Slovak company Biobor has launched a new line of probiotic gummy candies designed to appeal to entire families. The product development comes as consumer awareness grows about how daily dietary choices can impact overall quality of life and health outcomes.
Archaeologists have discovered Chinese porcelain and other artifacts in the wreck of an 18th century ship. The origin and destination of the discovered vessel remain unknown. The findings suggest the ship was likely part of maritime trade routes that connected Europe with Asia during the 18th century, when Chinese porcelain was a valuable commodity in European markets.
The Slovak Radio Association has announced personnel reinforcements to its top management structure. The association represents commercial broadcasters and advocates for the interests of the private radio sector in Slovakia, serving as the primary industry body for commercial radio stations operating in the country.
A new postal facility has opened in Nitra, Slovakia's fourth-largest city located in the country's west. The newly established Pošta Nitra 4 is located within a shopping center in the Zobor-Šindolka district, expanding postal services in the regional hub that serves as the administrative center of the Nitra Region.
A postal office branch will relocate to the Západ housing estate in Zvolen on June 15. The previous postal branch serving the Západ residential area in the central Slovak city was closed on October 1 of last year, leaving residents without local postal services for more than eight months.
Peter Altof, the Slovak gaming content creator known as Expl0ited, has put his investment apartment in Bratislava up for sale. The asking price for the property has surprised his followers and the public, though specific details about the amount or property characteristics were not disclosed.
Slovak police have charged two men with armed robbery following an attack in the Turčianske Teplice district. The victim was hospitalized after the incident, while the suspected attackers now face potential pre-trial detention. The Turčianske Teplice district is located in north-central Slovakia, part of the Žilina region.
A driver lost control of an all-terrain vehicle in the village of Červenica in eastern Slovakia while operating under the influence of alcohol. Police tests showed the driver had a blood alcohol level of 1.6 promille, which is more than three times Slovakia's legal limit of 0.5 promille for drivers. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about impaired driving in rural areas where ATVs are commonly used for transportation and recreation.
Highway maintenance crews have completed surface improvements on a section of the D1 motorway near Prešov in eastern Slovakia, using an emulsion micro-carpet technique to resurface the roadway. The repairs were part of a broader maintenance program that addressed several road sections in the region. The D1 is Slovakia's main east-west motorway corridor, connecting Bratislava with eastern cities including Košice and serving as a crucial transport link for both domestic and international traffic.
A motorist in Slovakia faces up to two years in prison after fleeing from police and subsequently testing at 3.2 promile blood alcohol concentration, more than six times the legal limit. The driver was operating a vehicle without proper documentation and was already under a driving ban at the time of the incident. Slovak law treats such extreme cases of drunk driving, especially when combined with driving without a license and fleeing police, as serious criminal offenses that can result in significant jail time.
A young female driver has been charged with a criminal offense after crashing her car into a tree and later testing positive for alcohol at 1.2 promille. The woman first sought medical attention for injuries sustained in the accident before undergoing the breathalyzer test. Slovak police have filed criminal charges against the driver in connection with the incident. Under Slovak law, driving with a blood alcohol content of 1.0 promille or higher constitutes a criminal offense rather than a traffic violation, carrying potential penalties including imprisonment and license suspension.
Police have filed criminal charges against a driver who struck a pedestrian at a crosswalk, causing injuries to the victim. The incident occurred in November 2024, and authorities have now completed their investigation into the traffic accident. The driver faces misdemeanor charges related to the collision, though specific details about the extent of the pedestrian's injuries or the circumstances of the crash have not been disclosed.
Police in Snina, a town in eastern Slovakia near the Polish and Ukrainian borders, have filed criminal charges against two drivers for operating vehicles under the influence of drugs. The accused drivers face potential prison sentences and the revocation of their driving licenses if convicted. Local police report this represents part of an ongoing pattern of drug-impaired driving cases in the region, highlighting continued enforcement efforts against impaired driving in Slovakia's eastern districts.
A road near the village of Kyiv in Slovakia has been closed while emergency crews work to remove a crashed truck. Police are asking drivers to exercise patience, increased caution, and follow the instructions of officers at the scene during the recovery operation.
A truck has gone off the road in the Spiš region of eastern Slovakia, requiring traffic diversions while recovery operations are underway. Police have announced alternative routes for drivers to bypass the affected area during the vehicle extraction process.
The eastern Slovak city of Prešov has begun issuing second residential parking permits to local residents. The new program allows inhabitants to apply for an additional parking card beyond the standard single permit previously available. Prešov, the third-largest city in Slovakia and administrative center of the Prešov Region, has been implementing parking management measures to address urban congestion issues common in Slovak city centers.
Madeira is attracting visitors with its vibrant markets filled with exotic fruits and the island's famous wicker basket rides that provide an adrenaline-filled experience. While prices at the markets tend to be higher, tourists can enjoy discovering a wide variety of tropical flavors and unique local produce. The Portuguese island territory offers these distinctive attractions as part of its appeal to adventure-seeking travelers.
Slovak police have begun participating in Roadpol, a coordinated European road safety operation focusing on motorcycle and bicycle safety. The campaign involves simultaneous traffic enforcement actions across multiple European countries, with officers conducting enhanced patrols and safety checks targeting two-wheeled vehicle users. Roadpol is a European network of traffic police forces that organizes joint operations to improve road safety standards across member countries through synchronized enforcement activities.
More than ten people were injured in a collision between a bus and a car near the village of Boršov nad Vltavou, close to České Budějovice in the Czech Republic. Police confirmed that foreigners were among the passengers on the bus. All emergency services are responding to the accident, and the road has been closed to traffic. The incident occurred in the South Bohemia region of the Czech Republic, near the border with Austria.
A weekly horoscope has been published for the period of June 1-7, 2026, promising interesting events for the upcoming week. The astrological forecast covers all zodiac signs and encourages readers to prepare for the days ahead by consulting their individual predictions.