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Terrifying study reveals exactly how many people DIED in Europe thanks to climate change this summer - including more than 1,000 in the UK
This summer was the UK's hottest on record, with four separate heatwaves and endless hours of sunshine. But while many took the opportunity to go to the beach or sunbathe in their back gardens, increases in temperature can also be deadly. Experts...

New weight loss pill could help users lose one fifth of bodyweight and 'expand obesity treatment'
Brits might want to shift a bit of weight for many reasons. Your wedding or big birthday might be around the corner, and some may turn to weight loss drugs instead of the usual diet and exercise to help shed some pounds. There are around 1.5...

A return to imperialism
I fear we’ve all got it wrong. The changes we are seeing are not about traditional authoritarianism nor about new-Nazism, nor fascism. To understand the global changes we’re seeing, you have to go back into history to see the great expansions, the...

Azerbaijan looks to buy Slovak rapid-fire mortar
Azerbaijan is moving to expand its long-range strike capabilities with interest in acquiring Slovakia’s AM-120 automated mortar system and the 155 mm EVA self-propelled artillery system, according to Baku-based policy analyst Fuad Shahbazov. “In...

Slovakia divided — but not how you think
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US calls on EU countries to completely abandon Russian energy, nuclear technologies
Photo: Unsplash The United States has called on the EU to completely abandon purchases of Russian energy, overcoming resistance from Hungary and Slovakia, Politico reported on Friday. "We intend to completely replace Russian gas," the publication...

EIT launches innovation hub in Slovakia to boost local talent and growth
The launch event, held at Kulturpark in Košice, gathered public officials, business leaders, startups, and innovation experts to mark the occasion. This new EIT Community Hub is a massive step in bringing European innovation opportunities closer...

How ‘High Potential’ Miraculously Became the Hottest Show on TV
By the prevailing logic of what makes a hit show, High Potential, a network police procedural, never stood a chance. Given the odds, it should have been relegated to one of those platforms crammed with shows that could only be justified as tax...

Hungary and Slovakia must quit Russian gas and nuclear, Trump envoy warns
“We want to displace all Russian gas. President Trump, America, and all the nations of the EU, we want to end the Russian-Ukraine war,” said Wright. “The more we can strangle Russia’s ability to fund this murderous war, the better for all of us....

The trio of nuclear ballistic missiles that China has unveiled to the world
Wind and thunder turned into nuclear weapons Nations in Asia and Oceania have taken note The impressive military parade was part of the events organised by the Chinese government to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Chinese People's War of...

Is Europe prepared for winter despite lower gas supplies?
Brrrrr! Autumn’s chill is creeping in across much of Europe, hinting at the deep freeze to come this winter. Fortunately, Gas Infrastructure Europe, the gas operators' association, reports that European Union gas reserves are at just over 80%...

Expo 2025 Osaka: Slovak President visits Italy Pavilion
The President of the Slovak Republic Peter Pellegrini has visited the Italy Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka on Slovakia's National Day. He was received by Ambassador Mario Vattani, the Commissioner General for Italy at Expo 2025 Osaka. "We are very...

Doctor banned from giving experimental stem cell treatment
September 11, 2025 Collecting cord blood. Photo: Depositphotos.comA 51-year-old anaesthetist in Veldhoven has been ordered to stop giving experimental umbilical cord blood transfusions to children and adults after carrying out the procedures...

Hungary and Slovakia under pressure as US and EU target Russia with energy sanctions
Hungary and Slovakia will be increasingly pressured to phase out Russian fossil fuel imports as the EU and US begin to collaborate to target Russia's war economy, an analyst has told Euronews. The two central European nations are the last...

News digest: Poland triggers NATO talks — Slovakia calibrates
Hello from Bratislava, where the story of the day has been a swarm of Russian drones that strayed into Poland — and a clumsy response from Prime Minister Robert Fico’s pike. Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video...

Horvat’s Shutout Helps No. 9 Furman Earn 0-0 Draw At No. 5 Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Va. (Furman Athletics) – Redshirt freshman Ivan Horvat notched his second shutout of the season to pace ninth-ranked Furman to a 0-0 draw at No. 5 Virginia Tech in men’s soccer action Tuesday evening at Thompson Field. Horvat, a native...

DRONTEX 2025: International Conference on Drone Securityand the Future of Unmanned Technologies Comes to Piešťany thisOctober
On October 15, 2025, the fourth edition of the international drone conference DRONTEX 2025 will take place at the national cultural monument Elektrárňa Piešťany. The event, organized by the Mám Dron Association in cooperation with the Adapt...

AI and Reputation Management: How Technology Shapes Trust
AI and Reputation Management: How Technology Shapes Trust Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning News Artificial intelligence is changing how we work, shop, and even think about brands. But with every new breakthrough comes new risks....

Almost 100 Companies Meet at Slovakia-Poland Cooperation Forum in Poland
Almost a hundred Slovak and Polish companies gathered at the Slovakia-Poland Economic Cooperation Forum on Tuesday, in the Polish city of Rzeszow. The event was organised by the Slovak Embassy in Warsaw and the Slovak Investment and Trade...
A GLP-1 pill that cuts body weight by up to 11%
From: Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes Orforglipron taken orally once daily leads to significant body weight loss (ATTAIN-1 Study) Results of this landmark trial are especially important as oral therapies for...