Žilina faces ongoing football woes while new sports facilities are planned near the Danube River, including a fitness park as part of a million-euro housing renovation. Read more...

Recent reports highlight rising health concerns in Slovakia, including childhood obesity and a motorcycle accident, while Hungary faces its first foot-and-mouth outbreak in 50 years. Plus, an update on Pope Francis's health. Read more...

Žilina's sports scene is a mixed bag. The football team experiences both crushing defeats and hard-fought victories, while the future of the city's winter stadium hangs in the balance. Read more...