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Orbán and Fico set up Druzhba investigative team, demand access to pipeline in Ukraine

Hungary and Slovakia set up a joint team to investigate the Druzhba pipeline and demanded that Ukraine allow experts on-site. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán accused Ukraine of lying and of “state terrorism” in a new attack.

Euronews

Newsletter: Top trade MEP wants 'written' US commitment to EU trade deal

Also in this newsletter: The latest on the deepening Druzhba oil pipeline feud, and the UK is on a charm offensive to be included in the EU’s “Made in Europe” industrial strategy.

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European Capitals of Culture: a diplomatic linchpin in an unstable world?

This year the cities of Trenčín in Slovakia and Oulu in Finland took the helm as Europe’s cultural beacon cities. As the Old Continent redefines its role on the global geopolitical stage, the European Capitals of Culture (ECoC) programme is at a turning point. The European Commission recently launched a…

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EU asks Ukraine to repair Druzhba pipeline as Croatia offers alternative route

The Adria pipeline through Croatia is the most viable alternative to provide oil to Hungary and Slovakia while Druzhba is being repaired, the European Commission said on Wednesday after an experts' meeting.

Euronews

Watch the video: 'Friendship' pipeline is tearing Europe apart — but why?

In the 1960s, the Soviet Union built one of the longest oil pipelines in the world to supply Warsaw Pact states. It was called Druzhba, which translates to "friendship." Right now, that friendship pipeline is tearing Europe apart.

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How Hungary hijacked Brussels and Kyiv with a double veto leaving Ukraine in limbo

The Hungarian foreign minister accused Ukraine of lying and reprimanded Kaja Kallas in a tense meeting in which Budapest used its veto powers twice to the fury of member states supportive of Ukraine.

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25 Breathtaking Wildlife Moments Captured By This Photographer

From the icy wilderness of the Arctic to the remote corners of the South Pacific, Martin Gregus has spent nearly two decades capturing the planet’s most extraordinary wildlife. Growing up in Bratislava, Slovakia, surrounded by artists and guided by his father’s photography, Martin’s passion for the natural world ignited at…

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Slovakia halts emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine amid oil delivery dispute

Slovakia has cut off emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine in an escalation of an oil delivery dispute

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Slovakia halts emergency power supply to Ukraine as oil transit row deepens

Bratislava halted emergency power to Ukraine on Monday after Kyiv did not restore Druzhba oil transit as requested by Slovakia and Hungary, with Premier Robert Fico warning of further measures on EU support to Kyiv.

Euronews

Europe Today: EU foreign ministers meet as Hungary blocks Ukraine loan

Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.

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Hungary blocks adoption of EU sanctions package until transit oil supplies resume

No EU loans can be handed to Ukraine until oil deliveries to Hungary are resumed, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said after a meeting with the Energy Security Council.

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Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv condemns ‘blackmail’ by Hungary and Slovakia in energy supplies dispute

Ukraine foreign ministry says ultimatums should be sent to the Kremlin; one dead, 15 wounded in Lviv in ‘act of terror’: What we know on day 1,460

The Guardian - AU

Slovakia's Fico threatens to cut off electricity supply to Ukraine unless Russian oil flows resume

Prime Minister Robert Fico has said he will to cut off his country's emergency electricity supply to Ukraine unless Kyiv resumes pumping Russian oil to Slovakia.

Euronews

Team USA, Canada Fulfill Their Olympic Destiny As Gold Medal Showdown Awaits

From the first drop of the puck, the U.S. dominated Slovakia in Friday’s semifinal to set up a final for the ages in Milan on Sunday.

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USA and Canada to meet in Olympic men’s ice hockey gold medal game

Canada rallied past Finland on a late Nathan MacKinnon winner before the US powered past Slovakia to set up a blockbuster men’s Olympic hockey gold medal game in Milan

Sports Illustrated

Team USA, Slovakia Are Wearing Near Identical Uniforms and Fans Aren't Happy About It

The 2026 Winter Olympics semifinal looks like an intrasquad scrimmage.

Sports Illustrated

Team USA Takeaways: How United States Set Itself Up For Gold Medal Bout vs. Canada

The United States men’s hockey team is headed to the gold medal game at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

The Guardian - UK

How six Britons could play in one game in Slovakia’s ‘fast track’ top flight

Former Manchester United, Spurs, Everton and Arsenal players are preparing for AS Trencin’s clash with Zemplin Michalovce on Saturday

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Euronews

Newsletter: France lashes out at Commissioner Šuica's Board of Peace meeting

Also in this newsletter: The EU mediates amid Hungary and Slovakia’s energy standoff with Ukraine, and the French far right asks the European Parliament to mark death of activist Quentin Deranque.

Euronews

EU calls emergency meeting over Hungary and Slovakia's energy standoff with Ukraine

The European Commission has convened an emergency Oil Coordination Group meeting after Hungary and Slovakia halted diesel supplies to Ukraine, escalating a dispute over the Russian Druzhba pipeline.

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Team USA vs. Slovakia: Three Bold Predictions for Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Semifinals

Team USA is one win away from playing in the gold medal game in Milan. But first they face Slovakia in the semifinals.

Euronews

Hungary and Slovakia halt diesel exports to Ukraine amid oil transit dispute

Hungary and Slovakia said they have suspended diesel exports to Ukraine after Russian oil flows via the Druzhba pipeline were disrupted. Both governments accuse Kyiv of failing to restore the pipeline, but the European Commission said their energy security is not at risk.

Euronews

'Washington does not need vassals, but strong partners,' Rubio tells Europe

The top US diplomat says Washington wants stronger allies in Europe who take more responsibility, as he met Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in Bratislava on Sunday. Slovakia is the first stop of his two-nation tour of central Europe, which will also feature a visit to Hungary.

Euronews

US Secratary of State Rubio tours Central Europe to bolster ties with Trump allies Fico and Orbán

US Secretary of State visits Slovakia and Hungary to discuss energy deals and peace initiatives with nationalist leaders. Both Robert Fico and Viktor Orbán align with Trump's agenda on migration and Ukraine and are fierce critics of the European Union.

Euronews

Slovak fugitive arrested at Milano-Cortina Olympics after showing up to watch hockey

The arrested man, wanted for theft, told Italian authorities he had travelled to Milan to support Slovakia's hockey team at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

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