Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen (left) speaks with Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár (centre) during an informal meeting of NATO foreign ministers at the Czernin Palace in Prague on May 31, 2024.

After quietly toasting Russia, Foreign Minister Blanár heads to Ukraine peace summit

The gathering in Switzerland will not be attended by Russia or China.

14. jun 2024
Outgoing President Zuzana Čaputová addresses the nation for the last time in the Presidential Garden in Bratislava on Friday, June 14, 2024.
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Zuzana Čaputová 14. jun 2024
The Vyšné Nemecké border crossing between Slovakia and Ukraine, pictured in March 2020 following the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022.

Asylum law changes herald reduced assistance for Ukrainian refugees

Accommodation will be provided for only 120 days from the first granting of temporary refuge.

14. jun 2024
The Rendez vintage train show.

Weekend: Popular vintage train show back with steam engines

High Tatras trails are open. For a lesser demanding trip, climb a giant bench. Here's what to do during the weekend of June 14-16.

14. jun 2024
Slovak architects turned a 300-year-old stone house into a modern guest house.
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Slovak architects give new life to a 300-year-old house in Mallorca

A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

14. jun 2024

News digest: Journalists quit major daily over censorship

Vienna honours late Slovak politician, PM Fico's departure from social democracy, and water adventures on the Hornád.

13. jun 2024
Boris Zala is a philosopher and former Smer politician. He also served as MEP in the past.

Inspired by the far-right, Fico delivers a manifesto on national conservatism

Smer leader Robert Fico is no longer a social democrat.

Boris Zala 13. jun 2024
Future Slovak president Peter Pellegrini.

Peter Pellegrini's inauguration: What to expect

The inauguration of the sixth Slovak president will take place in Bratislava on Saturday, June 15.

Katarína Jakubjaková 13. jun 2024
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3 things to do in Bratislava for free in the next seven days

Searching for free activities to do in the capital? Visit International Choir Festival on the weekend.

13. jun 2024
Granting of the Via Bona Slovakia awards to companies for their responsible and fair business.

Which companies took home this year's Via Bona Slovakia Award?

Slovak Telekom and Tesco among the winners.

Compiled by the Pontis Foundation 13. jun 2024

Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners

Tips for events between June 14 and June 21.

13. jun 2024
Kayakers on the Hornád River, eastern Slovakia.

Self-service kayak rental, the first in Slovakia, has opened on the River Hornád

It's aimed at skilled boaters as well as the general public.

13. jun 2024
Slovakia has sent 13 MiG-29 jets to Ukraine.

News digest: Defence Ministry questions legality of MiG-29 donation to Ukraine last year

Who are new Slovak MEPs, what foreign journalists say about Slovak team at European Championship, Volvo plant construction to start soon.

12. jun 2024
Public gatherings immediately in front of politicians' homes are to be made illegal.

Fico to receive lifetime pension, public protests to be limited

Party leaders will get extra security following Fico's shooting.

12. jun 2024
One of the stadiums in Germany that will host the upcoming European Championship.

Ready to 'spring a few surprises'? Slovakia heads to Euro 2024

What are the national team's chances? Foreign journalists weigh in.

12. jun 2024
The European Parliament.
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Slovak words for ugly often have supernatural overtones.

Slovak Matters: Slovak rich in words for ugly

Many Slovak words for ugly have supernatural overtones, as if people might make the sign of the cross at you if you left the house without brushing your hair.

12. jun 2024
Volvo plant in Košice.

How the works on the Volvo plant continue

European Commission recently approved state incentives for the carmaker.

12. jun 2024

News digest: Many Slovaks believe that the Earth is flat

Slovak police officers will serve in Croatia, an American aspires to grow lacrosse in Slovakia, and a giant bench.

11. jun 2024

Slovak Roots: reconnecting with the distant past and heritage

Iconic WW2 photo found to depict forgotten Slovak native.

11. jun 2024
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