Archive of articles - September 2023
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Progresívne Slovensko wins exit polls, Smer is second
Seven to eight parties may get into parliament, according to published exit polls.
How does it feel to live in Manderlák, Bratislava's first high-rise building?
Declared a national cultural monument several days ago, the roof of this downtown building is home to a mysterious object.
Exploring Slovakia's expat community: A kaleidoscope of cultures
Discover the International Women's Club of Bratislava and its role in fostering cross-cultural connections.
LIVE: Smer wins Slovakia parliamentary election 2023
Exit polls have gone wrong again.
How a Slovak maths student grew into a YouTube star
With 1.2 million YouTube subscribers, Doke is a well-known graffiti artist.
Cooling off in the Družba fountain will no longer be against the law
But don't get carried away: bathing in the popular fountain remains prohibited.
News digest: Unveiling Bratislava's secret courtyards with an Instagram adventurer
A Spectator writer scales the heights, White Night in Bratislava (plus other events), and voters from abroad have already made their choices.
Q & A: A guide to Slovakia's parliamentary election 2023
Did you know that Slovaks might be fined on election day?
Going underground in the picturesque mining village of Špania Dolina
A restored tunnel connects one of the most beautiful Slovak villages with an abandoned settlement in the hills.
Invasive bird and mammal species pose challenges to Slovakia's native wildlife
Slovakia is grappling with the presence of two invasive bird species, the rapidly spreading ruddy duck and the Egyptian goose.
Her crying baby led this mother to a new hobby. People love her for it
Not all of the courtyards are open to the public, but Lucia Lišková always finds a way to get in.
Weekend: It's the best time to visit Košice. The oldest marathon in Europe turns 100
Also, a festival for every geeky person and a night full of science. Here's what to do during the weekend of September 29-October 1.
Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Tips for the top 10 events in the capital between September 28 and October 8, plus temporary exhibitions and highlights of the year.
How I narrowly missed summiting Rysy in the High Tatras
Spending a night with kerosene lamps in a mountain hut has its own magic.
News digest: Shootings and explosion in one of Bratislava boroughs
Plenty of events to enjoy in Bratislava during the weekend, two lovely alpacas, and interview with Slovakia's deputy foreign minister Peter Mišík.
Foreigners’ Police extend special-mode operation for another week
Their office in Ružomberok will be shut in early October, the police also announced.
Macko and Árči, two georgeous alpacas that will win your heart
Read a selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.
Austrian pensioners come to admire Slovak lakes, including a romantic lake
Austrian accommodation provider have attracted thousands of compatriots to Slovakia.
3 things to do in Bratislava for free in the next seven days
Searching for free activities in the capital? Visit a stand-up of English-speaking comedians or set out on a hike to castle.
News digest: Hungarian minister visits Slovakia, says something he shouldn't
A Slovak mother founded a children's library in the USA, comic legends call on Slovaks to vote, and why to head to Bratislava's V Klub tomorrow evening.
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- News digest: Fico’s bloc wants to save money by restricting electoral access
- Slovakia loses another EV model to Spain as Stellantis chooses Zaragoza over Trnava
- Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
- Slovakia plans to restrict access to new medicines amid funding shortfall
- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
- Convicted of multiple murders, Slovakia’s mafia boss seeks release from prison
- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- 3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
- Digital Jarvis is real now. He is coming for your to-do list
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- News digest: Fico’s bloc wants to save money by restricting electoral access
- The disinformation scene has become a tool of media capture
- Slovakia plans to restrict access to new medicines amid funding shortfall
- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- News digest: Violent gang in Bratislava is under arrest
- The Kremlin’s security agency has a Russian contractor in Slovakia - no one has noticed
- 3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
- Digital Jarvis is real now. He is coming for your to-do list
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- The disinformation scene has become a tool of media capture
- Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava
- A mayor resigns over €2.7 million fraud scandal at town hall
- Show me your moves! Slovak hockey stars share their best pick-up lines
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
- He designed Gatwick. But this is his masterpiece
- Fico praises China and Vietnam as models, says liberal democracy has failed
- News digest: Violent gang in Bratislava is under arrest
- The compass points to Kúty, and people are starting to follow
- News digest: Prosecutor seeks jail for NBS Governor Kažimír as his political support wanes
- Slovakia loses another EV model to Spain as Stellantis chooses Zaragoza over Trnava
- Slovak female triathlete shatters barriers with historic win at Himalayan event
- Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky Photo
- News digest: Fico’s bloc wants to save money by restricting electoral access
- Slovakia plans to restrict access to new medicines amid funding shortfall
- No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process
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