On 17 June 1965 - exactly 60 years ago - a dam burst on the outskirts of the village of Kulcsod, less than 20 kilometres from Győr in what is now Slovakia, caused the biggest natural disaster in the history of Czechoslovakia. The evacuation of the population and livestock was a logistical feat, the reconstruction an unprecedented example of human dignity and solidarity, and it is almost a miracle that the flood did not claim a single human life. An interview.
by Attila Horváth, Márk Mátis
first published by EPER under the title Az évszázad árvize Csallóközben
As American and Israeli bombs fall on Iranian targets, Moscow limits its response to expressions of “deep concern.” Why is Putin staying silent while his ally burns? The answer lies in a calculated political gamble—one that could cost Russia its credibility and influence in the Middle East, especially if Donald Trump strikes a deal with Tehran.
by Filip Rudnik
first published by Kultura Liberalna
Latvian airline AirBaltic has announced that it will be the first airline in Europe to offer free Wi-Fi via the Starlink network. What role does the influence of one technology leader play in this?
Every day, we spend hours online—liking posts, watching videos, and sharing memes. But have you ever stopped to ask yourself: Am I just a digital user, or am I a true digital citizen?
In the midst of mines and destruction, constant explosions and death, there are people who, day after day, snatch their land and their own lives from war. This is the story of a farmer from the Kharkiv region who lives in one of the most heavily mined areas in the world.
by Yulia Surkova, Oleksii Filippov
first published by Jádu under the title Дім, що побудував Ігор
Ukraine is prepared for the end of the hot phase of the war and wants peace more than any other country in the world. This is what official statements from Kyiv say. But not at the price of sovereignty and security. The democratic world must understand this. Ukrainian journalist Halyna Ostapovets on the conditions for a just peace.
by Halyna Ostapovets
first published by Jádu under the title Україна понад усе хоче миру, але є одне «але»
Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv, is separated from the Russian border by an artillery shell. It is a peripheral city that has been subjected to some of the most intense attacks since the invasion began. Kharkiv architect Maxim Rosenfeld is working on plans to rebuild it, with the help of renowned British architect Norman Foster.
by Denis Vėjas
first published by NARA under the title Paribių miestas: architekto vizija ateities Charkivui
Language models and neural networks work with magical speed — they write faster than anyone can read. However, behind the ease of getting answers lies a massive consumption of resources.
by Anastassija Bondarenko
first published by NARVAMUS under the title Искусственный интеллект, вода и почему не нужно писать ИИ «спасибо» после его использования
The author spent several weeks to find out how Ukrainians perceive Slovakia in the current political context, three years after the outbreak of a full-scale war.
by Sára Činčurová
first published by Kapitál under the title Necítila by som sa u vás bezpečne
