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IEA: Slovakia needs diverse energy sector

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia, Feb. 7 (UPI) -- Expanding energy ties between the Slovak republic and its regional neighbors will ease its reliance on Russian natural gas, the IEA said. Presented By: Chicago Booth Business Forecast   Ads by Pheedo

Corruption allegations on Internet prompt more anti-government protests in Slovakia

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — For the second time this year, allegations about corruption that appeared on the Internet are causing anti-government protests in Slovakia.

LEAD: Anti-corruption groups demonstrate in Slovakia Eds: Updates with demonstration taking place

Bratislava (dpa) - An estimated 10,000 Slovaks chanted protests against high-level graft on Friday in the capital Bratislava, demanding that corrupt politicians be sent to jail.The weekly protest drew thousands more onto the streets in seven other cities despite biting winter cold.A web of collusion between business and politicians was uncovered by a dossier leaked to the internet in late ...

Mavs sign defenseman from Slovakia

The Missouri Mavericks have signed defenseman Lukas Bohunicky.

Photo Exhibition in Bratislava documents sabotage acts by armed terrorist gangs in Syria

BRATISLAVA- A photo exhibition about Syria opened on Thursday at the National Tennis Center in Slovakia's, Bratislava.

Slovakia wants Plzen coach Vrba for national team

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — The Slovak football federation says it wants Viktoria Plzen coach Pavel Vrba to take over the national team. The federation says chairman Jan Kovacik was given a mandate to negotiate a deal with the Czech coach.

ECB's Makuch sees some recession risks: report

BRATISLAVA (Reuters) - The euro zone could fall back into recession this year, an ECB Governing Council member said on Monday, adding the bank's non-standard measures were a significant funding and confidence boost. A surprise upturn in the euro zone's service sector this month raised hopes the region may escape recession in 2012, even though the broader economy outside Germany is still ...

Mavericks Sign Defenseman Lukas Bohunicky

INDEPENDENCE, Missouri - The Missouri Mavericks announced Wednesday the Central Hockey League (CHL) club has signed defenseman Lukas Bohunicky. Bohunicky, 24 (10/30/87), is a native of Bratislava, Slovakia and most recently played for HC Slovan Bratislava.

Slovaks rally to protest corruption

For the second time this year, allegations about corruption that appeared on the Internet are causing anti-government protests in Slovakia.

Hitler painting fetches ?32,000 in Slovak auction

BRATISLAVA (AFP) - A 1913 painting by Nazi Germany's dictator Adolf Hitler sold for 32,000 euros ($42,300) in a Slovak internet auction on Sunday, the Darte auction house said.