Alexander Dubcek’s reforms in Czechoslovakia in 1968 were ultimately adopted by the USSR, but he would have been disappointed by the outcome, writes Geoffrey Roberts.

Slovakia's prosecutor general has approved the creation of an international team to investigate the killings of an investigative journalist and his fiancee.

Substitute Amber Barrett scored a late winner as the Republic of Ireland beat Women's World Cup qualifying opponents Slovakia 2-1 in Dublin.

Tens of thousands of anti-government protesters have rallied across Slovakia to demand an early election to resolve a political crisis set off by the killings of an investigative journalist and his fiancee.

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has resigned following a crisis over the killing of a journalist.

Italian prosecutors warned Slovakian authorities about "dangerous" infiltration by a powerful Italian organised crime syndicate even before a reporter was shot dead, according to a top anti-mafia fighter.

Over 1,000 spectators turned out at Tallaght Stadium for the game which very nearly didn't go ahead due to the row over squad conditions.

The Senior Women's National Football team have concluded successful talks with the Football Assocation of Ireland.

Michal Kovac, who served as the first president of Slovakia after it became an independent state in 1993, has died. He was 86.

Jerome Boateng's stunning first goal for his country set Germany on their way.

The Three Lions boss made an error in judgement by making six alterations for the Group B clash.

Police in Lille have used teargas on fans following scuffles in the city centre

Mario Gomez gave the World champions the lead from the penalty spot but it all went wrong thereafter.

Slovakia's prime minister says his country is not a suitable place for Muslims to live because they could change centuries-long traditions.

Martin O'Neill has revealed Rob Elliot suffered a "serious knee injury".

McClean was typically forthright when asked about taking the penalty instead of Shane Long.

O’Neill was content with the draw against Slovakia despite injuries to Shane Long and Rob Elliot.

Rob Elliot's hopes of making it to the Euro 2016 finals have been dealt a major blow.

Six players who made their mark for Ireland, and five who will regret the events of the past week…

The Newcastle goalkeeper was starting for his country for just the second time.

19-year-old Man City player Jack Byrne, now on loan in Holland, trained with the senior squad today.

Martin O'Neill has finalised the Republic of Ireland squad for 'Three' International Friendly games against Switzerland and Slovakia in Aviva Stadium.

Two children born in England after their parents were trafficked from Slovakia should be placed for adoption in England, a High Court judge has decided.

Republic of Ireland will take on Slovakia in a friendly at Aviva Stadium on Tuesday, March 29, the FAI has announced.

Both sides secured the necessary victories in the final round of qualifying matches tonight.

Slovakia's prime minister says his country will refuse to implement an EU deal to resettle 120-thousand migrants.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has pressed fellow European nations to share the burden of the influx of migrants.

Two planes carrying dozens of parachutists have collided in mid-air over western Slovakia, killing seven people, officials said.

A Roma Gypsy gang has been found guilty of trafficking vulnerable Slovakian women into the UK to sell into sham marriages “like pieces of meat”, Scotland Yard said.