National Park Muránska Planina is a great place to start with hiking.

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

Looking for free things to do in the city? Attend a concert or stroll through the capital's forest park.

13. apr 2023
Visualisation of the hyperloop concept.

Hyperloop in Slovakia? US company bluffed from the start

The hyperloop transport system has not yet been built anywhere in the world.

13. apr 2023
Demänovská Ice Cave in 2023.

Famous cave may get name change as ice melts

Demänovská Ice Cave set to be ice free by end of this year.

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Hŕstková polievka, handful soup, is cheap and filling.

How to make handful soup

A recipe for a soup both cheap and filling — and tasty of course, just what is needed in times of inflation.

13. apr 2023
The restored tower of the Franciscan Church.

News digest: Churches becoming increasingly empty

New visualisation of highly anticipated Bratislava project, lookout tower above Levoča, and dance events for the rest of the week.

12. apr 2023
New visualisation shows the appearance of the Vydrica complex.
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New Vydrica complex visualisation released

Video shows final appearance of major project in capital.

12. apr 2023
The Sky Park towers.
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Viktor Orbán and Robert Fico in 2015.
12. apr 2023
19: The unique building of the dormitory Hviezda (Star), also known as Kukurica (Corn), has dominated the area near the intersection of Jarošova, Kukučínova and Račianska for more than 40 years. This round, 26-storey building was originally built as a dormitory for a military academy. Since 2012, the building has been closed due to poor construction and technical condition.

News digest: No to Kutuzov, yes to Viest

Feature stories about Slovak science, extraordinary discoveries in Trnava, and how a foreigner can become a volunteer in Bratislava.

11. apr 2023
Finance Ministry in Bratislava.

Slovakia ‘fighting’ over €24 million with Putin’s bank

The country withdrew from the International Investment Bank earlier this year.

11. apr 2023
The 'Kukurica' former military accommodation facility on Kukučínova Street in Bratislava.

Russian army commander to be removed from Defence Ministry address

Mikhail Kutuzov will be replaced with Rudolf Viest.

11. apr 2023
The first re-fuelling of a hydrogen car in Vlčie Hrdlo, Bratislava.

Where to refuel a hydrogen-powered car in Bratislava?

The capital’s public transport operator plans to extend add hydrogen buses to its fleet.

11. apr 2023
The Uzhgorod Castle.

History Talks: Uzhgorod knows war well

The Ukrainian town that is now known as a point of escape once belonged to then-Czechoslovakia.

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Computer scientist Bronislava Brejová.

The amount of biological data is staggering, her job being to analyse it

Stereotypes make it hard for girls to get into computers.

11. apr 2023
Play is important for children of all ages, not just young children.

'Can I go and play now?': A question that requires a yes answer

The most important thing to remember about play: learning can be fun.

11. apr 2023
Roman Catholics lose their faith when they grow up.

The ongoing secularisation of Slovakia

As a result of migration, the number of Greek Catholics, Orthodox, as well as members of other smaller churches, has increased in Bratislava.

10. apr 2023
The most popular corporate volunteering activity is the Naše Mesto (Our Town) event.

How a foreigner can become a volunteer in Bratislava

Limited knowledge of Slovak is not a barrier to volunteering in the capital.

10. apr 2023
The Anime Show, an international popculture festival, took place in late March in the Bratislava borough of Ružinov.

Come, let your freak flag fly in Ružinov

Wizards, witches, stormtroopers, and princesses were all welcome at this 3-day event.

9. apr 2023
Running water from a stream or river was exclusively used for splashing or sprinkling water over girls.

How to enjoy truly traditional Slovak Easter customs

One thing men can leave at home is their perfumes.

9. apr 2023
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