A Russian wheel, as is it known in the Central Europe, in Bratislava.

What do eggs, ice cream and Ferris wheel have to do with Russia?

Called a Russian wheel in Slovak, the Ferris wheel was invented in America.

9. may 2022
Robert Fico shook hands with his rival, Peter Pellegrini, and with the far right MPs after the vote.

Matovič-led coalition failed to do what it came for

The justice system, not MPs, will decide Fico’s fate in the end. But for now, he has scored a political victory.

9. may 2022

Hundreds head to little-known Brdárka in May

Cherry orchard, rocky hills, and a special workshop are among the attractions.

Marcela Ballová 9. may 2022
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Poll: A third of people would flee if war came to Slovakia

Mostly voters of SaS and Progressive Slovakia were inclined to leave.

9. may 2022
Lívia Gaľová

Lívia Gaľová: CSR activities give back to the region and community

A communication specialist dealing with CSR talks about strategy, volunteering and the activities planned for this year.

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9. may 2022
U.S. First Lady Jill Biden visits a primary school on Tomášikova Street in Košice on May 8, 2022.

Biden makes surprise trip to Ukraine during Slovak visit

"The USA stands with you," U.S. First Lady tells Slovaks.

8. may 2022
U.S. First Lady Jill Biden started her trip to Slovakia on May 7, 2022.

US First Lady lands in Bratislava, pays tribute to murdered journalist

Jill Biden will spend Sunday in eastern Slovakia, meeting Ukrainian refugees and volunteers.

7. may 2022

News digest: Smashing golf balls across the Danube is not OK, authority decides

US First Lady to visit Slovakia, Matovič fined for violating anti-pandemic measures, and aviation festival returns to Piešťany.

6. may 2022
The Danube River in Bratislava.

No, you can't smash golf balls across the Danube, event is told

Water management company scraps Dunaj Golf Challenge, which was due to happen this weekend.

6. may 2022
Sheep at the Zbojská saddle, central Slovakia.

Weekend: From "Outlaw Express" ride to hitting ski slopes for the last time

"The Bodyguard", a stage musical, has premiered in Slovakia. Join us in listening to the 2021 best-selling album.

6. may 2022
A view of Bratislava on April 17, 2022.

Bratislava sets new height limits for buildings

The city aims to preserve its current panorama, a new study shows.

6. may 2022

News digest: Two MPs kicked out of party after Fico vote

Sporting events should be safer. Despite few barriers, some Ukrainian refugees have trouble finding jobs. Learn more in today's digest.

5. may 2022
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Balaclavas banned at sporting events

Fines for violence to increase.

5. may 2022
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5. may 2022
The Iron Curtain Trail EuroVelo 13 is a long-distance cycling route 10,400 km long and connects the Barents and the Black Sea along the line of the former Iron Curtain.

Getting an idea of former life on the Slovak and Austrian sides of the Iron Curtain

The Slovak-Austrian section of the EuroVelo 13 cycle route offers history and nature as well as gastronomy.

5. may 2022
Meda Mládková

She had an eye for art. Slovakia could use at least two like Meda Mládková

Noted Czech art collector and arts patron dies at 102-year-old.

Daniel Bernát 5. may 2022
Work in the laboratory on a board from the floor of the tomb. In the foreground, parts of wooden furniture can be seen.

Slovak prince conserved in Germany on the way home

Discovered in 2006 in Slovakia, finds from the prince's tomb will be on permanent display in Poprad.

5. may 2022
OĽaNO leader Igor Matovič and the OĽaNO caucus.

OĽaNO sheds MPs after a failed vote on Fico

Coalition divided in parliamentary vote on allowing arrest and pre-trial custody of former prime minister Robert Fico.

5. may 2022
The need for more high-skilled workers is particularly acute in Slovakia's health care, IT, and manufacturing sectors.

Refugees struggling with work options despite new law

Jobs should be offered to Ukrainians at refugee centres, says expert.

5. may 2022

News digest: Parliament bins request to arrest ex-PM Fico

A Russian missile hit a station near the Slovak border. The design of a monument honouring murdered journalist Ján Kuciak has been unveiled.

4. may 2022
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