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Cyprus Business Now: co-owned building bills, banks, poverty, tourism, space
The government’s plan to establish a new framework for jointly owned buildings appears to be facing major obstacles, as the five provincial local government organisations (EOAs) have expressed strong objections to assuming a leading role in...
Owner: Andreas Neocleous
Brit tourists face Storm Benjamin chaos in Europe as 100mph winds lash French coasts, BA flight aborts landing in Switzerland and weather warnings are put in place in Spain and Portugal
British tourists are facing Storm Benjamin chaos in Europe as 100mph winds continue to lash at French coasts, weather warnings spread across Spain and Portugal, and a British Airways flight was forced to abort its landing in Switzerland. It comes...
Owner: Jonathan Harmsworth
Spanish passport beats the UK in 2025 ranking of the world’s most powerful travel documents
Spain’s passport ranks among the world’s most powerful in 2025. Credit : Mehaniq, Shutterstock Spain has once again proven it holds one of the most powerful passports on the planet. The latest Henley Passport Index, released this October, places...
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3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
23. October 2025 at 09:17 Enjoy autumn in motion with a scenic hike from Kačín to Rača or a guided walk through the Botanical Garden. Font size: A - | A + Halloween | Nature | Garden Nature Slovak forest. (source: TASR) Kačín to Rača Trail Article...
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EU poised to agree new Russia sanctions, as Slovakia backs down
Slovakia has dropped its opposition to the EU’s latest round of sanctions against Russia, removing the last hurdle in the way of the 19th package. The Danish presidency of the Council confirmed on Wednesday evening that Bratislava removed its...
Owner: Van Puijenbroek & Baert Families, Thomas Leysen
Do I need a visa to visit Europe? What UK travellers need to know about Etias
If you’re planning a trip to a European country such as Spain, France, Portugal or Italy, you may have heard about new travel rules coming into effect for UK visitors in 2025 and 2026. The first change is the Entry/Exit System (EES), the EU’s new...
Owner: The Consumers' Association
AZ Alkmaar vs Slovan Bratislava Prediction and Betting Tips | October 23rd 2025
AZ Alkmaar will welcome Slovan Bratislava to AFAS Stadion in the league phase of the UEFA Conference League on Thursday. Both teams lost their campaign opener earlier this month and will look to bounce back here. AZ made it two wins in a row as...
Owner: Nitish Mittersain
Travel: Drinking your way through Slovakia
At the dinner table at Vinium Galeria Bozen in the town of Pezinok, Slovakia, where a charming and well-spoken Eddy serves us with generosity, a distinguished gentleman walks up to our table. Dressed in a smart chequered shirt, his silver hair...
Owner: Shobhana Bhartia
Foreign tourists assaulted in Dehradun hotel over bill dispute, police launch probe
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DEHRADUN: A shocking incident has marred the reputation of Uttarakhand's pristine tourist destination, Chopta, after a dispute over hotel billing escalated into physical assault involving foreign tourists, their guide, and local service providers...
Owner: Manoj Kumar Sonthalia
Slovakian PM Fico’s Smer kicked out of Party of European Socialists
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico’s Smer-SD Party has been formally expelled from the Party of European Socialists (PES) in the European Parliament. The move marks the end of a turbulent two-year suspension that began amid accusations of...
Owner: Patrick Egan
Slovakia Provides €800,000 Aid to Support Ukraine’s Energy and School Shelter Projects
Slovakia announced a new package of aid to Ukraine: energy equipment worth 500 thousand euros and financing of 300 thousand euros for the construction of shelters in Ukrainian schools, including in frontline regions. The information was confirmed...
Owner: Terentyev Petro Alexandrovich
New entry system kicks in for South Africans travelling to Europe
A major change is coming for South Africans travelling to Europe. As of 12 October 2025, the European Union has implemented the Entry/Exit System (EES), a fully digital border control process that replaces traditional passport stamps with...
Owner: Blue Sky Publications Ltd
Foreign tourists attempted dangerous Tatra hike with baby
22. October 2025 at 18:49 Parents ignored multiple warnings, prompting outrage among mountain rescuers and guides. The High Tatras in the winter, with Rysy on the left. (source: TASR) Font size: A - | A + Article continues after video...
Owner: Prvá Slovenská Investičná Skupina (PSIS, 55%) & Media Development Investment Fund New York (MDIF, 34%)
Despite adaptation, Slovak immigrants to America preserved their culture, identity
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Slovakia to supply EUR 500,000-worth power equipment, allocate EUR 300,000 for school shelters in Ukraine
Photo: MFA of Ukraine Slovakia will supply Ukraine with a new EUR 500,000 energy equipment package, and will also allocate EUR 300,000 for the construction of shelters in Ukrainian schools in frontline regions, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy...
Owner: Mikhail Komissar
Slovak man jailed for pushing German tourist off Brno castle wall files complaint
17. October 2025 at 15:15 Daniel Madarász is serving a prison sentence for attempted murder, which he continues to deny. Daniel Madarász (source: idnes.cz) Font size: A - | A + A Slovak man convicted of pushing a German tourist from the walls of a...
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2 suspects in rape-slay of Slovak tourist in Boracay nabbed
ILOILO CITY — The police have arrested two of the suspects in the rape and killing of Slovak tourist Michaela Mickova, whose body was found inside an abandoned chapel on Boracay Island in March this year. The arrested suspects were identified as...
Owner: Dante Ang
Slovakia and Austria Block EU’s 19th Sanctions on Russia
A new round of European Union sanctions against Russia has hit a dead end after Slovakia and Austria refused to give their approval, exposing once again the widening cracks within the bloc over its Russia and Ukraine policy. Slovak Prime Minister...
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Slovakia’s UNESCO village opens a new window into rural life
16. October 2025 at 22:35 A lovingly restored granary in Vlkolínec has been turned into an exhibition celebrating the hard work, faith and traditions that once sustained generations of farmers. A historic granary is now on display in Vlkolínec....
Owner: Prvá Slovenská Investičná Skupina (PSIS, 55%) & Media Development Investment Fund New York (MDIF, 34%)
Austria’s Alpine Wonderlands: Why Leogang an Seefeld Belong on Your List
Austrian Alps near Leogang. Photo by iStock I’m on an e-bike cruising along the quiet streets of Leogang, a village of 3,200 in the shadow of the Austrian Alps. Tidy Alpine homes with flower boxes and stacks of firewood line the winding village...
Owner: Janna Graber