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Deadly Virus Infects Thousands Across Europe, Prompting Urgent Travel Warning
An alarming outbreak of hepatitis A has swept through four popular European vacation destinations, sickening more than 2,000 people and leaving nine dead. Health officials are now urging travelers to take precautions or reconsider their plans...

Caught by the gravitational pull of Europe, this American is rediscovering his Slovak roots
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Slovakia Evacuates Citizens Amid Middle East Crisis and Israel-Iran Conflict
Slovakia conducted the evacuation of citizens from various countries who found themselves in Jordan and Israel due to the escalating situation in the Middle East. In total, 73 people returned to Slovakia. This information was confirmed by the...

Europe's top 10 'hidden gem' destinations with the fewest tourists
With anti-tourism protests sweeping across popular holiday hotspots around Europe, travellers are now seeking out quieter and less popular areas around the continent for their summer getaways. In fitting with this trend is Riviera Travel, the UK’s...

Slovakia organizes evacuation flight from Jordan
Slovakia is organizing an evacuation flight from Amman, Jordan to Bratislava on Monday, June 16, announced the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Seats on the flight will also be available for Czech citizens. The Slovak Foreign Ministry has...

Slovak Tourist Drowns at Shkëmbi i Kavajës, Police Provide Initial Details
A tragic incident occurred this Monday at the beach near the Shkëmbi i Kavajës area, where a Slovak tourist lost her life due to drowning. The exact circumstances of the event remain unclear, but police have confirmed that the 79-year-old woman...

Kanye West is heading to Bratislava. The controversy is not far behind.
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Slovakia and Portugal ask for Cyprus help to evacuate citizens
Cyprus has been asked by Slovakia and Portugal to help remove its citizens from Israel and the region in general, foreign ministry spokesman Theodoros Gotsis said on Monday. “So far, we have requests through Estia from two countries,” Gotsis said...

Slovak President Peter Pellegrini Plans Visit to Ukraine to Boost Post-War Recovery
Slovak President Peter Pellegrini announced his intention to visit Ukraine. This information was published by the Slovak publication Pravda. During the Bucharest Nine (B9) and Northern Europe summit held in Vilnius last week, the politician...

The GRU’s Travel Agent: Slutsky Arranged Moscow Trip for Robert Fico’s Advisor
The “James Bond-like” Russian Duma politician Leonid Slutsky and his Russian Peace Foundation helped arrange the Moscow visit of David Lindtner, a close ally to and advisor of Robert Fico, our investigation has found. Slutsky and his foundation...

Deadly viral disease infecting thousands of travelers at four popular destinations
Those preparing to vacation in Europe this summer have been warned about a deadly viral disease rapidly spreading across four countries popular among tourists. An uptick of hepatitis A has been reported in four European countries that might be on...

Slovakia offers Czechs in Israel and Jordan seats on Monday evacuation flight
Slovakia is offering seats on a Monday evacuation flight from Amman, Jordan, to Bratislava for Czech citizens currently in Israel and Jordan. Those interested must contact the Czech Embassy in Tel Aviv by 1:00 p.m. local time (12:00 p.m. CEST) on...

UK tourists flying to Spain, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus urged to act 15 days before departure
UK tourists who are travelling to the European Union are being told to apply for a card 15 days before flying. The UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) lets you get necessary state healthcare in the European Economic Area (EEA), and some other...

Hepatitis A outbreak infects thousands of travelers at popular destinations
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An old-school centre half who enjoys country music, the ex-Arsenal star thriving in Serie A and the wonderkid who loves chess... meet the England Under 21s going for glory in Slovakia
Lee Carsley's England Under 21 side will continue their quest to win back-to-back European Championships on Wednesday when they take on the Netherlands in the semi-finals of the tournament. The Young Lions' path to the final four has not been easy...

News digest: Slovak leaders voice concern over rising global tensions
Good evening. Here is the Monday, June 23 edition of Today in Slovakia - the main news of the day in a few minutes. Calls for diplomacy following US strikes in Iran Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video...

NATPE Budapest: BBC Studios, AMC Networks Int’l Buy Cineflix Rights Lifestyle, Travel Content
Cineflix Rights has unveiled a raft of lifestyle and travel content sales to broadcasters, including BBC Studios and AMC Networks International, across the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) region on the eve of NATPE Budapest 2025. Financial...

Ancient Sri Lankan Sapphire Unearthed in 700-Year-Old Slovakian Bishop’s Ring
By: Staff Writer June 23, Colombo (LNW):The discovery of the ring embedded with a a ruby or a sapphire links medieval Slovakian church to ancient Sri Lankan gemstone trade. A rare medieval bishop’s ring discovered at a centuries-old Slovakian...
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Thousands Sickened, 9 Killed from Virus Outbreak at 4 Popular Vacation Destinations
NEED TO KNOW An urgent travel warning has been issued for four popular European hotspots, as an outbreak of hepatitis A has sickened more than 2,000 people and caused 9 deaths The European Center for Disease Prevention and Control has reported a...

Air above, water below: southern Slovakia’s dual-adventure destination
Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement Southern Slovakia is fast becoming a destination for adventure tourism, with the village of Boľkovce in the Lučenec district joining the map of riverside stops...