Slovak Foreign Minister Rastislav Káčer during a visit to Italy on February 4, 2023.

Hungary’s territorial claims in Slovakia likely, says foreign minister

Hungary has summoned the Slovak ambassador over Minister Káčer’s statement.

9. feb 2023
The sculpture known as Girl with Ravens or the Bratislava Witch.

Burned alive in Bratislava, accused witches flew on broomsticks and influenced the weather

Up to 1,500 people could have been accused of witchcraft on the territory of today's Slovakia.

9. feb 2023
Spišský hrad (Spiš Castle)

Slovakia marks 30 years as UNESCO member

Castles, caves, forests and churches among sites recognised by body.

9. feb 2023

News digest: LGBT+ people's biggest fears revealed

Two cases of measles in Bratislava, meteorologists issue temperature warnings. Learn more in today's digest.

8. feb 2023

Charity furniture project for homeless launched

Furniture Bank refurbishment service open to public.

8. feb 2023
Some of the high-rise buildings in Bratislava.

Slew of development projects get green light in capital

Plans include reconstruction of old power plant.

8. feb 2023
Volunteers open the first shelter on Orava.

In abandoned Orava shelter, hikers find rare Romanian kitchen

Repairs of the old cabin standing on an international route from the Atlantic Ocean to the Black Sea planned.

8. feb 2023
University students.

News digest: What foreign students don't like about Slovak universities

Slovakia's first climate bill, popular tourist resort occupied by financial group, and top footballer to join Paris St. Germain.

7. feb 2023
Tourists above Štrbské Pleso.

J&T everywhere you look. What does the finance group own in Štrbské Pleso?

Influence of financiers in the popular Tatra resort is noticeable at every step.

7. feb 2023
The Rainbow Pride festival in Bratislava on July 23, 2022.

Everyday fear and discrimination continue to shape queer people’s lives, a survey finds

Most LGBT+ people see no change or think their lives are getting worse in Slovakia.

7. feb 2023
Inter Milan's Milan Škriniar, the stopper leaves the pitch after he gets the second yellow card during a Serie A football match between Inter Milan and Empoli at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, on January 23, 2023.

Inter Milan punishes top Slovak footballer for decision to join Parisians

Though Milan Škriniar’s contract ends in June, he is not allowed to wear the captain’s armband in matches anymore.

7. feb 2023
Interim Environment Minister Ján Budaj presents a climate bill on January 30, 2023.

Slovakia’s first climate bill lacks ambition, environmental NGOs claim

The Environment Ministry had worked on the bill for two years.

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Tamás Csanádi.
7. feb 2023
Snow storm in the town of Poprad, eastern Slovakia, on Saturday, February 4, 2023.

Heavy snow and high winds wreak havoc

Photo gallery: Slovakia hit by bitter weather this weekend.

6. feb 2023
People and emergency teams search for people in a destroyed building in Adana, Turkey, on Monday 6, 2023.

News digest: Slovakia pledges help after Turkey quake

Slovak scientist on the charisma of animals, important news for Bratislava public transport users, and Slovakia under snow.

6. feb 2023
A Shell filling station in Bratislava.

Diesel hike warnings after EU oil ban

Embargo on Russian products went into force on February 5.

6. feb 2023
Reconstruction of the Vajnorská tram line is having knock-on effects on bus services across Bratislava.

Capital's public transport to operate request stop only policy

Change will not affect trams, says company.

6. feb 2023
Speaker of Parliament Boris Kollar and his deputy Peter Pcolinsky of Sme Rodina share a laugh after the parliament approved the end of its term on September 30.

Elections are coming, but only after a long parliamentary free-for-all

2023 will be a campaigning year in Slovakia. What does that mean?

6. feb 2023
Turkish pedagogy student Müge Altincinar in Trnava.

Language barrier limits Slovaks’ hospitality, foreign students say

Universities yet to tackle obstacles to the Erasmus programme.

6. feb 2023
An old beech tree in the Kysuce region.

Trip to a Kysuce fortress provides tourists with a perfect spot to pop the question

While Kysuce locals are turning the old cross-border fortress into a relaxation zone to make it more popular, a nearby tree already has its fans.

6. feb 2023
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