Summer break begins today for Slovakia's schoolchildren.

News digest: Rejoice, school's out for summer!

What science in Slovakia has been up to, weekend tips for events, transport changes in Bratislava.

30. jun 2023
A Slovak shepherd. (Illustrative image)

Sheep in Spiš may help save ground squirrels

The ground squirrel is a critically endangered species which thrives in pastures.

30. jun 2023
Congratulations, you're an archaeological find! (Illustrative stock photo; does not depict the actual article mentioned below.)

Unearthing the past: Archaeologists discover – and record – a 1950s toy

A Czechoslovak toy unearthed in Nitra has been sent to an archaeological repository.

30. jun 2023
Stock image.

Improved cancer diagnostics, space mission. Busy months in Slovak science

See the progress scientists in Slovakia have made in recent months.

30. jun 2023
The museum in Michalovce brings the old time-y cars back.

Weekend: Time travel to Czechoslovak (and more) roads with veterans

An insight into queer lives, live music, cold caves and vehicles that will take you back. Enjoy tips for the upcoming weekend of June 30 - July 2.

30. jun 2023
30. jun 2023
People in Slovakia can pay off their mortgages faster as of July 1, and without extra fees.
30. jun 2023
Pohoda Festival takes place in Trenčín every July.

Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners

Tips for the top 10 events in the capital between June 29 and July 9, plus temporary exhibitions and highlights of the year.

29. jun 2023
Artforum.

News digest: Where to find inspiring art and books in foreign languages in Bratislava

Mailbox newspaper's alleged involvement in election campaign, free Bratislava events, and new ferry service launched.

29. jun 2023
Pharmacies in Slovakia can vaccinate adult people against the flu from 2024.

Pharmacies can administer flu vaccine from next year

Slovakia’s vaccination rate is one of the lowest in Europe.

29. jun 2023
The D1 motorway currently ends near Bidovce in the district of Košice-okolie. It is necessary to build a more than 74-kilometre section to the border with Ukraine.

Motorways to Poland and Ukraine are top priorities, Slovakia says

EU money for road projects might be cut off after 2027.

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New SND building will hold opening concert.

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

A hike to Austria or unique music festival in SND this weekend.

29. jun 2023
Santovka's pavilion, then and now.

Once-famous spa pavilion gets a new lease of life

Santovka's 'filagory' premiered in Budapest in 1885.

29. jun 2023
The Liszt Garden is part of the University Library Bratislava, and it serves as a summer reading venue to library patrons.

A foreigner’s guide to exploring art in Bratislava

A short list of places where foreigners can immerse themselves in culture.

29. jun 2023

News digest: The Slovak-Argentinian couple growing flowers, and changing minds

Kollár to face no-confidence vote, forest near Bratislava is saved, and the opening concert of the Viva Musica! festival.

28. jun 2023
Igor Matovič's controversial "€200 per child" policy appears as a delivered promise  on a billboard in June 2023 ahead of the September elections.

Why do Slovaks sell their votes so cheaply?

Perhaps they're just used to being short-changed.

28. jun 2023
The countryside east of Bratislava. (Illustrative image)

New road that threatened forest near Bratislava should now be diverted

Locals have been battling the construction since 2020.

28. jun 2023
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Dangerous mosquito species appear in Slovakia

The two new types are resistant to insecticides.

28. jun 2023
The old Hungarian burial ground.

Rare burial site found on future Volvo factory grounds

Preparations for factory almost done, discovery poses no delay.

28. jun 2023

Chief people officer at Martinus: Our employees are our partners

Andrea Mešková, the HRLeader award laureate for 2022, talks about the specifics of working for one of the largest bookshop chains in the country.

28. jun 2023
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