Faces of Slovakia

The story of Slovakia told through profile stories of people who have made a mark in their respective fields, including President Zuzana Čaputovácyclist Peter Sagan, tech visionary Mária Virčíkováflying car designer Štefan Kleinastrobiologist Michaela Musilová, and race walker Matej Tóth.

Read our 2019 story about the changing face of Slovakia here.

Zuzana Čaputová

Zuzana Čaputová: I'm tired. But I still believe there's hope to change things for the better (interview)

I hope that the elections will be an opportunity for people to show that they have not given up on our country, says the president.

This year's ESET Science Award laureats. Silvia Pastoreková is in the middle.

Slovak oncologist whose research is used all around the world

Silvia Pastoreková is this year's ESET Science Award laureate.

Jana Žilková is the country representative at Caritas Czech Republic in Mongolia.

Helping in Mongolia does not mean taking away from Slovakia

Europeans are in a position to offer a helping hand outside their continent, Slovak charity worker Jana Žilková says.

Tatyana from Lesnoe, near Kharkiv, eastern Ukraine.

Slovak photographer's love for Big Apple unfolded after taxi boy's "Welcome home, baby!"

Nadezda Tavodova Tezgor made her dream come true in America. Today, she maps the war in Ukraine with her camera.

Ľudmila Guerin

HR professional: How clients can become professional friends

Mutual trust key to building relationship, says Ľudmila Guerin of PwC.

Jewellery maker and designer Petra Toth and her Cockerels of Čičmany collection.

Jewellery maker breathes new life into Slovak folk designs

Her parents told her she could not make a living making jewellery. But Petra Toth proves she can.

Marina Čarnogurská sitting next to the pile of her published works.

Award winning sinologist: Living the yin-and-yang life

The Slovak translator persecuted for her father’s anti-communist beliefs explains the difference between Chinese and Western ‘truth’.

Vladimír Šucha

The man who contracted fever for Europe

Vladimír Šucha learned early on in life that even the powerless can do great things.

Chicago Blackhawks right wing Marián Hossa prepares for a face off against the Florida Panthers during an NHL hockey game in March 2017.
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The (in)conspicuous superstar that had to suffer to achieve great things: Marián Hossa

The Slovak hockey player has been inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Matej Tóth winning Olympic gold in 2016.

A fortune teller predicted bad luck for him. Here is the big story of Olympic champion Matej Tóth

The Tokyo Olympic race was the last one for the Slovak race walker.

Rory Sabbatini and his caddy - his wife Martina - are happy after the last strike.

Now you're a legend, his wife whispered to him. Rory Sabbatini won silver for Slovakia

He is the third-ever foreigner to represent Slovakia at the Olympic games and win medals.

Zuzana Rehák Štefečeková won Slovakia's first medal at 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

Golden Zuzana hits nearly anything that moves

Learn more about trap shooter Zuzana Rehák Štefečeková, who won her first Olympic gold in Tokyo.

Boris Vanya
Michelle Krivda of Swiss Re

Young HR professional: Having an idea is not enough. Implementation is important

Building good relationships with others is key, said Michelle Krivda of Swiss Re, the laureate of HRTalent 2020 award.

Lucia Šicková of Pixel Federation

HR leader of a game developer: How education can become a passion

Lucia Šicková from the Pixel Federation helps young talents grow and seek greater career opportunities.

Samuel Kováčik

Big Bang Theory in Slovakia: Young physicist making science cool

Interest in theoretical physicist Samuel Kováčik’s ‘Scientist’ project soars in pandemic.

Elena Lacková, Slovakia's first Roma writer, at her graduation in Prague.

Born under a lucky star, Google honours Slovakia’s first Roma writer

Elena Lacková was the first Slovak author to write about the Roma Holocaust.

Jana Alexová
Jakub Goda

The faker-in-chief exposing disinformation in Slovakia

Government ministries need long-term communication strategies to debunk hoaxes, says Jakub Goda, who set out to expose how fake news gets produced in Slovakia.

Mária Virčíková

Tech visionary: Slovak innovation could soon change how we talk to each other

Mária Virčíková from Matsuko eyes up Silicon Valley with game-changer holographic communication.

Illah van Oijen

I always feel like a foreigner but Slovakia is my home

The Dutch-born photographer and activist co-founded Dobrý Trh and helped create an active community of neighbours.

During the pandemic, Slovak violinist Filip Jančík played several open-air concerts in residential areas around Slovakia.
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A trip to LA won a Slovak violinist collaboration with Avril Lavigne

Young violinist Filip Jančík, kicking off his tour in early September, popularises not only the violin but also classical music.

Jana Alexová
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