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Teacher Showed Children Apocalyptic Videos from AllatRa Movement, Causing Nightmares and Fear

A teacher at an after-school care program in a Bratislava elementary school showed children videos and propaganda materials from the AllatRa movement depicting the end of the world and human extinction. Several children began experiencing nightmares and waking up crying at night after being exposed to the apocalyptic content. Parents reported their children were frightened and talking about disturbing scenarios they had seen, initially not understanding where their children had encountered such material. The incident occurred at a school in Ružinov, one of Bratislava's districts, where the teacher used the controversial movement's materials as part of her work with the children.

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Energy Levels Can Improve After 60 With Understanding of Body and Sleep Changes

Energy levels that begin declining around age 40 can actually improve after 60, according to scientific research on aging and fatigue. The period around middle age represents a biological clash with life's most demanding phase, when exhaustion transforms from an occasional experience into a constant companion. However, scientists emphasize that the midlife energy decline is not permanent but rather a turning point from which improvement becomes possible. Understanding how the body and sleep patterns change with age is key to regaining vitality in later years.

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Residents of Kolačkov Living Under High-Risk Landslide Zone as Experts Warn Against Further Slope Intervention

Residents in the Slovak village of Kolačkov are living beneath a dangerous landslide zone that experts have classified as high-risk. Geological specialists have warned against any further intervention or construction work on the unstable slope, which poses a direct threat to homes and residents below. The situation highlights the vulnerability of communities living in areas prone to geological hazards, though it remains unclear what assistance, if any, will be provided to help relocate or protect the affected residents.

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Residents in Kolačkovo Live Under Unstable Slope as Landslide Risk Grows

Experts have classified the landslide-prone area near Kolačkovo as high-risk and are warning against any further interventions on the unstable slope. Residents continue to live beneath the dangerous terrain despite the mounting geological threats. The situation appears to have no clear solution, with authorities seemingly unable to provide effective assistance to the affected community members who remain in potential danger from the shifting hillside.

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Social Services Home in Spišské Podhradie Completes Kitchen Renovation

A social services home in Spišské Podhradie has completed a major kitchen renovation project costing over 300,000 euros. The facility, which provides care for elderly and disabled residents, upgraded its kitchen infrastructure to improve meal preparation and service standards for its residents.

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Slovakia's 2026 High School Graduation Exam in Slovak Language and Literature Tests Student Knowledge

Slovak students completed their high school graduation examination in Slovak language and literature, with the standardized test designed to assess their knowledge and skills in the subject. The examination forms part of Slovakia's national graduation requirements, known as the maturita, which students must pass to complete their secondary education and qualify for university admission.

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Slovakia's Public Health Insurer Warns of Email Scam Targeting Personal Data

Slovakia's General Health Insurance Company (VšZP) has issued a warning about fraudulent emails attempting to steal personal information from citizens. The scammers are using fake messages that promise insurance refunds to trick recipients into clicking malicious links and providing sensitive personal and payment data. VšZP, which provides health insurance coverage for the majority of Slovak citizens, advises people not to click on suspicious links or share any personal or financial information through such emails. The health insurer's warning comes as digital fraud attempts targeting Slovak residents continue to increase, with scammers exploiting trusted institutional names to appear legitimate.

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Slovak Woman with Incurable Disease Conquers Mount Everest After Years of Housebound Struggle

Monika Benešová, who just years ago struggled to walk from her living room to bathroom due to severe intestinal problems that kept her housebound, has now stood atop Mount Everest at 8,848 meters above sea level. The Slovak woman overcame debilitating health issues that once made leaving her apartment seem impossible, transforming her life through determination and adaptation to her chronic condition. Benešová has also completed an extraordinary 4,300-kilometer walking journey across America, demonstrating remarkable resilience despite living with an incurable illness. Rather than defeating her disease, she learned to coexist with it and continue pursuing ambitious goals, turning what seemed like insurmountable health challenges into a foundation for extraordinary achievements.

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Construction of New Hospital in Banská Bystrica Reaches Important Milestone

Construction crews completed the transfer slab at the new hospital project in Banská Bystrica ahead of schedule, marking a significant milestone in the development. The transfer slab, a critical structural element that distributes loads between different parts of a building, represents an important phase in the hospital's construction process. Banská Bystrica, located in central Slovakia, is the regional capital and largest city in the Banská Bystrica region, serving as an important healthcare hub for the surrounding area.

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Three Former Students Speak Out About Teacher Sexual Harassment After Ten Years to Protect Current Pupils

Three former students have broken their silence about sexual harassment by a physical education teacher that occurred a decade ago, speaking out to protect current female students. Jana, now an adult, described how her PE teacher and homeroom instructor would walk around the school wearing only a towel, call female students to his office and room, lift their clothing, and inappropriately touch them on their stomachs, buttocks, and thighs. Despite Jana overcoming her fears to tell classmates and parents about the harassment, and complaints being filed with school authorities, the institution failed to take adequate action to stop the abuse. The women have now decided to share their experiences publicly to ensure current students are better protected from similar incidents.

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Tanning Salons Use Questionable Marketing Despite Cancer Risks, Slovak Dermatologists Warn

Slovak dermatologists are raising concerns about misleading marketing practices by tanning salons, which continue to promote their services despite well-established cancer risks. Even tanning beds that combine traditional UV lights with LED technology still pose significant health dangers, medical experts warn. According to skin specialists, there is no such thing as 'healthy tanning,' contradicting claims commonly made by the tanning industry to attract customers.

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Slovak Media Profiles Scientists Who Rejected Jeffrey Epstein Collaboration

A Slovak publication has highlighted three scientists who refused to work with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, emphasizing how their straightforward explanations for rejecting collaboration expose the weakness of excuses made by others who claimed ignorance. The feature also profiles Monika Končalová, who has publicly expressed shame over Prime Minister Robert Fico's actions. The weekly column appears in Denník N, one of Slovakia's independent news outlets, as part of a broader international examination of those who distanced themselves from Epstein's network.

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Slovakia raises compensation rates for injury-related pain and suffering claims

Slovakia has increased the value of calculation points used to determine compensation for pain and suffering in injury cases. The point value, which was 30.48 euros in the previous year, has been raised for the current year. This adjustment affects how monetary compensation is calculated for individuals seeking damages for physical pain and complications resulting from accidents or injuries. The point-based system is used by courts and insurance companies to standardize compensation amounts across different types of injury cases.

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Repeat Petty Theft Cases Make Up Significant Share of Criminal Charges, Says Prosecutor General

Slovakia's Prosecutor General Maroš Žilinka reported that repeat petty theft cases constitute a significant portion of criminal charges in the country. In February alone, 623 people were charged with theft-related crimes, highlighting the prevalence of this type of criminal activity. The statement suggests that habitual small-scale theft represents a notable burden on the country's criminal justice system, though specific comparative data or policy implications were not detailed.

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Slovak Volunteers Build National Resilience Through Ukraine Aid Efforts

Hundreds of Slovak humanitarian activists are gaining critical experience through their support of Ukraine that could prove essential for Slovakia's own future resilience. The volunteer efforts, which have mobilized extensive resources for Slovakia's eastern neighbor, are developing capabilities and networks that may be vital if Slovakia faces its own crises. These grassroots humanitarian operations are building institutional knowledge and response capacity at a time when Slovak political leadership has repeatedly failed to adequately address such challenges.

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Over 42,000 Slovak Students to Take Written Maturity Exams in March

More than 42,000 students across Slovakia will sit for written maturity examinations from March 10-13, 2026, at over 600 secondary schools nationwide. The students will test their knowledge in Slovak language and other subjects as part of the maturity exam system. The maturity exam, known as 'maturita' in Slovak, serves as the country's standardized secondary school leaving examination that determines university admission eligibility and is required for graduation from gymnasium and other secondary schools.

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Slovak Historians Examine Traditional Values and Women's Historical Hardships

Slovak historians and researchers have examined the harsh realities faced by women under traditional social structures in Slovakia's past, revealing a stark contrast to contemporary discussions about traditional values. Women's primary role was defined as motherhood and childbearing, with those unable to have children labeled as "damaged" regardless of whether infertility was due to medical issues with their male partners. The harshest treatment was reserved for unmarried pregnant women, called "prespanky," who faced severe social condemnation and limited options: attempting to terminate pregnancies, forced marriages to unsuitable partners, or social ostracism. The research highlights how traditional gender roles often meant economic dependence, domestic violence, poverty, and bearing numerous children in difficult circumstances, providing historical context for modern debates about traditional family structures in Slovak society.

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Slovak Discussion Examines Historical Reality of 'Traditional Values' for Women

A public discussion in Slovakia examined the harsh realities that 'traditional values' historically meant for women in the country. Women's primary role was defined as motherhood and childbearing, with those unable to have children considered 'damaged' regardless of whether fertility issues stemmed from male partners. Women who became pregnant outside marriage faced severe social condemnation and limited options: attempting to terminate pregnancies, forced marriages to unsuitable partners, or social ostracism. The discussion highlighted how these traditional family structures often trapped women in cycles of violence and poverty, with many bearing ten or more children regardless of their ability to care for them. The examination comes amid contemporary political debates in Slovakia about family values and women's roles, as various parties promote traditional family models while critics argue such policies ignore the historical suffering these arrangements often caused women.

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Former Mayor of Žiar nad Hronom Márius Hrmo Dies at 77

Márius Hrmo, former mayor of Žiar nad Hronom, has died at the age of 77. The city acknowledged his significant contribution to local government and announced arrangements for his funeral. Žiar nad Hronom is a mid-sized city in central Slovakia's Banská Bystrica region, located about 160 kilometers northeast of Bratislava.

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New regulations threaten jobs for disabled workers at Slovak social enterprises

Owners of social enterprises in Slovakia are raising concerns that new regulatory changes could jeopardize employment opportunities for disabled workers. The case highlights Martin, an autistic worker who found employment at a business in the city center, whose job could be at risk under the proposed rules. Social enterprises in Slovakia serve as important employment vehicles for people with disabilities, providing work opportunities that might otherwise be unavailable in the traditional job market. The warning from business owners suggests that regulatory changes could undermine these specialized programs designed to integrate disabled individuals into the workforce.

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