News digest: Ministry shrugs off “stupid questions” after a Renaissance lady disappears

News digest: Ministry shrugs off “stupid questions” after a Renaissance lady disappears

Top banker guilty, weekend plans sorted, and a Reddit rescue story.

Exceptional architecture embraced by the Tatras

Exceptional architecture embraced by the Tatras

The project is transforming the building of the iconic Prior department store into modern residential housing.

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Man appeals for help finding strangers who saved his life

Man appeals for help finding strangers who saved his life

A Slovak man whose heart stopped in central Bratislava is appealing to identify the passersby and paramedics who revived him.

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

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

Community picnic in the vineyard or book festival this weekend.

Employers outline €6.5 billion in spending cuts, but Fico fires back

Employers outline €6.5 billion in spending cuts, but Fico fires back

Plan includes scrapping early retirement, reducing public holidays and cutting civil service jobs – all without raising taxes.

Slovak central bank chief found guilty of bribery

Slovak central bank chief found guilty of bribery

Peter Kažimír stays in office after conviction over €48,000 payment, as court reclassifies case to avoid statute of limitations.

New modern buildings in Bratislava

New modern buildings in Bratislava

Modern new buildings are appearing across the city, whether for work or living.

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Banská Štiavnica becomes a centre of contemporary photography again

Banská Štiavnica becomes a centre of contemporary photography again

The subtitle of the festival is “site-specific”, suggesting that the programme will take place in a range of unexpected locations.

After years of straddling two worlds, this American is now reconnecting with his Slovak roots

After years of straddling two worlds, this American is now reconnecting with his Slovak roots

Benjamin Demko is curious to try halušky as his grandmother had her own version.

A bus now runs through it: Slovakia and Poland’s Tatras finally connect

A bus now runs through it: Slovakia and Poland’s Tatras finally connect

After years of patchy service, a new cross-border bus links the Slovak and Polish High Tatras year-round.

Slovak physicist: I do not employ doctoral students; I make them go abroad. I expect them to push us forward

Slovak physicist: I do not employ doctoral students; I make them go abroad. I expect them to push us forward

Martin Venhart ran to be lead the SAV because he needs the power and authority to bring about change.

Iron Age hillfort found in remote Slovak woodland

Iron Age hillfort found in remote Slovak woodland

Archaeologists unearth Iron Age site near Hybe after tip-off about nearby logging.

News digest: Slovakia lacks lasting vision, says president in special address

News digest: Slovakia lacks lasting vision, says president in special address

Discover Bratislava’s little wonders, reason to visit DIY music venue near Danube, and interview with future SAV chair.

One year on: Slovakia still unable to deport alleged terror suspect

One year on: Slovakia still unable to deport alleged terror suspect

Two new documents changed a court's decision.

Modern office spaces in Bratislava's downtown

Modern office spaces in Bratislava's downtown

Interesting projects in Bratislava continue to emerge, offering modern office spaces.

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