Happy Train is a tourist train that operates in Terchová all year long.
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How to spend a perfect day in Terchová, without much effort

On its ‘Happy Train’, visitors to the Slovak town can hear about a dinosaur – and then hit the hiking trails.

2. aug 2023

News digest: Real estate prices continue to fall, except for one region

Two more howitzers sent to Ukraine, regular train delays in Bratislava until October, a fearless stork, and a Slovak Matters language corner.

1. aug 2023
Zdrobneniny can throw the novice Slovak speaker off, since they are largely the spoken rather than written norm.

Slovak Matters: Baby talk is also for adults

The diminutive in Slovak applies not only to names, but also to activities like eating and things like juice.

Matthew J. Reynolds 1. aug 2023
The aggressive stork standing on a car in Černiná.

Stork harassing easterners might not make it to Africa

Who will pay for the damage caused to people? The state refuses to.

1. aug 2023
Klepáč.

Centuries-old water mill to be auctioned off in Bratislava

Known as Klepáč, the former mill now serves as a buffet.

1. aug 2023

A 'mysterious' coin found in the woods is like no other in Slovakia

The treasure found in a forest near Piešťany, western Slovakia, consists of 147 silver coins.

1. aug 2023
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