The Greek bistro Suvlaki on Krížna Street in Bratislava.

Krížna Street bistro spreads love of Greek cuisine among Bratislavans

After working in America and Greece, Yiannis Fanourakis opened a bistro in Slovakia.

19. feb 2024
Zuzana Čaputová decided to sign the law she does not approve of.

Last Week: Rule of law still a burning question as coalition drops another bomb

Smer names its nominee for secret service director, and it’s a name observers feared.

19. feb 2024

News digest: No veto by Čaputová, but law changes will face constitutional challenge

A breathtaking winter hike, an ice carnival and a new poll in the presidential race.

16. feb 2024
President Čaputová, speaking on February 16, announces her strategy for challenging the controversial changes to the Criminal Code.

In a bold step by President Čaputová, she will sign but challenge new law

Her move allows the Constitutional Court four weeks to decide whether to suspend the changes to the Criminal Code.

16. feb 2024
Presidential candidates Igor Matovič (l) and Ivan Korčok (r).

Presidential election poll suggests race is tightening

But the survey suggests Igor Matovič's last-minute bid may be diverting support from Ivan Korčok.

16. feb 2024
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16. feb 2024
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Weekend: Nigerian rapper makes beat out of Slovak folk song, drops a hit

A unique concert in an ice cathedral, observing the universe from the premises of a ruined castle. Here's what to do during the weekend of February 16-18.

16. feb 2024
Platforms such as this offer an opportunity to have a very good and look at the scenery.
16. feb 2024
Smer members announce the filing of a criminal complaint against journalist Martin Šimečka.

News digest: Šimečka's comment about 'cowardly Slovak nation' angers Smer

Ukrainian university students and their challenges, events in Bratislava, and fun poked at SNS leader Andrej Danko.

15. feb 2024
SNS leader, Deputy Speaker and presidential candidate Andrej Danko.

"For tickets to Russia to see beloved Putin": People poke fun at Danko via bank account

SNS leader Andrej Danko rejects ironic donations from people.

15. feb 2024
Softec, Slovak consulting and technology services company, has created a unique solution enabling companies and their clients to sign contracts with the highest possible legal acceptance at speed and at low cost.

Slovak firm's solution helps sign contracts cheaply and quickly

Softec company hopes that its solution would make electronic signature more popular and used.

15. feb 2024
Smer MP Erik Kaliňák.

Smer files complaint against journalist, attacks two others

The attacks come days before Slovakia marks the investigative journalist Ján Kuciak murder anniversary.

15. feb 2024

Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners

Tips for events between February 18 and 24.

15. feb 2024
Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra

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

Don’t know what to do in the capital? Visit Night of Architecture and Design or listen to Organ concert under the pyramid.

15. feb 2024
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When it comes to sport, hard work beats talent

Richard Varga always had the predisposition to become a successful sportsman, inheriting his mother's love for swimming and his brother's passion for triathlon.

15. feb 2024
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Glossary: Sport

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.

15. feb 2024
Several Slovak schools have adopted measures to help students from Ukraine.

Universities offer help to Ukrainian students. But they often struggle with the language

Slovakia saw a surge in the number of university students from Ukraine. Schools were not ready, an expert thinks.

15. feb 2024
Strapačky - halušky with sauerkraut and bacon

How to make strapačky, halušky with sauerkraut and bacon

The most well known Slovak dish is bryndzové halušky, but my favourite is strapačky.

14. feb 2024
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News digest: More Slovak banks to offer instant payment service

Slovakia's rating downgraded, list of expensive properties for sale, and chamber music festival returns.

14. feb 2024
The Double Red Cars Museum in central Slovakia is full of luxury sports and exotic cars

Inconspicuous town home to museum of mafia cars

Vehicles are magnet for tourists.

Marcela Ballová 14. feb 2024
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