The interactive exhibition Elements of Art is dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the Žilina Music Conservatory on November 18, 2021.

Weekend: US basketball players score big in Slovakia

A potential Christmas present, one hike, nice sports stories, and more. Dive into reading this week's roundup.

26. nov 2021
After obtaining a Slovak passport in 2017, American Andre Jones represented Slovakia for three years.

The NBA did not work out for them. US basketball players star in Slovakia's top league

The first US basketball players came to play in Slovakia in the nineties.

26. nov 2021
Slovakia's only LGBTI sports club, Lotus Flowers, brings the LGBTI community and their allies together, and even some anti-LGBTI people.
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Slovak gay sportspeople live among us

A decade ago, gay people founded their own sports club, Lotus Flowers, in Bratislava.

26. nov 2021
Trnava hired a top US coach to get local children moving.

She trained top NHL athletes, now the Texan works with Trnava teachers

US coach Teri Nicole Rodriguez has six months to come up with a plan on how to get local children up and moving.

26. nov 2021
Some of the largest law firms analysed the possible legal claims related to special bank levy.

Lawyers analysed special levy for banks (top deals of the year)

Take a look at the most interesting deals of Slovakia's law firms in banking and finance.

25. nov 2021
The new fleet of Arriva buses.

Many Arriva buses yet to arrive. Operator of Bratislava's suburban buses lacks drivers

Response to job offers from as far as Georgia and Tajikistan.

25. nov 2021

News digest: After first day in lockdown, many issues remain unanswered

Bratislava public transport operates under a holiday regime as of Monday. Police announce stricter border controls at the outer borders.

25. nov 2021
Maroš Žilinka

General prosecutor says recordings from hunting chalet cannot be used as proof

The wiretaps were published based on an incorrect legal qualification.

25. nov 2021
Veľký Rozsutec is a peak located in the Malá Fatra mountain range.

Stunning aerial photos show the beauty of Slovak Tuscany

See the Malá and Veľká Fatra mountain ranges and villages in the Turiec region as captured by photographer Miroslav Čillo.

25. nov 2021
The visualisation of the new Eset campus in Bratislava.

New Eset campus to have environmental design and carbon-neutral operation

The software company presented the concept, designed by architects from the Bjarke Ingels Group.

25. nov 2021
Illustrative stock photo

Schools remain open, rules for after-school activities remain unclear

Schoolchildren are required to wear masks during classes again.

25. nov 2021
Illustrative stock photo

Travels abroad possible despite lockdown

Still, people have to carefully check the entry conditions for their final destination, as well as Slovakia.

25. nov 2021
Chicago Blackhawks right wing Marián Hossa prepares for a face off against the Florida Panthers during an NHL hockey game in March 2017.
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The (in)conspicuous superstar that had to suffer to achieve great things: Marián Hossa

The Slovak hockey player has been inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.

25. nov 2021
Viliam Pavliak

Slovak vaccine scientist in USA: We were very lucky with the Covid vaccine

Viliam Pavliak works as a scientist for the Gates, developing vaccines against diseases in third-world countries.

25. nov 2021

News digest: Slovakia hits critical number in hospitals, lockdown starts tomorrow

Cabinet approves lockdown and curfew. Slovakia breaks another record in Covid daily caseload. Cabinet apologises for forced sterilisation of women.

24. nov 2021
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Slovakia enters all-out lockdown

Schools remain open, most shops close, home office recommended.

24. nov 2021
Aupark

Top M&A deals in Slovakia: The sale of Aupark and Bistro.sk

The developers of the game Fortnite bought a Slovak company, Austrians entered a firm producing compostable plastics. The largest law firms were involved in these projects.

24. nov 2021
The protest held in front of the house of Health Minister Vladimír Lengvarský.

Supporter of people who protested in retail stores has died

He attended several protests himself, including one held before the house of the health minister.

24. nov 2021
The fountain in its current shape and visualisation of its refurbishment.

The biggest fountain in Bratislava will gush water again

The Družba fountain on Námestie Slobody Square will be renovated after 40 years. Take a look at what its dilapidated interior looks like before the reconstruction.

24. nov 2021
Closed hotel in Piešťany, illustrative stock photo

Hoteliers say they have deja vu. They have no idea when they will be able to re-open

The government promised that people vaccinated against Covid will also have advantages in the black tier as soon as the increase in infections slows down.

24. nov 2021
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