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Slovakia Seeks NATO's Help for Stronger Air Protection

November 21, 2025

Slovakia is asking NATO to enhance its air defenses. This request came from Prime Minister Robert Fico after his meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. Fico also emphasized that Slovakia will decide its own defense spending plans, even as other NATO members increase their military budgets. ...

politics

Slovakia's Stance on Ukraine Aid: A Different Path

October 27, 2025

Slovakia has chosen not to join the EU's plan to fund Ukraine's military efforts. This decision comes from Prime Minister Robert Fico, who took office in 2023. His government stopped state military aid to Ukraine but still allows private sales. Fico believes the war in Ukraine won't be solved by fi

crime

The Evolution of Sex Offender Treatment in Czechoslovakia

April 23, 2025

In the mid-20th century, Czechoslovakia faced a grim reality that pushed the country to rethink its approach to sexual offenders. The brutal murder of an eleven-year-old in Prague in 1966 sparked widespread outrage and brought the issue of child sex crimes to the forefront of public and expert discu

lifestyle

Raising Kids in Tough Times: Roma Moms in Slovakia

March 8, 2025

The journey of raising a family is always challenging, but for Roma mothers in Slovakia, the struggle is real. These moms face a constant battle with financial instability. This isn't just about having enough money for the basics; it's about the constant worry that can wear down even the strongest p

politics

A Man, a Border, and a Truth Revealed

January 22, 2025

In the mid-1980s, Europe was divided into two worlds: the East, governed by communist regimes like the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Soviet Union, and the West, home to democracies such as Austria. A heavily guarded border, known as the Iron Curtain, separated these two blocs, preventing E

politics

Meet Vavro Šrobár: The Doctor Who Shaped Slovakia

December 18, 2024

Vavro Šrobár was a big deal in Slovakia, especially in the early 20th century. He wasn't just a politician, but also a doctor who cared deeply about public health. When the Austro-Hungarian Empire fell apart, Šrobár stepped up as the first Minister to run the Provisional Government of Slovakia. He h

environment

Floods Bring Central Europe to a Standstill

September 17, 2024

The worst flooding in years is spreading across Central Europe, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. The region has been battered by heavy rainfall, with at least 16 deaths reported so far. The affected areas include the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Austria, with many more places bracin