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 Čaputová, cyclist Peter Sagan, tech visionary Mária Virčíková, flying car designer Štefan Klein, astrobiologist Michaela Musilová, and race walker Matej Tóth.
Read our 2019 story about the changing face of Slovakia here.
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.
Slovak oncologist whose research is used all around the world
Silvia Pastoreková is this year's ESET Science Award laureate.
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.
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.
HR professional: How clients can become professional friends
Mutual trust key to building relationship, says Ľudmila Guerin of PwC.
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.
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’.
The man who contracted fever for Europe
Vladimír Šucha learned early on in life that even the powerless can do great things.
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.
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.
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.
Golden Zuzana hits nearly anything that moves
Learn more about trap shooter Zuzana Rehák Štefečeková, who won her first Olympic gold in Tokyo.
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.
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.
Big Bang Theory in Slovakia: Young physicist making science cool
Interest in theoretical physicist Samuel Kováčik’s ‘Scientist’ project soars in pandemic.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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