5 Great places in Bratislava you must visit

There are two types of sightseeing. Either you can take the ordinary route of visiting historical points of interest, or...or maybe you want to go and visit places that the locals would point you to, places that will leave a lasting impression.

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12. mar 2018
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Jewish cemetery in Bátovce being renewed

A remainder of the Jewish community in Slovakia is located in Bátovce, one of many cemeteries that lays testament to the community that once thrived in Slovakia.

11. mar 2018
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Unique bank of love in Slovakia

The bank of love caught the attention of the BBC.

11. mar 2018

Open-air folk museum in Orava sounds of dog barking

Dog sled racing has occurred regularly there since 2004.

10. mar 2018
Robert Fico

Like boxers, politicians like Fico always believe they can win one last fight

With his political career in danger, and no substantive punches left to throw, Fico is flailing about in an attempt convince people that all this alarm about the ‘Ndrangheta mafia infiltrating his own office is the work of foreigners and George Soros.

10. mar 2018
About 50,000 people gathered in Bratislava.

UPDATED: Enough of Fico, thousands of people shouted at gatherings across Slovakia

The organisers were calling for thorough investigation of the double murder of the young investigative journalist and his fiancée along with a new government

9. mar 2018
General Prosecutor Jaromír Čižnár

General Prosecutor: No progress in murder investigation

Top prosecutor says an international team will be put together to investigate the murder of Ján Kuciak and Martina Kušnírová.

9. mar 2018
Kiska, Danko, Fico met on March 9, but failed to sign a joint declaration.

Kiska and Fico unable to find common ground

Kiska, Fico, and Danko failed to sign a joint declaration. Kiska stresses while their desire for peace is the same, their solutions to the current political crisis are different.

9. mar 2018
Sisters Neulinger, daughters of the owner of Fajka inn, in the park in Petržalka. 1910-1920

The city’s memory is not only about kings but also ordinary people

Comprehensive memory website contains unique images of the bombing of Bratislava and glass negatives from the last years of the Austro-Hungarian Empire

9. mar 2018
About 25,000 people gathered in Bratislava on March 2 in memory of murdered investigative journalist Ján Kuciak and his fiancée Martina Kušnírová.

Last Week in Slovakia: Biggest public gatherings since 1989 expected on Friday

Slovakia is experiencing a major political crisis, president mentions early elections.

9. mar 2018

Automation – an opportunity or a threat?

The search is underway for talent to fill jobs that do not even exist today.

9. mar 2018
Interior Minister Robert Kaliňák

Kaliňák sees accusations of corruption against him as a witch hunt

Interior Minister denies all accusations against him, but some reports suggest he will step down on Monday.

9. mar 2018
Gašpar, Fico, and Kaliňák (right to left). The one million euros that the government offers for information about the murder is displayed on the table.

Slovakia warned against using conspiracy theories

The foreign media have already noticed PM Robert Fico’s attacks on President Andrej Kiska.

9. mar 2018
Passengers can surf for free in some trams and buses in Bratislava.

Bratislava public transport company extends free wi-fi in its vehicles

For now, free internet will only be available in trams and buses, trolleybuses remain without it.

9. mar 2018
One of the art works to be shown at the Reakcia exhibition.

Slovak artists react to the current situation in society with their work

The Friday protest march will be followed by an exhibition.

9. mar 2018

Where are Slovakia's low emission zones?

Slovak legislation enables municipalities to create zones where polluting vehicles are banned but it seems they do not exist.

9. mar 2018

Murder investigation: What powers do foreign investigators have in Slovakia?

Prime Minister Robert Fico has repeatedly referred to the involvement of foreign police teams in the murder investigation of Ján Kuciak and Martina Kušnírová, but what can they actually do?

8. mar 2018
Terno refurbished its supermarket into Kraj.

Terno retail chain offers new concept of local and healthy products

Kraj combines a traditional supermarket, a shop with healthy products and a shop with local products

8. mar 2018
Interior Minister Robert Kaliňák

Prosecutor accuses the interior minister of corruption scheme

Special Prosecutor Vasil Špirko blows the whistle on Interior Minister Robert Kaliňák and former finance minister, Ján Počiatek, filing a criminal complaint. Top police officers face criminal complaints, too.

8. mar 2018
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Slovaks still think traditionally about men and women roles

The survey issued on the occasion of the International Women’s Day suggests that the biggest differences between men and women emerge in their ideas about leadership skills.

8. mar 2018
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