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Kia to build 100-million-euro engine plant in Slovakia

AFP Global Edition yesterday

South Korean car maker Kia Motors said Thursday it would build a new engine production facility worth 100 million euros (136.7 million dollars) in Slovakia. Kia, which already produces cars and engines in the central European country, said in a press release ...

Bruins Devils Hockey

AP News 4 days ago

Boston Bruins' Zdeno Chara, right, of Slovakia, checks New Jersey Devils' Zach Parise in front of Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask, of Finland, during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, March 15, 2010 in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun) Copyright ...

Lightning Canadiens Hockey

AP News 10 days ago

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jaroslav Halak, of Slovakia, lets in the first goal by the Tampa Bay Lightning's Steven Stamkos, not shown, during second period NHL hockey action Tuesday, March 9, 2010 in Montreal. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press,Ryan Remiorz) Copyright 2010 AP News

Slovak push to promote patriotism draws fire

AFP Global Edition 16 days ago

Plans in Slovakia to promote the national flag, anthem and symbols in schools are drawing fierce resistance from some parents and teachers over concerns of forcing patriotic education on children. The Slovak parliament adopted a controversial law this week calling for the ...

Slovak ecologists slam oil pipe plan in unique water reservoir

AFP Global Edition 19 days ago

Plans for an oil pipeline through central Europe's largest drinking water reservoir in southwestern Slovakia have sparked outrage among Slovak environmentalists and water companies alike. Slovak state-owned downstream oil company Transpetrol is planning to connect Austria to the Druzhba pipeline -- pumping ...

Vancouver Olympics Ice Hockey

AP News 20 days ago

Slovakia's Zdeno Chara skates off the ice after the men's bronze medal ice hockey game at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010. Finland beat Slovakia 5-3. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson) Copyright 2010 AP News

Finns rally to beat Slovaks 5-3 for bronze medal

AP News 20 days ago

Jokinen scores 2 as Finns rally from 2-goal deficit in 3rd to beat Slovakia 5-3 for bronze Miikka Kiprusoff braced himself for one last onslaught. This one, he got to enjoy. The Finns swarmed Kiprusoff, dropping their sticks and patting the goaltender's ...

Agonizing Finnish for brave Slovaks

Reuters US Online Report Sports News 20 days ago

VANCOUVER (Reuters) - Finland staged a furious third period comeback to beat Slovakia 5-3 and claim the Olympic men's ice hockey bronze on Saturday to continue their stellar record in recent Games. Trailing 3-1, the Finns came out flying in the third, ...

Ice Hockey - Men's Bronze Medal Game - Day 16

Getty Images 20 days ago

VANCOUVER, BC - FEBRUARY 27: Marian Hossa #81 of Slovakia slides into goalie Miikka Kiprusoff #34 of Finland during the ice hockey men's bronze medal game between Finland and Slovakia on day 16 of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics at Canada Hockey ...

Luongo saves homeside blushes against Slovakia

AFP American Edition 21 days ago

Local boy Roberto Luongo drew the cheers of home fans as he kept a surging Slovakia attack at bay as Canada squeaked to a 3-2 win to set up a dream ice hockey clash with the USA. Brenden Morrow and Patrick Marleau ...

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