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Spain downgraded as Slovakia ratifies bailout fund
14/10/2011 - EUROZONE

Spain downgraded as Slovakia ratifies bailout fund

There was no respite for the eurozone's struggling economies on Friday as Standard & Poor's cut Spain's long-term credit rating by one notch just hours after Slovakia became the last eurozone country to ratify the bloc's revamped bailout fund.
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Slovakia approves revamped eurozone bailout fund
13/10/2011 - SLOVAKIA

Slovakia approves revamped eurozone bailout fund

Slovakia's parliament approved a revamped EU rescue package on Thursday, becoming the last eurozone nation to vote for expanding the fund. The government of outgoing PM Iveta Radicova (pictured) collapsed after the vote failed to pass on Tuesday.
Slovakia to ratify crucial eurozone plan Friday
12/10/2011 - EUROZONE

Slovakia to ratify crucial eurozone plan Friday

Slovakia will approve a key eurozone rescue plan by the end of the week, the main political parties said Wednesday, after striking a deal that will also see the country stage a snap election on March 10.
Slovakia rejects expansion of eurozone rescue fund
12/10/2011 - EUROZONE

Slovakia rejects expansion of eurozone rescue fund

Slovakia’s lawmakers rejected the expansion of the euro currency’s bailout fund Tuesday in a crunch vote that also effectively toppled the country's centre-right government. The package is expected to be approved at a later date.
Slovakia seeks agreement on eurozone rescue plan
11/10/2011 - EUROZONE

Slovakia seeks agreement on eurozone rescue plan

Slovakia’s ruling coalition is seeking a deal on a multi-billion-euro rescue plan for EU nations struggling under the weight of sovereign debt ahead of a vote on Tuesday. The expanded bailout fund has been ratified by all other eurozone members.
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Slovak tourists mistaken for coup plotters
06/09/2010 - CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC

Slovak tourists mistaken for coup plotters

A group of Slovak citizens who were seized by the army in the Central African Republic (CAR) last week have been released, the authorities in Bratislava said Monday. The armed safari hunters had apparently been mistaken for coup plotters.
Eight dead after Bratislava shooting spree
31/08/2010 - SLOVAKIA

Eight dead after Bratislava shooting spree

A gunman killed seven people and injured 15 others after going on a shooting spree in the Devinska Nova Ves district of the Slovak capital Bratislava on Monday before turning the gun on himself, police said.
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Netherlands secure quarter-final spot with 2-1 win over Slovakia
28/06/2010 - WORLD CUP 2010

Netherlands secure quarter-final spot with 2-1 win over Slovakia

The Netherlands pushed comfortably into the World Cup 2010 quarter finals on Monday after a 2-1 victory over Slovakia. The Dutch will face off against five-time World Cup champions Brazil Friday.
Slovakia hope for repeat of Italy victory against Netherlands
28/06/2010 - WORLD CUP 2010

Slovakia hope for repeat of Italy victory against Netherlands

Slovakia face the mighty Dutch on Monday hoping to keep their run of victories alive and join Germany and Argentina in the World Cup quarter-finals.
Portugal take on Brazil for top spot in 'group of death'
25/06/2010 - WORLD CUP 2010

Portugal take on Brazil for top spot in 'group of death'

Portugal, led by striker Cristiano Ronaldo (pictured right), challenge World Cup favourites Brazil for the top spot of Group G on Friday, with both teams almost certain to advance to the next stage of the tournament.
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