Switzerland narrowly defeated Slovakia 3-2 to finish third in Group A at the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship, advancing to the quarterfinals, with key performances from Elijah Neuenschwander and other players. The tournament features critical matches including the US vs. Sweden and Canada vs. Finland, which will determine top seeds and playoff matchups.
The U.S. team staged a dramatic comeback to beat Slovakia 6-5 in the IIHF World Junior Championship, led by James Hagens with two goals, and will face Sweden in a key match for first place in Group A.
The U.S. men's hockey team has secured a spot in the World Juniors quarterfinals after winning their first two games, including a recent 2-1 victory over Switzerland. They will face Slovakia tonight in their third preliminary game, with a strong historical record against Slovakia. Following this match, they will play Sweden on New Year's Eve, with festivities planned after the game.
Lenka Kaur, a university office worker from Bradford who emigrated from Slovakia, reached the final of the Slovak baking competition Pečie celé Slovensko, which boosted her confidence and passion for baking, and allowed her to reconnect with her heritage.
Tomas Chrenko scored a hat trick leading Slovakia to a 4-1 victory over Germany in the World Junior Championship, with Slovakia now at 1-1 in Group A, while Germany remains winless after two games.
Sweden narrowly defeated Slovakia 3-2 in the opening game of the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship, with Ivar Stenberg scoring the winning goal in the final minutes. Despite a comeback attempt from Slovakia, Sweden's strong power play and resilience secured their victory in Minnesota.
NHL.com has compiled an all-time Olympic roster for Slovakia, featuring legendary players like Hossa and Chára, highlighting their contributions in past Olympics and their significance to Slovak hockey history, as the 2026 Milano Cortina Games will mark the return of NHL players to the Winter Olympics after 12 years.
Thousands protested across Slovakia against Prime Minister Fico's government for judicial reforms critics say undermine the rule of law, with protests in Bratislava and other cities, as opposition parties accuse the government of aiding criminal elements and weakening democratic institutions.
Lockheed Martin has completed the production of all F-16 Block 70 aircraft for Bulgaria and Slovakia, enhancing their air defense capabilities and NATO interoperability with advanced, modern fighters that support joint missions and NATO standards.
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico opposes the EU proposal to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, arguing it would prolong the war and threaten Slovakia's energy security, with other countries like Belgium also resisting the plan.
Two trains collided in Pezinok, Slovakia, injuring dozens of passengers with no fatalities reported. The crash occurred between Bratislava and Pezinok, with no head-on collision or derailment, and was the second such incident in Slovakia within a month.
Slovakia is reportedly opposed to using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's military costs, amid ongoing EU debates and concerns over legal and financial risks, with EU leaders set to discuss the issue in December.
EU countries are moving to ban Russian oil imports, aiming to overrule Hungary and Slovakia's opposition, marking a significant step in Europe's efforts to cut reliance on Russian energy amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Slovakia has amended its constitution to recognize only two sexes, male and female, and imposed restrictions on adoption and surrogate pregnancies, sparking criticism from human rights groups and concerns over its implications for LGBT rights and EU relations.