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The news on Pravda's front page covers Slovak domestic politics with a focus on a minister taking on additional roles, an upcoming increase in energy bills, and commentary on the return of Russian hockey players. International news includes Germany's stance on aid to Ukraine. Cultural news…
According to Pravda's information, the head of the Ministry of Culture and Deputy Prime Minister Martina Šimkovičová from SNS will also take over the leadership of the Ministry of Environment.
Sports commentator Marián Valábik strongly criticized the decision to allow Russian hockey players back into competitions.
The end of cheap gas is approaching, and Slovaks can expect a significant increase in their energy bills, despite previous energy subsidies.
Lars Klingbeil, the leader of Germany's SPD party, is demanding that all countries contribute to aid for Ukraine, threatening problems if they do not.
Letizia Battaglia, known for photographing the violent acts of the Sicilian mafia, is being honored with an exhibition of her work in Bratislava.
Negotiations in Abu Dhabi have commenced, with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy sharing his team's goals and highlighting battlefield successes as a key element.
It has been five years since Miro Žbirka, a modest star of Czechoslovak popular music, passed away. Fans are starting a chronicle of memories at his bench today.
