Prϋgerka, the new community centre, already serves Bratislavans.

Former gardener’s house in Bratislava is turned into community centre

Prϋgerka near Horský Park is open daily, offering various community and cultural events.

18. aug 2023
Purchasing a new apartment in Slovakia requires an average of 14 gross annual salaries.

Report: Slovakia has the highest relative housing costs in Europe

Slovaks have to work longer than any other Europeans to afford a new flat.

18. aug 2023
Milan Uhrík, leader of the extremist Republika party.

Republika fined and order to apologise for spreading hate

The offending social media posts, sent during the pandemic, targeted a doctor.

18. aug 2023
Humour will flourish even during hardships, as Ukrainian - Slovak standup shows. (Illustrative photo)

Weekend: Where Ukrainian and Slovak humour meets

Swap some plants, get your hips moving and do a good thing for the planet. Here's what to do on the weekend of August 18 - August 20.

18. aug 2023
Čaputová and Ódor.

News digest: President dismisses politician's wild claims of a 'coup'

High-level police investigations to continue, Slovak firefighters return from Greece, and summer spectacular: Top 10 vibrant activities.

18. aug 2023
Štefan Hamran.

News digest: War in police continues

Three things to do in Bratislava for free and a trip to the largest ski resort in central Europe.

17. aug 2023
Beata Balogová is Editor of the Sme daily.
17. aug 2023
The area of the open-air museum is full of interesting machines and objects that metallurgists used at work and home.

Tourists discover this central Slovak rarity mostly by accident. A gateway to the past

The metallurgical open-air museum is full of unique items.

Marcela Ballová 17. aug 2023
Police chief Štefan Hamran on August 17, 2023.

Fico speaking of a police coup as more security forces people face criminal charges

Following a police operation on Thursday, the Security Council will meet on Friday morning.

17. aug 2023
The Kamenná Chata mountain hut below Chopok peak.
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The largest ski resort in central Europe has it all, but the three biggest dogs I’ve ever seen steal the show

Thanks to frequent public transport and a great cable-car system, you can explore most of the Jasná resort in one day.

17. aug 2023
Павільйон для ігор

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

Check out the affordable activities taking place in the city, including TAPE exhibition or pavilion for games.

17. aug 2023
People living in the northern Slovak region of Kysuce are more and more interested in palm trees.

Palms getting popular as Slovak gardens change with climate

Spruce will make way for maple and beech trees, say scientists.

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Zebras in the Bratislava zoo.

Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners

Tips for the top 10 events in the capital between August 17 and August 27, plus temporary exhibitions and highlights of the year.

17. aug 2023
The turbines near the village of Cerová.

News digest: Slovakia may finally tap into wind power

Economic growth a pleasant surprise, a concert to celebrate freedom, and three positive stories from Slovakia.

16. aug 2023
Slovak gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.4 percent quarter-on-quarter in the second quarter of 2023.

Slovak economic data delivers pleasant surprise

Weak German figures raise concerns.

16. aug 2023
The Slovak banking sector achieved a net profit of €564.6 million in the first six months of 2023.

Banks making huge profits. Their workers want their fair share, too

A bank worker earns a gross wage of €1,200 without bonuses.

16. aug 2023
Slovakia will probably see the construction of new wind turbines.
16. aug 2023

Greetings, comrades! Honour work!

Greetings, comrades! Honour work!

Matthew J. Reynolds 15. aug 2023
Planned traffic restrictions in Bratislava during the weekend.

News digest: Traffic restrictions in Bratislava during this weekend's Lovestream Festival

Slovakia's growing innovation sector, cheaper bicycles, and a milestone hit by the Mochovce nuclear plant.

15. aug 2023
From left to right: MEP Lucia Ďuriš Nicholsonová, helicopters, Lenka Jandušíková.

She was made In Italy. In Slovakia, she finally retired. Meet Klára

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

15. aug 2023
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