First they come for the scientists. As a historian, I know what follows thereafter.
The article discusses the implications of political challenges faced by scientists, particularly in Eastern Europe, amid a climate of suspicion and potential censorship.
Chart of the Day: Rising Oil Prices Will Accelerate Inflation. History Indicates This Is a Connected Relationship
Rising oil prices are expected to accelerate the growth of prices for goods and services in Slovakia amid ongoing Middle Eastern conflicts.
Seed of the Sacred Fig Tree
An old man shares knowledge about Persian carpets and language distinctions with a storyteller preparing an Eastern tale inspired by Scheherazade's stories.
Villages in eastern Slovakia face an extraordinary situation due to leak of hazardous substances
Villages in eastern Slovakia are facing an emergency situation following a hazardous substances leak.
Helping in marginalized Roma communities / In the east, it is a ticking time bomb. If we do not act quickly, big problems will come
Alena Molčanová, a social worker, highlights the urgent need for effective intervention in marginalized Roma communities in Eastern Slovakia, where their growing population poses significant challenges if not addressed.
And perhaps this is an invitation letter
The article reflects on the contrasting values and societal structures between Eastern and Western Europe, particularly in the context of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Fico wants to meet with Zelensky and von der Leyen / He wants the EU to receive oil through the Druzhba pipeline as supplies from the Middle East are at risk
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is seeking meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to discuss reviving oil supplies through the Druzhba pipeline, highlighting the urgency due to Middle Eastern oil supply risks.
They were a symbol of luxury and safety; now Arab states are facing a moment of truth. Will the sheikhs retaliate for the Iranian attack?
Middle Eastern tensions escalate as Arab states grapple with the implications of ongoing Israeli-American strikes against Iran and their own strategic interests in the region.
Slovaks threaten to turn off electricity to Ukraine
Slovakia is threatening to cut off electricity supplies to Ukraine due to ongoing diplomatic tensions.
The Race for Kindergartens Begins: Not All Children Have the Same Chance, Overcrowding Will Be in Eastern Regions and in Bratislava's Satellites
This article discusses the challenges parents face when enrolling their children in kindergartens in Slovakia amidst increasing demand and limited availability.
Austrian Crane Manufacturers to Expand Eastern Slovak Plant and Hire Over 200 People
Austrian company Kuenz will expand its manufacturing in the industrial park in Kechnec, Slovakia, and hire over 200 workers as part of a significant investment to boost local industrial production.
Do Romani and education not go together? I proved that it is not true, says special educator
Olga, a special educator who grew up in a Romani settlement in eastern Slovakia, reflects on her experiences of cultural differences and challenges faced by Romani families regarding education.
Development of the battle (Day 1418): The Russians are building a large army against the West - so far mainly on paper due to Ukraine
The article discusses the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, highlighting the discrepancies in troop deployment and readiness for potential confrontation with the West by 2027.
The graph of Marián Kočiš: In the race for competitiveness, nobody is running against us
An analyst discusses Slovakia's declining competitiveness, now ranked 63rd out of 69 countries, significantly falling behind in Central and Eastern Europe.