Pezinok uses the Simplicity app, too.

Slovaks’ app wows Pezinok after making splash in Big Apple

Tech used to keep residents informed praised by New York mayor.

25. sep 2023

Helping business on a global scale

LGP is seeing increasing interest from their clients in doing business or setting up offices in the Middle East region.

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25. sep 2023
Štefan Galvánek with his pictures in the unique Coburg Park in the village of Pohorelá. The park belonged to the aristocratic family of Coburgs.

Slovak returns after 50 years in Canada, fascinated by what many overlook

Štefan Galvánek captures the beauty of the Horehronie region.

Marcela Ballová 25. sep 2023
Smer leader Robert Fico pictured in parliament on September 14, 2022.

Would a Fico election win really be so bad?

The former prime minister’s approach to the media offers an answer to a question we often hear from abroad.

25. sep 2023
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Foreigners in Slovakia: Slovaks’ wish for a ‘sexy’ leader, may give them an opportunist instead

Foreigners living in Slovakia share their views on the upcoming parliamentary election.

25. sep 2023
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Glossary: Art and Culture

Spectator College provides readers who want to improve their English with glossaries of useful words and expressions from stories published as part of the Spectator College.

22. sep 2023

News digest: Slovakia launches new vaccine campaign to tackle 'Eris' Covid subvariant

Preserving Czechoslovak communist-era architecture, exciting weekend events, and the saga of the €26,000 Royal Salute whisky.

22. sep 2023
The Szilágyi Pavilion in Hrebienok.

High Tatras monument honouring Hungarian minister will get bronze sculpture

The pavilion's original relief disappeared after the war. Now a discovery in Hungary is helping to replace it.

22. sep 2023
The "Protest for Juraj and Matúš" photo became the Grand Prix winner at the 2023 Slovak Press Photo competition.

Slovak Press Photo: The tragedies that shook Slovakia

The Grand Prix prize awarded to a female photographer for the first time.

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Andrej Kiska was president between 2014 and 2019, after which he founded and briefly led the Za Ľudí party. The charges relate to the 2014 presidential election campaign.

Former president's trial on tax evasion charges may culminate close to election day

Ex-president Andrej Kiska alleges the charges against him, which date back more than eight years, are politically motivated.

22. sep 2023
The Andrej Bagar Theatre in Nitra.

Weekend: This one is for theatre, book, flower and art lovers

Legendary metal toy kit on exhibit again, or you can go pick pumpkins, gourds, and squash ahead of Halloween. Here's what to do during the weekend of September 23-24.

22. sep 2023
The new vaccine against the coronavirus.
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Q&A: Will there be another Covid-19 wave in Slovakia? What about vaccines?

What you need to know about the coronavirus in the country.

and 2 more 22. sep 2023
Vladimír Brož (Vladimir 518), left, during installation of the project in the SNG.

Post-war architecture shedding communist stigma

Champion of socialist building style says there is little time to save iconic buildings from 1958-1989.

22. sep 2023
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Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners

Tips for the top 10 events in the capital between September 21 and October 1, plus temporary exhibitions and highlights of the year.

21. sep 2023
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News digest: How much time do Slovaks spend at work?

Ukraine's promise to withdraw a lawsuit against Slovakia, what the latest Ipsos poll tells us, and some good news from around Slovakia.

21. sep 2023
A tractor collects straw on a field in a private farm in Zhurivka, Kyiv region, Ukraine, Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023.

Ukraine promises to withdraw lawsuit against Slovakia, says Agriculture Ministry

Ukraine’s lawsuit action outraged Slovak politicians earlier on.

21. sep 2023
SaS leader Richard Sulík during a press conference on August 24, 2023.

Slovakia might face post-election stalemate, poll shows

Hlas is said to decide the future of the next government.

21. sep 2023
Andrej Plachý and his collection of cards.

A Slovak aims to shatter a world record with his childhood hobby

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

21. sep 2023

The largest multi-genre festival celebrating foreigners begins

The Milan Šimečka Foundation invites you to the 18th edition of the festival fjúžn held on September 22-29 in Bratislava.

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21. sep 2023
Resumed grazing on Devínska Kobyla

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

Looking for Bratislava activities on a budget? Visit The Good Market on Panenská Street or set out on a hike to the northern slopes of Devínská Kobyla.

21. sep 2023
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