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Matúš Beňo

Matúš Beňo covers science for The Slovak Spectator. He occasionally writes about culture.

Before joining The Slovak Spectator, he worked as an online editor and covered technology and science for SME, one of the major Slovak dailies. Mr. Beňo also covered Slovak science for Veda Na Dosah, a website that popularises science.

He studied mass media communication at Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Trnava. Mr. Beňo is a native Bratislavan. In his free time, he paints Warhammer miniatures, hikes, plays board games and guitar.

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List of author's articles, page 4

People are skating on the ice rink at the amphitheatre in Banská Bystrica.

Weekend: After stuffing yourself over the festive period, get out there and have fun

Ice-skating and swimming marathons are a way to go.

Matúš Beňo

News digest: Thousands took to streets in protest of Fico's Moscow trip

Slovak biathlete's unexpected success, tips for events if you do not celebrate Christmas, and Slovak journalists reflecting on 2024.

Matúš Beňo

Visualisation of GRBBeta in space. The small satelite is a successor to the world’s smallest astrophysics space observatory, GRBAlpha – the first CubeSat to detect a gamma-ray burst (GRB) from space. It was built by Slovak company Spacemanic.

Building on previous success, Slovak space industry takes off

More opportunities for Slovak companies.

Matúš Beňo

Mária Bieliková during the ESET Science Award 2024 ceremony.

Slovak computer scientist: We need to learn to communicate with machines

Mária Bieliková took top prize in the main category at this year’s ESET Science Award.

Matúš Beňo

Weekend: Is this your first Christmas in Slovakia? Here's everything you need to know

Here's how to get ready for Christmas this weekend.

Matúš Beňo

Illustrative image of miners working for the Pittsburg Coal Company.

Many Slovaks lost their lives in US mine disasters, but a holy day spared others

Working conditions in mines were abysmal, safety conditions even worse.

Matúš Beňo

The Slovak team with the Slovak Ambassador to Egypt Lenka Miháliková (third from left). Jozef Hudec is fifth from left.

Slovak Egyptologists continue to shed light on ancient history

Team concluded 14th season of research at important Nile site.

Matúš Beňo

Weekend: Need to catch a break from Christmas? Try these events

Here's what to do during the weekend.

Matúš Beňo

A street in the village of Varín in the north of central Slovakia bears the name of Jozef Tiso, the controversial President of the Slovak State during the Second World War

News digest: One less street named after controversial figure in Slovakia

Another controversial appointment by Culture Ministry, Slovak travels world on legendary bike. Learn more in today's digest.

Matúš Beňo

News digest: Under threat of prison, health minister wants to force resigning doctors to stay

Bratislava's café scene thriving, unusual patient in Rimavská Sobota hospital, and Pope's message for Slovaks.

Matúš Beňo

The trail to Chleb, as seen from the peak. On this you may meet St Nicholas during this weekend.

Weekend: Meet St Nicholas on snow covered mountain

More Christmas markets open, including one in High Tatras for the first time. Here's what to do during the weekend of December 6-8.

Matúš Beňo

News digest: Bratislava-Košice flights tender announced, €90 tops for trip with luggage

Former Slovak ice-hockey goalie coaches some of NHL's best netminders, Serbian Slovaks' art on UNESCO list, and look forward to taking ride on Christmas tram.

Matúš Beňo