The average inhabitant last year drank 120 large beers, or an average of 60,2 litres, in a 30-year low and a 12% on 2020, the Slovak Statistics Office reported on August 5, which marks International Beer Day

While Slovak president condemned Russian strike on Sumy and urged to make pressure for peace, the parliament refused to sign the international document condemning Russia for those deadly attacks

Via Ferrata – Sokolie Skaly, an outdoor climbing centre, officially opened near the town of Zvolen; the area offers a wide range of routes, from simple bridges and scenic viewpoints to technically demanding sections for seasoned via ferrata enthusiasts

The extraordinary emergency measures ordered by Chief Veterinary Surgeon Martin Chudy in connection with the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak have come into force and will be valid until further notice

The Council of the Education Trade Union considers a possible increase in tariff salaries for all education employees as an acceptable compromise, but has criticised the proposal for non-tariff salaries