Good evening. Here is theTuesday, June 11edition of Today in Slovakia - the main news of the day in less than five minutes.
Far too many Slovaks doubt Earth's roundness
In a survey conducted by the research agency MNFORCE, 1,000 Slovaks were asked about their agreement with the notion that the Earth is round (shaped like a rotational ellipsoid). Surprisingly, 20 percent of Slovaks expressed doubts about the planet's roundness. Furthermore, an additional 21 percent of Slovaks responded with "I don't know."
A similar survey was carried out by the same agency in the Czech Republic. Only 3 percent of respondents disagreed with the assertion that the Earth is round, while 7 percent were unsure how to answer the question.
The conspiracy theory regarding the flatness of the Earth was recently popularised by a high-ranking official of the Culture Ministry, Lukáš Machala.
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Politics: Environment Minister Tomáš Taraba has replaced tens of top experts with party members, the Stop Corruption Foundation writes.
Business: A new tower designed by an Italian studio will be built in Bratislava.
Travel: Climb a giant bench in Pezinok and enjoy a romantic view of the town and its vineyards.
Culture: The next hockey season will get even more exciting. Slovakia's top hockey league will feature a new format with teams split into two conferences.
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FEATURE STORY FOR TUESDAY
Slovak American who aspires to grow lacrosse in Slovakia
Gregory Tears. (source: Archive of G. T.)
Lacrosse is going to be an Olympic sport for the first time in 2028, Gregory Tears dreams that Slovakia could qualify. "Whether or not that happens, now it's about laying the foundations for the sport long term. I'm really excited about that," he says. The fact that he can contribute to the sport in the country he has close ties to makes him passionate about it even more.
EXHIBITION
Where in Bratislava is there flooring similar to the one on the Titanic?
The pair of vases with a high-lead iridescent glaze. (source: Courtesy of MMB)
The Bratislava Tiles and the Art of Material Mimesis exhibition is a continuation of a successful book project about historical tile floors and walls in Bratislava. It runs in the Bratislava City Museum until October.
IN OTHER NEWS
Slovak police officers will be dispatched to Croatia this year to help Slovak tourists who find themselves in trouble. The officers will be based in two destinations - Crikvenica and Trogir, from July 1 to August 30. Slovak police officers in Croatia most often deal with lost documents, petty theft on beaches, traffic accidents, improper parking, and violations of public order, mostly under the influence of alcohol.
Graduates of the Faculty of Economic Informatics at the University of Economics in Bratislava (EUBA) are the most sought-after among Slovak universities. They have surpassed the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics at the Slovak University of Technology (STU), according to an analysis by the Profesia.sk job-search website based on data from last year. The Mechanical Engineering Faculty of the University of Žilina (UNIZA) finished third.
MPs on Tuesday overrode President Zuzana Čaputová's veto and re-approved an amendment to the law on the Slovak Arts Council (FPU). In line with new rules, the provision of €30 million from FPU will be decided by the fund's council, which will be controlled by the Culture Ministry through its nominees. The nationalist Slovak National Party is responsible for the ministry. MPs also re-approved an amendment to the law on museums and galleries. The law abolishes the mandatory public hearings during selection procedures, and directors will no longer be appointed for a term of five years, allowing them to be dismissed at any time. MPs also overrode Čaputová's veto on the law aimed at expediting the construction of strategic investments.
Italy has reintroduced border checks until June 18, the Foreign Ministry has said. According to the ministry, the reason for the temporarily reintroduced checks is a G7 summit due to take place in Puglia region, southeastern Italy, on June 13-15.
The Justice Ministry has announced a call for the support and protection of human rights and freedoms. The ministry allocated almost €770,000 for this purpose. The deadline for submitting applications was set for August 12. The ministry initially cancelled the call in February, for which it faced criticism.
Junior Grand Slam doubles champion at Roland Garros 2024, Renáta Jamrichová, poses with her trophy alongside the President of the Slovak Tennis Association, Miloslav Mečíř, during a press conference on June 11, 2024, in Bratislava. (source: TASR - Jakub Kotian)
WEATHER FOR WEDNESDAY: The weather forecast for Wednesday indicates predominantly extensive cloud cover. Expect scattered showers across various areas, rainfall, and occasional thunderstorms. Temperatures will remain cool throughout. Daytime temperatures will span from 11°C to 23°C. (SHMÚ)
JUNE 12 NAME DAY IN SLOVAKIA: Zlatko.
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