A Slovak citizen got his possessions frozen over sanctions - he attempted an arms deal for Russia. (Illustrative photo)

News digest: Slovak citizen is accused of involvement in attempted Russian arms deals

Heger goes to Ukraine, virtual reality resurrects a Roman camp. and AI is taking over – or is it?

31. mar 2023
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shakes his hand with Slovak PM Eduard Heger in Bucha, Ukraine, on March 31, 2023.

PM Heger arrives in Kyiv, a week after Slovakia sent jets to Ukraine

Ukraine has recently received short-range air-defence missile systems and several fighter jets from Slovakia, in return for which the NATO member was offered valuable military equipment by the US. But many Slovaks are not impressed.

31. mar 2023
Tourists will pay more to stay in Bratislava.

Tourists to pay more to stay in Bratislava

The city, which faces a budget crunch, is hiking its accommodation tax by more than 50 percent.

31. mar 2023
A cup of coffee with a furry friend could help them find their new forever friend - and get you a new companion.

Weekend: Mingling with felines in Bratislava's cat cafes

Take a trip to mountain tarns, old-timey cinematography and cats.

31. mar 2023
A Slovak citizen is accused of attempted arms treading between Russia and North Korea. (Illustrative photo.)

US sanctions Slovak citizen over attempted arms deals

Foreign Affairs Ministry says it will investigate further.

31. mar 2023
Virtual reality visualises the Roman military camp Gerulata in Bratislava.
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Virtual reality helps visualise life in ancient Roman camp at Bratislava’s UNESCO site

Antic Gerulata Museum in Rusovce opens the new season with interactive 3D model.

31. mar 2023
Easter egg decorations from Stará Bystrica.

Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners

Tips for the top 10 events in the capital between March 31 and April 9, plus regular services in different languages, training, temporary exhibitions, classical music and highlights of the year.

30. mar 2023

News digest: Brand new hospital in Bratislava

How to enjoy Bratislava without having to spend money and how the Slovak minimum wage has grown over the years.

30. mar 2023
The Penta financial group opens its Bory Hospital in Bratislava on March 30, 2023.

A new large hospital opens in Slovakia, the first in more than 30 years

The referral hospital in Bratislava is owned by the Penta financial group.

30. mar 2023
The social partners announced the new minimum wage for 2023 at a joint press conference.

How Slovaks went from poor to richer (graph)

The minimum wage stands at €700 in 2023.

30. mar 2023
Pisztory palace

3 things to do in Bratislava for free in the next seven days

Reach the Malá Baňa peak in the Small Carpathians or visit the conservatory in the palace next week.

30. mar 2023
Róbert Slíž casts bells using traditional medieval technology.

Slovak making a noise in the world of bell-making

Róbert Slíž has already cast over 120 bells, including for crypt of Napoleon III.

and 1 more 30. mar 2023
Bratislava has several locations the value of which will increase in the future.

Which Bratislava areas will increase in worth, according to real estate agents

Attractiveness of area increases with transport accessibility.

29. mar 2023
Miroslav Baláž.

News digest: One man's mission to improve science in Slovakia

Employment visas for foreigners, try a bath in a tent sauna. Learn more in today's digest.

29. mar 2023
Bus drivers are in demand in almost all regions of Slovakia.
29. mar 2023
Miroslav Baláž.

'The sky is the limit' for researchers abroad. It is limited funding and thinking in Slovakia, says Slovak scientist

In his research, Miroslav Baláž tries to identify new treatments for obesity and diabetes.

29. mar 2023
New international high school will open in Košice that will allow the opportunity to continue learning in English according to modern standards.

Košice to get first international high school

Teaching to start from September next year.

29. mar 2023
The tent sauna at Zlaté Piesky.

Have you ever bath in a sauna tent? You can try it at Zlaté Piesky

In addition to this sauna typical for Japan, sauna lovers can try four more outdoor saunas.

29. mar 2023
The meadows in the Zbojská saddle in the Brezno district are strewn with saffron.
and 1 more 29. mar 2023
Foreigners' Police Department on Regrútska 4, Bratislava-Vajnory.

News digest: 20 questions for Foreigners' Police

New Zealand citizen assaulted in Bratislava, ex-interior minister taken to court, and another 'History Talks' edition.

28. mar 2023
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