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French City of Amiens Offers Giant Cathedral and Floating Gardens as Alternative to Paris Tourism

The northern French city of Amiens is being promoted as a quieter alternative to Paris for spring weekend trips. The city features a massive Gothic cathedral that rivals Notre-Dame in scale, colorful houses along its canals, and distinctive floating gardens. Amiens offers visitors a more peaceful atmosphere compared to the bustle of the French capital, making it an attractive destination for travelers seeking a less crowded cultural experience.

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Driver Leads Police Chase Despite License Ban, Ends Up in Custody

A man who was prohibited from driving led police on a chase before being arrested and taken into custody. The driver now faces criminal charges for his actions. Slovak law enforcement agencies regularly pursue cases involving drivers who operate vehicles despite court-imposed driving bans, which are typically issued following serious traffic violations or as part of criminal sentences.

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Rožňava Returns Parking Revenue to Infrastructure Development

The eastern Slovak town of Rožňava will reinvest parking fee revenues back into local infrastructure improvements. The municipality announced that the funds collected from parking meters and permits will be used to upgrade roads, sidewalks, and other public facilities within the town. As part of the infrastructure development plan, the town will also create additional parking spaces to accommodate growing demand from residents and visitors.

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Highway section between Spišský Štvrtok and Poprad to be partially closed

A section of highway between Spišský Štvrtok and Poprad in eastern Slovakia will be partially closed due to bridge railing painting work. The closure will allow maintenance crews to apply protective coating to the bridge barriers along this stretch of the major transportation route connecting eastern Slovak towns.

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Polish tourist injured after falling from Kežmarský štít peak, airlifted to hospital

A Polish tourist was injured while climbing Kežmarský štít, one of Slovakia's prominent mountain peaks in the High Tatras range. The accident occurred when a rock block became loose, causing the climber to fall. Emergency services deployed a helicopter to transport the injured tourist to a hospital in Poprad, a city that serves as the main gateway to the Tatras mountains. The High Tatras, which form part of the border between Slovakia and Poland, are a popular destination for mountaineers and hikers from across Central Europe, though the rocky terrain and steep faces present significant climbing challenges.

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Highway Authority Begins Two-Week Repair of Alejová Junction

Slovakia's National Highway Company (NDS) has started repair work on the Alejová junction that will last two weeks. Workers will mill the existing road surface and lay new asphalt layers as part of the infrastructure maintenance project. The junction repair represents routine road maintenance work being carried out by the state highway authority to improve driving conditions.

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Weekly Horoscope Available for May 25-31, 2026

A weekly horoscope covering May 25-31, 2026 has been published, offering predictions for all zodiac signs. The horoscope promises insights into interesting events expected during the final week of May and advises readers on what to prepare for in the coming days.

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Trial in Spišská Stará Ves Attack Case Set to Continue Thursday

A criminal trial involving an attack in Spišská Stará Ves, a town in eastern Slovakia, is scheduled to resume on Thursday. At the beginning of the proceedings, the defendant declared his innocence and stated he would provide testimony only after all evidence has been presented to the court. The case involves a violent incident that occurred in the small town located in the Prešov region.

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Alicante Offers Spring Escape with Sea Views and Historic Castle

The Spanish coastal city of Alicante is being promoted as a spring destination for Slovak travelers, featuring attractions including the Santa Bárbara castle with panoramic views, a palm-lined mosaic promenade, and tapas dining in the El Barrio district. Visitors can also take tram excursions along the Costa Blanca coastline to explore the Mediterranean region's beaches and seaside towns.

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Tourist injured on Kľak mountain rescued by mountain and air rescue teams

A female tourist suffered a leg injury while hiking on Kľak mountain in Slovakia and required assistance from both mountain and air rescue services. The rescue operation involved coordination between ground-based mountain rescuers and aerial rescue teams to safely evacuate the injured hiker from the mountainous terrain.

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Motorcycle rider airlifted to hospital after head-on collision in Donovaly ski resort

A 48-year-old motorcycle rider was airlifted to hospital following a head-on collision with a car in Donovaly, a popular ski resort in central Slovakia. The crash resulted in serious injuries to the motorcyclist, requiring helicopter transport for emergency medical treatment. Police are investigating the incident and examining whether alcohol played a role in the collision.

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Slovakia Begins Restoration of Mountain Trail to Rainer Hut After Two-Year Closure

Repair work has finally begun on a closed hiking trail leading to Rainer Hut in the Tatra Mountains, more than two and a half years after it was shut down. The restoration project carries a price tag of 300,000 euros. The Tatras, Slovakia's premier mountain range shared with Poland, attract hundreds of thousands of hikers annually, making trail maintenance crucial for the tourism industry. The lengthy closure of this particular route has limited access to one of the region's mountain huts, which serve as important rest stops and overnight accommodations for hikers exploring the High Tatras.

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Second Suspect Detained in Case of Two Missing Men from Pezinok District

Police have detained a second suspect in the case of two missing men from Pezinské Biskupice, a village in the Pezinok district near Bratislava. The suspect, identified as R. Č., has been charged with deprivation of personal liberty and is being held in pre-trial detention. This brings the total number of detained suspects in the case to two, both facing charges related to restricting the victims' freedom. The case involves two men who disappeared from Pezinské Biskupice, though authorities have not released details about when the disappearances occurred or the circumstances surrounding the alleged crimes.

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Sklené Teplice Spa Resort Opens Summer Tourist Season

The Sklené Teplice spa resort will officially launch its summer tourist season on Saturday with a public event running from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The celebration is open to the general public and aims to ceremonially open the spa season while promoting the resort as a destination for relaxation and recreation.

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