Russian Post suspends ground deliveries to Europe
Russia's Post is temporarily delivering parcels to 24 European countries only by air, according to a corresponding notice that appeared on the postal service’s website. "The temporary change in …
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Azerbaijani embassy to be established in European country
Azerbaijan will open its embassy in Slovakia. The building of the diplomatic mission will appear in Bratislava, where the Azerbaijani embassy in Austria currently operates.
Azerbaijan to supply gas to four EU countries
Four EU countries - Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria - are setting up a working group for the project to boost Azerbaijani gas imports, Slovakian Ministry of Economy said. These countries have asked the European Commission to …
EU countries ask to finance additional gas from Azerbaijan
The European Commission was requested by four EU countries to allocate funds for developing infrastructure to get additional natural gas from Azerbaijan. These are Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania and Slovakia, which do not have enough funds to develop their own gas transmission systems.
Azerbaijani judo team take gold medal at European Youth Olympics Festival
The Azerbaijan judo team have grabbed a gold medal at the 16th Summer European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF) in Banská Bystrica, Slovakia. Azerbaijani judokas defeated Ukrainian rivals 4-0 in the gold medal bout. The …
Eurozone inflation hits record driven by energy prices
Record energy prices drove the inflation rate for the countries using the common European currency to 8.6 percent in the year through June
The fossil fuel companies profiting from Europe’s oil trade with Russia
As the European Union prepares a full-scale embargo on Russian oil imports, EURACTIV …
Russian gas flows to Europe stable as gas nominations for Slovakia rise
Daily nominations for Russian gas deliveries to Slovakia via Ukraine rose on Monday, while flows eastbound into Poland from Germany through the Russia-EU Yamal pipeline and direct flows from Russia to Germany via Nord Stream 1 remained …
Slovakia promises to pay for Russian gas in euros
Slovakia, which meets 85-87% of its natural gas needs at the expense of Russia, will pay for supplies in euros, Prime Minister Eduard Heger said. "We will pay for gas in euros in the second half of May. This is our plan", …
Slovakia willing to pay for Russian gas in rubles
Economy minister of Slovakia Richard Sulik said the country could not be cut off from Russian gas flows and if it had to pay in rubles it would. "The gas (flow) must not stop," Slovak Economy Minister Richard Sulik said in a …
NATO establishes four additional battlegroups in Europe
NATO creates four additional multinational battlegrounds in Europe in response to the Russian special military operation in Ukraine, says a statement circulated after an extraordinary NATO summit on Thursday. "We are also …
Three NATO countries to transfer 70 combat airplanes to Ukraine
Bulgaria, Poland and Slovakia will transfer 70 combat aircraft to Ukraine that can be stationed on airfields in Poland, press service of the Ukrainian Navy said on its official page in Facebook. "If necessary, they can be stationed …
DPA: NATO to send troops to Bulgaria, Romania and Slovakia
As the German news agency DPA reported yesterday, NATO intends to build up its forces in the east of the Alliance - primarily in Romania, Bulgaria and Slovakia, which is associated with an escalation of tension in relations with Russia. …
Czech Republic and Slovakia tighten COVID-19 curbs for unvaccinated
The Czech Republic and Slovakia tightened restrictions on people who have not had COVID-19 shots to try to encourage more to get vaccinated and ease the burden on hospitals. The measures echo steps taken against unvaccinated people in …
Europe beats covid anti-records
The outgoing German chancellor has described the Covid-19 situation in her country as "dramatic". “The fourth wave is hitting our country with full force,” Merkel told an event for the Association of …
Slovakia defeates Poland at Euro-2020
Slovakia gained a shock victory over 10-man Poland in their European Championship Group E opener in St Petersburg, BBC reports. Milan Skriniar's fine low shot on the turn from the edge of the penalty area secured the three points …
East Europe will see EU's oldest and fastest-declining population
Longer life-expectancy means that not only Europe, but also the Americas and Asia will have to adapt their societies to cope with the demographic change
Slovakia expels three Russian diplomats, they should leave country within week
Slovakia is expelling three Russian diplomats, Slovakian Prime Minister Eduard Heger announced, he was quoted as saying by the TA3 channel, TASS reports. "Slovakia is expelling three Russian diplomats," he said. …
Russia asked Slovakia to return Sputnik V batch due to violation of contract terms
The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) has asked the Slovak government to return the batch of Sputnik V vaccine due to numerous contract violations so that it can be used in other countries, RDIF said in a statement published in the official …
Russia loses to Slovakia in World Cup qualifier
Russia’s national football team lost 1:2 to Slovakia in a qualifier for the 2022 World Cup on Tuesday. The match was held in the Slovakian town of Trnava without spectators. The goals for Slovakia were scored by Milan …
