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Slovakia
The news covers Slovakia's economic standing, a significant retail change, international conflicts, domestic political commentary, and a sports event. Key economic news includes a warning about Slovakia's unchanged credit rating despite consolidation efforts and the impending sale of Tesco stores…
Despite the government celebrating an unchanged credit rating, an expert cautions against premature celebration, noting that three consolidation packages have not helped the country.
Tesco is set to exit the Slovak and Czech markets after 30 years, with its stores to be acquired by Albert in a deal reportedly worth 1.7 billion euros.
The Russian independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta is forced to cease operations after 30 years due to pressure from authorities and security agencies.
There are too many attacks on healthcare workers, and municipal police cannot handle them, leading to calls for the return of detention rooms.
Slovak tennis player Pohankova has once again excelled, advancing to the semifinals in Tokyo.
The Israeli elections have concluded without a winner, as neither Benjamin Netanyahu nor the opposition secured a majority.
Brussels responds to the plans of the AfD party, which threatens a German exit from the EU if the Union does not concede.
According to the WSJ, Ukraine has paused drone attacks on Russian refineries due to pressure from Donald Trump, altering its drone targets.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has arrived in the USA for a G20 meeting, where he intends to deliver a speech opposing international sanctions.
Igor Matovič stated that if the Hungarian Alliance excludes the Hlas party, he would gladly join them in a protest. Gubík accused him of lying.
The film world has lost a legend with the death of actor Patrick Stewart, famously known as Professor X and Captain Picard.
Bugár and Šimko pointed out a weakness in the current opposition, stating that to defeat Fico, they must be able to agree.
Czech parliamentarians decisively defeated Slovaks in a football match; Majerský from KDH refused to play alongside Gašpar. The match raised nearly seven thousand euros for IPčko.
Allegations surfaced that radars were hidden within a contract for printers and computers. The Ministry of Interior denies the claims and has canceled the purchase.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia is prepared but does not desire a war with Europe, emphasizing there would be no winners.
