Russian attacks on Kyiv, targeting schools and civilians, continue and cause serious damage, while teachers and school leadership strive for the safety of children and the continuation of education despite the increasing violence. (translated)
The EU is preparing a new emergency security mechanism for rapid coordination in the event of hybrid attacks, as defense ministers of member states discuss the need to strengthen defense and response to Russian hybrid operations that may threaten European security and democracy itself. (translated)
According to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, the co-pilot of the flight to Tel Aviv was radicalized by Islamist ideology and during the incident, when he directed the plane towards the ground, he raised suspicion of a suicide attack, and it is expected that he will be swiftly transferred for interrogation in Dubai. (translated)
The Tuesday attack on an elementary school in northern Slovakia resulted in a second victim when an injured student succumbed to her injuries, leading to an immediate tribute to her memory in parliament. (translated)
Children's Commissioner Jozef Mikloško stated that the tragic event in Staškovo painfully disrupted the sense of security for many children. (translated)
Prime Minister Robert Fico emphasized that schools must be a safe place for children. (translated)
Slovak President Peter Pellegrini described the attack as a serious warning for the entire society. (translated)
Sincere condolences were expressed on social media by Minister of Education Tomáš Drucker, Minister of Health Kamil Šaško, and Minister of the Interior Matúš Šutaj Eštok (all from Hlas-SD). (translated)
"I think primarily of her parents, family, and loved ones. I sincerely express my deepest condolences and wish them much strength in the pain that is hard for us to imagine," Drucker stated on social media that it is extremely difficult to find words when a young human life is extinguished. (translated)
"Extraordinarily sad news about the death of little Nelka from Staškov deeply affected me. In this difficult moment, I think of her parents, family, classmates, and teachers. According to Interior Minister Matúš Šutaj Eštok, the police will do everything possible to thoroughly investigate this act." (translated)
"Unfortunately, despite the tremendous efforts of the doctors, they were unable to save the life of the young girl. I believe that none of us can imagine the grief her parents must be experiencing. We express our sincere condolences to the entire family and loved ones," the chairman of the parliament, Richard Raši (Hlas-SD), informed in the plenary session of the National Council that the student, who was in critical condition, succumbed to her injuries today. (translated)
In Staškov, a tragic attack occurred when a 61-year-old teacher died, along with a seriously injured student, whose attacker is a 13-year-old classmate. (translated)
The Tuesday attack on an elementary school in Slovakia resulted in a second victim, as the injured student, hospitalized in critical condition, succumbed to her injuries. (translated)
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Europe will not be intimidated by Russian hybrid attacks and is prepared for them, which he mentioned during a ceremonial speech for the handing over of the Westphalian Peace Prize, awarded this year to the North Atlantic Alliance. (translated)
The Minister of Education, Tomáš Drucker (Hlas), confirmed that problems were reported at the school as early as Friday, September 25, four days before the actual attack. (translated)
Indian captain Smit Machchhar became a hero after, during an attack by the second pilot on a FlyDubai flight from the United Arab Emirates to Israel, he activated the cockpit door opening mechanism despite serious injury, allowing passengers and crew to overpower the attacker and land safely. (translated)
While Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico questions the Russian threat even after the thwarted attack on a drone company near Prešov and claims he does not want to be drawn into conflict over "some" Article 5 on NATO's collective defense, in neighboring Czech Republic, Prime Minister Andrej Babiš is saying something completely different. (translated)
While Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico downplays the Russian threat, Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, after a meeting with the CIA, takes the situation seriously and proposes sending two brigades in the event of a Russian attack on the Baltics. (translated)
A passenger on the flight to Tel Aviv, who helped control the aircraft during an emergency situation after the captain was attacked, used knowledge gained from a series on aviation accidents, while his intervention and the quick response of another pilot contributed to a safe landing. (translated)
Student protests in France, originally focused on improving conditions in schools and criticizing government cuts, have escalated into violent attacks, vandalism, and assaults on teachers and police officers. (translated)
