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Interpipe delivered specialized micropiles for the reconstruction of a bridge in Slovakia
The Odessa Journal
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Ukrainian industrial company Interpipe supplied specialized micropiles for the reconstruction of a bridge in Slovakia, the company reported. The structure is undergoing major repairs as part of the modernization of a 15-kilometer railway section...
EU Approves Slovakia-US Nuclear Energy Cooperation
Radio Slovakia International
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The European Commission has raised no objections to the agreement between Slovakia and the United States on cooperation in the field of nuclear energy. Economy Minister Denisa Saková (Voice–SD) announced the news on social media Wednesday,...
New European sleeper train planned from Belgium to Slovakia
The Independent
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August 7, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Oliver Grün: The Digital SME Leader Building Europe’s Tech Backbone
South Africa Today
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August 7, 2025
In the bustling world of European tech innovation, much attention is given to multinational giants and billion-dollar startups. But behind the scenes, it’s often small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that drive the real, scalable...
Slovakia looking at US tech for new nuclear capacity
World Nuclear News
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August 6, 2025
Slovenské elektrárne and Synthos Green Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore the possible deployment of GE Vernova Hitachi's BWRX-300 small modular reactors - and Prime Minister Robert Fico has suggested a 1250 GW...
Slovakia Fails to Block Sanctioned Russian Media Sites
Radio Slovakia International
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Websites of sanctioned Russian media remain widely accessible in the EU, with Slovakia performing worst among six countries surveyed, according to a report by the UK-based Institute for Strategic Dialogue. The study found that all sanctioned...
Interpipe supplies specialized micropiles for bridge reconstruction in Slovakia
Interfax Ukraine
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August 6, 2025
The Ukrainian industrial company Interpipe supplied specialized micropiles for the reconstruction of a bridge between Poprad and Vydrnik in Slovakia. According to a press release on Wednesday, as part of the modernization of a 15-kilometer section...
Most European companies rely on US tech giants to operate their businesses, study warns
Euronews
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August 5, 2025
About three-quarters of Europe’s publicly listed companies rely on American technology firms to operate their businesses, a new analysis has found. Swiss cloud provider Proton analysed more than 9,600 publicly listed companies in Europe, using...
Research: Front-mounted brake lights could reduce crashes
Team-BHP
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August 4, 2025
The high-level brake light was introduced in America almost 40 years ago and has been instrumental in preventing thousands of crashes, in turn saving many lives as well over the years. Now, researchers say accidents can be further prevented by...
‘If we rely on AI, we’ll become less smart’, linguistics professor warns
The Slovak Spectator
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August 8, 2025
Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement The recently deceased writer, screenwriter and director Eva Borušovičová once wrote – with a touch of exaggeration – that Germanist Jozef Tancer, rather than...
Transmission of liquidity shocks through non-bank financial intermediaries: Evidence from the International Banking Research Network
VoxEU
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As non-bank financial intermediaries (NBFIs) have become more important in recent decades, their involvement in funding markets as well as roles in financial crises have also increased. With substantial heterogeneity across NBFIs' business models...
Why are the BRICS countries not condemning the ongoing genocide in Gaza?
CADTM
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August 7, 2025
In the final declaration of the BRICS summit published on 6 July 2025, the BRICS countries do not use the term genocide to describe what is happening in Gaza. Yes. In the final declaration of the BRICS summit published on 6 July 2025, the BRICS...
Will the new James Bond embrace hi-tech gadgets in an age of AI? The films have a complicated history with technology
The Conversation
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August 4, 2025
Development of a new James Bond film is underway at Amazon Studios, with the creater of Peaky Blinders, Steven Knight, now attached to write the screenplay, which will be directed by Denis Villeneuve. The pair have given little away about what to...
From vineyard to takeoff: Slovakia's flying car ready to soar
CGTN
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August 4, 2025
00:48 A flying car, built in Slovakia and certified for European skies, is set to enter full production in China. Behind the project are two Slovak men with very different backgrounds: a winemaker and an inventor. Eduard Sebo, a tenth-generation...
Teen scientist makes stunning breakthrough that could slash costs of lifesaving drugs: 'I cannot describe this feeling'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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August 4, 2025
"This could be a huge step." by Geri MilevaAugust 4, 2025 Adam Kovalčík didn't expect to win big when he flew from his small village in Slovakia to an international science competition in Ohio. Still, the 19-year-old student walked away with the...
Genius Sports strikes betting data and AI tech deal with 18 European soccer leagues
SportsPro
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August 4, 2025
Deal covers 8,000 matches across 46 competitions Women’s leagues also included GeniusIQ is already used in Premier League and NFL The European Leagues Association, which represents the interests of 18 competitions across the continent, has struck...
A war-driven business: Who profits from armaments in Slovakia – and by how much?
The Slovak Spectator
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August 4, 2025
Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement The war in Ukraine has significantly influenced various sectors of the economy. While some businesses have had to scale down or restructure, the arms and...
Boxy Ecocapsule designed for affordable off-grid living
New Atlas
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August 7, 2025
Slovakia's Ecocapsule has followed its quirky egg-shaped micro-home with a more conventional-looking successor. Named the Ecocapsule Box, it features a sensible rectangular shape that's designed to provide off-grid living at a relatively...
Bratislava Science Experience Centre and Planetarium
The Architects’ Journal
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July 28, 2025
The winning team will design and deliver a new science centre and planetarium within the grounds of Bratislava Zoo – featuring research and innovation area areas alongside visitor facilities for the public and school groups. The new Bratislava...
Slovak Scientist Pavol Šajgalík Elected to European Academy of Sciences
Radio Slovakia International
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Former Slovak Academy of Sciences president Pavol Šajgalík has been elected to the prestigious European Academy of Sciences, which brings together leading European researchers and promotes scientific collaboration. Šajgalík is a renowned expert in...