Slovakia Highlights
The Right Beginnings grant program is helping again. Tesco will provide €223,300 to support projects for young people.
The Right Beginnings grant program will once again support projects for children and young people, with Tesco allocating €223,300 to them. This support will help good ideas bring positive change to communities and give young people a better start in life.
He started out on a village football pitch; today he plays in Madrid. Dávid Hancko reveals his story.
From his first steps in football on a village pitch, Dávid Hancko worked his way to Madrid and into the European football elite. His story shows that perseverance and determination can turn a big dream into reality.
She explores how to bring a divided society together. Loving your own group doesn’t mean you have to hate others, says the scientist.
Social psychologist Shelley McKeown Jones studies how to help bring a divided society together. Her research shows that positive contact between groups reduces anxiety and feelings of threat and strengthens empathy—love for one’s own group need not mean hostility toward others.
They deftly blend pop and alternative. Bad Karma Boy have provided the soundtrack for autumn.
On their new record, Bad Karma Boy skillfully blend pop and alternative, offering a pleasant soundtrack to autumn. Listeners could also enjoy the album at a group listening session in Bratislava, which revives the tradition of listening to music with focused attention.
The prime minister warns against them, while people send them their own tax money. A poll showed whom Slovaks sided with.
The survey showed that many Slovaks support non-governmental organizations despite the prime minister’s warnings, directing a portion of their taxes to them. According to a sociologist, people can distinguish between the general public debate and the work of organizations in their own communities.
Lidl has once again received the Senior Friendly award.
Lidl has received its fourth Senior Friendly Award, recognizing its longstanding support for and respect toward older people. The award is an encouraging testament to the real benefits the company’s initiatives bring to seniors.
From opera to historical fencing. Šimkovičová presented awards for contributions to culture.
Minister of Culture Martina Šimkovičová presented the 2025 Minister of Culture of the Slovak Republic Awards to individuals who have made exceptional contributions to art and culture. The awards recognized their long-standing and lifelong contributions and celebrated the diversity of Slovakia’s cultural scene.
A turnaround in the tariff dispute with Canada. Trump is scrapping some tariffs ahead of the elections.
The United States has lifted tariffs on some goods imported from Canada; the change will take effect on October 30. This move eases trade tensions and provides relief to Canadian businesses.
From Scythe to Drone: Zoltán Černák Has Been Transforming Slovak Agriculture for 60 Years
Zoltán Černák has reached an exceptional milestone: he has been actively involved in agriculture for 60 years. From managing cooperatives and agriculture in Levice and at the national level to building successful businesses, he has helped transform and develop farming in Slovakia.
“Serbia or the mafia.” Leaderless students turned the election into a referendum on Fico’s friend Vučić.
Tens of thousands of Serbian students and their candidates filled Belgrade’s Slavija Square at one of the country’s largest demonstrations in recent years. Through their impressive mobilization, they turned the upcoming parliamentary election into a referendum on the government and showed the power of civic engagement in driving change.
Morning from Calgary: The “new” Pospíšil sometimes doesn’t think, but keeps his emotions in check. “Some things could cost me my career,” he realizes.
Martin Pospíšil is earning recognition in Calgary for his excellent performances and seems more mature than before. He’s learning to control his emotions and avoid rash actions that could jeopardize his career—an important step toward a more successful and stable future in the NHL.
Singer Charli XCX will appear alongside DiCaprio. Martin Scorsese’s new film was also shot in Prague.
Singer Charli XCX will appear alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in Martin Scorsese’s new film. The movie was also filmed in Prague, which is great news for fans of both cinema and the Czech capital.
Slovakia wants to join the UN Security Council. It last served on the Council almost 20 years ago.
Slovakia is seeking a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for 2028–2029 and is continuing negotiations to secure support for its candidacy. After nearly 20 years, it could once again contribute to important decisions on international security.
Martina Šimkovičová successfully filled a rarely empty seat (a week in Slovak politics in memes)
Martina Šimkovičová has successfully taken the rarely vacant seat, and the week in Slovak politics has brought some fresh and interesting moments. The events are reviewed with humor and perspective.
LIVE: Municipal and regional elections 2026. The campaign moratorium has been extended in four regions.
Combined municipal and regional elections are taking place today, with voters choosing mayors, regional governors and council members. It is an opportunity to take part in decisions about their municipalities and regions; the election moratorium has been extended in four regions.
A Visit to the Inquisitor. Not Letting Anyone Take Away Your Freedom or Your Connection to the Country
The article presents Martin Piaček’s work in a broader context and explores themes of freedom and our relationship with the land. It encourages us to protect the values that unite us and help us remain true to ourselves.
Global Good News
3 Italian ‘Hobbits’ Searched for Irishman’s ‘Precious’ Wedding Ring for Days Before Bringing it to His Home
After an Irish vacationer lost his wedding ring in a mountain stream, three young Italian men spent days searching until they found it. Inspired by The Lord of the Rings, they then brought the precious ring directly to his home, turning a holiday mishap into a heartwarming tale of kindness and perseverance.
Strangers Help 86-Year-Old Who’s Been Building a 62-foot Boat in his Yard Since 1987 (WATCH)
For nearly four decades, 86-year-old Dale of Mineral Wells, Texas, has been building a 62-foot steel boat in his front yard. Now, strangers’ generosity is helping bring his lifelong dream closer to completion.
One Teacher’s Idea for Daily Positivity Practice Sweeps Through His Elementary School
Kansas first-grade teacher Tyler Richards has introduced a daily practice in which students share positive affirmations like “I am kind” and “I can do hard things.” The uplifting routine has inspired his elementary school community and helps children head home feeling confident and encouraged.
Samoan Island Witnesses Explosion of Native Wildlife Following Removal of Invasive Rats and Pigs
Just one year after invasive rats and pigs were removed from Samoa’s Nu’utele Island, its forests, native wildlife, and food resources are showing remarkable signs of recovery. The rapid rebound offers encouraging news for the island’s rich biodiversity and ecosystem health.
10-Year-Old Dog Found After a Month Lost in Yellowstone
Luna, a 10-year-old Jack Russell terrier, was happily reunited with her California owners after surviving more than a month on her own in Yellowstone National Park. She had escaped from a locked cabin in the Canyon Village area on September 10, and her safe return is a heartwarming outcome.
‘World’s Largest Deforestation Project’ Halted Early, Saving Potentially 4 Million Acres
Indonesia has paused—and may have ended—a vast deforestation project after reaching rice self-sufficiency about three years ahead of schedule. The decision could spare up to 4 million acres of rainforest, swamps, and peatlands, protecting valuable ecosystems across the country’s islands.
What went right this week: Indonesia’s plummeting poverty rate, plus more
Indonesia’s poverty rate is plummeting, while the US has opened its largest wildlife bridge and the River Thames is entering “a new era.” Together, these developments offer encouraging signs of progress for people, wildlife and the environment.
Japan Successfully Launches Mission to Bring Home the First-Ever Martian Moon Samples
Japan successfully launched its Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) spacecraft on October 19, beginning a historic journey to Mars’s moons. The mission aims to collect and return samples to Earth for the first time, promising valuable new insights into the origins and evolution of the Martian system.
Minnesota Youth Jumps Onto Runaway School Bus and Saves 18 Kids After Driver has Seizure
Ebro Ahmed, a 27-year-old in St. Paul, sprang into action when a school bus became uncontrollable after its driver suffered a seizure. By jumping aboard the moving bus, he helped save all 18 students and the driver.
New U.S. National Park Preserves ‘Land of Standing-Up Rocks’ and its Apache Culture in Arizona
Arizona’s Chiricahua, known as the “Land of Standing-Up Rocks,” has been designated a national park, upgrading its status from national monument. The designation helps protect its striking rock spires, rich biodiversity, and enduring Apache heritage for future generations.
Rescuers Ensure Orphaned Baby Walrus Gets a Second Chance (LOOK)
An orphaned 5-month-old Pacific walrus calf, found alone on a remote Alaska beach, has been given a second chance at SeaWorld Orlando. Named Annautaq, he is receiving round-the-clock care from a specialized team equipped to support his needs.