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When it comes to sport, hard work beats talent
Richard Varga always had the predisposition to become a successful sportsman, inheriting his mother's love for swimming and his brother's passion for triathlon.
Glossary: Sport
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A rising tennis star listens to Mozart before matches. It seems to help
Renáta Jamrichová has won a major girls’ singles trophy in Melbourne.
Food blogger reveals the secret to what Bratislava eats
Many Bratislavans have at least once followed the steps of the famous food blogger Daniel Feranec, known as Čoje Bratislava.
Glossary: Food
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Many drunk people and almost no English speakers. For this Indian, Slovakia felt like a different world
Puneet Dhiman, a 28-year-old Indian citizen, runs a unique food truck in Bratislava called Rolltown.
Glossary: Multicultural Society
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What it takes to make a student film
Ľuboš Balažovič Jr., a young filmmaker, made a documentary about the Slovak National Uprising.
How a Slovak maths student grew into a YouTube star
With 1.2 million YouTube subscribers, Doke is a well-known graffiti artist.
Her crying baby led this mother to a new hobby. People love her for it
Not all of the courtyards are open to the public, but Lucia Lišková always finds a way to get in.
Glossary: Art and Culture
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Glossary: Hobbies, Leisure Time and Lifestyle
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Understanding the importance of misinformation and disinformation, and the damage it can cause
Zmudri's Zuzana Blažeková on the differences between generations in one family.
Young people’s uphill battle to fight disinformation at home
Older family members are more entangled in the disinformation whirlwind.
Glossary: Family
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There’s a fine line between being a traveller and a holidaymaker
The idea of travelling while on an Erasmus exchange led to something much bigger for this young man – a passion for exploring the world and sharing it with other people.
Inspired by Malaysia, a Slovak and an Iranian started a Bratislava hiking group for foreigners
One day it was an idea; three days later they started hiking.
Glossary: Travelling
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Is upcycling the new recycling?
Nosene aims to destroy prejudices about second-hand shopping. It's a place where people can find alternatives and solutions.
When what you wear online matters more than what you put on in the morning
“Digital fashion” is already here: One of Slovakia’s leading designers describes her vision for the future of fashion.
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- Man appeals for help finding strangers who saved his life
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