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Faces of Slovakia

The story of Slovakia told through profile stories of people who have made a mark in their respective fields, including President Zuzana Čaputová, cyclist Peter Sagan, tech visionary Mária Virčíková, flying car designer Štefan Klein, astrobiologist Michaela Musilová, and race walker Matej Tóth.

Read our 2019 story about the changing face of Slovakia here.

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Slovak oncologist whose research is used all around the world

This year's ESET Science Award laureats. Silvia Pastoreková is in the middle.

Silvia Pastoreková is this year's ESET Science Award laureate. Matúš Beňo 31. oct31. Oct 2022, at 11:50

Helping in Mongolia does not mean taking away from Slovakia

Jana Žilková is the country representative at Caritas Czech Republic in Mongolia.

Europeans are in a position to offer a helping hand outside their continent, Slovak charity worker Jana Žilková says. Mária Juríková 26. jul26. Jul 2022, at 13:05

Slovak photographer's love for Big Apple unfolded after taxi boy's "Welcome home, baby!"

Tatyana from Lesnoe, near Kharkiv, eastern Ukraine.

Nadezda Tavodova Tezgor made her dream come true in America. Today, she maps the war in Ukraine with her camera. Peter Dlhopolec 5. jun5. Jun 2022, at 21:10

HR professional: How clients can become professional friends

Mutual trust key to building relationship, says Ľudmila Guerin of PwC. Radka Minarechová 3. jun3. Jun 2022, at 12:41

Jewellery maker breathes new life into Slovak folk designs

Jewellery maker and designer Petra Toth and her Cockerels of Čičmany collection.

Her parents told her she could not make a living making jewellery. But Petra Toth proves she can. Radka Minarechová 3. apr3. Apr 2022, at 17:30

Award winning sinologist: Living the yin-and-yang life

Marina Čarnogurská sitting next to the pile of her published works.

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The Slovak translator persecuted for her father’s anti-communist beliefs explains the difference between Chinese and Western ‘truth’. Jana Liptáková 18. mar18. Mar 2022, at 14:28

The man who contracted fever for Europe

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Vladimír Šucha learned early on in life that even the powerless can do great things. Jana Liptáková 22. feb22. Feb 2022, at 8:05

The (in)conspicuous superstar that had to suffer to achieve great things: Marián Hossa

Chicago Blackhawks right wing Marián Hossa prepares for a face off against the Florida Panthers during an NHL hockey game in March 2017.

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The Slovak hockey player has been inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Stanislav Benčat 25. nov25. Nov 2021, at 10:01

A fortune teller predicted bad luck for him. Here is the big story of Olympic champion Matej Tóth

Matej Tóth winning Olympic gold in 2016.

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The Tokyo Olympic race was the last one for the Slovak race walker. Juraj Berzedi 6. aug6. Aug 2021, at 6:15

Now you're a legend, his wife whispered to him. Rory Sabbatini won silver for Slovakia

Rory Sabbatini and his caddy - his wife Martina - are happy after the last strike.

He is the third-ever foreigner to represent Slovakia at the Olympic games and win medals. Pavol Spal 2. aug2. Aug 2021, at 7:50

Golden Zuzana hits nearly anything that moves

Zuzana Rehák Štefečeková won Slovakia's first medal at 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

Learn more about trap shooter Zuzana Rehák Štefečeková, who won her first Olympic gold in Tokyo. Boris Vanya 29. jul29. Jul 2021, at 9:47

Young HR professional: Having an idea is not enough. Implementation is important

Building good relationships with others is key, said Michelle Krivda of Swiss Re, the laureate of HRTalent 2020 award. Radka Minarechová 2. jul2. Jul 2021, at 7:00

HR leader of a game developer: How education can become a passion

Lucia Šicková from the Pixel Federation helps young talents grow and seek greater career opportunities. Radka Minarechová 29. jun29. Jun 2021, at 7:00

Big Bang Theory in Slovakia: Young physicist making science cool

Interest in theoretical physicist Samuel Kováčik’s ‘Scientist’ project soars in pandemic. Radka Minarechová 26. jun26. Jun 2021, at 9:00

Born under a lucky star, Google honours Slovakia’s first Roma writer

Elena Lacková, Slovakia's first Roma writer, at her graduation in Prague.

Elena Lacková was the first Slovak author to write about the Roma Holocaust. Jana Alexová 25. mar25. Mar 2021, at 8:15

The faker-in-chief exposing disinformation in Slovakia

Government ministries need long-term communication strategies to debunk hoaxes, says Jakub Goda, who set out to expose how fake news gets produced in Slovakia. Nina Hrabovská Francelová 8. oct8. Oct 2020, at 8:00

Tech visionary: Slovak innovation could soon change how we talk to each other

Mária Virčíková from Matsuko eyes up Silicon Valley with game-changer holographic communication. Edward Szekeres 7. oct7. Oct 2020, at 9:08

I always feel like a foreigner but Slovakia is my home

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The Dutch-born photographer and activist co-founded Dobrý Trh and helped create an active community of neighbours. Nina Hrabovská Francelová 17. sep17. Sep 2020, at 9:28

A trip to LA won a Slovak violinist collaboration with Avril Lavigne

During the pandemic, Slovak violinist Filip Jančík played several open-air concerts in residential areas around Slovakia.

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Young violinist Filip Jančík, kicking off his tour in early September, popularises not only the violin but also classical music. Jana Alexová 3. sep3. Sep 2020, at 11:42

Leading HR professional: We need to be more human than resources

Tatiana Orglerová from Knauf Insulation describes what she sees in HR and how she helped build the community in Slovakia. Radka Minarechová 16. jul16. Jul 2020, at 6:35

Spectacular Slovakia travel guide: Live your own story of Slovakia.

Faces of Slovakia

List of articles

Slovak oncologist whose research is used all around the world

Helping in Mongolia does not mean taking away from Slovakia

Slovak photographer's love for Big Apple unfolded after taxi boy's "Welcome home, baby!"

HR professional: How clients can become professional friends

Jewellery maker breathes new life into Slovak folk designs

Award winning sinologist: Living the yin-and-yang life

The man who contracted fever for Europe

The (in)conspicuous superstar that had to suffer to achieve great things: Marián Hossa

A fortune teller predicted bad luck for him. Here is the big story of Olympic champion Matej Tóth

Now you're a legend, his wife whispered to him. Rory Sabbatini won silver for Slovakia

Golden Zuzana hits nearly anything that moves

Young HR professional: Having an idea is not enough. Implementation is important

HR leader of a game developer: How education can become a passion

Big Bang Theory in Slovakia: Young physicist making science cool

Born under a lucky star, Google honours Slovakia’s first Roma writer

The faker-in-chief exposing disinformation in Slovakia

Tech visionary: Slovak innovation could soon change how we talk to each other

I always feel like a foreigner but Slovakia is my home

A trip to LA won a Slovak violinist collaboration with Avril Lavigne

Leading HR professional: We need to be more human than resources

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