Slovakia
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Slovakia, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Missing Israeli Women Fail to Board Flight From Prague Amid Extensive Search in Vienna
Two Israeli women missing since Friday were booked but did not board a Prague-Tel Aviv flight, prompting a broad search in Vienna and a public appeal for information.
Europe Faces Extreme Heatwave with Temperatures Up to 43°C in Popular Israeli Destinations
Europe is experiencing an intense heatwave with temperatures reaching up to 43°C in popular destinations for Israeli tourists, including cities in Italy, the Balkans, and Spain. T…
Memorial for Jewish Paratroopers Unveiled in Czech Republic Honoring Holocaust Heroes
A memorial honoring Jewish paratroopers Haviva Reik and Rafael Reiss was unveiled in Prague, attended by Czech and Israeli officials, symbolizing the strong Israel-Czech friendshi…
Ajax Beats Shelbourne 3-1 with Israeli Oscar Gloch Starting
Israeli midfielder Oscar Gloch started for Ajax in their 3-1 win over Shelbourne in Amsterdam, while Twente defeated Dunajska Streda 6-0 without injured Israeli Stav Lemkin.
CSKA Sofia Prepares for Unique Match Against Maccabi Tel Aviv in Georgia
CSKA Sofia will play Maccabi Tel Aviv in Georgia for the first time facing an Israeli team in UEFA competitions, marking a rare instance of hosting a home match outside their coun…
Israeli UN Ambassador Sparks Diplomatic Row Over Spain's African Enclaves Amid Migrant Crisis
Israeli UN Ambassador Danny Danon criticized Spain for holding African enclaves amid a migrant crisis in Ceuta, sparking diplomatic backlash. Spain and Israeli officials distanced…
Hapoel Tel Aviv Advances to Conference League Third Qualifying Round After Draw with Ludogorets
Hapoel Tel Aviv advanced to the UEFA Conference League third qualifying round after a 2-2 draw with Ludogorets Razgrad, winning 4-2 on aggregate. The Israeli team showed tactical…
Gabi Kanikovski Leads Ferencváros Past Sétav Lemkin in Israeli Derby
Israeli player Gabi Kanikovski helped Ferencváros overcome Twente 3-4 on aggregate in Europa League qualifiers, while Iham Shhada’s team was eliminated. Both Israelis started thei…
Tel Aviv Clubs Advance to Next European Qualifying Rounds After Key Wins
Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv both advanced to the third qualifying rounds of European competitions after wins and draws against Sheriff Tiraspol and a Bulgarian team, resp…
Hapoel Tel Aviv Prepares for Crucial Conference League Clash Against Ludogorets in Bulgaria
Hapoel Tel Aviv travels to Bulgaria to face Ludogorets in the Conference League second leg with a 2-0 lead from the first match. Supported by 1,500 fans, Hapoel aims to secure adv…
Israel Unveils Memorials for WWII Paratroopers Haviva Reik and Rafael Reis in Prague Cemetery
Israel has unveiled memorials in Prague honoring WWII Jewish paratroopers Haviva Reik and Rafael Reis, who were executed by the Nazis and buried there. The ceremony included Israe…
Hadassah Ehrlich, Holocaust Survivor and Jewish Agency Pioneer, Dies at 100
Hadassah Ehrlich, a Holocaust survivor and prominent figure in the Jewish Agency's immigration department, died at 100. She immigrated to Israel in 1934, volunteered during the Wa…
Israel's U18 Basketball Team Secures Top Spot in Euro Championship Group Stage
Israel's U18 basketball team secured first place in their European Championship group after beating France 91-77, setting up a round of 16 match against Denmark. A win there would…
Israeli Football Clubs Boost Their Chances in European Competitions After Strong Starts
Maccabi Tel Aviv, Beitar Jerusalem, and Hapoel Tel Aviv started their 2026 European football campaigns with wins, boosting their chances to advance in Europa and Conference League…
Hapoel Tel Aviv Returns to European Competition with Win Over Ludogorets
Hapoel Tel Aviv ended a 12-year absence from European football with a 2-0 win over Ludogorets in Hungary, gaining an advantage ahead of the second leg in Bulgaria. The victory boo…
Chaim Yavin Chronicles Israel’s History as TV News Pioneer and Icon
Chaim Yavin, a pioneering Israeli TV news anchor, shaped the country's media landscape from 1968 to 2008. He covered historic events including the 1977 political shift, Sadat's vi…
Democrats Hold Transparent Primaries but Call for Broader Voter Influence in Israel
The Israeli Democratic Party held transparent primaries with 114,000 members voting online to select candidates, a more open process than most parties. However, only a fraction of…
Be'er Sheva's Winning Goal Disallowed After VAR Review in Champions League Qualifier
Hapoel Be'er Sheva's crucial goal was disallowed for offside after VAR review in their 2-1 loss to Vikingur Reykjavik in a Champions League qualifier, forcing them to win their ne…
Beitar Jerusalem and Hapoel Tel Aviv Face New Opponents in Conference League If They Advance
Beitar Jerusalem and Hapoel Tel Aviv will play their first UEFA Conference League qualifying matches this week against AEK Larnaca and Ludogorets, respectively. If they advance, t…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva's Potential Opponents Narrowed for Champions League Third Qualifying Round
UEFA revealed the seedings for the Champions League third qualifying round, listing six possible seeded opponents for Hapoel Be'er Sheva if they beat Vikingur. The draw will take…
Israeli Premier League's Christian Martinez Sold for €800,000 After Historic World Cup Performance
Christian Martinez, Ironi Kiryat Shmona's midfielder, was sold to Slovan Bratislava for around 800,000 euros after excelling at the 2026 World Cup, becoming the first Israeli Prem…
Israel Aerospace Unveils Hypnosis Soft Defense System Against Russian Drone Threats in Europe
Between 2024 and 2026, Russian drones repeatedly breached European airspace, targeting military and critical infrastructure. Israel Aerospace Industries unveiled Hypnosis, a soft…
Hapoel Tel Aviv Prepares for Toto Cup Opener Against Beitar Jerusalem with Key Players Fit
Hapoel Tel Aviv will face Beitar Jerusalem in the Toto Cup opener with most key players fit, including recovered Amit Lamkin and preferred starter Emmanuel Boateng. The team aims…
Hapoel Tel Aviv Prepares for Toto Cup Opener Against Beitar Jerusalem with Key Players Fit
Hapoel Tel Aviv will play Beitar Jerusalem in the Toto Cup opener with most key players fit, including recovered Amit Lamkin and starting striker Emmanuel Boateng. The team aims t…
Hapoel Tel Aviv Disappointed as Diarra Chooses Turkish Club Over Transfer
Hapoel Tel Aviv failed to sign winger Tiemoko Diarra, who chose Turkish club Kasımpaşa over them. The club is now seeking replacements ahead of upcoming matches and will debut new…
Maccabi Haifa Shows Interest in North Macedonian Striker David Toshevski
Maccabi Haifa is interested in signing North Macedonian striker David Toshevski, who scored four goals last season for Belgian club Dender, recently relegated to the second divisi…
Hapoel Tel Aviv Announces Lineup for European Match Against Beitar Jerusalem
Hapoel Tel Aviv completed their Slovak training camp with a 0-0 draw and announced a stable lineup for their European match against Beitar Jerusalem, awaiting a new left-wing sign…
Rabbi Mordechai Baak, Esteemed Monsey Torah Leader, Dies Suddenly at 80
Rabbi Mordechai Baak, a leading Torah scholar and community rabbi in Monsey, New York, died suddenly at age 80 from cardiac arrest. He was renowned for his Brisk yeshiva scholarsh…
Former Partner Sues Arie Steimatzky Over Alleged Secret Property Seizure in Europe
Avihou Efrat is suing former Steimatzky owner Arie Steimatzky over alleged secret transfers of European real estate projects, claiming Steimatzky unlawfully seized his shares in t…
Gal Galili Extends Coaching Tenure with Maccabi Tel Aviv Volleyball for Eighth Season
Gal Galili will coach Maccabi Tel Aviv volleyball for an eighth season, aiming to reclaim national titles and compete in the 2026/2027 CEV Challenge Cup alongside Hapoel Mate Ashe…
Hapoel Tel Aviv Considers Young Defender as Backup if Yehav Gurfinkel Declines Return
Hapoel Tel Aviv is preparing for its season opener while awaiting Yehav Gurfinkel's decision on returning from Cyprus; young defender Ofer Galbard may join the squad if Gurfinkel…
Hapoel Tel Aviv Wins 1-0 Against Dunajska Streda in Preseason Friendly
Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Dunajska Streda 1-0 in a preseason friendly on July 11, 2026, with Stav Toriel scoring the decisive goal. The match featured a slow first half and a more…
Hapoel Tel Aviv Prepares Midfield Lineup Ahead of Ludogorets Conference League Matches
Hapoel Tel Aviv is preparing for its Conference League qualifiers against Ludogorets, working to recover midfielder Amit Lamkin from injury while planning a second friendly in Slo…
Hapoel Tel Aviv Midfielder Amit Lamkin Suffers Ankle Sprain, Expected Quick Recovery
Hapoel Tel Aviv midfielder Amit Lamkin injured his ankle during a training camp match in Slovakia but was diagnosed with a sprain, not a fracture or ligament tear, allowing for a…
5.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Czech Republic and Slovakia
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Czech Republic and Slovakia at a depth of 10 kilometers, as reported by the German Research Centre for Geosciences.
Hapoel Tel Aviv Wins 2-1 Comeback Against Zlín in Slovakia Training Camp
Hapoel Tel Aviv secured a 2-1 comeback win against Czech club Zlín in a preseason match in Slovakia, with goals from Satu Toriel and Emmanuel Boateng. The team now prepares for tw…
Hapoel Tel Aviv Names Roy Barnes Backup Goalkeeper Amid Benyamini Injury
Hapoel Tel Aviv will face FC Zlín in a friendly as goalkeeper Roy Barnes steps up as backup due to Dor Benyamini's injury. Assistant coach Dušan Matović is leaving for a coaching…
Hapoel Tel Aviv Begins Slovakia Training Camp Ahead of European Matches
Hapoel Tel Aviv has started a ten-day training camp in Bratislava to improve tactics and fitness before upcoming friendlies and European qualifiers. Coach Aliniv Breda highlighted…
FIFA Allows Suspended Players to Compete in World Cup Finals in Historic Cases
FIFA has historically intervened to allow suspended players like Brazil's Garrincha in 1962 and the U.S.'s Florian Balogun in 2026 to compete in World Cup finals, amid political p…
Hapoel Tel Aviv Nears Signing Tiémoko Diarra Ahead of Slovakia Training Camp
Hapoel Tel Aviv is close to signing Guinean player Tiémoko Diarra before their training camp in Slovakia, ahead of their July 18 Europa Conference League qualifier. The team recen…
Slovakia Gains Popularity Among Israeli Tourists with New Flights and Attractions
Slovakia is emerging as a popular travel destination for Israelis due to new direct flights, natural beauty, affordability, and family-friendly attractions. Increased flight optio…
Rafael Signs Historic $2.3 Billion Air Defense Deal with Romania
Rafael has signed a historic $2.3 billion contract to supply its Spider air defense systems to Romania, marking its largest deal ever. The agreement includes full system packages…
Europe Faces Record Heatwave as France Reports 1,000 Deaths and Eastern Europe Braces for Extreme Temperatures
Europe is experiencing a historic heatwave with France reporting 1,000 heat-related deaths and Eastern European countries facing record-breaking temperatures above 40 degrees Cels…
Volkswagen Faces Major Challenges Amid Leadership Changes and Market Shifts
Volkswagen plans to cut 100,000 jobs amid leadership turmoil and market challenges, struggling with electric vehicle failures, high labor costs, and rising Chinese competition in…
Ousmane Dembélé lights up France's World Cup match with historic first-half hat trick
Ousmane Dembélé scored a first-half hat trick as France beat Norway 3-0. His treble, completed in the 32nd minute, was the second-fastest in World Cup history and the first first-…
Direct Flights Put Slovakia’s Tatra Mountains Within Easy Reach of Israelis
Overseas will launch a weekly direct flight from Tel Aviv to Poprad-Tatry on June 30, bringing Israelis to Slovakia’s Tatra Mountains in about 3.5 hours. The company is also selli…
Hungarian Hospital Worker Arrested After Admitting to Cannibalism
Hungarian police arrested a 30-year-old Budapest hospital cleaner on June 17 after finding human remains in his home and workplace. He admitted collecting body parts, cooking and…
Which teams have been the most common World Cup group-stage opponents of eventual champions?
A Sports 5 review found that 32 different national teams have faced eventual World Cup champions in the group stage. Mexico and Czechoslovakia, now the Czech Republic, lead the li…