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The front page of Pravda, a Slovak news website, features a mix of domestic and international news. Top stories include the potential division of Tesco's assets in Slovakia, the growing safety of Chinese electric vehicles, and new EU driving license regulations that will affect Slovakia. Other…
Tesco opened three new stores in Slovakia in June, but speculation is rife about who will acquire its assets if it scales back operations, with Biedronka and other previously withdrawn chains reportedly interested.
Chinese car brands, particularly BYD, are now performing well in international safety tests, overcoming initial concerns about their quality and safety.
New EU regulations have been approved that will require Slovakia to implement stricter rules regarding health checks for drivers, which could potentially lead to the revocation of driving licenses.
Mayor Rybníček announced that the city of Trenčín has a new cultural center, funded in part by taxes from wealthier European Union countries.
The popular TV series 'Sľub' is returning with significant plot changes, including the introduction of Chernobyl as a theme and two new characters, with the premiere date announced by Markíza.
A high-profile fugitive couple, responsible for hundreds of kilos of drugs, has been apprehended by police on the holiday island of Tenerife.
This historical calendar entry for August 13th notes significant events such as the construction of the Berlin Wall, the establishment of a railway in the Tatras, and the birthdays of notable figures like Hitchcock and Castro.
A key road near Vranov has been completely closed due to an accident, and police are advising motorists to seek alternative routes.
