Opinion, page 23

Russian President Vladimir Putin
PM Eduard Heger speaking to the protest against the war in Ukraine on March 4 in Bratislava.

Has it only been two years? The government begins the second half of its term

Two prime ministers, one pandemic and war on the border – so far. And don’t forget the fight against corruption.

Emergency camp for refugees from Ukraine in the eastern-Slovak town of Humenné.

Humenné diary: Many have asked us to take them back to Ukraine

Jana Koprivňáková spent last week volunteering at a camp in eastern Slovakia for people fleeing the war in Ukraine. These are her thoughts and impressions.

Sergey Solomasov (right) hands money to Bohuš Garbár.

How to betray your country for €500

Spy scandal exposes Russia’s methods of exerting influence in Slovakia.

A view of Russian metals and petroleum magnate Roman Abramovich's superyacht Solaris anchored in Tivat, Montenegro on March 12, 2022.

EU’s Unshell Directive could be improved to freeze Russian oligarchs' assets more efficiently

Very few countries have financial statement registers that are as easily accessible as Slovakia's and even fewer have functioning registers of ultimate beneficial owners.

Renáta Bláhová
Russian President Vladimir Putin stands while waiting for Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko prior to their talks in Moscow, on March 11, 2022.

Slovakia is one place where Putin will first look to test western resolve

When I consider what dinner conversations over Christmas carp later this year might look like, I feel sick.

In March, Slovakia hosts the Saber Strike 22 military exercise.

Putin has made security a practical issue for central Europe

The war has quickly shifted the conversation about Slovakia’s defence.

A detained demonstrator shows a sign 'No War!' from a police bus in St. Petersburg on February 24, 2022.

The real work of “denazification” lies ahead

The world’s largest country is in the grip of a cult.

Refugees from Ukraine at the pedestrian border crossing in Veľké Slemence, March 1, 2022.

"I think it was the bravest cat in the world"

Ukrainian refugees in eastern Slovakia tell their stories to Andrew Giarelli.

Andrew Giarelli
Csilla Üvegesová

Dealing with setbacks is not taught in schools

Csilla Üvegesová was awarded 1st place in Category B of the Leaf Academy’s English Essay Competition.

Filip Šipoš

If we aren't cautious enough, we could be harvested for iron by AI

Filip Šipoš was awarded 3rd place in Category C of the LEAF Academy English Essay Competition.

Gabriela Grešková

Schools lack openness and willingness to deviate from the curriculum

Gabriela Grešková was awarded 2nd place in Category B of the Leaf Academy’s English Essay Competition.

Karolína Pavlíková

Society is losing the art of listening

Karolína Pavlíková was awarded 1st place in Category C of the Leaf Academy English Essay Competition.

Barbora Madarasová

Clothing helps us to define ourselves in society

Barbora Madarasová was awarded 1st place in Category A of the Leaf Academy’s English Essay Competition.

Veronika Dlugošová

Our rarities make us stand out, but they also make us vulnerable

Veronika Dlugošová was awarded 3rd place in Category C of the Leaf Academy’s English Essay Competition.

Jana Boňková

If we are not careful, artificial intelligence might be our last improvement

Jana Boňková was awarded 2nd place in Category C of the Leaf Academy’s English Essay Competition.

Zuzana Kasmanová

Slovak schools do not teach students enough soft skills

Zuzana Kasmanová was awarded 2nd place in Category B of the Leaf Academy’s English Essay Competition.

Barbora Gbúrová

Despite studying more than ever, young people find it harder to navigate themselves in life

Barbora Gbúrová was awarded 3rd place in Category B of the Leaf Academy’s English Essay Competition.

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Refugees from Ukraine on the border crossing in Vyšné Nemecké.

Propaganda backlash threatens to strike where Slovakia is most vulnerable

Slovaks are making their president proud, but how long will it last?

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