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Famous Slovak Actor Labuda Dies Aged 73

Famous Slovak Actor Labuda Dies Aged 73

Bratislava, January 5 (TASR) – Well-known Slovak actor Marian Labuda died at the age of 73 on Friday, Slovak National Theatre spokesperson Izabela Pazitkova has confirmed for TASR. Aktuality.sk website was first to report about the actor’s death. Born on October 28, 1944 in Hontianske Nemce (Banska Bystrica region)

Kiska: I Hope We Keep Spirit of Christmas in Our Hearts All Year Round

Kiska: I Hope We Keep Spirit of Christmas in Our Hearts All Year Round

Spisska Nova Ves, December 24 (TASR) – Slovak President Andrej Kiska will spend Christmas Eve surrounded by his family in Poprad (Presov region). “I’d like to wish all the people of this country a truly enjoyable holiday within their family circle, with love, happiness, understanding, and to preserve that mood,

Christmas: Fico and Kalinak to Enjoy Cabbage Soup, Solymos Fish Soup

Christmas: Fico and Kalinak to Enjoy Cabbage Soup, Solymos Fish Soup

Bratislava, December 24 (TASR) – Prime Minister Robert Fico will spend Christmas at home with his wife and son, with the Christmas Eve menu in their household consisting of carp, potato salad and cabbage soup. “My mum makes sour mushroom soup, but she’ll bring it to me tomorrow. So, I’

US Ambassador Awards Best Slovak Student Photos Taken in USA

US Ambassador Awards Best Slovak Student Photos Taken in USA

Bratislava, November 22 (TASR) – Around 2,600 Slovak students last summer participated in the US Government’s Summer Work and Travel Programme, making the figure one of the highest per capita rates in the programme in Europe, US Ambassador to Slovakia Adam Sterling said at a ceremony on Tuesday, at

Saint Martin's Festival to Perk Up Bratislava's Old Town at Weekend

Saint Martin's Festival to Perk Up Bratislava's Old Town at Weekend

Bratislava, November 8 (TASR) – Saint Martin’s Days, marking the feast of one of Bratislava’s patrons (Saint Martin, November 11), are due to perk up Bratislava’s centre this coming weekend, joining the Old Town’s kermesse and the Feast of Bratislava Young Wine, Marek Papajcik from City Hall

Roman Catholics Throughout Slovakia Mark All Saints Day

Roman Catholics Throughout Slovakia Mark All Saints Day

Bratislava, November 1 (TASR) – On November 1, Roman Catholics throughout Slovakia observe All Saints Day – a day on which people gather in churches and cemeteries to pray for relatives who have passed away. Priests in their sermons point to the saints as setting an example to living Christians by their

Ciara Selected as Slovakia's Nominee in 2018 Academy Awards Race

Ciara Selected as Slovakia's Nominee in 2018 Academy Awards Race

Bratislava, September 21 (TASR) – The Slovak Film and Television Academy (SFTA) has selected a drama called Ciara (The Line, 2017) from among 11 feature films as the national nominee for the category of best foreign language film at the 2018 Academy Awards in February, TASR has learnt from SFTA PR