Slovakia

From Alpine adventures to deep history: Exploring Slovakia’s high tatras

Awe-inspiring majesty of High Tatras and Europe’s culture capital showcase wonders of Slovakia.

The stunning newly-active Neolog synagogue in Trencin.
The stunning newly-active Neolog synagogue in Trencin.

Why Slovakia? Castles, culture and a surprise for Israeli travelers

FILE PHOTO: Secretary of Ukraine's National Security and Defence Council Rustem Umerov and other members of the Ukrainian delegation attend the second round of trilateral talks between the U.S., Russia and Ukraine, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, February 4, 2026.

Ukraine claims blackmail by Hungary and Slovakia over energy

Holocaust survivor and educator David Schaecter, March of the Living in Auschwitz 2023

Holocaust Survivor and Educator David Schaecter Passes Away at 96


Rare 700-year-old gold ring with Sri Lankan sapphire found in Slovakian castle

Researchers believe the ring may have adorned a high-ranking ecclesiastical official, symbolizing deep spiritual meanings and social status.

 Rare 700-year-old gold ring with Sri Lankan sapphire found in Slovakian castle.

Israel beats Slovakia 1-0 in friendly match

The blue-and-white had previously defeated Estonia 3-1, improving their 2026 World Cup qualifying record to two wins and one loss in three matches.

 THE INTERNATIONAL friendly between Israel and Slovakia on Tuesday night – won 1-0 by the blue-and-white – was played at an empty Nagyerdei Stadion in Debrecen, Hungary, due to security concerns.

Long-lost Roman aqueduct discovered near Bratislava, Slovakia

An inscription on a brick links the aqueduct's construction to Gaius Valerius Constans, a second-century brickmaker from Carnuntum.

 Long-lost Roman aqueduct discovered near Bratislava, Slovakia.

Jewish cemetery in Slovakia vandalized with swastikas

“This kind of hate-driven vandalism should never happen,” said Juraj Levický, a Jewish community member and a caretaker of the Humenné cemetery.

The Jewish cemetery at Kosice in Slovakia, a country once home to a thriving Jewish community

Slovakia to purchase Israel's Barak MX air defense system for €560 million

The Israeli-manufactured air defense system will be sold to Slovakia to add to its defense infrastructure.

 Barak MX Launcher

Slovakia set to buy six air defense systems from Israel

Slovakia's government approved the purchase of six Israeli mobile air defense systems and over 1,300 heavy terrain vehicles with the Czech Republic to strengthen air defense amid rising tensions.

An Israeli F-16 fighter jet takes off from Ovda airbase

How Russia continues gas exports to Europe via Ukraine

Despite ongoing tensions due to the war, about half of Russia's gas exports to Europe still transit through Ukraine, which is crucial for Europe amid its ongoing gas shortage.

Pipelines are seen at a gas compressor station in Sudzha in Russia's Kursk region January 11, 2009.

Slovak PM Robert Fico shot and wounded, no longer in a life-threatening condition

An assasination attempt was carried out on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, a Slovak interior ministry spokesperson confirmed to Reuters by telephone.

 A person is detained after shooting incident of Slovak PM Robert Fico, after a Slovak government meeting in Handlova, Slovakia, May 15, 2024.

Jerusalem highlights April 26-May 2

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

 'Crafted by Bees' at Israel Museum garden.

As sweet as honey: Slovakia’s Trnava region

There are so many special travel destinations around the world but the ones that really stand out for seasoned travelers are those in which the people welcome you with open arms.

 Thermia Palace spa hotel in Piestany