Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Záhorie is a storybook waiting to be pedalled through You can read this exclusive content thanks to the FALATH & PARTNERS law firm which assists American people with Slovak roots in obtaining Slovak citizenship and reconnecting them with the land of their ancestors Tucked behind the forested folds of the Little Carpathians the Záhorie region in western Slovakia was where our journey began a tranquil stretch of western Slovakia just north of Bratislava a café named after the nearby ruins of Pajštún Castle which perch high in the Little Carpathians describes it not merely as a local food spot but as a gathering place for the community he says he has always felt a pull towards hospitality “My great-grandfather and grandfather were innkeepers,” Nespala says “The communists didn’t get the chance to take away the local pub because my grandfather managed to sell it beforehand it was eventually nationalised and gradually fell into ruin,” he adds reflecting on a family legacy that once revolved around a village taproom his father was quick to seize a new opportunity the family turned their attention to an old house left behind by his grandfather—once used as an ice cellar they painstakingly restored the structure to its original form revealing its stone walls and preserving the timber ceiling The café officially opened in 2015 and will mark its tenth anniversary this year inviting space with a spacious cellar beneath it has no competition in the village: the local pubs have long since faded into memory For many foreigners tracing their Slovak heritage, finding the burial sites of their ancestors is a deeply personal journey. To aid in this quest, we have provided maps of the districts we visited, with every cemetery carefully marked. Here you can find cemeteries in Malacky district When The Slovak Spectator visited at the end of March a handful of guests were gathered inside the café Judging by the cluster of bicycles propped outside Along with hikers and tourists exploring the Little Carpathians they make up the café’s regular clientele Its appeal is enhanced by its location—next to the village church and right at the main crossroads “Summer is our busy season; in winter We also host film screenings and quizzes,” says Nespala reflecting on the café’s seasonal rhythm the number of tourists has begun to outpace that of local visitors the owner of Borinka’s Pajštúreň café the village is falling short of its tourism potential Beyond a handful of food stalls and his own establishment A single cottage tucked away in the Carpathians is reserved exclusively for corporate team-building events with a few venturing in from the Czech Republic or Austria persuading them to linger beyond a weekend is a struggle “If they aren’t passionate hikers or cyclists they’ll likely get bored here,” Nespala admits He points to the village’s neglected car park as a missed opportunity—both practical and financial it could generate revenue to fund improvements such as completing cycling paths to the neighbouring towns of Stupava and Lozorno visitors could connect to the Morava River and continue their journey into Austria “People are bringing money right to our doorstep—we just need to pick it up,” he says Among his suggestions are horse-drawn carriage rides to Medené Hámre which he believes would appeal to families with children He also proposes offering electric scooter and bicycle rentals to make exploring the area more accessible Tourism can leave a lasting imprint on the life of a village—something clearly visible in the neighbouring settlement of Marianka one of Slovakia’s most storied pilgrimage sites At the entrance to a sprawling park dotted with religious monuments stands Pútnický Mlyn a guesthouse and restaurant catering to travellers a grand historic building offers accommodation for pilgrims just steps from the Basilica of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary and a sacred spring long believed to have healing properties Lining the park’s edge are rows of wooden stalls which in summer bustle with the sale of souvenirs and refreshments they sit shuttered—lending the area a slightly forlorn air the site’s potential extends far beyond religious devotion well-marked cycling routes and hiking trails weave their way into the forested slopes of the Little Carpathians inviting a broader kind of pilgrimage—into nature At the northern edge of the Malacky district lies the village of Veľké Leváre where the hum of renovation work fills the air outside the municipal office The morning bustle is punctuated by the clatter of construction “We have ambitious plans for the village,” he says noting that essential infrastructure remains the top priority One promising project already under way is a cycle path linking Malé and Veľké Leváre—a car-free illuminated trail he hopes will draw more visitors Veľké Leváre offers a handful of quietly compelling attractions Chief among them is the Habánsky dvor a cluster of historic buildings that once housed the Habans—a community of Protestant craftsmen who arrived in the Záhorie region in the 16th century the site now includes a small museum and open-air amphitheatre The Habans brought with them a tradition of fine ceramic and blade craftsmanship and established a mill traces of which still shape the village's cultural fabric “The descendants of the Habans from Canada Switzerland and Germany often visit us,” the mayor says and they’re amazed at how well-preserved and beautifully restored these houses are.” But the village is grappling with a familiar rural dilemma: a lack of accommodation there are no guesthouses or restaurants to speak of The mayor sees room for growth — perhaps a hostel that could serve not only tourists but also seasonal workers in the region Veľké Leváre is also home to the annual Haban Festival crafts and stalls offering distinctive local fare Among the highlights is the Haban cake — a nut-and-raisin confection served with elderberry syrup a favourite the mayor is quick to recommend The Roman Catholic Baroque Church of the Name of the Virgin Mary is among the most striking landmarks in the village Commissioned by the Viennese Archbishop and Cardinal Žigmund Kolonič Not far from the church stands another relic of the Kolonič family’s legacy: an 18th-century mansion the grand building—once a psychiatric hospital during the socialist era—has stood abandoned since its closure in 2004 rich in potential for community life but left dormant “We tried to negotiate with the University Hospital of Bratislava for access to the property citing safety concerns,” says Mayor Richard Nimsch The estate is currently on the market for €3.5 million it could become a major driver of tourism for our village,” the mayor adds hopeful that someone might yet see the promise behind the crumbling walls visitors can follow a cycle path to Malé Leváre tracing the meandering course of the Morava River Along the route lies a recreation area anchored by the Rudava autocamp where swimmers take to the lake and sun-seekers sprawl across stretches of sandy beach Once shaped by winds sweeping in from the Morava Záhorie was rich in sand—a legacy still visible today in the scattered dunes that remain where oil is still extracted from the earth the path leads to Slovakia’s westernmost village Záhorská Ves sits quietly on Slovakia’s western edge with a single ferry linking the two countries across the Morava River A cycle path traces the river’s course from Devín to the Czech border offering a scenic route along this natural frontier visitors may be met with a less-than-charming first impression: a crumbling industrial building and the remnants of an old border crossing greet travellers before anything else Yet these initial impressions quickly fade an educational cycling trail invites visitors to linger each revealing a chapter of the village’s past For those wishing to cross into Austria by bike the nearby village of Vysoká pri Morave offers a more modern solution connecting cyclists directly to the Austrian town of Marchegg This corner of Záhorie is best discovered on two wheels Susanna Malacky and John Verhovnik were united in marriage during an Orthodox wedding ceremony Jan John the Baptist Orthodox Church in Warren The ceremony was officiated by the Very Rev Guests were received after the ceremony in the Grand Ballroom at the Avalon Inn in Howland The bride is the daughter of Mark and Ellen Malacky of Warren Parents of the groom are John and Kari Verhovnik of The Villages Christine and Anthony DiGiacobbe serve as the couple’s sponsor (Nasi) Becca Currington attended the bride as maid of honor Performing the duties of best man for the groom was Alex Roy Harding High School and the John Glenn College at The Ohio State University where she received a Bachelor of Arts in public policy and management She is employed as the community relations coordinator for the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department A 2013 graduate of Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School Verhovnik also graduated from The Ohio State University with a bachelor’s degree in operations and logistics management at the Fisher College of Business He is employed as a senior supply chain consultant at PocureAbility John and Erin Stanik of Minerva and Ernest and Jean Savopoulos of Warren are announcing the engagement and upcoming .. | https://www.tribtoday.com | 240 Franklin Street SE This work, U.S. Army Soldiers have a ball while enjoying down time during a three-day convoy mission., by SSG Margaret Gabriel, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright the first two of 14 Slovak F-16 Block 70 aircraft landed at Malacky Air Base The F-16 Fight Falcons were welcomed in a ceremony attended by senior civilian and military leaders from Slovakia and U.S ushering a new era in Slovakia's ability to patrol its skies and support collective deterrence and defense in Europe Ambassador to Slovakia Gautam Rana attended the ceremony on behalf of the U.S to celebrate and commend Slovakia's 2018 decision to procure 14 of the most modern model of the F-16 fighter as a historic military modernization effort The two aircraft were piloted from the U.S Slovakia's State Partnership partner of 30 years mutual defense relationship between the two nations This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Memorial Day is a day that makes Americans feel very proud and profoundly sad at the same time It is our day to pause and reflect on those we have lost who have served and given their lives in the service of our county and its people Malacky Horan was a young man originally from Newfoundland who had beautiful eyes and a wonderful smile We know he was tall and handsome by the family portrait we have inherited He was a proud Chief Engineer in the Merchant Marines Malacky Horan’s service to our country ended one day during World War II He ferried the wounded back and forth until he which survived and has been passed down in our family but we know him clearly through the memories of his favorite sister She smiled when she told the story of him helping her to dress up as a boy and go to town He introduced Winifred as a visiting cousin and the ruse worked well in a time where boys got to do everything She remembered his pride in his career as an engineer and his devotion to God Her special brother was a source of special love and the immense sorrow of his loss lasted her lifetime we remember Uncle Malacky because of the memories of Winifred Having never gotten the chance to marry and without the opportunity of having children we feel duty-bound to make sure his memory in our family never fades We are deeply determined that time will not erase the sacrifice he made for us all and we will pass down the stories to each generation onwards — Maria Ferreras is a longtime St. Thomas resident and community volunteer. She can be reached at maria@dailynews.vi Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Would you like to receive our daily news? Signup today Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account The Holy Stairs and a Renaissance manor house await visitors of Malacky This article was prepared for an edition of the Spectacular Slovakia travel guideand was published in the travel guide Slovakia whose architectural legacy stretches from Slovakia to Austria had a significant influence on the town of Malacky A dynasty renowned for impressive castles and gothic restoration hallmarks of the Pálffy flair can be found in the Franciscan church and monastery located on the town’s central square The current church is attached to a monastery now serving as an elementary school and library and being rebuilt from a fortified manor house by Pál Pálffy IV in the 17th century the church conceals a marble-trimmed crypt with coffins of two Pálffy members Legend has it that while the bodies of Pál Pálffy IV and his son their hearts are kept in the church complex and bleed whenever the country is under siege the rich mahogany furnishings and large frescoes high on the church’s walls are characteristic of Pálffy grandeur but the jewel of the building is the great baroque altar piece The rest of this article is premium content at Spectator.skSubscribe now for full access Immediate access to all locked articles (premium content) on Spectator.sk Special weekly news summary + an audio recording with a weekly news summary to listen to at your convenience (received on a weekly basis directly to your e-mail) PDF version of the latest issue of our newspaper Access to all premium content on Sme.sk and Korzar.sk and has warned before that NATO weapons were legitimate targets for its forces."It feels like all of these countries are thus engaged in the disposal of old unnecessary equipment." 13 Wins / 7 Draws / 8 Losses in the Last 28 fixtures Prediction Risk - UNLOCK This season in 3 Liga West, Malacky's form is Good overall with 13 wins, 7 draws, and 8 losses. This performance currently places Malacky at 0 out of 17 teams in the 3 Liga West Table Malacky's home form is average with the following results : 0 wins And their away form is considered excellent Malacky has scored a total of 39 goals this season in 3 Liga West More Over / Under / BTTS / Goals data are under the Goals tab More Malacky corner stats are available under the Corners tab * Average Goals Scored Per Match for Malacky in 3 Liga West 2024/25 • Malacky scores a goal every 0 minutes in 3 Liga West • Malacky scores an average of 0 goals every game * Average Goals Conceded Per Match for Malacky in 3 Liga West 2024/25 • Malacky has conceded a total of 24 goals this season in 3 Liga West • Malacky concedes a goal every 0 min • Malacky concedes an average of 0 goals every game This means that 10 of the 28 matches Malacky has played has ended in Over 2.5 Over / Under Goals are calculated from total match goals for fixtures that Malacky has participated in Malacky's ratio of Under 2.5 goals is 64% in the 3 Liga West 2024/2025 season (18 / 28 matches) Over / Under 1H/2H Goals are calculated from both team's goals in that half UNLOCKCorners / Match * Average Corner Kicks per match between Malacky and their opponents in a single match Match corners is the total corners between Malacky and their opponent in the match UNLOCKCards / Match * Average Total Match Cards per match between Malacky and their opponents in a single match Match cards is the total cards between Malacky and their opponent in the match * Not all matches have goal timings recorded for Malacky Cards and Corners in these tables are total between both teams * Not all matches have goal/corner/card timings recorded for Malacky * Average Shots Per Match for Malacky in 3 Liga West 2024/25 Malacky's 2024/2025 season is seeing them taking an average of 13.45 shots per match with 5.90 shots being on target and the rest being off target xG For - Expected Goals For of Malacky is 1.69 xG xG Against - Malacky's xGA (Expected Goals Against) is 1.30 per match in the 3 Liga West * Stats from 2024/25 season of 3 Liga West *FC Malacky player data are not yet recorded Average AttendanceNot recorded yet or may be affected by COVID-19 WebsiteFC Malacky Official website FacebookMalacky Facebook Follow FootyStats on the following channels to make sure you never miss a stat * Please be aware that unauthorized individuals may be falsely claiming affiliation with FootyStats on Social Media These individuals are not associated with our company in any capacity Please verify official representatives through our website or official communication channels is not responsible for any interactions or transactions with unauthorized persons misrepresenting our organization © FootyStats - Built with Love for The Beautiful Game Please view the main text area of the page by skipping the main menu. The page may not be displayed properly if the JavaScript is deactivated on your browser The US Army is planning to withdraw a Patriot air defence battery from the Malacky-Kuchyňa air force base in a move which will also see 100 soldiers leave Slovakia, according to the daily Denník N Slovak Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď said the battery which has been at the base since spring last year will be moved to Germany for maintenance in the coming months He rejected claims it would be transferred to Ukraine US President Joe Biden recently pledged to provide Ukrainian forces with the defence system There are currently 300 US Army soldiers in Slovakia one hundred of which operate the Patriot system while the rest will continue to operate at the Lešť military base near Zvolen Italian daily La Repubblica has said that Italy could provide a replacement system for Slovakia as well as soldiers to operate it The Italian army does not have a Patriot system but uses a modern Italian-French system for defence against aircraft "Italian army experts have visited potential sites in Slovakia where their system could be located but nothing has been settled yet," said Naď Production of hydrocarbons has played an important role in the history of Slovak industry Over the past 100 years fields containing an excess of 25 billion cubic metres of geological stock of natural gas 3.5 billion tons of oil and nearly 0.4 tons of gasoline were discovered in our territory The fields have been concentrated mostly in the Záhorie Lowland Even though the production of oil and natural gas from domestic sources has been gradually declining an extraordinary success has been achieved in the area of natural gas storage going back 40 years The fields have been concentrated mostly in the Záhorie Lowland NAFTA was built on tradition and obtained knowledge It is a modern company with extensive knowledge in storage and development of underground storage facilities of natural gas in Slovakia and at the same time it is the Slovak leader in exploration and production of natural gas underground storage facilities Storage facilities play a key role in safeguarding streamlined supplies of gas to Slovakia and at the same time they are an efficient tool for the support of trading on the gas market It was early in 1913 when the master of the train station at Gbely reported to the Railroad Administration that a gas explosion had occurred in the hut of Mr Ján Medlen some 30 metres from the tracks between Gbely and Kúty the Hungarian government despatched geologists to the site who inspected the area and proposed to undertake a proper geological exploration the Austrian-Hungarian Monarchy began its first venture into industrial oil production on 13 January 1914 and this date is generally considered to be the start of the oil industry in Slovakia which until then was considered a by-product of oil production The production of oil peaked in Slovakia in 1963 at 84.5 thousand tons; natural gas peaked in 1959 at 1.3 bcm and gasoline peaked in 1989 at 20,543 tons With natural gas production phasing out and the arrival of new trends in the gas industry a new concept for the development of storage facilities was born The construction of the transit gas pipeline from Russia to Slovakia in the 1970s followed by the development of underground storage facilities in the Vienna Basin in west Slovakia The first cubic metres of imported natural gas started flowing in 1973 which is considered the beginning of the history of gas storage in Slovakia the first stage of construction of underground storage facilities was test launched with an annual storage capacity of 200 million cubic metres which only two years later reached 350 million cubic metres Thanks to the third stage of underground storage facilities of natural gas in Lab the storage capacity grew by 1 billion cubic metres of gas the capacity reached 2.3 billion cubic metres between 2003 and 2012 By developing the whole complex of underground gas storage facilities in Lab we managed to establish reliable supplies of natural gas to consumers in Slovakia all year round while at the same time laying the foundation for an especially promising industry The general trend in Europe today shows that domestic production is declining and consumption is increasing thus the dependence of European countries on gas imports is growing This results in higher demand in gas storage facilities to which operators are responding with development projects storage facilities are increasingly used to support gas trade and flexibility on the gas market which in turn increases demand for storage and since 2003 it has developed 500 mcm of storage capacity the company uses state-of-the-art technology that is environmentally friendly with a focus on the safety of its operations every expansion of capacity represents a significant investment Storage facilities are one of the tools for improving Slovakia’s energy security and through other gas networks they support other tools such as reverse gas flows in transit networks The recent completion of the second stage of the Gajary-Baden project and the launch of the Central Area of Gajary the new connection of the transit network and other important objects Environmentally friendly and state-of-the-art technology was used during construction focusing on a high level of operational safety After the development of the Gajary-Baden project is completed in 2014 the storage capacity of NAFTA should reach 2.5 bcm as one of the tools for improving the energy security of the country strengthens the connection of the facility to other networks thus boosting the position of NAFTA on the European storage facility market 2012 and 2013 were also milestones for NAFTA from the perspective of the launch of new products in a dynamically developing market in Europe The company signed flexible storage contracts that allow its customers to inject and withdraw gas throughout the entire year with no seasonal restrictions traders can effectively respond to daily developments on gas markets throughout all of Europe Increased flexibility was also boosted through the implementation of the new trading despatching system which offers more efficient and faster access to storage capacity and enables customers to work with auxiliary services customers can use a unique Options product for storage capacity thus benefiting from the current turbulent situation in commodity markets customer flexibility will be further improved by the SuperFlex product customers can balance their portfolios and respond to possibilities in various energy markets SuperFlex includes direct access to three entry/exit points depending on the decision of the customer NAFTA’s portfolio is thus expanding in order to satisfy ever-changing customer requirements The Division of Oil and Gas has had an important position in NAFTA thanks to its extensive experience a strong team of professionals and a high level of success Gas production in Slovakia currently totals 90 mcm Oil production is concentrated mostly in the Záhorie Lowland NAFTA demonstrates its expertise and experience with methods used in advanced European markets treating the oil in its own facilities and then shipping it to domestic and foreign customers NAFTA is making advances in exploration too It conducted a total of seven exploration drillings in 2012 in the Vienna basin and in the East Slovak Lowland and is currently testing producible hydrocarbon deposits based on data obtained from previously undertaken exploration activities NAFTA is the key storage provider of natural gas in Slovakia as well as the Slovak leader in exploration and production of hydrocarbons innovative products and expertise in one of the most dynamically developing areas right in the heart of Europe NAFTA has been developing gas storage for 40 years intensively increasing its storage capacity The total storage capacity operated by NAFTA currently stands at 2.3 bcm The largest complex of storage facilities is located in Lab The combination of favourable geological conditions close to the transit system serving Slovakia’s eastern and southern neighbours creates an ideal position for NAFTA to become one of the key hubs of the European gas network.