Slovakia quietly fulfils defence deal once condemned as “treason”

Slovakia quietly fulfils defence deal once condemned as “treason”

Despite fierce opposition in 2022, Bratislava continues to implement its defence pact with Washington, while politicians who once denounced it now oversee its operation.

Daniel Hoťka
Weekend: A lot of music, movies, and moments under the stars

Weekend: A lot of music, movies, and moments under the stars

Here's what to do during the weekend of October 17-19.

Wizz Air’s biggest-ever Slovak expansion takes off

Wizz Air’s biggest-ever Slovak expansion takes off

Budget carrier adds 11 new routes from Bratislava — including long-lost flights to Germany — with fares from €19.99.

‘Symbol of unfreedom’ removed: Capital takes down monument to communist official

‘Symbol of unfreedom’ removed: Capital takes down monument to communist official

The statue will be transferred to the Bratislava City Gallery’s depository.

3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days

3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days

Experience music, international concerts or European cinema.

Košice taps earth’s heat in long-awaited geothermal project

Košice taps earth’s heat in long-awaited geothermal project

Slovakia’s second city begins €80 million scheme to deliver clean energy to thousands of homes after decades of delay.

Slovakia publishes crisis handbook amid EU warnings on Russia

Slovakia publishes crisis handbook amid EU warnings on Russia

Three years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Slovakia issues a civil defence guide – but its minister again avoids naming Moscow as the aggressor.

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
Up to 18 hours of waiting: Patients struggle for emergency care after Malacky closure
News digest: Fico’s Brussels blow-up, desert diplomacy & vaccine ally probe

News digest: Fico’s Brussels blow-up, desert diplomacy & vaccine ally probe

Slovakia issues crisis guide as EU warns on Russia, Košice taps earth’s heat — and in the Tatras, bears run the “night shift”. Here’s how Wednesday went down in Slovakia.

Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners

Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners

Kick off the new season with the Slovak Philharmonic, or join a lantern walk at Devín Castle.

More vaccination sites open across Slovakia

More vaccination sites open across Slovakia

The Health Ministry assures there are enough doses of the updated Comirnaty vaccine.