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Slovak president appoints new PM [Apr 04, 2012] BRATISLAVA -- Slovakia?s President Ivan Ga?parovi? has appointed Social Democratic Party SMER leader Robert Fico as the country's new prime minister. Fico's government will consist of social democrats and several non-party experts. [via YahooNews] More >>

Slovakia deficit cut realistic despite downgrade: minister [Feb 14, 2012] (BRATISLAVA ) - Slovakia's Finance Minister Ivan Miklos said Tuesday that cutting the public deficit to less than 3.0 percent of GDP in 2013 was realistic, despite warnings from ratings agency Moody's. [via YahooNews] More >>

No new aid for Greece beyond current bailout: Slovakia [Feb 09, 2012] (BRATISLAVA ) - Slovakia opposes further aid to embattled eurozone member Greece, beyond a 130-billion-euro ($173 billion) loan package which Athens is trying to unlock, Finance Minister Ivan Miklos said Thursday. [via YahooNews] More >>

Region: Slovakia recovers from ratings fall [Jan 27, 2012] Slovak Finance Minister Ivan Miklo? blamed the downgrade on the failure to implement key reforms. Despite high unemployment and rising concerns over fiscal solvency, Slovakia's long-term financial prospects are far less grim than those of its fellow eurozone members, experts say. [via YahooNews] More >>

Rangers win 4-1 in preseason game at Bratislava [Oct 04, 2011] Mats Zuccarello started a string of four unanswered goals and the New York Rangers rallied for a 4-1 victory over Slovan Bratislava on Sunday for their third straight preseason win in Europe. Slovan took a 1-0 lead on Ivan Svarny's slap shot during a first-period power play, but Zuccarello tied it during a 5-3 advantage in the second and goals from Brian Boyle and Artem Anisimov later in the... [via YahooNews] More >>

Rangers rally past Slovakian team [Oct 02, 2011] BRATISLAVA, Slovakia -- Mats Zuccarrelo started a string of four unanswered goals and the Rangers rallied for a 4-1 victory over Slovan Bratislava on Sunday for their third straight preseason win in Europe. Slovan took a 1-0 lead on Ivan Svarny's slap shot during a first-period power play, but... [via YahooNews] More >>

Rangers win 4-1 in preseason game at Bratislava [Oct 02, 2011] The Associated Press The Associated Press BRATISLAVA, Slovakia Mats Zuccarrelo started a string of four unanswered goals and the New York Rangers rallied for a 4-1 victory over Slovan Bratislava on Sunday for their third straight preseason win in Europe. Slovan took a 1-0 lead on Ivan Svarny's slap shot during a first-period power play, but Zuccarrelo tied it during a 5-3 advantage in the second ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Slovakia to vote on eurozone rescue fund by Oct 11: minister [Sep 19, 2011] (BRATISLAVA ) - Slovakia will vote on boosting the eurozone rescue fund and giving it more clout by October 11 at the latest, Finance Minister Ivan Miklos said Monday nixing a December vote date. [via YahooNews] More >>

APOEL pass European test with flying colours [Aug 04, 2011] APOEL FC coach Ivan Jovanovi? is determined for his side to stay grounded ahead of Friday's play-off draw despite admitting they passed a "big test" by eliminating ?K Slovan Bratislava. [via YahooNews] More >>

Slovakia: Greece should restructure if savings not approved [Jun 30, 2011] BRATISLAVA (Reuters) - The Greek debt crisis should result into debt restructuring if the country's parliament fails to approve a package of fiscal reforms demanded by international lenders, Slovak Finance Minister Ivan Miklos said on Tuesday. [via YahooNews] More >>

Slovakia: Greece should restructure if savings not approved [Jun 30, 2011] BRATISLAVA (Reuters) - The Greek debt crisis should result into debt restructuring if the country's parliament fails to approve a package of fiscal reforms demanded by international lenders, Slovak Finance Minister Ivan Miklos said on Tuesday. [via YahooNews] More >>

Slovakia: Greece should restructure if savings not approved [Jun 29, 2011] BRATISLAVA (Reuters) - The Greek debt crisis should result into debt restructuring if the country's parliament fails to approve a package of fiscal reforms demanded by international lenders, Slovak Finance Minister Ivan Miklos said on Tuesday. [via YahooNews] More >>

Slovakia: Greece should restructure if savings not approved [Jun 28, 2011] BRATISLAVA (Reuters) - The Greek debt crisis should result into debt restructuring if the country's parliament fails to approve a package of fiscal reforms demanded by international lenders, Slovak Finance Minister Ivan Miklos said on Tuesday. [via YahooNews] More >>

Slovakia reiterates support over EU, Kosovo [Jun 14, 2011] BRATISLAVA -- Slovak President Ivan Ga?parovi? met with Serbian FM Vuk Jeremi? and said his country supported Serbia's entry into the European Union "without reservation". [via YahooNews] More >>

Slovakia plans debt ceiling below eurozone level [Apr 20, 2011] (BRATISLAVA ) - Slovakia is planning to introduce a ceiling for its public debt below the eurozone level of 60 percent of gross domestic product (GDP), Finance Minister Ivan Miklos said Wednesday. [via YahooNews] More >>

Cruise ship, cargo ship collide in Danube channel [Apr 14, 2011] The Associated Press The Associated Press BRATISLAVA, Slovakia Officials say a cruise ship carrying more than 100 tourists has collided with a cargo ship in a Danube River channel near the capital of Slovakia. No injuries have been reported. Fire department spokesman Ivan Petko says the collision occurred early Wednesday south of Bratislava. He says a German cargo ship carrying corn was badly ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Tourist, cargo ships collide near Slovak capital [Apr 13, 2011] SLOVAKIA - OFFICIALS say a ship carrying more than 100 tourists has collided with a cargo ship near Slovakia's capital. No injuries have been reported. Fire department spokesman Ivan Petko says the collision occurred in a channel by the Danube river early Wednesday south of Bratislava. He says the German cargo ship which carried corn was badly damaged and has been sinking. Five crew members ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Cruise ship, cargo ship collide in Danube channel [Apr 13, 2011] The Associated Press The Associated Press BRATISLAVA, Slovakia Officials say a cruise ship carrying more than 100 tourists has collided with a cargo ship in a Danube River channel near the capital of Slovakia. No injuries have been reported. Fire department spokesman Ivan Petko says the collision occurred early Wednesday south of Bratislava. He says a German cargo ship carrying corn was badly ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Slovakia Intent On Bank Tax, [Apr 06, 2011] Slovakia?s Finance Minister Ivan Miklos has recently confirmed government plans to press ahead with the introduction of a bank tax in Slovakia, in the event that the European Union (EU) fails to reach a timely agreement on the issue. [via YahooNews] More >>

Sony Ericsson Open Results [Mar 26, 2011] Friday At The Tennis Center at Crandon Park Key Biscayne, Fla. Purse: Men, $4.5 million (Masters 1000); Women, $4.5 million (Premier) Surface: Hard-Outdoor Singles Men Second Round Michael Llodra (23), France, def. Xavier Malisse , Belgium, 6-2, 6-3. Robin Soderling (4), Sweden, def. Ivan Dodig , Croatia, 3-6, 6-2, 6-4. Somdev Devvarman, India, def. Milos Raonic (31), Canada, 7-6 (5), 7-5. Mardy ... [via YahooNews] More >>