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: Heavens! A unique 'strawberry moon' should be visible over Slovakia

Female student studies for 'male' job, the Bermuda Triangle of Slovakia, and a footballing defeat to Ukraine in EURO 2024.

News digest: Summer season officially starts, Bratislava opens its outdoor pools

President Čaputová's farewell address, restrictions on help to Ukrainian refugees, and Britain's King Charles III writes to Peter Pellegrini.

News digest: Avert your gaze! Šimkovičová is appalled by prize-winning children's books

The new season in the High Tatras brings new restrictions and rules, learn Slovak with bears, and another security incident, this one involving Pellegrini.

News digest: Hopes pinned on younger Slovak voters to drive higher turnout on June 8

'Medical' freesheet promotes anti-vax views in hospitals, Bratislava's metro, and wine cellars' open day.

News digest: Offers roll in from abroad to treat stricken Fico

Slovak hockey team scores another triumph, Slovak TikToker addresses anxiety and depression, and a night of art.

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News digest: President Čaputová makes farewell visit to Ukraine

A Slovak palaeontologist's discovery, MP Blaha launches tropical-themed tour, and Germany beats Slovakia in Ostrava.

News digest: UK extradites neo-Nazi Bombic back to Slovakia

Danko sweeps up in Dúbravka, Volkswagen Slovakia to produce full-electric SUV, PS organises new protest.

Bratislava is changing its skyline.

News digest: A million-strong Bratislava? Dream on, say demographers

Cracks continue to plague Bratislava Castle, Slovak Easter eggs conquer the world, and reckless e-scooter riders can be fined.

News digest: Playing in the Russian KHL? No ice hockey World Cup for you

Deputy environment minister flouts environmental rules, an owl is rescued, and the government boycotts another TV show.

News digest: For some, Slovakia sometimes feels like Africa

Slovakia's flying car goes to China, a Slovak scientist on Everest, and how to think about rumours and hoaxes.

MiG-29 fighter jets.

News digest: Doubts emerge over EU compensation for donated Slovak MiG-29s

The white castle amidst green forests, a Japanese experience in Slovakia, and presidential elections this Saturday.

Andrej Danko

News digest: Danko's crash ruled a misdemeanour, but video still 'cannot' be released

The mystery of the Liptov wallaby, Lord of the Rings-style signalling in Slovakia, and they're already spraying for mosquitoes in Bratislava.

News digest: It might be Women's Day, but it's not all roses in Slovakia

The strange case of the light-fingered arts faculty dean, Easter and its traditions are approaching, and a forgotten disease is back.

News digest: Slovakia takes receipt of the first of its F-16 fighter jets

Slovaks still stand with Ukraine, events tips for the next week, and the presidential race is neck and neck.

Protest march near the Russian embassy in Berlin.

News digest: SaS calls for Navalny death probe, queries Slovak foreign policy

Slovak hydro plants break production record, where to spend spring break, and a recent presidential poll

News digest: No veto by Čaputová, but law changes will face constitutional challenge

A breathtaking winter hike, an ice carnival and a new poll in the presidential race.

News digest: What distinguishes state and private schools today

Slovaks help a Colombian student, thankful Ukrainians, and an extreme pilgrimage.

News digest: How to make pedalling to work or school safer

Nepotism in politics, President Čaputová off to Canada, and young Slovak champions.

A filling station demolished by a Bulgarian driver in early January 2024.

News digest: Bulgarian driver behind destroyed petrol station called religious fanatic

New era for disinformation media, trip to a Slovak Paradise gorge, and the Culture Ministry files a criminal complaint.

Policeman after the shooting in Tepláreň.

News digest: Inquiry into Tepláreň gay bar shooting concluded

Outdoor spa in Liptov, Bratislava in the 60s, and a group of US senators and congressmen visits Slovakia.

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