UK Ambassador to Slovakia Nigel Baker

UK Ambassador: Britons in Slovakia are a resilient community

Life is as it was before Brexit for British nationals in Slovakia once they've got their documents sorted.

and 1 more 26. jul 2021
Sme Rodina leader Boris Kollár (right) and Health Minister Vladimír Lengvarský (OĽaNO nominee).

The tested and the vaccinated will be treated the same. Coalition passes a Delta compromise

MPs pass a law with mild advantages for the vaccinated, but vaccination will be required to see the Pope live.

26. jul 2021
Haligovské skaly
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Slow silence: Haligovské skaly

Discover the monastery once inhabited by Carthusian monks and the "flying" rocks in the Pieniny mountains.

Gabriela Psotková and 1 more 26. jul 2021
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Less red tape: People won’t have to submit 21 documents to authorities

The change will come into force at the beginning of next year.

26. jul 2021
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Conditions for mass events and age limit for testing change

Most of the new rules came into force on July 26, 2021.

26. jul 2021
PM Eduard Heger

Non-vaccinated will not pay for tests for work, school or shops

Hundreds of people protested against the amendment that the parliament passed on Sunday morning.

24. jul 2021
Michaela Kertészová, presenter of the Bratislava video series, stands by the second Bratislava flying saucer.
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Virtual tours of Bratislava’s little-known places

A new video series takes people to places not many know of.

24. jul 2021
The Office of the Public Defender of Rights flies the rainbow flag to mark the Bratislava Pride in 2021.

The pandemic has made it clear that we must stand together

International friends and partners of Slovakia celebrate Bratislava Pride.

24. jul 2021

News digest: Crowd blocks entrance to parliament ahead of vaccine-related vote

The youngest member of the Slovak Olympic team kicks off the games with a personal record. Extensive reconstruction of Bratislava's Michael's Tower launched.

23. jul 2021
Lawfirms provided legal advice pro bono related to the negative impact of the anti-pandemic measures on retail.

BUSINESS FOCUS: Demand for free legal advice increased in pandemic, pro bono specialists say

The use of AI in law firms, the CSR activities of law firms, an interview with Special Prosecutor Daniel Lipšic and gender equality in law firms are among the highlights of the latest Business Focus.

23. jul 2021
President Zuzana Čaputová announces the public transport stop on Hodžovo Square, where the Presidential Palace is located.

Actors and singers join President Čaputová in announcing public transport stops

Bratislava's city transport company wants to boost the morale of passengers.

23. jul 2021
Protest in front of the parliament on July 23, 2021.
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Protesters attempted to enter parliament, police intervened with tear gas (updated)

Protests are linked to the expected vote on new vaccination-based Covid measures.

23. jul 2021
Reconstruction of Michael's Tower has started.

Famous statue ready to reveal its treasures as reconstruction of Michael’s Tower in Bratislava gets underway

Inside of sculpture believed to contain historical and religious artefacts.

23. jul 2021
Dancers perform in the streets of Trenčín, spotlighting the architecture of the city.

New Bratislava exhibit takes you to 1930s Slovak America

Culture, sports and travel stories rounded up in one place.

23. jul 2021
Pope Francis salutes the crowd as he arrives for the Angelus noon prayer from the window of his studio overlooking St.Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Sunday, July 18, 2021.

Pope's visit to Slovakia a miracle, says church analyst

Pope will meet people in four locations around Slovakia over his three-day visit in September.

22. jul 2021

News digest: Slovak Olympic team is the smallest in country's history, but medal hopes are high

Efforts to improve the independence of the Slovak justice system have continued in 2020. Pride will be online this year.

22. jul 2021

Bratislava Pride will take place online

It will be streamed on July 24 and accompanied by numerous music performances.

22. jul 2021
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Slovak secondary school students win gold at international physics competition

The captain of the Slovak team won an award for the most successful tournament competitor.

22. jul 2021
People queuing in front of the vaccination centre in Bratislava, May 15

Another wave of pandemic politics is upon us

Slovakia has not yet tried the most effective way to incentivise vaccinations.

22. jul 2021
Several former top officials have been detained and charged with corruption-related crimes.

Slovakia has made improvements in rule of law, but shortcomings remain

The 2021 Rule of Law Report on Slovakia highlights certain changes in the judiciary and the fight against corruption.

22. jul 2021
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