I'm Ukrainian, and my family and I moved to Slovakia many years ago. I study journalism at Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Trnava, covering politics and culture for The Slovak Spectator. I also studied in Germany and Canada.

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News digest: Ex-judge Harabin cleared of charges over pro-Russian war comments

Slovak spa town Piešťany named top European getaway, 46th Turf Gala racing meeting in Bratislava, and population decline continues in Slovakia.

Peter Kažimír.

News digest: Prosecutor seeks jail for NBS Governor Kažimír as his political support wanes

Mafia boss Mikuláš Černák could be released after decades behind bars, Slovak triathlete Nikola Čorbová wins a Himalayan triathlon, and Slovakia will host the 2029 Ice Hockey World Championship.

News digest: Facebook justice? Šutaj Eštok announces police charges via post from Dubai

PM Robert Fico defends Moscow visit at European Political Community summit, Slovak defender Martin Valjent’s historic goal at the Bernabéu, and fraud scandal topples Petržalka's mayor.

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas speaks with journalists during a briefing at the informal meeting of foreign ministers from EU member states and Ukraine, held in Lviv, Ukraine, on 9 May.

News digest: 'Dear Kaja' Fico responds dismissively to EU over his Moscow visit

Will the new Pope come to Slovakia? 'Slovakia is Europe' protests take place across Slovakia, while in Kyiv Matovič declares 'Slovakia is not Fico'.

News digest: Slovakia nosedives in World Press Freedom Index

Slovak scientists unlock secrets of the past and present, Slovakia’s state budget deficit grew to €2.08 billion in April, and Smer MP Tibor Gašpar gives a 'heartfelt' tribute to Russia, in Russia – and in Russian.

Anna Netrebko  (left) and Zuzana Ťapáková (right)

News digest: National Theatre boss brands protest against pro-Putin singer 'primitive'

PM Fico signals financial transaction tax changes. President Pellegrini vetoes the Covid-19 amnesty.

The [fjúžn] festival  is Slovakia's largest multicultural event celebrating diversity through concerts, exhibitions, literature, theater, film, workshops, and more.

News digest: Slovakia is being hurt by its failure to integrate foreign workers, says auditor

A 'pink moon' is set to light up the night sky – but is it really pink? Záhorie is a hidden Slovak gem, and Robert Fico cancels a planned appearance with former Czech president Miloš Zeman.

Ministerka kultúry Martina Šimkovičová.

News digest: Crisis, what crisis? Culture minister's empty limousine tours Europe

Robert Fico celebrates WWII liberation with Russian and Belarusian ambassadors, 'Slovakia is Europe' protests take place once again, and Austria closes two borders with Slovakia.

A homeroom teacher hands out mid-year report summaries to first-year pupils at Ľudovít Fulla Primary School in Košice on 31 January 2025, marking the end of the first term of the 2024/2025 school year.

News digest: Slovakia confirms foot-and-mouth disease, begins culling livestock

Rural areas of Slovakia experience 'transport poverty', taboo literature uncovered in 20th century Bratislava, and Slovakia Is Europe protests sweep Slovakia again.

Lenka White, the corresponder of Czech news channel CNN Prima News.

News digest: Pro-Russian Czech CNN correspondent asks Musk to 'help' Slovakia

The Slovak basketball talent weaving towards the NBA, a Ukrainian working in the Slovak corporate world, and a Chinese delegation headed to Brezno.

Peter Pellegrini.

News digest: Pellegrini tops trust poll, but many remain skeptical

A young Slovak becomes an airline pilot, Košice removes Kuciak memorial, and the Kyiv-Bratislava train speeds up.

Who is Helena? Do you know about Helena? Discover the secret behind this name.

‘Who is Helena?’ takes players on an illuminating journey

A digital game brings totalitarian Czechoslovakia to life.

Robert Fico met with technology magnate Elon Musk in Washington.
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News digest: Robert Fico meets Elon Musk in US, prepares for CPAC speech

Gen Z's relationship with alcohol, SAV scientists work on a potential diabetes cure, and protests across Slovak cities honour the memory of Ján Kuciak and Martina Kušnírová.

Robert Fico.

News digest: PS leads in revived state opinion poll, but SaS would be out

Ideas for how and where to spent Valentine's Day and weekend; the future of combined education; and the radiation risk to Slovakia after a Russian drone strike on Chernobyl.

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News digest: Slovaks protest in 50 cities, with up to 45,000 people gathering in Bratislava

Homeless people speak about being abused at a Bratislava shopping mall.

News digest: Fico accuses Czechs of interfering in Slovakia. 'Absurd', says Fiala

The Canadian footballer who swapped a beach in the Pacific for the High Tatras, the Slovak scientists making global breakthroughs, and school students get their mid-year assessments.

News digest: Huge protests sweep Slovakia; 60,000 people gather in the capital

PM Fico blames a cyberattack on his opponents, while his coalition partner ousts two MPs.

News digest: Zelensky invited Fico, but got Šimečka. Turns out it is safe to visit Kyiv

A new sauna opens in Bratislava in an unlikely venue, rescue helicopters are called out three times near Chopok, and what do you say to a camel crossing the road in Bratislava?

In the image, on the left in the foreground, is the Interior Minister Matúš Šutaj Eštok (HLAS), speaking during a press conference after the 178th extraordinary meeting of the Security Council at the Government Office of the Slovak Republic on Friday, January 10, 2025, in Bratislava.

News digest: Fico blames Ukraine for cyberattack on land registry, president calls for government action

More SNG staff resign in protest, the PM finally reports to MPs on his trip to Moscow, and doctors says the 'new' HMPV is not a pandemic threat.

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