At least eight dead as heavy rains and gale force winds hit central Europe
Lower Austria, the state surrounding Vienna, declared a disaster area with some 20,000 rescue crew members at work
Slovakia
Prague on high flood alert as central Europe faces torrential rain
Similar weather expected in southern Germany and parts of Austria, Poland, and Slovakia over coming days
Failure by Hungary to tackle high-level corruption a ‘serious concern’
EU report criticises Hungary’s lack of track record investigating corruption in upper echelons
Netherlands leader Rutte poised to become Nato general secretary
Outgoing Dutch PM must secure unanimous support from all 32 members of military alliance to succeed Jens Stoltenberg
Slovak PM Fico says he has ‘no hatred’ for attacker in first speech since assassination attempt
Fico was shot as he greeted supporters last month in an attack that he says has caused serious damage to health
Slovak prime minister Fico released from hospital after attempted assassination
Fico was shot four times in incident but has now started rehabilitation and returned to his Bratislava apartment
Slovak PM Fico out of danger but condition serious, deputy says
Man has been charged with attempted murder after assassination attempt on Fico last Wednesday
Slovakia’s PM Robert Fico ‘nearing a positive prognosis’ as suspected shooter appears in court
Robert Fico (59) was attacked and suffered multiple gunshot wounds on Wednesday
Slovakia’s Fico awake but remains in serious condition after shooting
Country’s PM was shot five times in an attempted assassination earlier this week but is now conscious in intensive care
How Slovakia’s poisonous politics left prime minister fighting for his life
Shooting raises questions about the threat to democracy posed by a spiral of toxicity
The Irish Times view on violence against politicians: democracy is being corroded
The invidious impact of abusive behaviour is highlighted by a survey of Oireachtas members and their political staff
Slovakian PM Robert Fico in ‘serious but stable’ condition after assassination attempt
Shooting has exposed an increasingly febrile and polarised political climate in Slovakia and across Europe, say commentators
Slovakian government could go down dark path following attempted assassination
Politics in Slovakia has been dominated by polarising and divisive atmosphere in recent times
Who is Robert Fico? Slovakian PM, seriously injured in shooting, admires Putin and Orban
Fico was shot on Wednesday while meeting supporters in town of Handlová
Slovakian prime minister Robert Fico’s condition remains ‘extremely serious’ after he was shot several times
Prime minister is ‘not in a life threatening situation’ after what members of the Slovakian government called a ‘politically motivated’ attack
Slovakia’s PM in life-threatening condition after being shot in ‘politically motivated’ assassination attempt
Suspect detained following incident as European leaders condemn attack on Robert Fico in which he was shot five times
Slovakian election is another bloody nose for pro-EU forces
Europe letter: Outcome of presidential election lifts check on Kremlin-friendly government in Slovakia
‘I was 5 when I studied the violin. At 19, I rebelled and moved to Ireland thinking music was not my future’
What I do: Guided by his parents in Slovakia, the Kildare-based musician Vladimir Jablokov began studying the violin at the age of five. His dedication to the instrument has, for better or worse, shaped his life
Slovak prime minister Robert Fico claims there is no war in Kyiv
Fico’s comments come day before meeting with Ukrainian counterpart and hours after missiles fell on Kyiv
Slovak border crossing with Ukraine blocked as wider truck protest looms
Slovak truckers support Polish truckers’ efforts to win restrictions on number of Ukrainian trucks entering EU
Show of solidarity in Kyiv after cracks emerge in western unity towards Ukraine
Slovakian election and Washington removal of aid for Ukraine may foreshadow changes to come
The Irish Times view on the election in Slovakia: a victory for populism
The result is a stunning political revival for Robert Fico who was forced to resign as prime minister in 2020
Lisa Fallon: Irish football finally reaping the benefits of playing the long game
Stephen Kenny can press on with his plans while women’s team can focus on qualifying
Vera Pauw says ‘individual’ errors cost Ireland against Slovakia
‘Individuals are going forward and think they can run out of the organisation’
TV View: All aboard Vera Pauw’s Ireland rollercoaster once again
Expectations heightened by victory over Finland but Thursday was a disappointment
Vera Pauw comfortable making the tough choices as Ireland eye six points
Diane Caldwell has been pushed out of back three with Savannah McCarthy impressing
Spain coach Enrique wants police to act on fan abuse of Morata and his family
Spain’s opponents Croatia will be without Ivan Perisic for match in Copenhagen
Azpilicueta confident Spain can rise to the challenge
A draw would be enough to send Slovakia into the last 16
Euro 2020 Group E: This is arguably the weakest Spain side in a generation
Team guide: Can Robert Lewandowski replicate his Bayern Munich form for Poland?
FAI aim for 2024 Europa League final after Euros blow
Some comfort did come in €500,000 grant towards Dalymount Park redevelopment
Alan Browne: ‘It’s time for me to step up at international level’
Preston midfielder believes it’s up to the entire team to end Ireland’s wait for a goal
Northern Ireland could provide ‘ray of sunshine’ with playoff win
Ian Baraclough hopes 1,060 fans at Windsor Park can drive team past Slovakia to Euros
Experience breeding confidence in Northern Ireland camp, says Paddy McNair
Play-off against Slovakia will be biggest game for many players in squad
Empty stadium for Wales clash will cap a bad week for the FAI
Least the Association would have retained from qualifying for Euro2020 is €5 million
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