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Will you get a cold shower or a whipping this Easter? Video

Easter traditions differ from region to region across Central Europe, involving water, whips, and lots of food.

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Spectacular Slovakia #31: A true Slovak Easter is not about whipping women

What do Slovaks look forward to this weekend?

Opinion

Blog: Easter Monday: What doesn't kill you makes you stronger

Although I normally am the first to embrace and celebrate traditions, my first Easter in Slovakia was rather a shock.

Folklore ensemble (FS) Lysec showed traditions and habits in the Museum of Slovak Village (SNM) on Sunday before Easter.

Culture & lifestyle

Why did the Slavs visit graves on Easter?

Traditions, which differ from region to region, often reflect the way of life of our ancestors, says ethnologist.

Culture & lifestyle

Foreigners: Top 10 events in Bratislava

Tips for the top 10 events in the capital between April 19 and April 28, plus regular services in different languages, training, temporary exhibitions and highlights of the year.

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Business

Dual quality in the EU will be punished

Slovakia’s Agriculture Ministry welcomed the change, calling it a victory.

Opinion

Blog: Bringing top business minds and students together

Martin Kardoš of CSI Leasing introduces the Mentor Network Program aimed at pairing young talents with experienced mentors from the business world.

Martin Kardoš, Managing Director CEE at CSI Leasing, at one of the Mentor Network Program events.

Opinion

Blog: What about parking slots for “brains”?

Will the state of biomedical research trigger reactions at least half as passionate as Bratislava's parking policy?

News

Kiska appointed three new Constitutional Court judges

The court now has the minimum number of judges to create a plenum.

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No more queues? Foreigners' Police have introduced online booking system

The system is offered by 12 Foreigners' Police departments across Slovakia.

10 things you need to know about the new parking policy in Bratislava

Foreigners living in Bratislava who are not eligible for permanent residence do not need to worry.

Press freedom in Slovakia continues worsening

Journalists in the country continue to be harassed one year after the murder of Ján Kuciak.

Business

Shops will be closed at Easter. But when will they open?

People will not be able to do their shopping on Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday.

Will Volkswagen Bratislava win production of new models within the group?

VW Slovakia is boosting efficiency by 30 percent.

European Commission conditionally approves the acquisition of Embraco

The new Japanese owner will have to sell its second plant manufacturing the same products.

The Japanese firm Nidec purchased the Brazilian company Embraco in April 2019. The EC investigated whether the acquisition would distort the competition.

Opinion

There is no reason to apologise for our NATO membership

Slovakia has been part of the alliance for 15 years this April.

Ancient drama has returned to Slovak politics

Grassroots citizens’ movements, the ruling powers as well as competing political parties and figures all clash in the struggle for the interpretation of Kuciak.