Justice Minister Boris Susko in conversation with Deputy Speaker of Parliament and former Police Corps president Tibor Gašpar, who faces criminal prosecution in the Purgatory case, during the parliamentary session to change the already-amended Penal Code.

Last Week: MPs interrupt their summer break to amend the Penal Code. Again

And still it might not be enough, with EC warning that Slovakia isn’t protecting European money.

22. jul 2024

In an old Russian car, visitors to Bratislava return to the Iron Curtain time

The city has preserved several communist-era landmarks and venues.

20. jul 2024
The 2023 Rainbow Pride festival in Bratislava.
U.S. Embassy in Slovakia 20. jul 2024

News digest: Government agrees to send special flights to repatriate Slovak patients

An acquaintance of mobster Marian Kočner is appointed to a plum state post, EU directives promise to transform labour laws, and Pride Bratislava returns – with police protection.

19. jul 2024
The ceremonial opening of the Slovak Institute in London on July 17, 2024. From left: Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Marek Eštok, Director of the Slovak Institute in London Soňa Pőtheová, and Slovak Ambassador to the United Kingdom Róbert Ondrejcsák.

She told Kočner he looked like a Hollywood star. Pőtheová now has plum diplomatic post

Smer insider has been managing the new Slovak Institute in London since March.

19. jul 2024
Budatín Castle will host the Dragon Days fairy-tale festival.

Weekend: Several reasons to visit Slovakia's castles

Come listen to fujara exhibition, compete in halušky eating. Here's what to do during the weekend of July 19-21.

19. jul 2024
A great bustard and her chick, pictured near Bratislava.
19. jul 2024
Katarína Matulníková

Despite what people think, the law allows you to tell anyone how much you earn, expert says

Artificial intelligence prompts the question of who will be liable when things go wrong, says expert.

19. jul 2024
The seat of the Justice Ministry.

News digest: Slovakia receives another critical letter from EC, Justice Ministry silent

Discover the friendlier side of Roman-Germanic relations, what to do in Bratislava. Learn more in today's digest.

18. jul 2024
The damaged statue of St. Florian.

Smurf or saint? St. Florian's new look surprises people

The patron saint of firefighters was supposed to be renovated this year.

18. jul 2024
2023's Alternative Pride picnic in the Sad Janka Kráľa park in Bratislava.
18. jul 2024

Archaeological park reveals the friendlier side of Roman-Germanic relations

Settlement discovered almost 60 years ago shows how Imperial soldiers built manor for local tribes' nobleman.

18. jul 2024
See the historical fencing on Tuesdays in Bratislava City Museum.

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

How to spend time in the capital without spending a cent?

18. jul 2024
Pride parade, illustrative photo.

Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners

Tips for events between July 18 and 25.

18. jul 2024
Kežmarok 1930s

History Talks: Protect us from our protectors

Prayers in the 17th century pleaded for safety from the very soldiers meant to protect them, and none knew the reality of why better than the residents of Kežmarok.

Branislav Chovan 18. jul 2024
British singer Brian Johnson, left, and guitarist Angus Young, right, of hard rock band AC/DC.

News digest: AC/DC to attract thousands, how to get to concert

Administrative changes for foreigners in Slovakia, several heat records broken in Slovakia, and courier company expansion.

17. jul 2024
The new P3 car park is 1.5 km far from the Bratislava Airport.

Bratislava airport has busiest June on record

The airport has added additional parking in response.

17. jul 2024
Courier company Packeta plans to build up to a thousand Z-BOXes, a self-service pick-up points across Slovakia.

Courier giant plans to expand across Slovakia

According to Packeta, people prefer so-called Z-BOX to address delivery.

17. jul 2024
The Foreigners' Police department in Bratislava.
Katarína Jakubjaková 17. jul 2024
In the centre is the National Council building in Bratislava.

News digest: Penal Code amended once again

A bistro to visit, support for the Pohoda festival, and more high temperature warnings.

16. jul 2024
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