Christmas markets on the Main Square in Bratislava.

Bratislava will stay in the Christmas spirit longer in 2023

Bratislava Christmas market will last until New Year's Eve, but that's not the only novelty.

6. nov 2023
Bratislava could be home to the tallest skyscraper in the European Union.

Will Bratislava become home to one of the tallest skyscrapers in the EU?

Bratislava could end up with the EU's tallest skyscraper with J&T Real Estate's ambitious plans.

6. nov 2023
One of the dm stores in Bratislava, Petržalka.

Popular German drugstore chain to sell non-prescription drugs in Bratislava

Dm drogerie markt has said that it has an ambition to launch the sale of over-the-counter medicines in the future.

6. nov 2023
The Garáže venue is located to the right side above the Prístavný Most bridge.
Marek Moravčík 6. nov 2023
The department of the interior went to Hlas – but the new minister, Matúš Šutaj Eštok, has wasted no time in showing that he is perfectly aligned with Smer’s Robert Fico.

Move fast and break things: Interior minister treats the police like a start-up

Replacements in key police posts have already started against the backdrop of a battle for the southern border.

6. nov 2023
This year's ESET Science Award laureates, from left: mechanochemist Matej Baláž, autism researcher Daniela Ostatníková, and polymer chemist Igor Lacík.
6. nov 2023
Polymer chemist Igor Lacík (centre).

He’s developing a cure for diabetes, and his research is cited worldwide

Igor Lacík is this year’s ESET Science Award laureate in the main category.

4. nov 2023

News digest: The most attractive job(s), according to Slovak job seekers

Get ready for the weekend with us, read our short feel-good stories about Slovakia, and Austria extends border checks with Slovakia.

3. nov 2023

How American Slovaks are helping Spiš, and the sisters who make brides happy

A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia, and a political cartoon that sums up recent events.

3. nov 2023
former Czech Republic's Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, gestures as he speaks to the media in Prague, Czech Republic, on January 28, 2023.

Former Czech PM remains listed as secret agent, sues Slovak Interior Ministry

Records show Andrej Babiš collaborated with the communist-era secret police.

3. nov 2023
The abandoned outlet centre in Voderady.

Slovak 'Parndorf' opened a decade ago, but went bankrupt five years later

The outlet centre failed to attract enough shoppers, or outlets.

3. nov 2023
The menhir is placed on Sitno hill in late October.
3. nov 2023
Towns are opening their ice rinks for pulic.

Weekend: Bring out your skates, ice rinks are opening to the public

A unique concert at a mountain hut, learn how the legendary Enigma machine works, and help those in need. Here's what to do during the weekend of November 3-5.

3. nov 2023

Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners

Tips for the top 10 events in the capital between November 2 and November 12, plus temporary exhibitions and highlights of the year.

3. nov 2023

News digest: Border checks extended until late November

Bratislava erects its Christmas tree, growing interest in geothermal energy, weather warnings, and free events in the capital.

2. nov 2023
Smer MP Ľuboš Blaha.
2. nov 2023
Milan Lasica in a recording session.
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2. nov 2023
This year's Christmas tree waits to be erected in Bratislava on November 2, 2023.

Bratislava puts up its Christmas tree

Christmas markets will begin on November 23, which is Thursday.

2. nov 2023
Bratislava's Devín district.

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

Are you looking for free activities in the city? Set out on a hike to Devínska Kobyla or visit a concert of Moyzes Quartet.

2. nov 2023
Visualisation of the new Palma district.

Copenhagen architects have a bold vision for Bratislava's brownfield on Račianska

The declined Palma factory should become a 15-minute neighbourhood.

2. nov 2023
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