Stories from Slovakia

A student team led by Lukáš Hudáček has developed a hybrid heat shield concept for the Rexus-Bexus project. The technology was tested as part of the HARTS experiment, which stands for Hybrid Atmospheric Reentry Thermal Shield.

Veterinarians in Dobrý Ran, Slovakia, have implemented immediate emergency measures to prevent the spread of a disease. Authorities established a 3-kilometer protection zone around the infection site and a 10-kilometer inspection zone.

The Slovakian government announced that foreign nationals will no longer pay higher fuel prices than residents starting this Friday. This decision follows pressure from the European Union, which had threatened the country with an infringement procedure. For the past month and a half, foreigners in Slovakia have been required to pay more for diesel and gasoline than locals. The government previously justified the price difference by citing a petroleum emergency caused by the war in Iran. Slovakia has implemented a system of doubled fuel prices, with distinct rates applied to Slovaks and foreigners. Slovakia is implementing a system with doubled fuel prices, featuring different rates for Slovak citizens and foreigners.

Slovakia is set to introduce a dual pricing system for diesel fuel. This policy change will affect how diesel is sold and priced within the country. Slovakia plans to participate in NATO's rotational air policing mission starting in 2028. This initiative aims to protect the airspace of Baltic states. The announcement was made regarding the country's upcoming integration into the alliance's defensive framework. Slovakia's Minister of Defense, Kaliňák, announced on May 6th that Slovak F-16 fighter jets will participate in NATO's air policing mission to protect Baltic states. This deployment is part of ongoing NATO efforts to ensure regional security. These aircraft will be responsible for protecting the airspace of Baltic states.

A social insurance company has begun distributing income forecasts to its clients. More than 3 million clients are expected to receive these projections by the end of May. The forecasts provide information regarding estimated income levels across three different countries.

A Ukrainian athlete has been named the Most Valuable Player in a Slovak league.

A 28-year-old Ukrainian athlete was named the most valuable player of the season in the Slovak league. The diplomat Arena in Piešťany issued a penalty for the first time this season. Approximately 1000 fans attended the event.

A Slovak court is considering merging several high-profile murder cases. The decision will impact the judicial process for these cases. The court will review arguments for consolidation.

A specialized trust court in Pezinok is considering merging the investigations into the murders of journalist Jan Kuciak and several prosecutors. The court is evaluating whether the cases share common elements that justify a joint proceeding.

Tomas Sabo refused to testify during a main meeting of the specialized trust court in Pezinok. The refusal concerns potential charges related to the murder of journalist Jan Kuciak. The source did not specify the exact reason for the refusal. Defendant Tomas Sabo refused to testify during a specialized criminal court hearing in Pezinok. Sabo faces charges for the murder of journalist Jana Kucjakova and the attempted murder of prosecutors. He is currently facing a 25-year prison sentence for the journalist's murder.