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Building a marketing powerhouse in eastern Slovakia
A journey that put Košice on Slovakia’s digital marketing map.
Glossary: Role Models
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From Mexico to Slovakia – finding a new life
Tanya Benito’s journey to Slovakia began as a professional opportunity but quickly turned into a life-changing experience.
Glossary: Multicultural society
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‘Who is Helena?’ takes players on an illuminating journey
A digital game brings totalitarian Czechoslovakia to life.
From beats to scripts – the multifaceted talent of a Slovak artist
Miriam Fulmeková, a 30-year-old Slovak DJ, screenwriter, and dramaturg, seamlessly blends music and storytelling, creating a unique artistic voice.
Glossary: Culture and Art
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Scientist with a comedic twist
Milan "Docent" Sedliak is a Slovak scientist, nutrition expert, and stand-up comedian who excels at blending science and humor.
Glossary: Education
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Where to sip coffee and unwind in Trnava, according to students
Inspired by Berlin, Trnava’s cultural centre charts a path for independent arts.
Fed up with a neighbourhood eyesore, he took action. Next stop: city hall.
Peter Bročka, the liberal mayor who hates suits and public speaking, on leading Trnava.
Martina Gánovská: Students beat climate anxiety by looking for solutions
Award-winning teacher on her hands-on approach to learning.
Glossary: Towns and places
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Glossary: Mass-Media
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Slovakia's gaming future: How the study of digital games is changing education and culture
Students of the theory of digital games are aiming to put Slovakia on the digital gaming map.
Redefining Slovak journalism for a new generation
Through exclusive interviews, detailed analyses, and compelling stories, Closer connects younger readers with the heart of Slovakia.
A Vietnamese Slovak’s quest for belonging
Kvet Nguyen, a Slovak artist and writer of Vietnamese descent, captures the beauty and complexity of living between cultures in her work and storytelling.
Tradition will never disappear as long as there are generations to share it
Baking doesn’t have to be a profession; it can be driven by passion and a desire to preserve tradition, say sisters Helena Matkovičová and Anna Eglová.
Glossary: Slovakia My Homeland
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Petush Nasklee: Redefining individuality via fashion, art and genuine discussions
Petra Klimová Dzvoníková, known online as Petush Nasklee, is a Slovak influencer and podcaster.
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