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The front page of Pravda, a Slovak news website, features a mix of domestic and international news. Top stories include upcoming changes to payment methods with the potential introduction of a digital euro, a distressing incident on a Ryanair flight due to extreme heat, and a health alert about a…
The European Central Bank is preparing a special payment method, possibly a digital euro, set to launch with a pilot test in late 2027. This new system might eventually replace traditional accounts and cash.
Passengers on a Ryanair flight experienced severe conditions in extreme heat, leading to fainting, vomiting, and undressing to cope with the temperature.
A common daily item is identified as a potential threat to liver health, with its harmful effects often going unnoticed.
Prosecutor General Maroš Žilinka presented statistics showing a significant drop in juvenile crime, but he questions whether this trend is truly positive.
Authorities are warning consumers about a dangerous bacterium found in a pâté from the Czech Republic, which can cause severe poisoning with potentially fatal consequences.
The article criticizes the state of Slovak agriculture, highlighting that neither past nor present governments have effectively addressed issues like land reclamation and drought insurance.
A North American journalist recalls how Slafkovsky immediately captivated everyone upon entering the ice.
A grand production of the opera Tosca, set in an Austrian quarry, is praised for its direction and memorable performance.
