In mid-October, Slovak cemeteries transform into vibrant spaces of remembrance, where families meticulously tend to graves as if preparing their own homes for guests. Amidst the blend of real and plastic tributes, the fragility of memory becomes apparent, revealing the poignant struggle against oblivion in the face of mortality, writes theologian Michal Havran.
TOP 10 EVENTS IN BRATISLAVA
Another Champions League match approaches
Dinamo’s Lukas Kacavenda escapes the tackle by Monaco’s Denis Zakaria during the Champions League football match between Dinamo Zagreb and Monaco at Maksimir stadium in Zagreb, Croatia, on October 2, 2024. (Source: TASR/AP)
Unsure about what to do in Bratislava in the coming days? Consider this selection of events, featuring Giacomo Puccini’s most celebrated opera and a film that pays tribute to the unseen individuals who prepare meals in restaurants.
IN OTHER NEWS
The European Commission has launched an investigation into the Chinese online retailer Temu over suspicions of distributing illegal products in the European market. Temu is rapidly gaining popularity among Slovaks.
From November, the list of controlled narcotic and psychotropic substances will expand to include HHC, HHC-P, and HHC-O, which have previously been available for purchase in specialised vending machines in Slovakia. (TASR)
Organisers of a petition against the construction of an industrial park in Šurany, western Slovakia, have approached the Constitutional Court to protect agricultural land. According to the Slovak-Chinese company GIB EnergyX Slovakia, which aims to build a battery cell manufacturing plant in Šurany, the industrial park’s investment proposal strictly adheres to all regulatory standards and undergoes thorough checks at both national and European levels. (TASR)
The Aponi Library in Oponice, located in the Topoľčany district, is preparing for evening theatre performances scheduled for November 22 and 23, from 18:00 to 21:00. The programme, enhanced by singing and the melodies of French chansons, will illuminate the lives and stories of the manor’s inhabitants. Currently, the Aponi Library houses 8,222 titles in 12 languages.
In Bratislava, the prices of older flats have surged, rising by as much as 5 percent in the last quarter to an average of €3,748 per square metre in the third quarter, according to the latest report from Bencont Investments. “This represents a year-on-year increase of nearly 10 percent, with prices approaching the peak levels seen in 2022,” the company noted. Rents continue to climb as well, having increased by 8 percent compared to last year. The average price of older flats has risen by up to 18.75 percent year-on-year, reaching €252,679 per flat, while the total rent price, including utilities, has jumped to €1,078. (SITA)
One of the planned shared services centres will be established in Sobrance, eastern Slovakia, with the city securing €1 million for its creation. A similar centre currently operates in Becherov, located in the Bardejov district of eastern Slovakia, where it manages the agenda for 84 municipalities. (TASR)
In the 2024/2025 school year, 134 students have opted for dual education with dm drogerie markt, including 33 first-year students—a 10-percent increase from last year. The company has been committed to dual education in the retail sector for over 13 years. (TASR)
Šariš Castle, Prešov district, eastern Slovakia. (Source: TASR – Milan Kapusta)
WEATHER FOR THE LONG WEEKEND : Friday will be bright and warm, with temperatures reaching up to 19°C. Saturday is expected to be overcast, with occasional rain and temperatures around 17°C. Sunday will bring a noticeable drop in temperatures across Slovakia, despite clearer skies, with readings falling to between 6°C and 11°C. Monday will see similar conditions, with continued cool temperatures. (SHMÚ)
CELEBRATING NAME DAY IN SLOVAKIA OVER THE LONG WEEKEND: November 1 – Denis, Denisa; November – no name; November 3 – Hubert; November 4 – Karol.
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