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Tourist injured on Kľak mountain rescued by mountain and air rescue teams

A female tourist suffered a leg injury while hiking on Kľak mountain in Slovakia and required assistance from both mountain and air rescue services. The rescue operation involved coordination between ground-based mountain rescuers and aerial rescue teams to safely evacuate the injured hiker from the mountainous terrain.

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Motorcycle rider airlifted to hospital after head-on collision in Donovaly ski resort

A 48-year-old motorcycle rider was airlifted to hospital following a head-on collision with a car in Donovaly, a popular ski resort in central Slovakia. The crash resulted in serious injuries to the motorcyclist, requiring helicopter transport for emergency medical treatment. Police are investigating the incident and examining whether alcohol played a role in the collision.

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Slovakia Begins Restoration of Mountain Trail to Rainer Hut After Two-Year Closure

Repair work has finally begun on a closed hiking trail leading to Rainer Hut in the Tatra Mountains, more than two and a half years after it was shut down. The restoration project carries a price tag of 300,000 euros. The Tatras, Slovakia's premier mountain range shared with Poland, attract hundreds of thousands of hikers annually, making trail maintenance crucial for the tourism industry. The lengthy closure of this particular route has limited access to one of the region's mountain huts, which serve as important rest stops and overnight accommodations for hikers exploring the High Tatras.

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Second Suspect Detained in Case of Two Missing Men from Pezinok District

Police have detained a second suspect in the case of two missing men from Pezinské Biskupice, a village in the Pezinok district near Bratislava. The suspect, identified as R. Č., has been charged with deprivation of personal liberty and is being held in pre-trial detention. This brings the total number of detained suspects in the case to two, both facing charges related to restricting the victims' freedom. The case involves two men who disappeared from Pezinské Biskupice, though authorities have not released details about when the disappearances occurred or the circumstances surrounding the alleged crimes.

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Sklené Teplice Spa Resort Opens Summer Tourist Season

The Sklené Teplice spa resort will officially launch its summer tourist season on Saturday with a public event running from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The celebration is open to the general public and aims to ceremonially open the spa season while promoting the resort as a destination for relaxation and recreation.

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Lanzarote Offers Spring Escape with Volcanic Landscapes and Mild Weather

The Canary Island of Lanzarote presents an attractive spring destination combining dramatic volcanic terrain with comfortable temperatures. The Spanish island features the Timanfaya volcanic park with its distinctive black lava fields, traditional white villages adorned with green shutters, and unique vineyards growing in volcanic sand. Located just a few hours' flight from central Europe, Lanzarote offers visitors a lunar-like landscape experience with pleasant walking conditions away from summer heat.

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Sunday Political Talk Shows Feature Weekly Guest Lineup

Slovak television networks aired their regular Sunday political discussion programs featuring various guests. The state news agency TASR provided an overview of the participants appearing on the weekly talk shows, which typically feature politicians, analysts, and public figures discussing current affairs and policy issues.

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Serious car crash near Beladice prompts helicopter rescue response

A serious traffic accident involving two vehicles occurred near Beladice, a village in western Slovakia, requiring emergency response including a rescue helicopter. The collision prompted a major emergency operation as first responders attended to the scene. Police are currently investigating the exact causes and circumstances of the crash, as well as determining the degree of fault among the drivers involved in the accident.

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Police Break Car Window to Free 22-Month-Old Child Locked Inside for Over Hour

Police officers in Slovakia broke a car window to rescue a 22-month-old child who became trapped inside a vehicle while the father was working on repairs. The toddler remained locked in the car's interior for more than an hour and a half before emergency responders freed the child. The incident occurred while the father was performing maintenance work on the automobile, though details about how the child became locked inside were not immediately available.

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Sniná Begins Sidewalk Renovations Worth Nearly 560,000 Euros

The eastern Slovak town of Sniná has launched sidewalk renovation projects across multiple locations with a total budget of nearly 560,000 euros. The municipal government aims to complete all renovation work by the end of October. The infrastructure improvements represent a significant investment in the town's pedestrian facilities and urban development.

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Car Burns on Highway Between Prešov and Poprad Due to Technical Malfunction

A vehicle caught fire on the highway connecting Prešov and Poprad in eastern Slovakia, with authorities attributing the incident to a likely technical malfunction. Emergency responders extinguished the blaze, and investigators estimated the damage to the vehicle at 4,500 euros. The highway connects two major cities in the Prešov region, with Prešov serving as the regional capital and Poprad located near the High Tatras mountains.

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Child seriously injured in car accident, airlifted to hospital

A child was seriously injured after being struck by a Peugeot 308 in Tesárske Mlynčany, a village in western Slovakia. The child was transported to hospital by helicopter due to the severity of the injuries. Police are investigating the exact circumstances and causes of the accident, with details not yet released.