How an unlikely majority gave PM Fico a constitutional triumph

How an unlikely majority gave PM Fico a constitutional triumph

The Slovak leader’s coalition fell short on paper – until opposition lawmakers crossed the aisle, reshaping both the constitution and the political map.

Are dreams of reviving the Visegrad Four realistic?

Are dreams of reviving the Visegrad Four realistic?

The future of the V4 may hinge on whether Andrej Babiš still carries political weight in Poland.

Peter Weiss
The house that waited nearly a century to be seen

The house that waited nearly a century to be seen

For decades, Vila K was just another ageing building. Now, after a careful restoration, it tells a story that is part architecture, part memory, and wholly human.

Dominika Cunevová
News digest: Fico grabs the Orbán playbook (again) — Brussels, brace yourself

News digest: Fico grabs the Orbán playbook (again) — Brussels, brace yourself

From Florida “diplomacy” to Fico’s election shuffle and a justice twist — just another Monday in Slovakia.

Travel tips (and common misunderstandings) while travelling across Slovakia

Travel tips (and common misunderstandings) while travelling across Slovakia

Travelling in Slovakia can be smooth and stress-free when you know how to navigate public transport, buy tickets and follow traffic rules.

Dozens injured in train crash in southeastern Slovakia

Dozens injured in train crash in southeastern Slovakia

One train was left hanging over a slope.

Last Week: Fico’s mid-term manifesto is a litany of resentments 

Last Week: Fico’s mid-term manifesto is a litany of resentments 

Smer intends to leave PES before PES kicks Smer out. 

Fatal fire breaks out in high-rise in Bratislava’s Ružinov borough

Fatal fire breaks out in high-rise in Bratislava’s Ružinov borough

The Fire and Rescue Corps estimated the damage at €600,000.

The real smile of Slovakia

The real smile of Slovakia

When impaling yourself on the orchestra is a good thing.

Eric Smillie
Rare painting of central Europe’s 1652 victory over the Ottoman Turks saved from ruin

Rare painting of central Europe’s 1652 victory over the Ottoman Turks saved from ruin

The canvas showing the Battle of Veľké Vozokany — now part of Slovakia — will soon go on show in a local museum.

Unexpected journey leads Slovak curator to Vienna’s Belvedere Palace

Unexpected journey leads Slovak curator to Vienna’s Belvedere Palace

A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

From potato peels to a patent – how Slovak scientists are using kitchen waste to help make sensors

From potato peels to a patent – how Slovak scientists are using kitchen waste to help make sensors

Team from top institutions began research after a joke over coffee.