Včera v Poprade som mal tú česť byť medzi tými, ktorí sa stretli, aby si nielen pripomenuli, ale aj hlboko precítili jednu z najtragickejších kapitol našich dejín.
výročie prvého transportu Židov z Popradu do Osvienčimu je pripomienkou konkrétnych ľudských osudov, zničených životov a zároveň varovaním, kam vedie ľahostajnosť a rozhodnutia zbavené ľudskosti.
Mimoriadne silno zazneli slová Richard Duda, predsedu Ústredného zväzu židovských náboženských obcí, že dnes už medzi nami nie je ani jedna žena z prvého transportu. O to väčšia je naša zodpovednosť uchovávať pamäť a odovzdávať ju ďalej. Čoraz viac závisíme od tých, ktorí nachádzajú odvahu hovoriť, a čoraz viac aj od našej ochoty počúvať.
Pre mňa, ako predsedu Karpatskej platformy, je dôležité zdôrazniť, že pamäť nie je len pohľadom do minulosti, ale aj kompasom pre naše dnešné rozhodnutia.
Takéto stretnutia nám pripomínajú, že „nikdy viac“ si nevyžaduje slová, ale zodpovednosť.

Včerajšie stretnutie v Podolínci bolo dôležitou pripomienkou: „nikdy viac“ nie sú len slová o minulosti, ale aj zodpovednosť prítomnosti.
Bolo mi cťou byť spoluorganizátorom a zdieľať toto miesto s významnými hosťami. Naše pohľady sa prelínali v podnetnom dialógu s Martin Korcok, riaditeľ Múzea holokaustu v Seredi, pátrom Michalom Zamkovským, členom Kongregácie najsvätejšieho Vykupiteľa, gréckokatolíckym kňazom a univerzitným profesorom Peter Borza a rabínom Misha Kapustin. Mozaiku názorov a faktov bravúrne vyskladala historička Alžbeta Sniezkova z organizácie Podolinum.
Veľká vďaka patrí aj vedúcemu Katedry histórie UPJŠ v Košiciach Martin Pekar a predsedovi Izraelsko-ukrajinskej obchodnej a priemyselnej komory Evgeny Shulgin za podporu a spoluprácu.

Pozývame vás na odbornú diskusiu venovanú 84. výročiu prvého židovského transportu z Popradu do Osvienčimu — tragickej udalosti, ktorá sa stala jednou z najbolestnejších kapitol dejín holokaustu na území Slovenska.

Toto stretnutie vytvorí priestor na zamyslenie sa nad pamäťou, zodpovednosťou a významom histórie pre súčasnú spoločnosť. Budeme hovoriť o tom, prečo je dôležité uchovávať pamäť minulosti, ako historické udalosti rezonujú v dnešnej dobe a akú úlohu zohráva verejný dialóg v boji proti nenávisti a zabúdaniu.

Pamäť nie je len pohľadom do minulosti, ale aj zodpovednosťou voči budúcnosti.
Pozývame vás pripojiť sa k rozhovoru, ktorý pomáha zachovávať ľudskú dôstojnosť, vzájomný rešpekt a historickú pravdu.

Podrobné informácie nájdete na plagáte podujatia.

The Carpathian Platform sincerely expresses its gratitude to the Municipality of Óbuda–Békásmegyer (Budapest, District III) for the certificate of appreciation and for the trust placed in our work.
This recognition confirms the value of our joint efforts aimed at strengthening the sister-city relationship between Uzhhorod and Budapest, expanding international and cross-border cooperation, and building partnerships based on trust, open dialogue, and shared values.
We highly appreciate the openness and support of our Hungarian partners and firmly believe that such initiatives create a strong foundation for long-term cooperation, mutual understanding, and tangible benefits for our communities and the wider Central European region.
We look forward with confidence to the continuation of our successful cooperation and to the implementation of new joint projects.

Thank you for your trust.

🇸🇰🇺🇦 The Carpathian Platform continues to strengthen cooperation between communities in Slovakia and Ukraine!
This time, our team visited the picturesque Slovak commune of Cífer in the Trnava District.
The Ukrainian delegation was warmly welcomed by the local mayor, Maroš Sagan.
In partnership and close collaboration with Асоціація міст України (represented by Yuliia Bandura and Nataliya Lazarenko), we organized a visit of the Pustomyty Territorial Community from Lviv Region, led by Oleh Sernyak.
Over the course of three days, both sides discussed a wide range of important topics, including:
sharing experience in the field of local self-government,
developing educational and cultural initiatives,
launching joint economic and community projects.
The visit to Cífer marked another meaningful step in strengthening ties between our communities.
We truly believe that such partnerships help build lasting bridges of friendship, cooperation, and mutual support between Ukraine and Slovakia.

At the invitation of Richard Duda, Chairman of the Federation of Jewish Religious Communities in Slovakia, I had the honor of attending a deeply meaningful ceremony in Liptovský Mikuláš, together with Rabbi Misha Kapustin. In the city park, on the site of the former Jewish cemetery, a new monument was unveiled — dedicated to the memory of the city's Jewish residents who were deported and murdered during the Holocaust. The memorial, shaped as a Star of David and designed by Adriana Kútak, was realized through the initiative of the Federation of Jewish Religious Communities in Slovakia. Among those in attendance was also the Mayor of Liptovský Mikuláš, Ján Blcháč. This newly established memorial not only honors the victims of the Holocaust, but also helps to right a double injustice: first, the tragic fate of those whose names are now engraved on the monument, and second, the later desecration of their resting place, when the cemetery was destroyed and the gravestones discarded. Today, the park still holds the remains of members of the local Jewish community — a quiet but powerful reminder of the past beneath the surface of the present. Sincere gratitude to Milan Filo, whose generous financial support and

When "more" means now.
Yesterday, as part of an important partnership between the Carpathian Platform and the university, we hosted a lively and thought-provoking discussion on a topic that remains, unfortunately, deeply relevant: "Nikdy viac je teraz" (Never more is now).
We explored why we continue to return to the topic of the Holocaust, the issues of historical memory, collective guilt, and — most importantly — how these themes resonate today. We discussed how to understand and interpret antisemitism, anti-Zionism, propaganda, and why education in this context is not just a tool but a form of civic responsibility.
With strong speakers, powerful questions, and an engaged audience, the event was truly meaningful. At the heart of the discussion were not only historical facts but also their reflection in current conflicts, ideologies, and media wars.
We are grateful to all participants — especially our academic partners — for their insightful contributions. Events like this help us better understand not only the past but also the troubling realities of the present.
The Carpathian Platform remains committed to creating space for meaningful dialogue that matters here and now.

Getting Ready for Our Event!
The Carpathian Platform is actively preparing for the upcoming event. Inspiring meetings, lively discussions, and important topics lie ahead. We’ll be sharing more details very soon — stay tuned!

The Carpathian Platform is pleased to announce an important step in strengthening cross-border cooperation:
the cities of Zhovkva (Ukraine) and Levoča (Slovakia) have officially signed a partnership agreement!

This milestone opens up new opportunities for collaboration in local governance, culture, education, tourism, and sustainable development.

We are proud that the Carpathian Platform played an active role as a facilitator and partner in this process. We believe that such initiatives help bring our communities closer and contribute to the European integration of the Carpathian region.

Together – for a strong and connected Carpathians!