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A return to imperialism
I fear we’ve all got it wrong. The changes we are seeing are not about traditional authoritarianism nor about new-Nazism, nor fascism. To understand the global changes we’re seeing, you have to go back into history to see the great expansions, the...

Unmanned threat: Czech and Slovak solutions against drones
The news coming in every day from the Ukrainian battlefield clearly demonstrates the enormous and ever-growing importance of unmanned aerial vehicles, especially the smallest ones. Until relatively recently, they were considered more of an...
A GLP-1 pill that cuts body weight by up to 11%
From: Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes Orforglipron taken orally once daily leads to significant body weight loss (ATTAIN-1 Study) Results of this landmark trial are especially important as oral therapies for...

The trio of nuclear ballistic missiles that China has unveiled to the world
Wind and thunder turned into nuclear weapons Nations in Asia and Oceania have taken note The impressive military parade was part of the events organised by the Chinese government to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Chinese People's War of...

Is Europe prepared for winter despite lower gas supplies?
Brrrrr! Autumn’s chill is creeping in across much of Europe, hinting at the deep freeze to come this winter. Fortunately, Gas Infrastructure Europe, the gas operators' association, reports that European Union gas reserves are at just over 80%...

Slovakia’s gas chief resigns after two years marked by pro-Russian stance
4. September 2025 at 20:52 Vojtech Ferencz warns on Russian television that Slovakia’s gas utility could go bankrupt. Font size: A - | A + The head of Slovakia’s state-owned gas utility SPP has resigned unexpectedly after two years in charge,...

Slovakia edges towards China on raw materials, clashing with EU goals
Slovakia moved closer to China on raw materials on Thursday as Prime Minister Robert Fico announced Beijing would grant licences for rare earth exports, clashing with the EU’s push to reduce dependence on China. After meeting Chinese President Xi...

Professor to teach in Slovak Republic on Fulbright award
NEW BRITAIN — Dr. Brian Sommers of Wethersfield, a professor in the Department of Geography, Anthropology and Tourism at Central Connecticut State University, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to the Slovak Republic for the 2025–26...

News digest: Back to ’89? Opposition rallies thousands, flirts with general strike
Greetings from Slovakia — where, after a public holiday, people returned to the streets in opposition-organised protests against the government’s new consolidation drive. Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video...
Tigo Energy’s 3-phase EI Residential Solution Receives Certification for Deployment in Slovakia
Tigo Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:TYGO) is one of the best performing solar stocks to buy now. On September 2, Tigo Energy announced that its 3-phase Tigo EI Residential solution has been certified for deployment in Slovakia. The certification was granted...

From Rammstein concerts to rescue teams: How Aliter Technologies deploys drones
8. September 2025 at 10:00 The goal of Aliter Technologies is to be different than its competition. Font size: A - | A + Aliter Technologies has been nominated for the FéliX Business Award in the Business Story of the Year – Technology category....

A new tool in the fight against obesity: Orforglipron's substantial weight loss results
New research presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes in Vienna, Austria (Sept 15-19) and simultaneously published in NEJM shows that daily treatment with the new once-daily GLP-1 agonist orforglipron...

Slovakia vs Germany Prediction and Betting Tips | September 4th 2025
Slovakia will face Germany at the Tehelne Pole Stadion on Thursday in the opening round of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The home side have struggled for results in recent games and have a challenging group opener ahead of them this week...

Mysterious Slovakia - Pt. 8
This September, we continue our journey through Mysterious Slovakia with Part 8, exploring the Tribeč Mountain range. Known for its dense forests and eerie legends of mysterious disappearances, Tribeč is also rich in history and archaeological...

Slovakia seeks closer ties with Moscow as Fico thanks Putin for gas supplies
3Slovakia’s prime minister Robert Fico has said his government wants to “normalise” relations with Russia and will expand imports of Russian gas, in a move that places Bratislava at odds with wider European Union energy policy. Speaking during a...

One-a-day tablet leads to significant weight loss – study
New oral medicine would be first non-injectable GLP-1 weight loss treatment, which researchers hope will make it more affordable and easier to administer A once-a-day medicine may be the first oral therapy for obesity to provide results similar to...

Luxembourg vs Slovakia Prediction and Betting Tips | September 7th 2025
Luxembourg and Slovakia are back in action in Group A of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers when they lock horns at the Luxembourg Stadium on Sunday. Both sides head into the weekend off the back of contrasting opening-day results, with Slovakia...

MultiplexDX says Slovak research can be world-class and has something to back it up
6. September 2025 at 11:13 Biotech company has applied for a grant to expand its research. Font size: A - | A + Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement At the beginning of the year, two papers by the...

Trump Spotlights NATO's Russian Oil Reliance
US President Donald Trump has said NATO countries should stop buying Russian oil if they want Washington to tighten sanctions on Moscow -- but achieving this could be time-consuming and challenging. Only three NATO nations currently import Russian...

Young Slovak’s flimmaking talent gets Oscars recognition
5. September 2025 at 11:42 A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia. News: Receive notifications about new articles by email. Try the new feature and turn on the subscription. Font size: A - | A + Every week The Slovak Spectator brings...