A Pro EU protestor holds balloons opposite parliament in London, on September 9, 2019. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson voiced optimism on the same day that a new Brexit deal can be reached so Britain leaves the European Union by October 31.

UK government launches a campaign before Brexit

The new campaign informs the public about specific actions they need to take to secure their rights and services in their host country.

16. sep 2019
Ben Feringa during a lecture at the Comenius University. He visited Slovakia at the invitation of the Slovak Chemical Society at the Slovak Academy of Sciences (SAV) and his stay was supported by Comenius University in Bratislava, the Embassy of the Netherlands to Slovakia and the ESET Foundation within the ESET Science Award project.
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Nobelist: Molecular machines can work like smart drugs

In science things often go wrong, sometimes for a long time, but these failures can lead to something beautiful, says 2016 Nobel Prize Laureate Ben Feringa.

and 1 more 16. sep 2019
Michal Buček

Slovak triathlete awarded for saving his competitor's life

Michal Buček helped another triathlete last September during a race in the Yellow Sea.

16. sep 2019

Passengers on Bratislava-Komárno route can use new double-decker trains

The trains are expected to increase transport capacity.

16. sep 2019
The national pilgrimage at the Šaštín Basilica

More than 30,000 pilgrims honoured Slovakia’s patroness in Šaštín

Holy mass was attended by several personalities, including the country’s top officials.

16. sep 2019
Béla Bugár

Most-Híd is losing MPs

Party chair Béla Bugár has rejected claims about the decay.

16. sep 2019
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Slovakia dedicates first Torah scroll since the Holocaust

This is one of the most touching moments of my entire life, said the president of the Bratislava Jewish Community, Dr. Tomas Stern.

16. sep 2019
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Blog: The innovation imperative

The time for a radical change is now! Peter Kolesár, Partner, Civitta Slovakia, maps out the necessary steps on the path to an innovative economy, Slovakia's chance to remain competitive and mitigate a looming structural crisis.

16. sep 2019
Blatnica Castle
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The magic of the present: Gaderská dolina

The valley in Veľká Fatra is home to amazing flora and fauna.

Gabriela Psotková and 1 more 16. sep 2019

Bratislava joins in European mobility week with discounted tickets

Passengers can save €65 on an annual pass for mass public transport.

15. sep 2019

Not just a home for bats

Two extraordinary caves near Banská Bystrica are freely accessible

and 1 more 14. sep 2019
People in Poprad, Paris or Porto do not live the same — nor do they want to.

What are we protecting Europe from?

The European Commission does not want to protect us from the sushi that Commissioners have for lunch. They mean migrants.

13. sep 2019
Health care is one of the areas already using artificial intelligence.

Robots save lives, but they can also destroy them

While horror stories involving artificial intelligence are works of fiction, AI is not without its dangers.

13. sep 2019
Retail chains must secure that at least half of products promoted in leaflets are of Slovak origin.

First a special levy, now leaflets. Brussels is checking SNS measures again

Retailers question whether the new rule breaks the free movement of goods principle.

13. sep 2019
Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt star in Quentin Tarantino’s ninth film.

Once upon a time in a director's illustrious career

Quentin Tarantino’s ninth film pays homage to and makes fun of some of the absurdities of show business.

Angel O. Madrid 13. sep 2019
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Fast food restaurants head out to the regions

Several restaurants have expansion plans for the following months.

12. sep 2019
The presidential villa in Bratislava.

Students to come up with solutions for unused presidential villa

It is an interesting challenge for young people, said President Zuzana Čaputová.

12. sep 2019
Problems occurred during the EURO 2020 qualification match between Slovakia and Hungary.

Foreign Affairs Ministry summons ambassador after football match with Hungary

The ambassador must explain offences and denigration of state symbols during a EURO qualification match.

12. sep 2019
Residential towers of Sky Park

Zaha Hadid’s Sky Park moves closer to completion

Historical heating plant has a restored façade.

12. sep 2019
Cyclists ride through the Great Plain (Veľká lúka) in the Muránska planina national park, central Slovakia. Tourists can rent an e-bike in the village of Muráň, which lies in the national park.
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Gemer: The poorest but spectacular region remains undiscovered

Explore the region with US graduate Hannah Falchuk. She spent one year in Revúca, one of the region's centres.

12. sep 2019
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