Outdoor Community & Wellness: A new wave of Slovak High Tatras hiking is turning strangers into friends, with Kôprovský štít summits delivering the kind of connection that starts on the trail and sticks after the descent. Athletics in Slovakia: Sprint star Torrie Lewis broke her own Australian 100m record in Banská Bystrica, running 11.04 and beating five-time Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah, then adding a 200m win (22.66) ahead of the Commonwealth Games. Wine Culture & Careers: Mimi Mrazikova’s path from backpacking in Slovakia to becoming a sommelier in Sydney is framed as a mission to make wine feel personal, not exclusive. Student Life & Leadership: St Aloysius University held its Students’ Council 2026–27 investiture ceremony, spotlighting leadership principles and student responsibility. History in Public Space: Slovakia marked the 146th anniversary of Milan Rastislav Štefánik’s birth in Košariská, with museum events and a weekend programme. Bratislava Lifestyle: VÚB’s rooftop beehives have started producing mixed blossom honey, with lab testing next. Remembrance & Education: The “In the Footsteps of Hidden Children” memorial march returns in Vrútky, retracing the wartime journeys of Jewish children who hid during WWII. Culture Abroad, Slovak Presence: Slovakia unveiled its Expo 2027 pavilion concept in Belgrade, built around an interactive “Tree of Opportunities” linking culture, tourism, innovation and business. Film & Animation: Croatia’s “The Crystal Planet” heads to wider audiences after festival success, continuing the region’s animation momentum.