Slovak police arrested a man who threatened pedestrians while wielding a knife on a public street. The incident caused fear among witnesses who were concerned for their safety. Police released video footage of the arrest operation that led to the suspect being taken into custody.
A fatal traffic accident occurred between the towns of Stará Ľubovňa and Hniezdne in northeastern Slovakia when two vehicles collided. The female driver of one vehicle died in the crash, while the driver of the second vehicle was transported to hospital for medical treatment. The collision highlights ongoing road safety concerns in the region, where mountain roads and varying weather conditions can create hazardous driving situations.
A serious traffic accident has closed the road between Stará Ľubovňa and Hniezdne in eastern Slovakia, leaving one driver with severe injuries. The incident has made the route impassable, forcing authorities to divert traffic while emergency services respond to the scene. The accident occurred on a key regional road connecting these two communities in the Prešov region of northeastern Slovakia.
Police are investigating after a man was found dead in an apartment in Humenné, a town in eastern Slovakia. Officers are currently at the scene conducting their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death. No further details about the identity of the deceased or the cause of death have been released.
Three vehicles collided on Moldavská Road in what police classified as a property damage incident. The crash was caused by a driver's failure to yield the right of way to other traffic.
A traffic accident on the R7 highway resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries. Three workers and the driver of an off-road pickup truck were injured in the collision. The R7 is a major expressway in Slovakia connecting Bratislava with other parts of the country.
A comprehensive renovation of a bridge on the D2 highway near Sekulie will begin, involving replacement of the old roadway surface, transition slabs, insulation, and guardrails. The D2 highway is a major transportation artery connecting Bratislava with the Czech border and serves as an important route for both domestic and international traffic through western Slovakia.
Slovak police conducted overnight surveillance operations at the Bukóza area using advanced equipment including a helicopter equipped with thermal imaging technology and drones. The monitoring operation concluded without detecting any criminal activity or illegal conduct in the surveilled area.
A crucial road section near Prešov has reopened to full traffic after a year of reconstruction work that cost nearly 2.5 million euros. The completion of the project restores normal traffic flow through what authorities describe as a key transportation route in the eastern Slovak region around Prešov, Slovakia's third-largest city and administrative center of the Prešov Region.
A three-car collision on the road between Ružomberok and Liptovský Mikuláš left five people injured, with firefighters required to use technical equipment to extract one victim from the wreckage. Two of the injured were transported to hospital by helicopter, indicating the severity of their conditions. The accident occurred near the village of Ivachnovej in northern Slovakia's Žilina region, an area that serves as a key transportation corridor between major towns in the Liptov basin.
Tourism promoters are encouraging visitors to experience Lake Bled in Slovenia during spring months, when the iconic Alpine destination offers clearer access to its famous attractions without the heavy summer tourist crowds. The lake, situated in the Julian Alps, features a picturesque island and medieval castle that draw visitors year-round. Spring visits allow tourists to enjoy the reflecting sunlight on the lake's surface and the awakening mountain landscape, while also experiencing the legendary bell tower on the island that local tradition claims grants wishes to those who ring it.
Police are investigating a fire that destroyed a hay barn in the village of Raslavice in eastern Slovakia. The blaze consumed 20 tons of baled hay stored at the facility. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire, though no details about potential injuries or the extent of property damage beyond the destroyed hay have been released.
An unknown perpetrator damaged suspension footbridges in the eastern Slovak town of Humenné by cutting cables. Police are investigating the incident of vandalism that has affected the pedestrian infrastructure in the town, located in the Prešov region near the Ukrainian border.
A fire at a hay barn in Raslavice, eastern Slovakia, destroyed approximately 20 tons of baled hay and damaged the building structure. Police have launched a criminal investigation for property damage as they work to determine whether the fire was accidental or intentionally set. The incident represents a significant loss for local agricultural operations in the region.
Construction workers uncovered 45 pieces of World War II-era military ammunition on Palackého Street in Prešov, prompting an immediate response from explosive ordnance disposal specialists. A worker from the nearby town of Sabinov discovered the infantry ammunition while conducting excavation work on the site. A pyrotechnician was called to the scene to safely secure the dangerous find and remove it from the area.
At least six people died in a collision between a concrete mixer truck and a minibus in Slovakia. The cause of the crash between the two vehicles remains unknown as authorities continue their investigation into the deadly accident.
A travel feature highlights northern Italy's diverse attractions, from morning espresso at standing bars to Alpine mountain views within hours. The region offers visitors the opportunity to explore Lake Garda and the historic cities of Milan, Bergamo, and Verona, each rich with cultural stories and attractions.
A Slovak court sentenced a woman known as the "Ketamine Queen" to 15 years in prison for illegally selling drugs that resulted in the death of popular Canadian-American actor Matthew Perry. The woman, identified as Sanghová, pleaded guilty to the illegal drug sales last autumn. She is one of five people charged in connection with Perry's death and the third to be convicted in the high-profile case. Perry, best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the hit television series "Friends," died in October 2023 from what authorities determined was a ketamine overdose.
A house fire erupted in the village of Čierne in the Kysuce region of northern Slovakia. Seven firefighters from the Čadca fire station responded to the emergency with two fire trucks. The fire service is currently working to extinguish the blaze, though details about the cause of the fire or potential casualties have not been released.
A Slovak city and its surrounding region experienced strong tourist interest during the recent holiday period. Following the Easter holidays, tourist attention is shifting toward active recreation and exploring local traditions. The increased visitor numbers suggest growing appeal of regional destinations for both domestic and international travelers seeking cultural experiences and outdoor activities.