Trailpark becomes new attraction at Spiš Castle

Volunteers built park in Žehra in 20 days

20. jul 2022
20. jul 2022
A view of pipe systems and shut-off devices at the gas receiving station of the Nord Stream 1 Baltic Sea pipeline and the transfer station of the OPAL (Ostsee-Pipeline-Anbindungsleitung - Baltic Sea Pipeline Link) long-distance gas pipeline in Lubmin, Germany.

New fears of winter gas problems

Warnings over effects of Nord Stream 1 halt come after earlier assurances on Slovak reserves

20. jul 2022

News digest: Fourth Covid-19 dose for over 50s

Fusakle in financial difficulties. A pride festival is nearing.

19. jul 2022

New cycling route open for cyclists in Prešov

In Prešov, it starts in the Solivar district and cyclists are directed through Dulova Ves and Kokošovce to the Sigord recreation area.

19. jul 2022
Fusakle, a Slovak sock manufacturer, first began to offer its products at Bratislava's Good Market events several years ago.

Socks brand Fusakle lacks money, asks customers for help

The well-known brand claims financial difficulties are temporary.

19. jul 2022
The European Commission has referred Slovakia to the EU court over failure to provide data link services to aircraft operators.

Slovakia disregards EU’s single European sky efforts

The European Commission has taken Slovakia to the EU court.

19. jul 2022
A vial of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for children.

New Covid wave is here: what to do and what to expect

The Sme daily prepared answers for frequent questions.

19. jul 2022

News digest: Two Bratislava shooting incidents in two weeks

Edible packaging, heat warnings, and what not to bring home from holidays abroad.

18. jul 2022
A shooting incident happened in Bratislava last weekend, leaving a fire fighter injured.

Fire fighter left injured after weekend Bratislava shooting

Two shooting incidents in Bratislava the past two weeks.

18. jul 2022
Cracks in the soil near Oponice, Nitra Region.

Slovakia to swelter longer. Heat alerts issued until Thursday

Due to drinking water shortage, the country has declared an emergency situation in some towns.

18. jul 2022
"Pictures of the Old World", a Slovak documentary, was made in 1972.

Communists banned one of the greatest Slovak films due to “ugly” people

In 1972, director Dušan Hanák made “Pictures of the Old World” with old people living in the Slovak countryside.

18. jul 2022
PM Eduard Heger with SaS leader Richard Sulík (right) and OĽaNO leader Igor Matovič (left) announce the arrival of Volvo.

As the mercury rises, Slovak politicians will “cool off” – or so we are told

Heger and Sulík have identified the “main” problem in the coalition, but they differ over what it is.

18. jul 2022
Many times even cucumbers sold in grocery stores were wrapped in plastic packaging. Edible packaging developed in cooperation with Slovak scientists could reduce huge amount of plastic waste.

Edible packaging, cooking ingredient of the future

Transparent foil is made from natural materials.

18. jul 2022
Stock image. Film makers from a famous US studio shot a thriller in the Slovak Paradise.
18. jul 2022
Montreal Canadiens hockey team first overall NHL draft pick Juraj Slafkovsky goes through skating drills.

Hundreds of people in Montreal gather to see Slafkovský train

The young Slovak ice-hockey star called Montreal the best place in the world.

18. jul 2022
A hat decorated with crocodile teeth from Texas that did not make it through the custom officers

Illegal souvenirs will be confiscated

Items such as those with crocodile skin appear in people's luggage regularly, the Financial Administration reports.

18. jul 2022
A view from Strečno Castle.

Renovated torture chamber opens at Strečno Castle

Also on display are findings discovered during research at the surrounding castles, but especially at Strečno Castle, that reveal bits of life over the ages.

16. jul 2022

News digest: A compulsory fee to enter the High Tatras? It could happen, minister muses

NASA chooses a picture of the moon taken in Slovakia as its Picture of the Day, employers and trade unions agree on the minimum wage for 2023, and the smallest accessible cave in Slovakia celebrates its 'birthday'.

15. jul 2022
The social partners announced the new minimum wage for 2023 at a joint press conference.

Trade unions and employers clinch agreement to boost minimum wage

The minimum monthly wage will be €700 in 2023. Work bonuses for weekends and nights remain frozen.

15. jul 2022
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