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 After finishing first in the Extraliga regular season the playoffs await for the club that's stunned Slovak hockey the Spišská Nová Ves men's ice hockey team could not afford a bus to Trnava they lifted the trophy after finishing top of the Slovak Extraliga – Slovakia's premier hockey competition – in the regular season It is the kind of transformation that is the stuff of sports documentaries. An ice hockey club that once teetered on the edge of existence is now knocking on the door of history, wrote the Hospodárske Noviny daily The Rysy (Lynxes) are no longer just a feel-good story: they are a force they pushed all the way through to the Extraliga play-offs final before falling just short there is a quiet belief that this season could be the one is a landmark moment for Spišská Nová Ves earning them the Dušan Pašek Cup But the big prize – the championship – is still up for grabs Play-off hockey is an entirely different beast as last year’s regular-season winners discovered when they were unceremoniously dumped out in the first round So what is behind Spišská Nová Ves’s rise a long-time analyst of the Slovak Extraliga points to three key factors: “A strong core team of Slovaks That coaching switch may have been decisive The club parted ways with Jason O’Leary in November with Vladimír Záborský stepping in “Záborský knew the players and the team responded,” says Rajtar American centre Connor Ford has been a difference-maker while the Canadian duo of Zack Andrusiak and Greg Meireles are producing of more than one point per game Add in the leadership of captain Branislav Rapáč and the experience of veterans like Juraj Valach and it is a balanced roster with genuine depth Their success has inevitably raised the question: would they have topped the table if favourites HC Košice had not been battling with injuries all season But that should not diminish what Spišská Nová Ves has achieved they have outpaced some of the biggest clubs in the country But Spišská Nová Ves are not here to make up the numbers They have already rewritten the script of Slovak hockey they must write the perfect ending to claim the Vladimír Dzurilla Cup A horrific knife attack at a secondary school in Spišská Nová Ves claimed the lives of a teacher and a student on Thursday while another student was seriously injured identified as 18-year-old “S.S.,” was detained shortly after the attack which occurred during school hours while the facility was full of students and teachers “Two women aged 18 and 51 suffered fatal injuries,” Danka Čapkova of Slovakia’s emergency services confirmed The deceased teacher was later identified as the school’s deputy headmistress An 18-year-old male student remains hospitalised in serious but stable condition The emergency services also treated a 51-year-old man and a 62-year-old woman at the scene for acute stress reactions Slovak police chief Ľubomír Solák revealed that authorities received a distress call at 11:49 GMT Solák stated police officers arrived at the scene within three minutes adding that the attacker fled the site but was apprehended at 12:56 GMT in a forest outside the town’s perimeter describing him as having cropped blond hair and asked for public assistance during the brief manhunt Interior Minister Matus Sutaj Estok disclosed that the attacker had a history of academic excellence but had transferred from another school in Kežmarok after being expelled for threatening fellow students The Markíza TV station reported that the suspect had been flagged for aggressive behaviour before the incident Slovak President Peter Pellegrini condemned the attack as a “real tragedy,” adding “No problem in the world can be solved with a knife or another weapon.” The Student Council of Secondary Schools issued a statement on social media saying that “hatred and violence have no place in our society let alone schools where young people should feel safe.” This attack is one of several recent violent incidents in European schools an elementary school teacher in central Slovakia was fatally stabbed by a former student a seven-year-old was killed in a stabbing at a school in Zagreb EFCC secures conviction of two oil thieves Ekiti Govt arrests man seen in viral video discharging waste into stream Copyright © Daily Post Media Ltd The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays The cross pinnacle on the Tower of Jesus Christ will be ready to receive visitors in 2026 on the centennial of Gaudi’s death Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin That’s because the state has to spend money on updating the railway infrastructure rather than subsidizing the cost of the popular pass Steffen Romstöck said that he would respect the residents’ choice and would take over the helm of the municipality which will come into force from 1 January 2025 Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape But operating them is still illegal under the country’s legislation can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition it has a unique modular design that allows it to be shortened and lengthened like a train that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris the district has long been known as the hangout spot for the artsy crowds Hostal de Pinós is located in the geographical centre of the autonomous region the ranking considers several distinct but essential factors these quiet areas will now be available on all main routes in the country The academic institution shows a deeper understanding of the well-being of its students Pavol Bečarik was born in 1959 in Spišská Nová Ves In 1990 he graduated from the Technical University of Košice in the field of mechanical engineering After 1989 he founded a company and became a successful entrepreneur he was a member of the municipal council in Spišská Nová Ves a councillor of the Košice self-governing region In the years 2016 - 2018 he worked as the head of the District Office in Spišská Nová Ves In 2018 he was elected mayor of Spišská Nová Ves Spišská Nová Ves is an attractive tourist destination Photo by Spišská Nová Ves Municipality/Slavomir Krestian The town of Spišská Nová Ves has 36 thousand inhabitants and is located in the centre of the Spiš region which is characterized by a rich history and unique nature The town is known for its centuries-old tradition of markets the highest church tower in Slovakia and the proximity of the Slovak Paradise National Park Spišská Nová Ves is intersected by the Hornád River on the banks of which lie the town districts we can also find here the smallest zoo in Slovakia an exceptional mosaic in the Church of Transfiguration of the Lord The town organizes significant cultural events throughout the year It is also the seat of a major compressors manufacturer Embraco and several smaller manufacturers We do not forget any of our European partners We are developing our relations with L´Aigle in France Clausthal-Zellerfeld and Alsfeld in Germany in Hungary we found partners in Kisújszallás we found most friends in Havlíčkův Brod and Polish sister cities of Grojec and Myslenice and we are also developing cooperation with Rzesow district We work together on projects in the field of culture education and tourism development and especially in the field of education Every year we attend important tourism fairs in neighbouring countries We also organized several exhibitions of the town and Spiš destination abroad articles about us were published in various magazines important traditional events will not be missing in 2020 - the popular Spiš fair the classical music festival taking place in several Spiš towns Musica Nobilis or the unique Live Statues Festival in Slovakia dozens of other smaller events take place every month complementing the program offer of cultural and social life in our town In the town there are several professional and amateur theatres the value of quality information is incalculable Their exchange is an essential prerequisite for the qualitative growth of individuals and organizations The possibility to analyze current trends and enrich the work of the municipality individual organizations in the town and a wide circle of citizens is a challenge that is not overlooked we will be active contributors to any information platform that will improve the way municipalities operate in Slovakia and throughout Europe At present we have projects in many areas of life we are preparing for a major reconstruction of sports grounds completion of the cycling infrastructure and reconstruction of the historical building of Reduta We plan a new parking system and an improvement in waste management and energy efficiency development We have opened new ways of volunteering and we are preparing to improve help for seniors especially by expanding the capacity of the local retirement home To find out more about Spišská Nová Ves, visit the profile of the municipality. The 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns (ESCT) sets the stage for stronger cooperation between the EU national and local level to fast track Europe's transition to climate neutrality Urban dwellers across the EU are having a say in making their surroundings friendlier to people and the environment Forests in the EU can help green the European construction industry and bolster a continent-wide push for architectural improvements Apply by 10 November and do your part for the transformation of European public spaces An interview with the Mayor of a Polish city that seeks to reinvent itself An interview with the newly elected ICLEI President and Mayor of Malmö A conversation with the Mayor of Lisbon about the spirit and dimensions of innovation present in the Portuguese capital 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 The district of Spišská Nová Ves may be small but it boasts two of Slovakia's most cherished tourist attractions: Slovak Paradise National Park and Spiš Castle These landmarks draw substantial crowds annually not just from Slovakia but also from neighbouring Poland and Hungary For those who prefer to diversify their holiday beyond hiking in the forest or exploring historic ruins Spiš offers alternative attractions including distinctive gastronomic experiences Dana Říhová studied hotel management in Kežmarok she began working as a receptionist at the Čingov Hotel in Slovak Paradise a turbulent period for businesses due to a decline in tourism she decided to gain more experience abroad where she worked as both a waitress and a receptionist "I also wanted to save money for a flat so what was supposed to be a one-year stay turned into seven years," Říhová recalls they both felt they had gained enough experience to open their own restaurant They chose Spišská Nová Ves Říhová’s hometown and a gateway to the popular Slovak Paradise "We bought a house intending to open a restaurant but the authorities imposed unreasonable parking requirements on us we sold the property before opening and decided to rent a space in the city centre instead," she explains the couple opened a restaurant named Nostalgie (Nostalgias) in a historic building in the city centre "We wanted to create a place where guests could reminisce about the good old days of cinema and music—a time before the internet—and take a moment to slow down we chose a plural name," she elaborates The restaurant’s interior is adorned with photos from old black-and-white films as well as historical artefacts and furniture most of which come from the owner’s personal collection Our detailed travel guide to the Tatras will introduce you to the entire region surrounding the Tatra mountains They have established an international cuisine The pleasant interior perfectly complements the high-quality international fare with asparagus in the spring and goose and duck in the autumn providing delicious food is not enough for the restaurant owner she began organising wine tastings for enthusiasts and those interested in experiential gastronomy "We hosted over 50 people at the event and everyone left satisfied," says Říhová She relishes the challenge of creating new experiences "This profession demands total commitment; there is little time left for family life It’s both a mission and a sacrifice," she adds The restaurant employs approximately 20 people during the off-season it hires an additional 25 part-time staff to cater to guests on its large outdoor terrace The owner has observed a growing number of visitors over the years not just from the Czech Republic and Poland but also from cyclists and motorcyclists exploring the region the restaurant focuses on attracting locals and business clients despite Nostalgie not offering a daily special lunch menu Říhová believes that tourism development requires reduced government bureaucracy and greater collaboration between accommodation providers and restaurateurs "We should be recommending each other's establishments," she emphasises tourists are drawn to Spiš for iconic attractions such as Spiš Castle intriguing spots known mainly only to locals reveals that restoration efforts are underway for Zelená Hora a now-defunct fortress once used by friars near the Hornád Gorge the Bratrics launched attacks on the Carthusian monastery situated on the Rock of Refuge in Kláštorisko the Forestry Association has restored an apiary in Slovak Paradise now incorporated into the experience-educational area known as Včely Raja (Bees of Paradise) Another ongoing project involves revitalising the small water reservoir at Blajzloch which has become a popular destination for families seeking walking trails in Slovak Paradise is accessible by bike or car via the mountain road connecting Hrabušice to Kopanec For those who have explored Slovak Paradise and the historic town—known for its many monuments and boasting the tallest church tower in Slovakia—the Spiš countryside offers a new adventure Often referred to by hoteliers as the "Tuscany of the East," Spiš is celebrated for its stunning A particularly intriguing destination is the mysterious church tower in the abandoned village of Miloj Legend has it that the village sank into the ground as divine punishment for its inhabitants' sins the village naturally disappeared during the Middle Ages standing alone amidst the fields as a silent witness to history the access road is nothing more than a dirt track and no signs on the main road hint at the fascinating landmark off to the side home to the stunning mansion and summer house of the noble Mariássy family The area boasts a large park and well-marked cycling paths around the mansion you can visit the baroque-classicist Csáky family mansion in Hodkovce This manor offers opportunities for social tourism; employees with mental disabilities help maintain and enhance the grounds while crafting souvenirs for visitors the manor clearly suffers from a lack of funding for full restoration the expansive French park nearby is well worth exploring Hodkovce is located near the village of Žehra the church is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site Spišská Nová Ves: A family-friendly destination featuring a variety of animals in an engaging setting Spišská Nová Ves: An experimental gallery for children showcasing large models of insects and reptiles Hnilčík: Dive into Spiš’s mining history with both outdoor and underground tours; guided tours available Hlinisko nad Hnilčíkom: A family-friendly trail offering easy hiking and via ferrata experiences Spišská Nová Ves: Discover the rich history of the Spiš region through its extensive exhibits Schulerloch: An abandoned military bunker paired with a lookout tower for history enthusiasts Forest Sports Area Grajnár: Perfect for hiking in warmer months and cross-country skiing in winter Palcmanská Maša: A versatile water reservoir for swimming Poráč Park: A recreation centre offering skiing and hiking opportunities amidst stunning landscapes A helping hand in the heart of Europe thanks to our Slovakia travel guide with more than 1,000 photos and hundred of tourist spots Our detailed travel guide to the Tatras introduces you to the whole region around the Tatra mountains Lost in Bratislava? Impossible with our City Guide causing 1 fatality and prompting evacuations The Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute (SHMÚ) said that the rain was brought by an area of low pressure which moved from the central Mediterranean Košická Belá municipality in Košice-okolie District in the Košice Region recorded 123.1 mm of rain Piesok in Modra municipality in the Bratislava Region recorded 65.5 mm and Kľak in the Žarnovica District The heavy rain caused several rivers to break their banks in particular the Hornád river in the Košice Region Levels of the Hornád river in the city of Košice jumped from around 1 metre on 12 October to 4.17 metres on 14 October which is well above the highest warning mark (level 3) of 4 metres Firefighters responded to over 250 interventions during the severe weather including rescue and evacuation of around 60 people in the Košice Region The worst affected areas were the districts of Spišská Nová Ves and Gelnica in Košice according to the country’s Fire and Rescue Service (HaZZ) Other badly affected areas as of 15 October were Revúca and Zvolen in Banská Bystrica Region and Prešov and Poprad in Prešov Region One fatality was reported in Trencín Region as a result of flooding As of 16 October the Nitra river at Nové Zámky in Bratislavský región and the Morava river at Kopčany and at Moravský Svätý Ján in Bratislavský región were still above the highest danger mark (level 3) a yellow (second level) warning was in place for heavy rain for the whole country along with several flood warnings including 5 level 3 warnings Cookies | Privacy | Contacts © Copyright 2025 FloodList USA Hockey today announced the roster and coaching staff for the U.S Men's National Under-18 Team that will compete at the 2017 International Ice Hockey Federation Under-18 Men's World Championship from April 13-23 in Poprad and Spišská Nová Ves The United States is featured in Group B along with Belarus Russia and Sweden and will play the round-robin portion of its schedule at ZS Spišská Nová Ves seeks its tenth gold medal in the event after capturing the bronze medal last year in Grand Forks including gold in six of the past eight tournaments boasts 14 medals at the IIHF U18 Men's World Championship Men's National Under-18 Team will be led by John Wroblewski (Neenah serving as head coach at his first IIHF Under-18 Men's World Championship Wroblewski is currently in his first season as one of two head coaches at USA Hockey's National Team Development Program in Plymouth Wroblewski earned a gold medal as an assistant coach for the U.S National Under-18 Team when Team USA claimed first place at the 2010 IIHF Under-18 Men’s World Championship in Minsk coaching staff also includes assistant coaches Nick Fohr (Grand Forks N.D.), Seth Appert (Cottage Grove Maine); and goaltending coach Kevin Reiter (Pittsburgh Roster Page International. Secop officially announced the opening of a new R&D Center in Spišská Nová Ves Secop decided to invest in a new R&D center to leverage innovation and development capabilities thereby strengthening the engineering skills available at the Gleisdorf The decision to establish the new R&D centre in the Spišská Nová Ves region is strongly linked to Secop's presence in Slovakia and the core competencies offered by the region The R&D Center will support product development and product engineering for commercial range compressors both designed and assembled at the Zlaté Moravce manufacturing plant The R&D Centre will operate in coordination with the R&D based in Gleisdorf After the R&D center in Gleisdorf in 2020 and the new headquarters in Flensburg in 2021 along with a new laboratory facility and application center this is Secop's latest investment with the aim of boosting development and engineering capabilities to support product development and deepen our immersion in innovative solutions which is one of the fundamental pillars of our strategic plan The new offices were opened with a warm welcome from the local authorities of Spišská and the representatives of secop management Johannes Maerz (COO) and Norbert Brath (Director of the Slovakia plant) Opposition councillors adopt a resolution condemning mayor's actions the Belarusian flag was hoisted right next to the Slovak one Many citizens and opposition town councillors alike were outraged by the action According to the daily, in its Facebook post the town referenced historian Marcel Maniak who said that the nationality of more than 50 dead Red Army soldiers is known This prompted one resident to ask why the Belarusian ambassador was invited instead of the Ukrainian one The Town Hall replied that the former was invited by Rusiňák "The town published a post on the official page The state administration is separate from the local government the town did not have to participate in this in any way I expected the town leadership to be sensitive to the context of today's geopolitical situation and will consistently think about what message it is sending," the resident argued Alexander Lukashenko once again became the country's president in disputed elections The EU has enacted sanctions against the country for its support of Russia in the invasion of Ukraine as well as the repression and violation of human rights Town councillor Adnan Akram (Demokrati) also criticised the invitation drawing attention to many Ukrainian refugees that found home in Spišská Nová Ves "Imagine you're a child that was forced to leave their home due to war and found refuge in Slovakia You're walking across a square and you spot a Belarusian flag hoisted and people under it that adding it must be traumatic as it belongs to a country "that helps Russia in the killing of Ukrainian civilians The councillor said that this is not the first time the mayor did something like this In the past he wanted to use the town money to buy ivermectin misinformation claimed that the drug was effective for the treatment and prevention of the disease He also allowed SNS chair Andrej Danko to talk to a crowd during a cultural event ahead of elections not right and tarnishing the good name of Spišská Nová Ves Opposition councillors proposed and adopted a resolution condemning the mayor's actions on February 10 The resolution was adopted by 12 councillors with one abstaining and four voting against says that while members of the Silná Spišská club hold differing views on issues such as the war in Ukraine "It was necessary to state that Spišská Nová Ves is not a city that engages with representatives of undemocratic regimes," said Baláž A history teacher and students saved the only Jewish monument in Spišská Nová Ves over a decade ago The train chugging alongside a Jewish graveyard in Spišská Nová Ves often jogs visitors’ memory about the tragic WWII events that took place in this eastern Slovak town and its wider area the Nazis sent several transports of Jews off to camps on the territory of today’s Poland making a stop at the intermediate stations in Žilina or Poprad Jewish families living in or around Spišská Nová Ves – 699 adults and 333 children - were deported straight to the camps on May 28 Around 200 Jewish families lived in the town before the war anti-Semitic attitudes began to surface in Spišská Nová Ves as early as the late thirties members of Hitlerjugend and Spiš Germans burnt down the synagogue on Školská – then Hitler – Street “Though the Jewish community declined in the town one monument to the community has come through – the abandoned and dilapidated Jewish graveyard,” said Ružena Kormošová a retired history teacher and a regional historian from the Pro Memory civic association Supported by the town and the Central Union of Jewish Communities in Slovakia Kormošová and several generations of students from the local grammar school on Školská Street have been restoring and taking care of the pre-war graveyard with 280 tombstones “We need young people to see that life is not always fun and that the threat of the hatred against each other and a lack of humanity have not vanished,” she maintained As guides during the Weekend of Open Parks and Gardens students come to the graveyard to recount to visitors the history and stories of local Jews they also gather in late October to light 333 candles and commemorate the Jewish children from the 1942 family transport “We promised to look after the tombstones,” Kormošová said She added that a lot of work still needs to be done Because Slovak Jews do not possess enough resources to preserve their cultural heritage “We are immensely grateful to them,” said Oľga Hodálová the vice-chair of the Central Union of Jewish Communities in Slovakia the Jewish community has been awarding the Eugen Bárkány Award named after the founder of the first Jewish museum in Slovakia to people who maintain their Jewish heritage At a November video-conference on the Jewish cultural heritage in Slovakia Kormošová received the prize for her years-long research and projects focusing on the history of the Jews from the Spišská Nová Ves area There were 800 Jewish communities and 800 graveyards in Slovakia before the war “It's not about disrespect,” Hodálová continued “Those who were supposed to look after the tombstones were deported; unfortunately Tens of thousands of Slovak Jews were sent to their deaths during WWII by the authoritarian Jozef Tiso regime governing Slovakia Kormošová started bringing stories of several local Jews to her fellow citizens again It took her several months to write and publish a new book Her students assisted her and co-authored the publication Having studied old school photographs and school records from 1935-40 they tell 27 stories of the Jewish students and their families that lived in the Spišská Nová Ves area before and during WWII Four years later they released a follow-up “The story called A Jewish Boy is probably the saddest His mother is believed to have died after his birth in 1940 was deported in the first months of 1942,” Kormošová sighed heavily the father perished in Auschwitz a year after The adoptive mother loved and wanted to save the Jewish boy so she sent Štefan to a labour camp in Sereď so as not to be suspected by her neighbours What happened to Štefan afterwards is a big unknown but he is thought to have perished in Auschwitz When his Jewish relatives returned to take the hidden boy home after the war “Only on her death bed did the mother tell Štefan that his real name was Hugo but she said nothing about his Jewish roots,” the historian said Hugo learnt about his heritage many years later Another story from Kormošová’s books shared by Cynthia Drapkin from Northwood in northwest London reveals how the Torah from Spišská Nová Ves ended up in Northwood’s Pinner Liberal Synagogue who saved the Torah with the engraved metal name of Spišská Nová Ves on it,” Kormošová said The married couple owned a gypsum mine a stone’s throw from the town the Nazis considered them important in 1942 The couple survived and remained in Spišská Nová Ves after WWII Several years after Arpád’s death Sylvia visited her sister in Vienna and left for England “Moving stuff out of her London house her brother’s family had difficulties with a large heavy cabinet which they could not get out through the door,” Kormošová said they discovered a hidden compartment with the Torah which was passed on to the Jewish community in Northwood in 1998 could recite each of the stories in her books her interest in the history of this minority was sparked after she met Margita Teitelbaumová a Holocaust survivor who lived in Spišská Nová Ves after the war “I lost my first child,” the mother of three said “and when I taught school pupils about WWII I always asked myself: How could one man influence so many others into slaughtering innocent children?” a young American Peace Corps volunteer who catalogued and cleared the derelict Jewish graveyard with his other team members at that time deliver a key from the Jewish graveyard in Spišská Nová Ves to Kormošová after her death The teacher did not know what to do with the key for two years when she learnt about some Israelis jumping over the gate of the destroyed graveyard After she shared her idea with her students in 2006 they decided to give her a hand and save the Jewish graveyard which they – comprising different generations of students - have maintained ever since “We have shown people that today’s generation of ‘computer children’ is interested in history and understands the importance of learning about the Holocaust and WWII,” said Kristína Hatalová a student at the grammar school on Školská Street This article is part of the Our Minorities project carried out with the financial support of the Fund for the Support of the Culture of National Minorities After more than a month since becoming available to the public the military bunker in the suburban recreation area of Schulerloch in Spišská Nová Ves has already been visited by several dozen tourists A helping hand in the heart of Europe offers a travel guide of Slovakia The municipality restored the bunker and created a small world of military history inside it Even many residents of the town did not know about the existence of the bunker from 1985 said Mária Dutková from the department of tourism and foreign relations at the town hall “It was quite neglected and abandoned renovate and repair it to such a state that it became a mini exhibition We furnished the bunker with old military items to make it look authentic," Dutková described for the SITA news agency Visitors to the bunker have the opportunity of viewing not only authentic military items from the 1960s to the 1980s The mini-exhibition is dedicated to the memory of the activities of military unit 3521 in Spišská Nová Ves Another unusual experience has been added to the tourist offer of the Spiš region thanks to this initiative said the governor of the Košice Region "It offers a unique adventure as well as being an important reminder of the milestones in history that shaped our region," he remarked on the occasion of the bunker's opening added that it is one of the few military bunkers in the region preserved in good condition The military shelter is among those that were built en masse in the second half of the 20th century Access to the bunker after its renewal is possible in two ways Those interested can borrow the chip for a deposit at the Tourist Information Centre on Letná Street in the city centre internet connection and Bluetooth are required Exact instructions were published by the city on social networks, as well as the website A helping hand in the heart of Europe thanks to the Slovakia travel guide with more than 1,000 photos and hundreds of tourist spots Our detailed travel guide to the Tatras introduces you to the whole region around the Tatra 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It's impossible with our City Guide Status points are being awarded to attackers Recently, two towns in eastern Slovakia have had problems with gangs of violent school pupils. A 20-year-old native of the town of Spišská Nová Ves has already been attacked three times, reports the Noviny.sk website The gangs are even awarding points for the attacks The 20-year-old man was recently attacked in front of his own mother She described him being kicked in the head and says that he is currently unable to work and is suffering from psychological trauma Both parents also report being having been attacked by local children When a reporter from private broadcaster TV Joj approached one young man from the group of alleged attackers he refused to talk on camera He also wanted media coverage of the incidents to stop According to the city police in Spišská Nová Ves there are at least two groups of pupils from the 8th and 9th grades attacking people in the evening both in the town centre and in more secluded locations the gangs have introduced a points system that allows pupils to ascend within the hierarchy with 10 points given for attacking a 60-year-old man and 20 points for a 50-year-old The police say they have a list of 28 names and measures are already being taken although they did not specify what these are In nearby Poprad similar groups have attacked young and older people alike Police in the town say they have strengthened patrols Play-off picture takes shape as Tipos Extraliga reaches semi-final stage HKM Zvolen have reached the semi-finals of the Tipos Extraliga after clobbering regular-season winners HK Spišská Nová Ves 3-0 in Game 6 on 28 March Zvolen have ousted the league’s top seed in the quarter-finals The breakthrough came deep in the third period It was the game’s turning point—and ultimately Matej Macek and William Rapuzzi sealed it late with the visitors chasing the game without a goalie.  “We came out much more aggressive in the third period which surprised me a bit given how flat we’d looked in the first two,” admitted Zvolen head coach Peter Mikula “It was always going to come down to a single goal—we got it HC Košice needed just 20 minutes to make their own statement on Friday night The five first-period goals in Trenčín silenced the home crowd and sent the Eastern giants through with a 7-2 win “We were relentless early,” said Košice captain Michal Chovan “That’s the level we need every game.” The semi-final matchups are now set: Zvolen will face Košice But for Spišská Nová Ves “It was our best game of the series,” lamented head coach Vladimír Záborský “But we couldn’t crack [Pavel] Kantor It’s hockey karma—we lost this in the first three games.” HK 32 Liptovský Mikuláš The attacker is reported to be an 18-year-old student A knife attack at a grammar school in the quiet town of Spišská Stará Ves has left two dead and one critically injured Emergency Medical Service officials confirmed the tragedy on early Thursday afternoon with multiple response teams rushing to the scene when the building was bustling with people “This tragedy has touched the entire society and the public to communicate with sensitivity and refrain from drawing any hasty conclusions,” said Education Minister Tomáš Drucker (Hlas) at a press conference in Spišská Stará Ves on Thursday evening Spišská Stará Ves is a town of just over 2,000 residents in northern Slovakia The popular tourist destination Červený Kláštor lies nearby with traditional wooden raft trips launching just a few kilometres away on the Dunajec River An 18-year-old student entered the school building armed with a knife prompting authorities to warn residents via the town’s public address system about an armed individual at large confirmed that police had alerted the municipality to the security incident who was at the scene shortly after the tragedy declined to provide further details and appeared visibly shaken “This is something terrible,” he told Korzár Police soon announced a manhunt for the suspect, identified only as S.S., a student at the school. His name is Samuel, according to media reports. He was apprehended after more than an hour detaining the suspect in a forested area near Matiašovce a town neighbouring Spišská Stará Ves attending school on January 16 solely to sit for exams under the supervision of a commission the attacker stabbed a mathematics-informatics teacher and deputy principal The teacher has been identified as Mária Semančíková Another 18-year-girl has been transported to a hospital in Poprad The case is being investigated by the Office for Combating Organised Crime The perpetrator’s motive remains under scrutiny he is far from having a blank slate — and I’m not referring to his excellent academic record,” General Prosecutor Maroš Žilinka said Thursday evening Authorities have yet to determine the potential punishment as the legal classification of the act has not been finalised A similar attack occurred in 2020 at a primary school in Vrútky when a 22-year-old former student fatally stabbed the school’s deputy principal injured two children and two adults during the rampage was believed to be linked to bullying the assailant had experienced as a student at the school Political leaders and parties took to social media on Thursday afternoon to condemn this violent attack at the grammar school in Spišská Stará Ves describing it as a tragedy that underscores the urgent need for a peaceful resolution to conflicts “It is a genuine tragedy what happened today at the grammar school in Spišská Stará Ves,” President Peter Pellegrini wrote “No problem in the world can be solved with a knife or any other weapon A peaceful and civilised resolution of disputes must be the goal of the entire nation and society.” Prime Minister Robert Fico, himself a victim of a shooting incident last May, expressed condolences to the bereaved families “It is difficult to comprehend what happened in Spišská Stará Ves,” he wrote adding that he was gathering all relevant information about the case According to TV Markíza Samuel transferred to the school in Spišská Stará Ves from a grammar school in Kežmarok from which he was allegedly expelled for threatening his classmates with an attack in the past Martin Čupka, a former student and close friend of Semančíková, told Denník N that he met with the teacher just hours before the murder Semančíková was dreading Samuel’s English exam “She told me it would be best if that student had a restraining order Korzár writes that Samuel stood out as an exceptional student at the grammar school in Spišská Stará Ves His name frequently appeared in posts on the school’s official social media page celebrating his achievements in various competitions he won the district round of the German Olympiad he represented his school in the Young European competition conspiracy theories began circulating online speculating about the young assailant’s motives pointed out the non-governmental organisation Hoaxy a podvody “Some disinformation profiles have already claimed that this is tied to progressive ideologies and a supposed ‘arrival of America,’” the organisation noted in a post on social media hinting that the student himself might deserve one appeared to flout the premier’s call for discretion Danko implied a tenuous connection between the student criticised by the premier and a separate attack in Spišská Stará Ves Opposition politician and former prime minister Igor Matovič of the Slovensko party also seized on the controversy “I call on Robert Fico to immediately step down as prime minister as he has openly incited violence against students,” Matovič declared The fallout from the Monday incident has escalated tensions is now under police surveillance after controversial YouTuber Martin Daňo urged his followers to gather information on the teenager Daňo managed to gain access to the school on Tuesday followed by an aggressive intruder the next day The school has become the target of hate speech said Bratislava Region Governor Juraj Droba “I appeal to the aggressors to stop immediately and let students and staff live in peace,” Droba wrote Matúš Šutaj Eštok of Hlas also called on politicians to avoid inflaming tensions I urge everyone to help calm the situation and not add fuel to the fire,” he said The appeal comes just months after Šutaj Eštok himself sparked controversy by criticising grammar school students from Bratislava’s Bilíkova Gymnasium over their Halloween costumes which depicted elderly supporters of PM Robert Fico Šutaj Eštok shared a photo of the students accusing them of exacerbating societal tensions He had attacked the officers with a military knife a man fatally stabbed his 41-year-old wife with a kitchen knife while she was sitting in a police car 2018December 1 – The police in Banská Bystrica 2019November 3 – A young woman was seriously injured in a knife attack in Banská Bystrica on one of the side streets near SNP Square.December 8 – Police intervened in an underground car park in the Košice-Juh district where an aggressive man armed with knives attacked 2020June 11 – An incident at the school on M Štefánik Street in Vrútky resulted in the death of the deputy headmaster 2021April 4 – A knife attack occurred during a quarrel between two men in a flat on SNP Street in Humenné 2022June 14 – In a hotel in Dubnica nad Váhom a foreign national attacked another foreigner with a knife causing injuries.February 18-19 – Multiple police patrols responded to two separate incidents in Senec district leaving two people injured with stab wounds One attack occurred in Nová Dedinka an assailant killed a 55-year-old man with a knife Another person sustained five stab wounds and was taken to hospital.November 1 – A 22-year-old woman was stabbed on a train travelling from Košice to Žilina She was hospitalised following the attack.November 5 – A young man injured three people at a restaurant terrace in Dubnica nad Váhom Guest article by The Association for Culture A project initiated by the Association for Culture Education and Communication (ACEC) called Mission 1000 has been realized in the area of Spišská Nová Ves in the Slovak Republic help mothers from marginalised communities during their pregnancy and after childbirth therefore highlighting the crucial first 1,000 days from conception to the age of 2 years we are building community capacity in pregnancy care during stay in the maternity ward and after discharge we create communication bridges and develop relationships among communities,” explained ACEC director and activities to develop parenting skills are almost inaccessible for parents who do not have enough financial resources“ The midwives operate in several villages in the Spiš Region They realize activities with and for girls pregnant women and stay-at-home mothers directly in the settlements the midwives work at the Svet zdravia Hospital in the gynaecology and obstetrics “We very much welcome the fact that they speak Romani and thus create a sense of security for these mothers and children if the babies in the paediatric ward do not have an accompanying person they often see these midwives as their saviours they help educate mothers in lactation counselling,” Renáta Šuláková appreciated the presence of midwives in the hospital “It is the first thousand days from conception that are very important for the life of the baby It lays the foundation for the immune system While these colleagues primarily help moms from poor communities I believe their help will be in demand in the rooms of all moms in our maternity ward They raise awareness and break down barriers between staff and patients,” she added thanks in part to the support of the Penta Foundation With financial support from Norwegian grants and the state budget the first eleven midwives have now been recruited One of the midwives is Marta Polláková from Spišská Nová Ves who worked as a kindergarten teacher for 20 years She takes the position of a midwife as her mission and her main goal is to help mothers But it makes me even more happy when I see that the mothers want to work with me and that the children are happy when I come,” she concluded “We offer them help with the baby’s development while it’s in the belly we take care of them before the birth and also after the birth bathe or massage the baby and we also make sure the mother’s health is at its best,” explained midwife Anežka Mirgová On the occasion of the presentation of the activities of the Mission 1000 project nearly fifty participants met in Spišská Nová Ves attracted by the topic of early childhood care and effective approaches to early childhood care in the conditions of marginalized communities in Slovakia The event also included a presentation of the planned First Years First Priority campaign The Mission 1000 project benefits from a €199,000 grant from Norway through the Norway Grants The project has been co-financed from the State Budget of the Slovak Republic in the amount of €29,900 The aim of the project is to mobilize social capital and build capacity in home and community care for pregnant women and children from marginalized backgrounds Education and Communication (ACEC) is an NGO based in Slovakia and deepen and strengthen communication within Slovakia and internationally ACEC works on preparing and applying training programs and communication strategies for socially challenged groups it focuses on training and education programs for members of the Roma minorities in Slovakia One of the largest and longest programs has been the ‘Healthy Communities’ project The main aim is to raise health awareness and health literacy among inhabitants of Roma settlements Projects like ‘Healthy Communities,’ ‘Together for Better Health’ or ‘Roma Spirit’ are significant initiatives in the social inclusion of marginalised Roma communities in Slovakia with a primary focus on non-discrimination The ‘Healthy Communities’ project has developed into the National Program Healthy Communities which is run by Healthy Regions a contributory organization of the 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that had the better tournament winning its group and playing in the final game versus Canada to win a silver medal Slovakia will want to take advantage of the final year of eligibility for its golden generation to take a big step forward in 2024 The current roster holds 15 returning players from last year’s event What was a young group of attackers in last year’s event is now a veteran bunch many of whom are drafted prospects who’ve received the benefits of an NHL training camp or two There are several players who come into the tournament scoring around a point per game in the North American Junior system while Adam Sykora is playing in the American Hockey League It’s a team with the ability to score enough goals to easily make the quarter-finals and perhaps move up the standings to claim a higher seed One of the returnees is also the winner of the top goaltender award from last winter He finished the 2023 event with a save percentage of .936 while posting a 2.40 goals-against average He enters this tournament with a .911 save percentage through 20 games in the USHL Gajan is going to need to play close to the level he did last year because the defence is the weakest aspect of the club the 2022 NHL Draft’s second overall pick to captain the team from the blue line once more many of the defencemen have been passed over by NHL teams in recent drafts The burden of carrying the defence corps will fall on the shoulders of Maxim Strbak a player preparing for his NHL career by playing in the NCAA with Michigan State University He’s going to play every situation for his coach and may push the 30-minute mark in most of the games There is a couple of promising up-and-comers on the blue line Richard Baran is the second-leading scoring defenceman of the BCHL’s Victoria Grizzlies and the 16-year-old Luka Radivojevic is racking up assists in Sweden’s under-20 league so Strbak may not have to do all the quarterbacking for the team Some added offence from the back end would be helpful to the club’s fortunes and the defencemen are bound to register a few points just getting the puck to the quality forwards in front of them The biggest question for Slovakia is how difficult they will find it to get play turned out of their own zone and set the forwards up to take over on the attack One of the reasons why Gajan was named the top goalie last year was because he faced an average of nearly 40 shots per game and this year the defence ahead of him isn’t as good as it was then The first indication of how the defence will fare will come in the very first game of the tournament on Boxing Day when they measure their play versus Czechia A win over the defending silver medalists would not only help on the way to securing a quarter-final spot but give the defence a needed boost of confidence that it can hold its own and connect the two strongest elements of the squad If they can help keep Gajan somewhat fresh for the playoff portion of the event anything could happen when things shift to single-elimination play Japan-based Nidec Corporation's transaction previously subjected to European Commission's conditions After months of in-depth investigation by the European Commission (EC) and commitments to be met the Japanese firm Nidec Corporation completed the acquisition of Embraco a Brazilian producer of refrigeration compressors One of Embraco's subsidiaries acquired by the Nidec Corporation is situated in Spišská Nová Ves Embraco Slovakia will change its name to Nidec Global Appliance Slovakia The acquisition was under investigation by the EC from November 2018 until mid-April of this year when the Commission conditionally approved the transaction The EC then granted the final approval on June 26 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 This is certainly true of the video competition ‘How the Eurofunds helped my region and city’ young people again proved their originality and the fact that they are not indifferent to what is happening around them they captured what had managed to be done with eurofunds in their immediate surroundings The imaginary gold medal went to Spišská Nová Ves “As a proud Spišička I did not hesitate for a second and decided to shoot a spot about my home town Boards with the European Union logo are to be seen on a number of buildings - a sign of successfully implemented projects “As soon as school duties and weather permitted I started filming,” revealed Mária Dirgová who won with a video entitled Development of Spišská Nová Ves thanks to EU support She took her bicycle and camera and covered the whole city She needed more time for the post-processing of the material because she wanted the final result to be just right "I was very pleasantly surprised how everything went I didn't expect so much attention at all My winning spot was shown on our school internet site even the town of Spišská Nová Ves itself praised it on it’s social network and I was also approached by the city magazine for an interview Nina Chorvátová from the Business Academy in Dolný Kubín with a spot called Cyklotrasa (Cycle Path) finished second The third was Adam Spodniak from the Grammar School of Božena Slančíková Timrava in Lučenec with a video showing the transformation of Zichy's manor house in Divíne The competition’s video spots were judged by an expert committee composed of representatives of the Government Office of the Slovak Republic as publicizer and organizer of the competition as well as media experts from the Office of the President of the Czech Republic and Protos Production The main criteria were to grasp the themes The Eurofunds Competition helped my region and city meet the requirements of the Joint Communication Actions the seven joint communication activities that came from the activities of the European Commissioner for Regional Policy Corina Cretu and Marianne Thyssen Slovakia is one of the few European countries to implement this plan in the majority of points The locality has never been systematically researched The Spiš Museum in Spišská Nová Ves has presented a significant discovery – Celtic Bronze statue The museum conducted archaeological research in Jánovce in the location of Pod Hradiskom (Under the Hillfort) in spring and autumn of this year explained archaeologist Mária Hudáková It is a locality known since the 19th century but had not been systematically researched until now The research revealed more than 800 objects from various eras overlapping with the Roman era.The research revealed more than 800 objects from various eras wharve and glass beads and bracelets,” Hudáková said The most precious find is a Bronze statue that represents a naked man It wears typical jewellery for that time – a neckerchief “The finding is unique with its realistic depiction and golden eyes,” archaeologist added The finds are stored in Spiš Museum in Spišská Nová Ves They could be available for the public next year as part of a new exhibition Aladár Münnich was born in Szepesiglód (Spišská Nová Ves Aurél Münnich,  was a lawyer and served as Member of Parliament for Szepes (Spiš) County As a student of the Lutheran grammar school on Fasor in Budapest he achieved success in national fencing competitions at the age of 16 under training by the famous master Italo Santelli After studying architecture in Berlin and Munich he worked for Fred Rowntree in England and then returned to Hungary and began working for Flóris Korb’s company in the 12 December 1892 issue of Magyar Géniusz When World War I broke out he enlisted and served as an artillery lieutenant without interruption until November 1918 He fought in the battles of Lemberg and Limanova; in Bukovina In 1923 he designed the new county hall in Baja he worked with Dénes Györgyi on the Déri Museum building in Debrecen (1923–1929) where he created plans for the Postapalota ('post palace') Several public institutions and private houses were built based on Münnich's plans around the country but his grandest works can be found in Budapest The picturesque exterior of the pigeon-shooting clubhouse on Margaret Island (1929) and a boathouse for the Hungária Rowing Club on the Danube proved his hand in using historical elements neo-baroque facades and neo-Gothic arched windows with modern styles the rhythm of his architecture was defined by planes protruding from the façade and bay windows.  The pavilion of the Pigeon Shooting Association and a portrait of Aladár Münnich in the 1925/21 issue of Színházi Élet The photo of the pavilion in the 1929/9–10 issue of Magyar Építőművészet​ The boathouse of the Hungária Rowing Association in the 1929/9–10 issue of Magyar Építőművészet​ Photograph published in the supplement to the 2 December 1928 issue of Pesti Napló​ The residential buildings of the National Riding Hall at 27–29 Szentkirályi Street  (Magyar Építőművészet 1929/9–10.)​ The residential building owned by the Futura Cooperative on the corner of Vörösmarty Square and Dorottya Street (Magyar Építőművészet 1938/1–3.) Questions of urban planning and the development of urban transportation were central to him throughout the decade He published several debate articles in professional journals in connection with the reconstruction of Budapest City Hall and the City Center He was involved in the preparation and judging of urban architecture tenders as a member of the National Public Works Council from 1933 and as a member of the Budapest Public Works Council from 1936 In 1942 he was named Chief Councilor to the Government His industrial designs in the 1930s brought him international acclaim among architects The Miskolc Market Hall and several factory buildings for Péti Nitrogén Művek proved that Münnich had an eye for large-scale industrial complexes using the most modern techniques.  two of his major designs in Budapest were covered by English German and American architecture magazines open-plan Pig Market Hall opened in 1932 Gubacsi Road which had been operating there for three decades The three-nave structure is made of reinforced concrete with a unique,  monolithic frame structure The building roof a total of 7,000 square metres The hall could house 5,000 pigs and fairs could happen comfortably regardless of the weather state-of-the-art food distribution centre was completed nearby in the same year between the Csepel Danube branch and Soroksár was the largest covered facility in the country It was needed after the Central Market Hall could no longer serve the needs of the ever-growing city The only solution was to build a market hall that could serve the needs of a developing metropolis while even the interior height of the cellars reached 4 metres could accommodate nearly four hundred merchants simultaneously The continuous movement of goods was ensured by a rail depo for over 200 cars and two river ports these buildings served Budapest through communism and into the mid-1990s The main facade of the Pig Market Hall (Városok Lapja The main nave of the Pig Market Hall with animal pens (Városok Lapja Aladár Münnich often featured on the pages of contemporary newspapers in a less professional capacity as well He participated in various fundraising campaigns and was involved in amateur theatre productions with his wife In 1924 he also established his own foundation which provided scholarships to promote the musical education of students in the Lutheran secondary school he enthusiastically took part in the preparation and elaboration of ideas for the reconstruction of the capital the City Council of Budapest announced a design tender for the urban development of the city Aladár Münnich won first place with his proposal entitled “City of four corners – The reconstruction of Greater Budapest” He believed that Budapest should not be restored The large-scale idea conceived Greater Budapest as a unit and divided it into eleven administrative districts To relieve the old city centre of the centrally developed Budapest four new city centres (City of four corners) would be created at Nyugati Square the intersection of Üllői Road and Ferenc Boulevard Kelenföld and at Magyar Jakobinusok Square Hungarian Jacobin Square especially interchanges between incoming high-speed rail connection to concentrate around these His idea contained similar plans for seven suburban centres Münnich also designed parks and greens for areas which had been undeveloped He considered the development of guided transportation to be vital for efficiency Münnich's idea of the intersection of Üllői Road and the outer ring road in 1945 (Budapest periodical Aladár Münnich could no longer comment of matters of urban development he left the country and emigrated to Canada he designed the church of the Hungarian Reformed community in Montreal led a literary circle and wrote for Hungarian-language newspapers until his death in 1975,  Münnich never forgot his roots it would be a shame if we forgot the importance of his oeuvre Cover photo: The pavilion of the Pigeon Shooting Association in the 1929/9–10 issue of Magyar Építőművészet © 2025 Látóhatár Kiadó Lap-és Könyvkiadó Kft The new ownership is expected to bring positive changes a company that produces compressors and condensation units in the northern Slovak town of Spišská Nová Ves selling the plant to the Nidec Corporation a world-wide manufacturer of electric motors residing in Kyoto “The transaction is subject to the approval of regulatory authorities and other usual conditions and its completion is expected in early 2019,” said Emília Gondeková from the branding communications and corporate responsibility department at Embraco Slovakia The deal does not include Embraco’s Italian facility which the company plans to close news emerged that Embraco might move production from Italy to Slovakia About 500 people were expected to lose their jobs there Production in Spišská Nová Ves will continue without any changes until the transaction is completed has already visited Ján Volný Mayor of Spišská Nová Ves “Mr Borba has informed me about the changes which should have a positive impact on Embraco Slovakia,” said Volný the Japanese owner is 10 times bigger than Embraco and has a great chance to win new markets while keeping the ones it has so far.” The Nidec Corporation employs more than 100,000 people around the world Embraco is one of the top companies in the production of hermetic compressors globally Mexico and Slovakia manufacture 37 million compressors annually It employs about 13,000 people around the world Embraco arrived in Spišská Nová Ves in 1997 and officially began production in 1999 Now the plant employs about 2,300 people and is the biggest employer in the town as well as the region Embraco also has a technological centre here which develops cooling compressors In March 2016 the company opened its shared service centre in Košice The hosting towns have adopted tightened security measures but also measures to protect the environment The Slovak towns of Poprad and Spišská Nová Ves will host the 2017 IIHF U18 World Championship between April 13 and 23 Fans need to prepare for tightened security measures Security measures will be applied at both stadiums “I was pleasantly surprised by the collaboration with the management of both stadiums,” said Roman Štamberský Though the preparation of this championship is as demanding as the preparation of bigger tournaments he praised the work the representatives of stadiums have done Both winter stadiums will be open 1.5 hours before the matches Spectators should come earlier as they will have to undergo security checks before entering the site Visitors to the championship are prohibited from bringing weapons pyrotechnics and other banned objects to the hall They should also not enter the stadiums under the influence of alcohol or drugs It is also forbidden to bring their own food and drinks “Though the support of fans from the stands is important for every team it is important to follow the instructions of organisers,” Bednárik added “Spectators cannot throw any objects to the ice rink and they will also be stripped of any devices producing sounds The organisers also warn that those with whole-day tickets will have to leave the stadium after the first match as it is not possible to secure checking the tickets The organisers also claimed they will try to turn the world championship into a green tournament Both towns plan to adopt measures to protect the environment the collection of waste will be secured by an eco-friendly hybrid vehicle There will also be 25 stands with coloured bags to separate communal waste informed Mária Bonková of the company Brantner Poprad Spišská Nová Ves will install eight big containers and is ready to collect waste six times more often than usual said head of the local stadium Jozef Hrubý “Since there are thousands of participants organisers and fans during world championships there will be much more waste than during an ordinary ice hockey match,” Štamberský said Stay up to date on Hellas Verona and the promotions dedicated to you: sign up for our newsletter The works of the renowned Master Paul are not limited just to Levoča can also be found in tiny churches in inconspicuous villages Most of them are in the historical region of Spiš but some of the works of Master Paul (Pavol in Slovak) and his apprentices decorate places of worship in the adjacent Šariš and Gemer regions The picturesque centre of this borough of the town of Poprad which used to be a separate village in its own right The adornment of this church is the eponymous main altar made around 1513 by Master Paul The altar had already made an impact by the beginning of the Renaissance and it includes The Last Supper a tall relief with the motif of St George fighting a dragon and the Lord our Father on a throne with the kneeling Christ and Maria Master Paul also included himself among the Apostles – as he was wont to do – but we can only guess which one of them depicts him Another gem from his workshop is the statue of St Anthony the Hermit recent research has confirmed this altar statue bears the signs of Master Paul’s workshop The Holy Cross Basilica houses a cross with a statue of Jesus which dates back to the early 16th century It is placed in the altar case of the main altar but it is evidently too big for it; it seems to have been placed on a different altar originally This could be one of the first works of Master Paul The Kežmarok Basilica Minor is one of the biggest churches in Spiš a rococo confessional and many other precious historical items In the local Assumption of the Virgin Mary Church there is a baroque altar from 1709; but in its middle a gothic altar case from the original altar by Master Paul can be found His tender depiction of the Madonna is one of the most beautiful in Slovakia also bears the “handwriting” of Master Paul The historical rarity of Mlynica village at the foot of the Tatras is an originally romanesque church built probably in the mid-13th century it was rebuilt in the gothic style and received two new altars which seem to come from the years 1515 to 1520 and to be made by Master Paul of Levoča or his disciples The most prominent statue is that of St Margaret the Virgin of Antioch patron saint of the church which is definitely the work of one of the sculptors collaborating with Paul The gothic church of St Lawrence in Hrabušice is dominated by a late-gothic winged altarpiece dedicated to the patron-saint of the church Sts Lawrence and Stephen the Protomartyr were made in the workshop of Master Paul of Levoča and were placed in the altar case there are four panels with scenes from the life of St Lawrence the Diaconus and on the outer sides there is a depiction of the Passion cycle The Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in Spišská Nová Ves is notable not just for its tower – the tallest in Slovakia – but also for its sculpting group which belongs among the greatest gems of Master Paul it was placed on the beam of the triumphal arch but now and so they will not be available for public viewing in the near future believers gather in the Church of the Purification of the Virgin Mary It was built in the second half of the 14th century and although the dominant part of the church now contains a newer it still houses mediaeval statues of the Virgin Mary and St John that were originally in the Calvary on the triumphal arch The statue of the Madonna is among the most precious items in the church as it stems from 1510 and was made in the workshop of Master Paul The originally romanesque church of St Catherine of Alexandria has been rebuilt several times in the course of history – but the precious monuments were not destroyed One of them is the statue of Jesus on the cross by Master Paul which was originally part of the triumphal arch but during floods in the 19th century The Šariš Museum in the town of Bardejov holds the group of statues known as The Small Calvary which shows at first sight who is its author The typical signs of Master Paul can be seen in the type of scene stylisation of figures – and in each detail The Calvary from Bardejov is considered the last work of Master Paul and it has represented our cultural heritage at many national and international exhibitions It was last renovated almost half a century ago Master Paul also worked for the St Nicolas Church in Prešov where three statues have been preserved from his body of work One of them is the statue of Michael the Archangel which used to be the central figure of the altar which had ceased to exist by the end of the 18th century As the statue was preserved only in a torso state – arms missing – it was mistakenly considered to be that of Gabriel the Archangel that it is Michael the Archangel and that the statue had originally probably had a lifted right arm with a sword and scales in the left hand on which he weighed the souls of those deceased in mediaeval scenes The impressive Calvary of Master Paul in Spišská Nová Ves also used to contain the statue of St Maria Magdalena but it had a tumultuous fate It disappeared from the Spišská Nová Ves church and found a new home in the village of Stratená (meaning The Lost in Slovak) it spent a while in the wooden bungalow chapel near the railway station in a place called Na Špitáli (i.e The wooden structure vanished in the 1960s the statue was moved to the Stratená church Master Paul and his disciples also decorated the interior of St Martin’s Church in Lipany This was probably done at the order of the Tárczay family who had a family chapel there The Christ on the cross used to be part of a sculptural group but now it is placed separately in the nave to the left of the main altar The new Japanese owner will have to sell its second plant manufacturing the same products Japanese company Nidec can take over Embraco a producer of refrigeration compressors situated in Spišská Nová Ves (Košice Region) The European Commission has approved the acquisition American company Whirlpool sold Embraco to Nidec last year the latter will have to get rid of its plant situated in Zlaté Moravce (Nitra Region) which also produces refrigeration compressors that addresses concerns about a potential violation of competition rules Nidec produces refrigeration compressors through its subsidiary Nidec Global Appliance While Nidec employs 1,200 people in Slovakia Both companies are close competitors and the biggest players on the market that sell variable speed refrigeration compressors for households and commercial purposes The EC has been worried that the transaction would create a single dominant manufacturer of this type of compressor The EC thus started an investigation in November 2018 looking into whether the deal between Whirpool and Nidec made in April 2018 and worth $1.08 billion People may not be familiar with compressors they are at the heart of fridges and freezers in every household The demand for these compressors is to rise sharply in future the EC stated conditions Nidec has to comply with before the transaction can be completed “The conditions under which we have approved Nidec's acquisition of Embraco ensure that effective competition will continue in this sector,” said European Commissioner for Competition Margrethe Vestager Nidec will have to divest its current compressor manufacturing halls in Zlaté Moravce which were acquired from the German producer Secop in 2017 Only then could Nidec obtain the Embraco plant in Spišská Nová Ves alongside other manufacturing halls in Mexico Industrial customers and consumers should not be harmed by higher prices or less choice The record fraud was based on fictitious high expenses for advertising; they divided the differences among themselves in cash The police have explained the mysterious operation Shark from Friday which was among the biggest in recent years Around 500 members of the National Criminal Agency (NAKA) and other police forces detained 63 people of whom 13 are in pre-trial custody The police raid busted an organised group which avoided paying taxes by inadequately exceeding their expenses on advertising the Korzár Košice regional daily wrote on October 17 they asked for unjustified VAT returns and to do so they established fictitious or purpose-made companies Most of those to be prosecuted are from Košice but there are also people from Prešov Some have permanent residence in the Bratislava and Banská Bystrica regions or their companies are officially based there One of the suspects detained and charged is the district boss of the coalition partner in Spišská Nová Ves and a Košice Region councillor Stanislav Vospálek who also works for the Office of Government Proxy for Roma Communities They are suspected of earning millions of euros in shady dealings according to the ruling on charges which includes 142 pages and a total of 36 crimes: 28 of the suspects are charged with the especially grave crime of money laundering and of cutting taxes and levies Among 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website These cookies help provide information on metrics such as the number of visitors Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with customized advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyze the effectiveness of the ad campaigns EVEN though Brazil and Slovakia differ in size and are separated by a wide ocean economic cooperation between the two countries is not as scanty as one might think want to move their economies forward with new enterprises that have higher added value and this can be an opportunity for more economic cooperation bilateral trade is the primary economic tie between the countries but four companies with Brazilian capital also operate manufacturing facilities in Slovakia “Brazil is Slovakia’s most important partner in Latin America for economic and trade cooperation,” Dagmar Hlavatá the head of the press department at the Economy Ministry “Brazil is Slovakia’s 26th biggest export partner and it purchases more Slovak products than countries like Portugal The Economy Ministry believes the economic cooperation between the two countries is currently good and even with some clear disadvantages such as the large distance separating the countries and the language barrier the ministry expects that further economic ties will be developed “Brazil is a country with a developed economy and in addition to its large domestic consumption it offers advanced industrial production ready to be expanded to the whole world,” Hlavatá stated “This is why Brazilian direct investment in Slovakia is of such importance.” the secretary-general of the Luso Brazilian Business Association (LBBA) believes economic cooperation between the countries at this time is suboptimal and can be improved.“Most commercial items traded are of low or medium added value and the few direct investments are not diversified enough,” Pellegrini told The Slovak Spectator that economic cooperation between Brazil and Slovakia has substantial grounds for development in this decade.” Pellegrini believes the burgeoning economic crisis in Europe will force European businesses to seek better ties beyond the common market and that Brazil’s rapidly growing demand will stimulate business with eurozone countries like Slovakia the strong fundamentals of the Slovak economy may encourage Brazilian companies to explore opportunities in the Slovak market and from it into other countries of central-eastern Europe as asset prices tend to become attractive for foreign investors during an economic crisis,” Pellegrini added Pellegrini said that the increased level of bilateral trade and investment by Brazilian firms in Slovakia in recent years reflect a growing mutual awareness of business opportunities in both countries but that there is much work still to be done “We are confident that a more intensive and systematic exchange of business information through both governmental and private channels is essential to promote bilateral opportunities between Brazil and Slovakia,” Pellegrini said “The gap of information and the scarce institutional ties between the countries are some of the barriers to promotion of more effective bilateral economic cooperation.” Bilateral trade between Brazil and Slovakia has improved significantly during the last decade Vera Helena Marega from the department of commerce at the Brazilian Embassy in Bratislava told The Slovak Spectator She reported that based on Brazilian statistical data foreign trade with Slovakia in 2000 represented only 0.009 percent of Brazil’s total imports and exports but in 2008 Slovak products going to Brazil increased from 0.01 percent of the country's total imports in 2000 to 0.06 percent in 2008 but imports of Brazilian products into Slovakia remained level at 0.01 percent of the total over this time period Marega noted that the foreign trade results for 2010 indicate that the Brazilian economy was more resilient than other economies during the financial and economic crisis it is important to mention that Brazil exports mainly manufactured products to Slovakia with basic products coming in second place,” Marega noted the Brazilian statistics show a [trade] deficit in favour of Slovakia in bilateral commerce something that is not reflected in the Slovak data in spite of the good results in recent years there is still much room for improvement in bilateral commerce between Brazil and Slovakia.” The Slovak Economy Ministry reported that Slovakia has reported a trade deficit for the last few years except in 2010 when Slovakia’s exports to Brazil tripled to €146 million and Slovakia reported a trade surplus with Brazil of €78.6 million For the period from January to September 2011 the Economy Ministry reported €57.8 million in imports from Brazil and Slovak exports of €50.4 million a trade deficit for Slovakia of €7.4 million Marega said that Brazilian data on bilateral commerce between the countries indicates that it is Brazil that has a trade deficit specifying that from January to November 2011 total trade amounted to about €138.5 million and €93 million of that trade was of Slovak products imported into Brazil The majority of products traded between Brazil and Slovakia are manufactured items and Marega said that makes Slovakia an exception among the countries of central Europe but noted that this is primarily due to the strong automotive industries in each country as well as the presence of Brazilian companies in Slovakia the Brazilian Agency for Promotion of Exports and Investments in 2010-2011 reported that commerce in agricultural products is in decline while the industries with most potential would be tools pharmaceuticals and chemicals,” she said Marega sees much room for improvement from both countries and believes lack of information is a primary obstacle to the development of better commercial relations and that other barriers such as language can and should be overcome “Brazil and Slovakia have much in common and could be much stronger partners not only in commerce but also by cooperating in science and technology on the development of projects with high added value,” Marega said She sees the Brazilian embassy in Slovakia as having strategic importance in disseminating information about programmes and opportunities for investment and exchange of students The Economy Ministry believes participation by experts from Slovak institutions in programmes such as Brazil’s Science without Borders in which Brazilian scientists and innovators will go abroad to gain experience and knowledge may lead to better forms of economic cooperation “This programme creates a unique opportunity for Slovak companies research centres and universities to develop economic cooperation with Brazil,” Hlavatá said Over the last decade Brazil has transformed itself into a country with huge economic and political influence It is now the sixth largest economy in the world and has grown far beyond only exporting food commodities into a country with strategic investments in many economic sectors across the world The Economy Ministry highlighted the fact that statistics from the National Bank of Slovakia show that the inflow of direct foreign investments by Brazilian firms in Slovakia amounted to €516.4 million in 2009 the largest foreign investment made in Slovakia that year Much of this investment was linked to the expansion of Embraco Slovakia a producer of compressors for refrigerators and air conditioning units as well as the arrival of subcontractors to the firm four companies with Brazilian capital are active in Slovakia while Embraco Slovakia “Embraco is one of the biggest foreign investments in the region,” Magera said “It also brought three other successful investments projects to Slovakia.” These three other investments are CRW Plásticos Slovakia a producer of injection moulds for the plastics industry which manufactures insulators and seals for compressors All three companies are based in Spišská Nová Ves in the eastern region of Slovakia an area that has traditionally had high unemployment There are also two Brazilian companies trading in the food sector “An especially positive attribute of Brazilian investors in Slovakia is their willingness to place their projects in a region with an available and qualified labour force meaning in the Spiš region,” Hlavatá said The unemployment rate in the Spišská Nová Ves district was 18.35 percent in November 2011 according to Slovakia’s Labour The Slovak Investment and Trade Development Agency (SARIO) told The Slovak Spectator that the €185 million investment by Embraco is a good example that Slovakia can be attractive for Brazilian investors even if it is viewed as a very small country with a small domestic market “When a Brazilian company wants to keep its global competitiveness then the location of Slovakia in the middle of Europe is one of the solutions,” Ľubomíra Gabrielová the head of the marketing department at SARIO adding that Brazilian companies started opening production units abroad in the early 1990s Pellegrini agreed that as Brazilian companies become more international there is a competitive advantage to having a production facility or commercial office close to European customers “Located in the heart of central-eastern Europe Slovakia is an attractive investment destination particularly for Brazilian companies with solid long-term business relations with customers in this region,” Pellegrini stated Slovakia offers other important assets to potential Brazilian investors such as a qualified workforce and access to the common market and the economic cooperation and regional development mechanisms of the EU.”Pellegrini added that synergy with already established Brazilian companies is another incentive for new investments in Slovakia SARIO sees huge prospects for economic cooperation with Brazil SARIO is cooperating with the Brazilian embassy as well as LBBA with which it is now planning a roundtable event for those interested in Slovakia as an investment destination In summarising SARIO’s activities in drawing Brazilian investments to Slovakia Gabrielová cited the agency’s assistance to two Brazilian projects that came to Slovakia between 2002 and 2011 and created about 720 jobs from a combined investment of €18.5 million But Gabrielová noted that SARIO does not have any current projects with Brazilian investors SARIO believes industrial production is the sector that currently has most potential to attract Brazilian investors but it does not rule out interest also coming from firms dealing with renewable energy sources and technologies an important sector of the Brazilian economy Hlavatá also highlighted the participation of Slovak companies in investment projects in the Brazilian energy sector while the Economy Ministry also sees prospects in the rubber industry and production of machinery In evaluating Brazilian investors’ interest in Slovakia Marega stressed that countries within the EU are important commercial partners for Brazil giving her quite optimistic expectations for future economic cooperation between Slovakia and Brazil “Many agreements are currently being negotiated between Brazil and the [EU] economic block to facilitate the entry of Brazilian products into the European market,” Marega said “Slovakia is part of this market; therefore I expect that this will bring fruits also in the relationship between Brazil and Slovakia.” She added that many other projects are under development particularly in educational cooperation and commerce due to its strategic location in the region may become an important entry point for Brazilian cooperation and Brazilian products providing an exceptional opportunity for strengthening the Brazilian presence in eastern Europe,” Marega stated Pellegrini also hopes to see the development of more bilateral tourism “The 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil will help promote Brazilian travel destinations among Slovaks,” Pellegrini noted adding that the strength of the Brazilian currency against the euro has also brought an increasing number of Brazilian tourists to central and eastern Europe FINAL preparations are underway for a woodworking industrial park in Spišská Nová Ves.The park is a co-operative effort between the town and district governments local development agency Agentúra pre rozvoj Spiša and private investors to revive the traditional woodworking industry in an area struggling with high unemployment and unused capacity.According to the head of Spišská's district state office all required documentation and work schedules will be completed this month A press conference is to be announced by the end of the month by wood processing firm Pilvud which owns the plant now occupying the site Magulák and Beňa (left to right) go over project plans.photo: TASR FINAL preparations are underway for a woodworking industrial park in Spišská Nová Ves local development agency Agentúra pre rozvoj Spiša and private investors to revive the traditional woodworking industry in an area struggling with high unemployment and unused capacity According to the head of Spišská's district state office "By the end of June building permits will be granted and by September we will open a tender for the reconstruction work reconstruction of the park should be completed," said Beňa which will be situated on the underused grounds of the Nový Domov furniture manufacturer will see 2.8 million euro invested and up to 1,000 jobs created in the wood-working sector The Spišská Nová Ves district had one of the country's highest rates of unemployment at 27.4 per cent at the end of March compared to a national rate of 20.7 per cent While two million euro will come from the EU's Phare economic restructuring programme will come from state and local governments director of the Pilvud firm which owns Nový Domov which lies just east of Slovak Paradise national park and about 35 kilometres south-east of the High Tatras mountain range has a long tradition in forestry and woodworking The Nový Domov plant has seen its workforce fall from around 800 in 1989 to today's 350 according to plant director Štefan Oltman as the firm struggles to make a profit with ageing machinery and poor infrastructure Nový Domov now occupies only about half of its nine-hectare compound While part of the industrial park project will be to revamp the disused facilities an additional 9,000 square meters of factory space is slated to be built on an adjacent 20,000 square-meter area Spišská district office head Beňa points out: "This is a very intelligent investment because it will create many jobs at a relatively low cost "Spišská Nová Ves used to be a major centre for the wood industry but the sawmills in the area have had to lay off most of their workers since 1989 all the key infrastructure is still in place so limited new construction will be required There is also a woodworking school on the premises which turns out skilled labourers." But while the existing facilities reduce the costs of creating the park there are considerable infrastructure requirements including upgrading an existing heating plant reconstructing and upgrading a waste-water treatment facility rebuilding three production halls as well as gas connections sewage systems and other improvements Magulák identified as conditions set by the European Union several investors have already expressed interest in entering the project including an English manufacturer of children's furniture an Italian manufacturer of upholstered furniture and a German firm specialising in furniture and building supplies Out of 105 such projects received by Phare officials in Brussels the Spiš park is one of five to be approved so far Magulák thinks Spišská "I think Spišská was selected as the site for a woodworking industrial park because there is a long-term tradition of woodworking here To a large extent there are favourable conditions here with raw materials and the experience of people who have been active in this field for decades," said Magulák some foreign firms have also expressed reservations about Slovakia as an investment destination Following a meeting between Nový Domov and an interested German firm "their evaluation was that Slovakia is not an interesting country at the moment because we are not able to spell out what conditions we offer for their investment - what kind of tax breaks they will be eligible for the town and regional administrations will do for them and so on "A number of times the firm's director in his experience has caused major problems His position is to maybe wait a year until there's a new government and then see what the new conditions are." But Beňa downplayed corruption as a factor deterring investment "It won't be a problem," he said "Investors will concentrate on the positives - the high skill level of our people and other advantages we can give foreign investors." taking over for the controversial Minister of the Interior Ľudovít Hudek His administrative experience has taken him as far as director of the regional office for Spišská Nová Ves; his political experience has landed him the post of secretary for Prime Minister Vladimír Mečiar's Movement for a Democratic Society (HZDS) in Bratislava and unlike the outgoing minister Hudek - a lawyer who worked for the National Security Corps and was Attorney General - he has had no direct exposure to the Ministry of the Interior or the police Krajči's main task will be to reorganize the police force; he and Mečiar have already announced that a new police chief will be named and that staff shakeups are expected taking over for the controversial Minister of the Interior Ľudovít Hudek His administrative experience has taken him as far as director of the regional office for Spišská Nová Ves; his political experience has landed him the post of secretary for Prime Minister Vladimír Mečiar's Movement for a Democratic Society (HZDS) in Bratislava and unlike the outgoing minister Hudek - a lawyer who worked for the National Security Corps and was Attorney General - he has had no direct exposure to the Ministry of the Interior or the police I want to clean up my own department by making all my employees take responsibility for their own actions," Krajči told the Slovak press agency TASR Krajči's only managerial work was the two years he spent as director of the regional office in Spišská Nová Ves one source close to town administrator who requested anonymity told The Slovak Spectator that even at that level Before taking over the director's role in 1993 Krajči was director of the vocational high school for miners in the east Slovak town of Rudňany who was born in Fiľakovo in south-central Slovakia studied high school education at the Pedagogical Faculty in the Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Prešov He also taught at the Rudňany mining academy and at a basic school Spišská Nová Ves Lukas Klein is a Slovak professional tennis player who achieved a career-high ATP singles ranking of World No He also achieved a career-high doubles ranking of World No This article will examine Lukas Klein’s Net Worth Lukas Klein was born on 22 March 1998 in Spišská Nová Ves When he was young, he looked up to Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal He plays tennis with his right hand and likes hard courts His serve and forehand are both very strong Lukas Klein has been good at tennis since he was young He played in junior events in Slovakia and other countries He and Patrik Rikl reached the semifinals of the boys’ doubles event at the 2016 Australian Open he also won two ITF junior singles titles and one junior doubles title Lukas Klein started playing professionally in 2016 at the ITF Futures level and he won his first singles title in 2017 in Antalya He also won his first doubles title that same year in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. He gradually moved up the ranks and lost his first ATP Challenger final in 2019 in Bratislava, Slovakia, to Jozef Kovalik He debuted his first ATP central draw singles at the Argentina Open in 2021. He qualified for the main draw and defeated fellow countryman Andrej Martin in the first round. With partner Alex Molcan he won his first ATP Challenger doubles title At the 2021 Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, he represented Slovakia and reached the second round of the doubles competition with Filip Polasek After qualifying for the 2022 ATP Challenger singles tournament in Troisdorf He also reached the main draw of his first Grand Slam tournament, Wimbledon, but lost to Liam Broady in five sets He won his second ATP Challenger singles title in Alicante Lukas Klein’s net worth is estimated to be $1 million as of 2025 His primary source of income is prize money from tennis tournaments He also makes money from endorsements and Nike Lukas Klein is unmarried and does not have a spouse Lukas Klein is a professional tennis player from Slovak He plays right-handed with a two-handed backhand What is Lukas Klein’s highest ATP singles ranking Klein’s highest ATP singles ranking is World No Lukas Klein has not won any ATP Tour titles he has won two ATP Challenger titles and several ITF Futures titles What are some of Lukas Klein’s notable achievements Klein won his first ATP Challenger title at the 2022 Saturn Oil Open in Troisdorf He also made his Grand Slam debut at Wimbledon in 2022 and reached the second round of the Australian Open in 2024 How has Lukas Klein performed in Grand Slam tournaments Klein’s best Grand Slam performance is reaching the second round of the Australian Open in 2024 He also competed in Wimbledon in 2022 but lost in the first round What is Lukas Klein’s career prize money Lukas Klein has earned approximately $688,348 in prize money from singles and doubles combined Lukas Klein participated in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics reaching the second round in doubles with his partner Klein is known for his powerful serve and solid baseline game He plays right-handed and uses a two-handed backhand What are Lukas Klein’s recent performances including a notable win over Soonwoo Kwon in the first round of the Australian Open He continues to compete actively on the ATP Tour and Challenger circuits