In this postcard from 1916, we can see the pretentious regional centre, or Župný dom (County House), of the areas of Gemer and Malohont in Rimavská Sobota, a town in what is today southern Slovakia. 

Residence of two regions—and multiple regimes

Slovaks protested using a word due to its connection with the Hungarian regime, though in reality it has Slavic origins.

Branislav Chovan

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Lantern procession at Devín Castle for families with children or trip to Haluzice with group of foreigners.

Marčulina lookout tower.

Tower on important pilgrimage route to add cosy shelter, enhancing visitor experience

In the pentagon-shaped shelter, visitors will be able to charge their mobile phones.

In the centre is the National Council building in Bratislava.

News digest: Desperate transfer in parliament to save coalition partner

Another ammunition plant in eastern Slovakia, documentary about Zuzana Čaputová to hit cinemas, and tip on classical music concert.

Journalists and supporters surround Zuzana Čaputová after she wins the presidential election in Bratislava on March 30, 2019.
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A new film on Zuzana Čaputová, former president, hits theatres soon

The documentary shows her decisions, actions as well as personal life.

Honouring his smuggler grandfather’s legacy, this man sells slivovitz with kosher twist

The Roma play a key role in Dusan Stevlik’s slivovitz industry.

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Funding the net zero transition

Elizabeth Curmi shares her insights on decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors such as steel, cement, aluminum, shipping, and aviation.

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Independent MPs from the National Coalition: Pavel Ľupták (l), Rudolf Huliak (c), and Ivan Ševčík (r).

News digest: Hunting attire aficionado politically humiliates Danko—and he remains silent

Heritage advocates and doctors express discontent, former Czech PM rejoices at his victory.

Stan Mikita arriving at regular meeting with Chicago Blackhawks fans, July 26, 2013.
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Hockey legend with Slovak roots started playing without knowing any English

Stan Mikita went from most penalised player to winning trophy for sportsmanship.

Hlas leader and presidential candidate Peter Pellegrini and former Czech PM Andrej Babiš meet ahead of the second round of the Slovak presidential election in Bratislava on April 3, 2024.

Former Czech PM’s dark past swept under the rug, thanks to Slovakia’s Interior Ministry

The ministry handed Andrej Babiš a legal win—but the Secret Police controversy will not die.

Russia-friendly MEP Ľuboš Blaha (Smer) pictured on a billboard in Bratislava ahead of the EP elections held in June 2024.
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The Rector of the Academy of Fine Arts and Design, Bohunka Koklesová, during a press conference of the Cultural Strike! initiative in front of the building of the Culture Ministry on the topic: The abolition of the Monument Protection Department and the dismissal of expert employees of the Monument Office, and its impact on the activities of the PÚ as well as the protection of monuments in Slovakia.

Monuments Office is slashing experts, and key department

A major restructuring could cripple monument protection in Slovakia.

Chair of the Medical Trade Union Association (LOZ) Peter Visolajský after a meeting with Health Minister Kamil Šaško (Hlas) in Bratislava on October 14, 2024.

Unrest in Slovak healthcare: Doctors demand change or they will walk away

Union leader Peter Visolajský warns of a healthcare collapse as nearly 2,500 doctors prepare to resign.

Erik Wittner
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Amateur pianist turns playing at Slovakia’s highest mountain hut into a beloved tradition

Erik Wittner intends to play outside the hut at the end of October again.

The occupancy of Covid beds will be one of the main factors for the classification of districts.

News digest: Police also to look into pandemic management, anti-vaxxer government official not on team

How to spot a comet, meet the Slovak AI expert poached by Mark Zuckerberg, and a tip on an unusual concert.

Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) as seen from the Čergov mountain range in Prešov Region on October 12.
While mushroom picking, a man was attacked by a female bear with two cubs.

Mushroom picker attacked by bear with two cubs, basket saves his life

The attack did not dissuade hikers following day.

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European Union will probably suspend the new Slovak financial transaction tax

There are several problems with the legislation that will come into force in January 2025.

Renáta Bláhová
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The alarming state of pensions in Slovakia

Pension expenses rising sharply.

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