News digest: National Theatre boss brands protest against pro-Putin singer 'primitive'

News digest: National Theatre boss brands protest against pro-Putin singer 'primitive'

PM Fico signals financial transaction tax changes. President Pellegrini vetoes the Covid-19 amnesty.

Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners

Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners

Take a ride on bus from 1950s, see the life history at the city centre and run together with mayor.

Weekend: With so many events for free, this is the best way to explore Bratislava
Still waiting: Slovak-Austrian rail project faces more delays and cost overruns

Still waiting: Slovak-Austrian rail project faces more delays and cost overruns

Delays, flooding and unexpected discoveries have pushed projected completion of a revamp to the Bratislava-Vienna line back to late 2025.

They distilled for over a century — now Prešov’s last spirit maker is no more

They distilled for over a century — now Prešov’s last spirit maker is no more

Prelika is shuttered as two western rivals take over its spirits and mustard lines.

Changing traditions of the maypole

Changing traditions of the maypole

Is the maypole a symbol of what some say?

Branislav Chovan
MP who condemned plagiarism now faces allegations of copying his own university thesis

MP who condemned plagiarism now faces allegations of copying his own university thesis

Smer’s Marián Kéry says he ‘consulted’ classmate before submitting near-identical university thesis.

From gravel pit to urban retreat: Kuchajda lake is set for a revamp

From gravel pit to urban retreat: Kuchajda lake is set for a revamp

The popular recreational area in Bratislava’s Nové Mesto borough will get new amenities, including upgraded sports facilities and public furniture.

News digest: No crime, no threat, just foreign

News digest: No crime, no threat, just foreign

A farm boy turned inventor, a horse video that went viral, and why to stop by the Culture Ministry on Friday.

Beaten for speaking Ukrainian: foreign students terrorised in Slovak city

Beaten for speaking Ukrainian: foreign students terrorised in Slovak city

Shocking attacks in university town of Nitra leave students terrified to speak their mother tongue.

Slovak scientists help tear down two objections to Jurassic Park premise

Slovak scientists help tear down two objections to Jurassic Park premise

Just don't expect cloned dinosaurs to appear any time soon.

Indian expat mistaken for drug dealer in Bratislava TV report
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Indian expat mistaken for drug dealer in Bratislava TV report

A resident of Bratislava was recorded selling a second hand item, but a widely viewed TV programme presented the footage as part of a report on drug dealing.

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