Slovakia
Events

Poland and Slovakia are poised to step up their efforts to launch a joint bid for the 2022 Winter Olympics after the prime ministers of the two countries stated that the European financial crisis should not be seen as an impediment to such a project.
Events

Poland and Slovakia appear poised to enter a joint bid for the 2022 Winter Olympics after the latter’s government backed the proposal, according to Prime Minister Robert Fico.
Events

Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico has given his backing to a proposed joint bid with neighbouring Poland for the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Business

Czech Republic and Slovakia are in talks about creating a joint football league for the first time since the country was partitioned in 1993.
Media

Slovakian public broadcaster STV will launch a new sports-based channel, Trojka, on August 8
Media

Rugby union’s premier European club competition, the Heineken Cup, has secured distribution in over 100 countries.
Business

Sporting goods group Adidas acquired the distribution rights for its newly-acquired Reebok brand in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
Media

Media Partners & Silva Ltd agreed a deal with the Pragosport agency for the distribution of Italian Serie A rights in Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
Events

The Davis Cup by BNP Paribas first round ties on March 4-6 delivered strong television ratings and market shares around the world.

After an absence of more than ten years, the European Individual Squash Championships return next month, featuring the cream of the world's elite players.
Sponsorship & Marketing

European soccer's governing body UEFA says higher than expected sales for its Champions League tournament will result in a bumper CHF905m ($652m/EUR580m) cash-pot to distribute.

UEFA's Executive Committee kicks-off a two-day meeting in Slovakia today - with a number of key business issues on the agenda.
Business

Motor firm Skoda has extended its sponsorship of ice hockey's IIHF World Championships.
Business

Motor firm Skoda has extended its sponsorship of ice hockey's IIHF World Championships.
Business

Ice hockey fans at Bratislava's ice hockey stadium saw two exhibition matches last weekend involving stars from the NHL and Europe.

European television channel British Eurosport has secured the live rights to the European Figure Skating Championships to be held in Bratislava, starting on 22 January.