Good afternoon. Here is the Friday, October 13 edition of Today in Slovakia – the main news of the day in less than five minutes.
No restrictions at Foreigners' Police as of Monday
Foreigners' Police offices will resume opening during their usual hours from Monday, October 16. (source: Facebook/Polícia SR)
Starting on Monday, October 16, all Foreigners' Police offices will return to their regular operation, dealing with all foreigners who have made appointments via the online booking system.
The offices restricted their operation in September due to an increase in the flow of migrants across the southern border. Border checks with Hungary were recently introduced.
The police noted that if a foreigner wishes to renew a residence permit, they can do so even after their original permit has expired. Because the current emergency situation – declared due to the conflict in Ukraine – remains in effect, foreigner's expired residence permits remain valid until two months after the emergency situation is called off.
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BSCs: Automation, robotisation and artificial intelligence are making the shared service and business service sector more efficient.
Police: The police are looking into the activities of controversial businessman and self-proclaimed financial services guru Emil Skirkanič, who encourages people to refer to him as "Your Highness".
Roma: A rare locality in Slovak Paradise National Park in eastern Slovakia is being restored thanks to Roma people. See the photos.
Bratislava: Bratislava City Hall is set to inaugurate a climate office next year in response to an open letter from 50 experts and activists who have expressed concerns about the city's approach to climate change adaptation.
Good news: ASlovak artist will exhibit his sculpture by the sea in Australia in late October. Read this and other feel-good stories.
Weekend: A variety of traditional events to celebrate autumn are now in full swing. These include pumpkin carving at a castle, a small-scale Oktoberfest, and challenging hikes to try before many trails close for winter. Discover what's happening during the weekend of October 13-15.
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WHAT'S ON IN BRATISLAVA
Berlin, Venice and Cannes festival films
The Be2Can film festival in Bratislava began on October 11, 2023. (source: Facebook/Be2Can/Šimon Lupták)
A walk around Petržalka, some of the best films screened at international festivals, and an ongoing contemporary dance festival are among the events to enjoy in the coming days.
FEATURE STORY FOR FRIDAY
Don't hurry on the way up to Rysy, but sit down and look around, says a mountain legend
The Chata pod Rysmi mountain hut. (source: SME Archive - Vladimír Šimíček)
Viktor Beránek, 72, is the long-time keeper of one of the High Tatras' most famous mountain huts, Chata pod Rysmi.
He talked to The Slovak Spectator about the work of mountain porters, chalet-keeping, how (foreign) tourists have changed, whether they miss Wi-Fi or electricity at the hut, and who will replace him.
In other news
Among the victims of the recent attacks by Palestinian militants in Israel may be a Slovak-Israeli woman, the Slovak Foreign Ministry reports. (tvnoviny.sk)
Slovakia has received a supply of 17,000 new Covid-19 vaccines, allowing for more vaccination opportunities. Further deliveries are planned in November.
In September, year-on-year inflation continued to decrease, dropping from August's 8.9 percent to 8.2 percent. Higher long-term prices of food and non-alcoholic beverages are having the greatest impact on overall inflation, writes the Statistics Office.
Commissioner for Children Jozef Mikloško is calling on the Education and Health Ministries to take measures to regulate the use of mobile phones in primary and secondary schools. Each primary school currently determines whether or not students are allowed to use mobile phones on its premises, the Education Ministry commented. (TASR)
High morbidity is expected in the 2023/24 flu season, said chief hygienist Ján Mikas. He recommends vaccination for people from risk groups, i.e. people over 59, the chronically ill, young children and workers in teams.
WEEKEND RECIPE
How to make sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is a traditional Slovak food. (source: timolina on freepik)
As autumn proceeds, signs along the roads in many small towns read "Shredded cabbage here". It's time to make sauerkraut, or , with Naomi Hužovičová.
WEATHER FOR THE WEEKEND: Expect clear skies on Saturday, with daytime temperatures up to 25°C. Sunday will be cloudy, and temperatures will fall dramatically to between 11°C and 16°C. Monday will be even colder; expect temperatures no higher than 14°C. (SHMÚ)
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