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Sunday, November 01, 2026
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Robert Fico’s government has marked its third year in power by counting its successes—70 actions taken and 20 achievements defended, according to its own tally. Speaking from Split before a scheduled trip to Ukraine, the Prime Minister spoke warmly of the country’s credit rating and his own fiscal management. It is a rare moment of self-reflection for a government that usually prefers looking forward.
Energy policy is providing the forward momentum, with plans for a battery storage facility in Liptov costing hundreds of millions of euros. The project is described as a record-breaker for the country. Elsewhere, a new shopping mall near Bratislava is expected to change the local skyline and, more importantly for the neighbors, the local traffic flow.
As the country observes All Saints’ Day, attention has turned briefly from the living to the dead. While ethnologists have been busy explaining the Celtic and Slavic roots of the holiday, funeral directors have been providing the more practical details of what happens to a grave when the maintenance fees stop being paid.
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Slovakia is planning to construct a record-breaking battery near a reservoir in Liptov. This significant project, valued at hundreds of millions of euros, will utilize unique technology and is expected to enhance the country's energy infrastructure.
Pravda:
Slovakia to have a record battery for hundreds of millions of euros.
Slovakia will build a massive battery near a reservoir in Liptov, utilizing unique technology.
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Robert Fico's government has reached its three-year mark, with a review highlighting 70 actions and 20 achievements. Prime Minister Fico, currently in Split, Croatia, lauded the nation's economic rating and his administration's fiscal management, and is scheduled for a visit to Ukraine.
SME:
Fico's Three Years in Government
Robert Fico has been in government for three years; this article lists 70 things his government has done and 20 achievements that were saved.
TA3:
Fico Speaks from Split, Praises Rating and Government's Economy; Travels to…
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, speaking from Split, Croatia, praised the country's economic rating and his government's fiscal management, and is scheduled to visit Ukraine on Thursday.
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As All Saints' Day is observed, an ethnologist explains the holiday's roots in early Christianity, Celtic, and Old Slavic customs, emphasizing its autumnal significance for remembrance. Separately, a funeral service director clarifies the procedures and rare circumstances under which graves are exhumed, especially when left unmaintained.
TA3:
Beyond All Saints' Day: Celts and Old Slavs - Ethnologist Explains Why Autumn…
The holiday of All Saints' Day has roots in early Christianity, but its traditions also connect to Celtic and Old Slavic customs, with an ethnologist explaining the autumnal significance for remembrance of the deceased.
Aktuality.sk:
What happens when no one takes care of a grave, and when are exhumations…
A director of a funeral service explains the procedures and circumstances under which graves are exhumed, particularly when there is no one to maintain them.
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Plans are in motion for the construction of a new shopping mall near Bratislava. This development will introduce additional retail options and is expected to bring significant changes to the local traffic infrastructure.
Aktuality.sk:
A new shopping center will be built near Bratislava, bringing new stores and a…
Plans are underway to construct a new shopping mall in the vicinity of Bratislava, which will include new retail outlets and introduce significant alterations to local traffic flow.
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A British commentator has offered observations on recent Slovak elections, highlighting issues concerning the Smer party and noting the unusual platform of one party aiming to leave the solar system.
SME:
British Observer on Slovak Elections
A British commentator looked at the Slovak elections, noting issues with the Smer party and a party aiming to leave the solar system.
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy Denisa Saková and Member of the National Council Marián Viskupič participated in a program discussing topics such as the Volkswagen plant, energy aid, winter gas supplies, and a trip to Russia. Separately, a billionaire involved in Slovakia's defense industry is reportedly expanding business ventures in Italy.
TA3:
In Politics: Saková and Viskupič on Volkswagen, Energy Aid, Winter Gas, Russia…
The 'V Politike' program on TA3 features discussions with Saková and Viskupič about the Volkswagen plant, energy subsidies, gas supplies for winter, a trip to Russia, and the significance of November 17th.
Aktuality.sk:
Billionaire earning from Slovak defense aims higher: He's playing the game of…
A wealthy individual, who profits from Slovakia's defense industry, is reportedly making significant moves in business ventures in Italy.
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Many insurance companies are reportedly not covering damages from collisions with wild animals under basic compulsory liability insurance due to the increasing frequency and cost of such incidents. Separately, an individual living with hemophilia shared experiences of the constant risk of bleeding, describing it as the worst possible scenario, and recalled frequently swollen knees.
SME:
Car Insurance for Wildlife Collisions
Many insurance companies will not cover damages from car collisions with wild animals under basic compulsory liability insurance due to their increasing frequency and cost.
SME:
Living with Hemophilia: Bleeding is the Worst Scenario
A person living with hemophilia describes the constant risk of bleeding as the worst possible outcome, and recalls knees that were often swollen like grapefruits.
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