Slovakia

Holocaust Survivor and Educator David Schaecter Passes Away at 96

Schaector, who participated in several March of the Living journeys in Poland & Israel , leaves a legacy of witnesses to carry the torch of memory

Holocaust survivor and educator David Schaecter, March of the Living in Auschwitz 2023
 Rare 700-year-old gold ring with Sri Lankan sapphire found in Slovakian castle.

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

 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.

Israel beats Slovakia 1-0 in friendly match

 Long-lost Roman aqueduct discovered near Bratislava, Slovakia.

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

Hunting dog pulled over for speeding in Slovakia

The dog's owner was fined on the spot for violating traffic regulations.

A dog sitting behind the wheel of a car. (Illustrative)

Trnava: Slovakia's big hit with Israeli tourists

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 68.

 Thermia Palace spa hotel in Piestany

Bratislava: The Slovak city of rabbis, Jewish athletes, and UFOs

The largest Slovakian city boasts two castles, the grave of famed rabbi Chasam Sofer, and a UFO permanently hovering over the mighty Danube.

 BRATISLAVA CASTLE, ever dominant, overlooks this small city packed with history, culture, and great food.

Bratislava eyes energy sources during Herzog’s visit to Slovakia

Herzog emphasized that the Jewish people have deep roots in Slovakia – a place where Jewish culture and religion flourished.

 President Herzog addresses a joint meeting of Congress on July 19.