Opinion, page 27

President Zuzana Caputova delivers her state of the republic address in parliament on September 27, 2021.

President Čaputová: We need to protect this world and Slovakia's place in it

In her speech about the state of the republic, the president offered a grim summary of the pandemic so far. Slovakia is in desperate need of stability.

Most Slovak believe that “we” should also include foreigners, although they are quick to point out that efforts to integrate should be undertaken mainly by the foreigners themselves.

What Slovaks shouldn’t forget when they dream of the perfect foreigner

Bratislava’s mayor is right that integration is a two-way street, but even the capital still has some way to go to see foreigners as residents rather than just visitors.

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Anti-vax mobilisation starting to look like a losing strategy

Several countries no longer rely on positive motivation to get vaccinated against Covid.

Five examples of how artificial intelligence is used in retail

In addition to avoiding long lines, artificial intelligence can help shoppers pick out the perfect outfit.

Beata Balogová speaks to one of the For a Decent Slovakia protests in 2018 on behalf of Slovakia's journalists. Balogová also serves as the vice-chair of the executive board of the International Press Institute.

We condemn the latest attack against journalists

Slovak journalists stand behind their colleagues from Denník N.

Pope Francis and President Zuzana Čaputová at the airport.

Pope brings message of unity to a country in turmoil

It was nice while it lasted. Which wasn’t long.

GP Maroš Žilinka in parliament.

What is it with Slovakia and general prosecutors?

After a deceptively serene transition last year, the heartbreak has resumed.

Connecting families with neurodiverse or differently-abled children

Parents and children from Bratislava, Vienna and surroundings are invited.

Pope Francis visits Slovakia for the first time.

Coalition puts its quarrels on hold while the Pope visits

The ongoing papal visit is expected to dominate the news, but last week brought some changes on the Slovak political scene.

Grigorij Mesežnikov

Slovaks are blind to geopolitical risks

Some politicians cannot be trusted to take the side of their own country against Russia.

Smoke filled Manhattan days after the attack.

9/11 is not a closed story

Hundreds of thousands of people live under the threat of terrorism every day.

Who was really impacted by Covid?

Covid has only further exposed the divide between Europe’s north and west and its south and east.

How artificial intelligence is used in finance

Robo-advisers could be the future of private banking.

Vladimír Pčolinský leaves Leopoldov prison with his lawyer Ondrej Urban.

Surprise and consternation as accused former spy boss is sped out of prison

The shock move by the General Prosecutor’s Office raised many legitimate questions. It then blocked some journalists from asking them at a press conference.

Košice

Ways to create a functional innovation ecosystem

Selected experts share their views on what the key ingredients are for creating a functional innovation ecosystem in Košice.

David Stulík

Ukraine should discard the victim narrative. Its success would be a blow to Russia

Ukraine should be proud that their army could stand up against the Russian Federation. NATO did not help Ukraine as much as it helped Afghanistan, says analyst.

On Wednesday, a Belgian court of inquiry stated that in regards to the death of Slovak national Jozef Chovanec, no one bears responsibility.

Delta will fine the unvaccinated

Restaurants, shopping malls, even neighborhoods, cities and whole countries would seemingly have similar motivations for action.

Lottery for the vaccinated airs on the public-service RTVS.

Why Slovakia’s number rarely comes up

Matovič’s lottery shows – again – what happens when anti-system politicians are allowed to rule the country.

Bratislava airport.

Who would have thought flying could be made any more miserable

The coronavirus, like the 9/11 hijackers, has excelled its forerunners in sheer deviousness.

We've got the key to winning the fight of our generation

Fighting Covid-19 requires sacrifice, patience, and patriotism, writes US Ambassador Bridget Brink.

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