last-gasp stunner saves England
Gareth Southgate’s side was on the verge of being knocked out by Slovakia at Euro 2024 until the Real Madrid star’s overhead kick took the game to extra time.
- Matt Law
‘Lone wolf’ charged over attempted assassination of Slovak PM Robert Fico
The attempted assassination shocked the small central European nation, with leaders blaming the attack in part on extreme political polarisation that has divided the country.
- Rob Harris
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Slovak PM in ‘serious but stable’ condition after assassination attempt
The central European country has been rocked after Robert Fico was shot five times in the stomach, arm and leg. A suspect has been detained.
- Rob Harris
Slovak PM shot five times in assassination attempt has controversial past
A populist who has courted both sides of politics, he has been compared to Donald Trump and staged a shock political comeback after stepping down in 2018.
- Rob Harris
Pro-Russia, Trumpist ex-PM wins Slovakia poll in fresh worry for Ukraine alliance
Robert Fico’s victory could bring another anti-Ukraine voice into the EU alongside Hungary’s prime minister Viktor Orban.
- Rob Harris
Nine must-do highlights of Bratislavia, Slovakia
Slovakia is a country blessed with national parks, surreal karst caves, the ski-friendly High Tatra mountains and UNESCO-rated relics like Spis Castle.
- Steve McKenna
Google to ‘pre-bunk’ disinformation about Ukrainian refugees in eastern Europe
Google’s plans come as Meta’s Facebook removed a covert online persuasion campaign to cast the US and its allies in a positive light in the Middle East and Central Asia.
- Supantha Mukherjee