Slovakia

Holocaust Survivor and Educator David Schaecter Passes Away at 96

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

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

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

 THE INTERNATIONAL friendly between Israel and Slovakia on Tuesday night – won 1-0 by the blue-and-white – was played at an empty Nagyerdei Stadion in Debrecen, Hungary, due to security concerns.

Israel beats Slovakia 1-0 in friendly match

 Long-lost Roman aqueduct discovered near Bratislava, Slovakia.

Long-lost Roman aqueduct discovered near Bratislava, Slovakia


Slovakia to open diplomatic mission in Jerusalem in September

The Slovakia mission's move is seen as a victory for Israel’s campaign for recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

THE OLD CITY of Jerusalem – quartered and whole

Retired educator tells teens about Holocaust at Slovakian Jewish cemetery

Jewish organizations there have enough resources for preserving about 150 Jewish cemeteries among the approximately 750 that are scattered in that country, their leaders have said.

The Jewish cemetery at Kosice in Slovakia, a country once home to a thriving Jewish community

German FM Maas: We stand with Israel’s right to defend itself

Czech, Slovakian, German foreign ministers visit Israel, see home destroyed by rocket.

Israel's Foreign Affairs Minister Gabi Ashkenazi and his German counterpart at a rocket impact site in Petah Tikva

German, Czech, Slovakian FMs head to Jerusalem to show support

The ministers are expected to meet with Ashkenazi and then visit sites where Hamas missiles struck.

People wave the flags of Israel and the Trade Union of the Police outside the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany, May 19, 2021.

Israeli and Slovak Defense ministries sign export agreement

The ministry said it will deliver 17 radar systems produced by IAI to Slovakia worth about €148 million.

Israeli and Slovak Defense Ministries sign defense export agreement

Gantz meets with Slovakian counterpart on Israel-Slovak cooperation deal

Slovakia's purchase of 17 IAI-made radar systems was first announced in January as part of a €150 million deal.

MMR Radar, made by IAI subsidiary ELTA.

Slovakia Holocaust survivors get COVID-19 vaccine on Remembrance Day

The vaccination was held at the city's Jewish Community Centre as Slovakia began inoculating people over 75 - an age group that includes those born before the end of World War II.

A Holocaust survivor holds a flower during a ceremony in Jerusalem.

Israel, Slovakia to sign extensive defense export agreement

The Israeli radar systems will be interoperable with NATO defense mechanisms.

MMR Radar, made by IAI subsidiary ELTA.

Slovak PM Matovic tests positive for coronavirus

Matovic tested positive for COVID-19 a week after attending a summit with French President Macron who later tested positive for the virus.

Slovak Prime Minister Igor Matovic arrives an EU summit in Brussels.

Rapid COVID-19 tests reduce morbidity in Slovakia by 60% in one week

The Slovakian model for combating the spread of the virus has proven itself time and time again • pandemic could be completely eradicated worldwide within six weeks

Quidel's Sofia kits for rapid coronavirus testing.