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Anti-corruption groups prepare to demonstrate in Slovakia [Feb 03, 2012] Bratislava (dpa) - Anti-corruption activists were set to hold a big demonstration in Slovakia later Friday against a recently exposed network of high-level graft.Despite biting cold conditions, organizers predicted 10,000 to 20,000 people would show up for this week?s rally in the capital Bratislava.It was set to take place in the late afternoon and early evening. Protests were also scheduled in ... [via YahooNews] More >>

World canoe, kayak races coming to Garrett [Sep 18, 2011] MCHENRY ? When the 2014 World Championship Canoe and Kayak Slalom Races come to the Adventure Sports Center International in Garrett County, organizers will use experience from their travel to Slovakia to observe this year?s event. [via YahooNews] More >>

Danish team robbed of computers, money at worlds [May 09, 2011] BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA (AP) - Members of Denmark's team have been robbed of personal computers, iPods, iPads, money and other items at the ice hockey world championship in Slovakia. Organizers said in a statement Sunday that the rooms of players and team officials in the Tatra hotel in Bratislava were burglarized during ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Danish team robbed of computers, money at worlds [May 08, 2011] Members of Denmark's team have been robbed of personal computers, iPods, iPads, money and other items at the ice hockey world championship in Slovakia. Organizers said in a statement Sunday that the rooms of players and team officials in the Tatra hotel in Bratislava were burglarized during Saturday's game against Germany. [via YahooNews] More >>

Danish team robbed at worlds [May 08, 2011] Members of the Danish team at the ice hockey world championship in Slovakia have been robbed. Organizers say in a statement Sunday that personal computers, iPods, iPads, money and other items were taken from the rooms of players and team officials in the Tatra hotel in Bratislava. The robbery took place during Saturday's match between Denmark and Germany that the Danes won 4-3 in a penalty... [via YahooNews] More >>

Tonight in Bucharest The Swan Bride plays in Control Club [Mar 15, 2011] The Slovakian band The Swan Bride will concert, tonight, in the Control Club, the organizers, Bring the Noise and Chambre de Chat, announce. [via YahooNews] More >>

Winter Deaflympics in Slovakia canceled [Feb 14, 2011] The International Committee of Deaf Sports says the 17th Winter Deaflympics in Slovakia has been canceled because of a "comprehensive failure" of local organizers to deliver what they promised. ICDS chief executive Tiffany Granfors said in a statement Sunday "we are heartbroken ... and we are working as hard as we can to mitigate the effect it will have on deaf athletes and deaf... [via YahooNews] More >>

Lack of funding forces cancellation of Deaflympics in Slovakia [Feb 14, 2011] The International Committee of Deaf Sports says the 17th Winter Deaflympics in Slovakia has been canceled because of a "comprehensive failure" of local organizers to deliver what they promised. [via YahooNews] More >>