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Sts Cyril and Methodius Day

Posted by Margarete on Jul 01

July 5 is a public holiday in Slovakia (and Czechia). It is Sviatok svätého Cyrila a Metoda, the day to commemorate Saints Cyril and Methodius. These two saints are significant in Slavic lands and indeed are called the “Apostles to the Slavs”. As far as I know, in Slovakia it’s not celebrated any specific way aside from the church that honors them. Still, they are vastly important.

Why are they so special to the Slavic people and what specific connection does Slovakia play?

Minting the Slovak Euro

Posted by Margarete on Aug 20

This week, the state mint located in Kremnica began minting Slovak euro coins.

Slovaks are overwhelmingly pleased to be adopting the euro as it symbolizes permanence and continued integration into the EU, but I can imagine that there are those who will be a little sad to say goodbye to their current currency, the Slovak koruna, the first currency of truly independent Slovakia.

All Signs Point to Euro

Posted by Margarete on Dec 18

Euro currency adoption in Slovakia is slated for January 2009. The currency adoption is by no means guaranteed and there is still the possibility of a postponement, but as the date approaches and benchmarks continue to be met along the way, it looks as if in one year’s time Slovaks will have a new currency in their pockets.

Below is a list of important dates for the euro currency adoption in Slovakia if everything goes as planned: