Ružena Bajcsy.

Nazis and then communists took away her family, but she became a legend of robotics

Computer science is rediscovering Ružena Bajcsy’s ideas.

17. nov 2023
A cave guide in Brestovská Cave.

Weekend: The cave that makes you face your fears

More towns open public ice skating; Ice Temple in the High Tatras is back. Here's what to do during the weekend of November 17-19.

17. nov 2023
Trenčín covered in Christmas lights on November 29, 2021.

Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners

Tips for the top 10 events in the capital between November 16 and November 26, plus temporary exhibitions and highlights of the year.

17. nov 2023
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In America, we are all still Czechoslovaks

When politics and history collide, the result can be… well, confusing.

17. nov 2023
The Kolo reuse centre reopened after it was completely damaged by fire.

Bratislava’s reuse centre rises from ashes

The Kolo centre reopened after devastating fire, improved with more novelties in the pipeline.

16. nov 2023

News digest: Will Jesus become the king of Slovakia?

Why it's hard to punish communist symphatisers, free Bratislava events, and Slovak hauliers' threats.

16. nov 2023
Deputy Culture Minister Štefan Kuffa.

Deputy minister hopes to see Jesus crowned Slovak king

Politician Štefan Kuffa notorious for controversial proposals.

16. nov 2023
Smer MP Ľuboš Blaha.

It's hard to prosecute communism sympathisers in Slovakia

Police investigate MP Ľuboš Blaha and SNS leader Andrej Danko.

16. nov 2023
IWCB kiosk at the Christmas Market at Hlavné Námestie in Bratislava.

A season to give thanks

Let's take a moment this month to give thanks and share our abundance with others.

16. nov 2023
Sandberg

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

Join hikers on their trip to Sandberg, or visit a concert in Old Town this Friday.

16. nov 2023
Fortunately everyone understands the word party.

Slovak Matters: Englovak? Slovlish? English in Slovak

English words get absorbed into Slovak, but sometimes unrecognizably.

Matthew J. Reynolds 16. nov 2023
Parents of murdered Daniel Tupý. He was murdered in the evening of November 4, 2005 on the Tyršovo Nábrežie embankment in Bratislava's Petržalka borough.

News digest: Trial starts in 18 year-old murder case

Why you should be interested in Robert Fico's war against media, what it's like to run a mountain hut, and an event for theatre goers.

15. nov 2023
Bratislava has become temporary home to persecuted Iranian writer.

Persecuted Iranian writer finds refuge in Bratislava

Farhad Babaei faced censorship, interrogation, at home.

15. nov 2023
Sme daily editor-in-chief Beata Balogová

Why you should be interested in Robert Fico's war on media

The Prime minister's actions threaten you too.

15. nov 2023
Bratislava mayor Matúš Vallo.

Bratislava to hike property tax and waste disposal fee to plug budget holes

Increases of 35 percent and 30 percent, respectively, planned.

15. nov 2023
The Chata pod Rysmi mountain hut.

Is running a mountain hut good business in Slovakia?

Enthusiasm alone will not pay the bills.

15. nov 2023

Gold-plating is a problem in Slovak legislation, says law expert

Slovakia has adopted measures to eliminate the practice.

15. nov 2023

Changes to the Public Procurement Law – Take Six

No amendment to public procurement laws in 2023, but still something to write about

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15. nov 2023

If you can´t find a way, create one!

Don’t discourage others from doing “impossible” things.

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15. nov 2023
 Gross domestic product at constant prices

Germany's shrinking economy remains a concern for Slovakia

Slovakia's economy kept growing in third quarter of 2023, but at slower pace.

14. nov 2023
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