Lovestream festival.

News digest: What's Slovakia's population?

More than 700,000 pupils will return to school on Monday. How to spend the long weekend. A young ice-hockey player from Žilina stars in the US.

31. aug 2023
A worker at the Kia Slovakia car plant in Žilina on June 30, 2023.
31. aug 2023
Nela Lopušanová.
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Nela Lopušanová, a Slovak ice-hockey sensation, stars in her US debut game

Young Žilina-born talent named one of the world’s best female hockey players of the past season.

31. aug 2023
Nova Post will open its first branch in Bratislava in October 2023.
31. aug 2023
Hikers from all over the world seem to love the High Tatras.
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Weekend: Zimbabwean traveller dubs the High Tatras "a hiker's dream"

New wave of circus artistry, a bit of Balkan magic and an international goulash competition. Here's what to do during the weekend September 1 - September 3.

31. aug 2023
The Deep Breath performance.

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

Set out on a hike to Červený Kameň through caves, peaks, and rocky ridges, or enjoy the weekend at a festival of folk culture and crafts.

31. aug 2023
The swimming pool of Slovnaft in Vlčie Hrdlo.

Bratislava refinery opens its swimming pool to public

Move comes amid shortage in capital.

31. aug 2023
Mayra and Iazua, the zoo's baby jaguars.
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Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners

Tips for the top 10 events in the capital between August 31 and September 10, plus temporary exhibitions and highlights of the year.

31. aug 2023

News digest: Tornado ruled out in pool destruction

Ex-minister announces presidential run, accommodation already booked in ahead Košice marathon, and three positive stories from Slovakia.

30. aug 2023
Dominik Černý and Hana Burzalová after proposal.

Marriage proposal 35 kilometres in the making

Read a selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

30. aug 2023

Super deduction, investing and saving?

Yes, according to LeitnerLeitner.

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30. aug 2023
Peter Kompalla, executive director of AHK Slowakei

Which German companies operating in Slovakia are “hidden champions”?

Slovakia and Germany face the same challenges regarding high energy prices, labour shortages and declining demand, says Peter Kompalla, executive director of AHK Slowakei.

30. aug 2023
The Môťová water reservoir in Zvolen also goes by the name "Sekierska Priehrada".

Zvolen plans to build a lakeside pool in muddy waters

The local water reservoir used to be a popular bathing spot among local people.

30. aug 2023
German Ambassador Barbara Wolf.

Germany has its differences with Fico, but election comes first

German politicians are well aware of who former three-time premier Robert Fico is, says German ambassador to Slovakia Barbara Wolf.

30. aug 2023
Ivan Korčok.

Ex-foreign minister announces presidential run

Ivan Korčok says main goal is to help Slovakia.

30. aug 2023
Trápny is the adjective form of trapas, which in the broadest sense means embarrassment.

Slovak Matters: No translation available

Three Slovak words that can only be translated as whole sentences in English.

Matthew J. Reynolds 29. aug 2023
Slanec Castle.

Slovakia boasts castles. Their restoration is not the state’s priority, volunteers say

Thousands of people have signed a petition calling for better funding of castle restoration initiatives.

29. aug 2023
The fjúžn festival on the road, in Trenčín in August 2023.

Countdown to Slovakia’s largest festival celebrating foreigners begins

‘Understanding’ chosen as theme for this year’s edition.

29. aug 2023
Speaker Boris Kollár.

News digest: Slovakia's political summer starts and ends with Sme Rodina's scandals

The souvenirs tourists are interested in, remembering the Slovak National Uprising, and rain expected after many hot days.

28. aug 2023
A flight through the Slovak airspace is the most expensive compared to the neighbouring coutries.

Flight through Slovak airspace very expensive

Airspace above the country not used as it could be.

28. aug 2023
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