Where in Slovakia is one of the best pralines in the world made?
Ten news from Slovakia that caught the attention of foreigners.
1. Where in Bratislava this week
Autumn festivals and concerts are in full swing. See the overview of events in the capital. Top 10 events in Bratislava
2. Mária Terézia finally has her own avenue in Bratislava
A descendant of the famous queen also took part in the opening. However, not everyone is enthusiastic about the naming of the alley. Mária Terézia finally recognized public space in Bratislava
3. The seventies in Czechoslovakia
A faithful copy of the flat from the time of normalization is exhibited in the Vtedy museum in Prievidza. Peek into a socialist apartment
Then Museum in Prievidza (source: Igor Roško)
4. People in Slovakia are still waiting for help with energy payments
Electricity and gas prices are increasing for households and companies, but it is still not clear by how much and how the state will intervene. Measures to tame energy prices in Slovakia will come this week
5. The last of the three observation towers on the border
Three observation towers on the Czech-Slovak border cost almost 200,000 euros, after thirteen years only one is still standing. One of the three cargo watchtowers still stands
Toys (source: TASR)
6. Slovakia is the first in the EU to launch a new pension product
The pan-European pension product is particularly advantageous for people who work in different countries during their lifetime. It is portable within the EU. Slovakia became the first EU country to launch a pan-European pension product
7. This is what minority rule looks like
The events in the parliament showed Prime Minister Heger what it means to rule in a minority. We need to find parliamentary votes. Four is better than three
8. Extremism is still growing
Extremist attitudes, expressions and actions were more pronounced in 2020 and 2021 than in the previous period. Disinformation has largely contributed to their increase. Extremism has intensified in Slovakia
9. How he explained the royal family
Britain – a diverse, democratic and increasingly secular society – still insists on the principle that its sovereign is chosen by God. As Britain bids farewell to Queen Elizabeth, her curious nature is on full display
10. Where in Slovakia is one of the best pralines in the world made?
Passion fruit praline from the Hungarian-Slovak confectioner’s workshop in London won the Gastro Oscar. Weekend: One of the best pralines comes from Slovakia
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