Peter Sagan at 2018 Tour de France

News digest: Peter Sagan's mark on modern cycling and Tour de France

Extremist Repulika's dog-whistles, most attractive countries for Slovak jobseekers, and new parking zone delineated in Bratislava.

31. jul 2023
New parking sign in the Old Town.

Bratislava back in control of parking in Old Town

New zone has been delineated, five more to come in the future.

31. jul 2023
Acting Slovak MFA Miroslav Wlachovský.

Hungarian foreign minister's remark about war in Ukraine irritates Slovak minister

Slovak MFA Miroslav Wlachovský told Péter Szijjártó on Twitter to not speak for others unless asked to do so.

31. jul 2023
Slovakia's top cyclist Peter Sagan is retiring from professional road cycling after a hugely successful career.

Peter Sagan brought about modern cycling. Now he pays the price, says his coach

He rode like a beast, says Czech former road bicycle racer Roman Kreuziger.

31. jul 2023
The Nivy shopping mall in Bratislava.

Slovakia is busy building cycle paths. Why?

To make urban cycling work, the attitudes of drivers, planners and politicians need to change.

31. jul 2023
The dog-whistle messaging of Repubilka’s leaders leaves observers in no doubt about their true identity: “We will put things in order”, says one of the billboards.

Republika is not the only one blowing the dog whistle of the far right

Slovak voters are unlikely to mimic the recent Spanish election scenario.

31. jul 2023
Pictured from left: Director of the Department of Education, Innovation and Public Finance of the National Implementation and Coordination Authority (NIKA) Peter Goliaš, Prime Minister Ľudovít Ódor, and VAIA Director General Michaela Kršková at the presentation of the National Strategy for Research, Development and Innovation 2030 in Bratislava on May 23, 2023.
30. jul 2023
Jakub Perička, absolute winner of the Slovak University Startup Cup 2023, right.

Energy saving startup heads for global final in Copenhagen

Non-governmental organisation JCI -Slovakia looks for young generation of innovative university students.

30. jul 2023
A meteorite falling.

News digest: A flash in the sky triggers hunt for meteorite fragments

Bookies back Smer, a Nitra native plans to return from the USA, and a royal coronation is re-enacted. Learn more in today's digest.

28. jul 2023
A meteorite falling.

Meteorite strike felt in southern Slovakia and Hungary

The celestial object probably fell to earth north of Rimavská Sobota.

28. jul 2023
Care to bet on your children's future?

Bookmakers are already predicting a 'win' for Smer

Betting markets are more circumspect when it comes to who will be the next prime minister.

28. jul 2023
A YouTube channel showed Slovakia from up above. How does it look like? (Illustrative photo)

Weekend: Watch Slovakia from up above with an American YouTube channel

Japanese weekend in a Slovak castle, antique bazaar and festivals. Here's what to explore on the weekend of July 28 - July 30.

28. jul 2023
Vlado Lackovič studies international affairs in Boston.

From Nitra to the Big Apple and back – why one Slovak wants to come home and help his country

Despite almost 19 years in the USA, Vlado Lackovič says his homeland’s fate is important to him.

27. jul 2023
The coronation re-enactment of Maximilian II, June 24, 2018, Bratislava.

Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners

Tips for the top 10 events in the capital between July 27 and August 6, plus temporary exhibitions and highlights of the year.

27. jul 2023

News digest: 6 Slovak castles that were the hardest to build

Historical Bratislava pharmacy will open later this year, endless D1 construction, and why foreign soldiers are main suspects in Sliač.

27. jul 2023
Pustý Hrad in Zvolen.

Here’s 6 most complicated mediaeval Slovak castles

Most castles on the territory of today’s Slovakia were built in the 12th and 13th centuries.

27. jul 2023
Somebody is stealing welcome road signs in Sliač, central Slovakia.
27. jul 2023
Construction of the Višňové Tunnel.

After 51 years of construction, Bratislava-Košice highway is still not complete

Last stretch to be completed in 2032, if everything goes well.

27. jul 2023
Branč Castle

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

Are you looking for free activities in the city? Set out on a hike to Branč Castle or witness the coronation processions in Bratislava

27. jul 2023
Koceľovce church entrance gate

Mediaeval churches with rare frescoes get summer opening hours for first time

Entrance fees to 12 gothic churches, which were last year awarded European Heritage status, are voluntary.

27. jul 2023
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