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The front page of SME.sk features a mix of domestic and international news. Top stories include a commentary on disinformation and a public figure's withdrawal, a profile of a Slovak woman working in Copenhagen, and an analysis of renovated Soviet-era apartment buildings. Domestic news also covers…
A commentary on the state of disinformation, noting a particularly low point following a student attack, and reporting that public figure Machala is withdrawing from public life.
A Slovak woman shares her experience moving to Copenhagen, contrasting the low pay and poor conditions in Slovakia's hospitality sector with her significantly higher earnings and better work environment in Denmark.
An article discussing the longevity and renovation of Soviet-era apartment buildings, challenging the notion that they are outdated and have a limited lifespan.
A commentary piece arguing that Slovakia poses a significant threat to its own development and well-being.
The mayor of Trnava has been absent from council meetings for nearly a year, a situation a political scientist believes diminishes democratic principles.
Investors shut down a traditional manufacturing plant and dismissed employees, but the factory has now become profitable years later.
Drones have attacked two ships within Bulgaria's economic zone, as announced by the country's president.
Ukrainian farmers are taking initiatives to organize their own defense efforts as the country pursues its path towards European Union membership.
Russian drone strikes in Kramatorsk have resulted in the deaths of four people, including a child, and injured others.
Slovakia is preparing to host an upcoming summit, with leaders from the Visegrád Group and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen confirmed to attend.
Retail sales in Slovakia saw a year-on-year increase of 4.7 percent in August.
Nobel laureate Dmitry Muratov suggests that Russian society has become apathetic, observing that Putin pays for fallen soldiers with hostages.
The Czech Republic has begun administering a new vaccine against COVID-19, with twenty thousand individuals already vaccinated.
A discussion featuring a gynecologist and a person named Vizier on the phenomenon of Siamese twins and their birth.
