World War II
Inside the castle that burned, crumbled and hid locals from bombs – but still stands today
Just a few kilometres from the Hungarian border, Fiľakovo Castle lures visitors with its wartime corridors.
The death came from the skies. Nové Zámky: The most bombed Slovak town of World War II
The bombs showed no mercy, even towards children.
Strike a pose with tanks and explore northeastern Slovakia: A must-see guide
The beauty of temples in the region is mixed with bunkers and tanks.
In a socialist town with a Warhol museum, they dream of Parisian vibes
Visitors to the modern art museum can contribute to the local economy.
Holocaust survivor and tireless fighter for freedom celebrates his centenary
A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.
From small Slovak village to Mount Suribachi on iconic WW2 photo
The fact that a Slovak native was among the men raising the US flag on Iwo Jima was not known until 2008.
WWII Czechoslovak pilots to be buried in the Netherlands
Five Czechoslovak pilots' bodies were found in the Netherlands.
Echoes of history in eastern Slovakia
There are some eerie parallels between the region's past and Ukraine's more recent travails.
Slovakia remembers fallen war veterans
Red poppies became a symbol of the end of WWI.
Nazi-allied Slovak state emerged 80 years ago
Historian: The perception of the World War II Slovak state is full of contradictions.
Blog: Slovak National Uprising in our live memory
An important but haunting memorial can be found in the Low Tatra Mountains not far from Banská Bystrica, in former village Kalište.
The banker who tricked Tiso and sent three billion crowns to rebels
Imrich Karvaš was one of the most powerful men in the wartime Slovak State but he helped the popular rebellion. He ended up in the concentration camps and even the communist regime imprisoned him.
Former RAF pilot dies
Imrich Gablech received several Czech and foreign awards and medals. On the occasion of his 100th birthday he was promoted general.
Ship captain awarded in memoriam
The award is not only a big thank you gesture but also a call for everybody to forget about their comfort and think about how they can help the world become a nicer place, said the Slovak president.
Analyst: Society has the tools to prevent the worst from happening
Robert Fico did not appear in the Washington Post story about European far right by accident, says political analyst and director of the Institute for Public Affairs Grigorij Mesežnikov.
War, heroism and history in Slovakia (Spectacular Slovakia - travel guide)
This regularly updated feature on Slovakia's World War II museums includes a memorial village and an abandoned fortress.
President Kiska commemorated WWII anniversary in Sereď
President Andrej Kiska took part in a special TV programme commemorating the victory over fascism and Nazism, a celebration that reminds us to never give up the fight.
Bratislava liberated 71 years ago
The ceremony to commemorate the liberation of the Slovak capital was attended by politicians, but also diplomats.
First Slovak Holocaust museum opens
THOSE who survived and were able to return to the former work- and concentration camp in Sereď, now turned into the first Museum of Holocaust in Slovakia, agree that it should have happened long ago.
Canadian author recounts parents' experience with the Holocaust in Slovakia
THOUGH she was born in Toronto, Kathy Kacer regularly returns to Slovakia -- the place where her parents survived the Holocaust. Much more than that though, Kacer has turned their life stories into a series of books for children and taken to traveling the world debate the topics with young readers.
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