The ship named LABE, whose home until now was Prague's Vltava river, reached Zemplínska Šírava after a 3,500-kilometre journey through Central Europe, including a land transfer.

Cruise ship travelled 3,500 km from Prague to eastern Slovakia through water, land

The Zemplínska šírava reservoir once again boasts of a large ship.

12. sep 2024
Adela Liculescu is a multiple laureate of international piano competitions, and will perform at Rakúske kultúrne fórum on September 17, 2024.

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

Celebrate International Moon Observation night at the Bratislava Castle.

12. sep 2024

News digest: Meteorologists warn of unprecedented deluge, fear flooding

How to wow German-speaking travellers, popular film festival is back. Learn more in today's digest.

11. sep 2024
Architect Rudolf Kozlai.

How a Slovak architect is shaping the future of urban housing in Stuttgart

The communal walkway flats could also work in Slovakia, Rudolf Kozlai says.

Michal Frank 11. sep 2024
Protesters take to the streets of Dublin in response to the death of an Indian woman who was refused an abortion./Protesters in Bratislava demand the culture minister's resignation.

Slovakia knows the power of peaceful protests

From the Velvet Revolution to recent demonstrations against Fico’s government.

11. sep 2024
Ľuboš Blaha (left) and Marian Kotleba of ĽSNS.

Smer MEP Blaha known for fiery posts has assistant with anti-Semitic views

Ivan Bielik repeatedly invokes the anti-Semitic trope of the Khazars.

11. sep 2024
People watch the water level of the Danube at Rázus Embankment on June 6, 2013 in Bratislava.

Slovakia braces for potential floods as torrential rain looms

Daytime temperatures set to drop to 10°C.

11. sep 2024
Ladislav Zdút.

Bratislava to welcome Paris Fashion Week regular with first store opening

Once a symbol of Czechoslovakia’s fashion industry, Nehera is making waves on the international stage.

11. sep 2024
Peter Kresánek, right, providing explanations to tourists in the UNESCO-listed 15th century wooden church in Hervartov, eastern Slovakia.

How a Slovak travel agency wowed German-speaking travellers

Peter Kresánek had to go the extra mile to ensure everything, including the toilets, was in order.

11. sep 2024
Economy Minister Peter Žiga has introduced 42 measures that are to help firms in Slovakia in the times of troubled economic growth.

News digest: Speaker can rest easy as corruption charges dropped

Tips for dealing with uncooperative neighbours, a challenging summer for Slovak culture, American Edward Monovich’s appreciation of life’s small moments.

10. sep 2024
"My Slovak heritage, embodied by the family kitchen in Brownsville, compels me to this day."

The art of appreciating life’s little moments—a lesson from my Slovak ancestors

“Making koláče was not a secular tradition. At the heart of this whirl of walnuts and sweet dough lived prayers.”

Edward Monovich 10. sep 2024
 According to data from the European Commission, just 13.7 percent of top positions in Europe’s largest publicly traded companies are currently held by women.

New bill aims to shatter barriers and target more women in top corporate roles

Slovakia will have its first gender equality law for large companies.

10. sep 2024
A children's playground on Martin Benka Street in Topoľčany.

How to handle uncooperative neighbours in your apartment building

Your building manager can take action against messy neighbours.

10. sep 2024
Živá voda Modrá, a Czech tourist attraction near the Slovak border.

Dive into nature: Walk through a glass tunnel beneath the pond near Slovakia

Said to be the largest freshwater tunnel in Europe.

10. sep 2024
The main character of the documentary film "Wishing on a Star" is Italian astrologer Luciana de Leoni.
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From Alaska to Hobart: Slovak filmmaker explores Italian astrologer’s ‘birthday trips’ therapy

The documentary "Wishing on a Star," exploring the search for happiness, will debut in Slovak cinemas in late September.

Kristína Kúdelová 10. sep 2024
The posters are emblazoned with the message "We support Minister M. Šimkovičová and L. Machala" on August 20, 2024.

Relentless purges: A tumultuous summer for Slovak culture

The current leadership of the Culture Ministry is waging war on contemporary culture – to ‘save’ Slovak culture, it claims.

10. sep 2024
PM Robert Fico in the Holocaust Museum in Sereď.

News digest: Fico's remark at memorial for Jewish victims of Nazi-era Slovakia offends Ukrainians

Demand for rental housing in Bratislava skyrocketing, interview with Zuzana Čaputová, and a tip for renowned festival.

9. sep 2024
Bratislava.
9. sep 2024

Filipino killed in Bratislava may get memorial

Jablko civic association behind initiative.

9. sep 2024
Pavol Gašpar.

Last Week: The leaked audit, the SIS chief’s signature and Pegasus suspicions

Evidence, if any were needed, that having the son of a Smer MP as chief spy is not a good idea.

9. sep 2024
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