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Hungary, Slovakia get Russian oil from repaired Ukraine pipeline

Hungary and Slovakia still import Russian oil via the Druzhba pipeline, despite Russia’s invasion of its neighbour, Ukraine.
Hungary and Slovakia still import Russian oil via the Druzhba pipeline, despite Russia’s invasion of its neighbour, Ukraine.

Slovakia says getting Russian oil from repaired Ukraine pipeline

Kyiv said on April 22 Ukraine had restarted pumping oil to Hungary and Slovakia after completing repairs.
Kyiv said on April 22 Ukraine had restarted pumping oil to Hungary and Slovakia after completing repairs.

Minority rights resurface in Slovak-Hungarian relations after Magyar's win

Election winner Peter Magyar speaks during a press conference in Budapest, Hungary, April 20, 2026. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo
Election winner Peter Magyar speaks during a press conference in Budapest, Hungary, April 20, 2026. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo

Poland detains third suspect over arson attack on Czech factory

Romania coach Lucescu hospitalised after falling sick before training

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Semi Final - Turkey v Romania - Tupras Stadyumu, Istanbul, Turkey - March 26, 2026   Romania coach Mircea Lucescu reacts REUTERS/Murad Sezer
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Semi Final - Turkey v Romania - Tupras Stadyumu, Istanbul, Turkey - March 26, 2026   Romania coach Mircea Lucescu reacts REUTERS/Murad Sezer

Pressure on Italy as play-off hopefuls eye 2026 World Cup

Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso is hoping to lead the Italians to their first World Cup Finals appearance since 2014, when they face Northern Ireland in their play-off clash on March 26.
Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso is hoping to lead the Italians to their first World Cup Finals appearance since 2014, when they face Northern Ireland in their play-off clash on March 26.

Ukraine accepts EU offer to help restore Druzhba pipeline carrying Russian oil

A meter showing near zero-level pressure in the Druzhba pipeline from Russia to Europe in Brody, Ukraine, on Jan 10.
A meter showing near zero-level pressure in the Druzhba pipeline from Russia to Europe in Brody, Ukraine, on Jan 10.

Ukraine briefs diplomats from 31 countries on damage to Druzhba pipeline carrying Russian oil

A meter showing near zero-level pressure on the Druzhba pipeline from Russia to Europe in Brody, Ukraine, on Jan 10.
A meter showing near zero-level pressure on the Druzhba pipeline from Russia to Europe in Brody, Ukraine, on Jan 10.

Ukraine accuses Hungary, Slovakia of ‘blackmail’ over threats to cut electricity

Slovakia and Hungary say Ukraine is to blame for the prolonged outage.
Slovakia and Hungary say Ukraine is to blame for the prolonged outage.

Ice hockey-Fourth feels like last for Slovakia's Slafkovsky after bronze heartbreak

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Ice Hockey - Men's Bronze Medal Game - Slovakia vs Finland - Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, Milan, Italy - February 21, 2026. Juraj Slafkovsky of Slovakia looks dejected after the match. REUTERS/David W Cerny
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Ice Hockey - Men's Bronze Medal Game - Slovakia vs Finland - Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, Milan, Italy - February 21, 2026. Juraj Slafkovsky of Slovakia looks dejected after the match. REUTERS/David W Cerny

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.