News digest: President Pellegrini to face tough decision on holding contentious referendum

News digest: President Pellegrini to face tough decision on holding contentious referendum

The love story that happend on the Carpathia instead of the Titanic, changes to public transport in the capital, and host of Italian culture and art events.

Slovakia misses out on key VW electric car investment

Slovakia misses out on key VW electric car investment

Volkswagen chooses Portugal over Bratislava for its cheapest EV, sparking concerns over Slovakia’s investment appeal.

Last Week: In Slovakia, disinformation channels are tools of media capture

Last Week: In Slovakia, disinformation channels are tools of media capture

Robert Fico and his government are living in a symbiosis with them. 

Slovakia gets its first completely new building law for almost half a century

Slovakia gets its first completely new building law for almost half a century

It should simplify permitting processes, advance digitalisation and end illegal construction.

He thought his family died in the Holocaust. Then a phone call changed everything.

He thought his family died in the Holocaust. Then a phone call changed everything.

A search for family led from old postcards to new relatives across continents.

Slovan Bratislava crowned champions after dramatic comeback win over Žilina

Slovan Bratislava crowned champions after dramatic comeback win over Žilina

A rollercoaster 4-3 victory confirmed their place at the top — but harder tests await in Europe.

Stripped to the basics — and that’s the point. A night in the treetops for just a few euros
Slovak scientists tackle big questions, from ancient climate shifts to cutting-edge smart windows
Nothing happened here for centuries. Until they started digging

Nothing happened here for centuries. Until they started digging

A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

Daniel’s strike gives Spartak Trnava Slovak Cup glory and a path to Europe

Daniel’s strike gives Spartak Trnava Slovak Cup glory and a path to Europe

A narrow 1-0 win over Ružomberok secures Spartak’s third cup triumph in four years.

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

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

Visit special workshop as part of the Istropolitana Project or explore eco-education on Kamzík hill.

Dialects: You say potatoes, I say grule...or švábky?

Dialects: You say potatoes, I say grule...or švábky?

Around Košice, asking for a pipka will get you a pipe but elsewhere might get you a smack.

Eric Smillie
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