New downtown

Tracing a phantom is a fun way to discover Bratislava

As they play, tourists can pass through some of the city's modern shopping malls, like Nivy and Eurovea.

21. dec 2024

News digest: Crisis in health care ends after doctors and government reach agreement

Today Slovakia evacuated 25 Palestinian children from Gaza for urgent medical care.

20. dec 2024
Climbing ladders in the Slovak Paradise National Park during winter.

Slovak Paradise's Piecky Gorge is now open to tourists after extensive reconstruction

The 3km-long gorge is among the quieter routes in the national park.

20. dec 2024
Lucia Ševčíková (vľavo) na Majstrovstvách sveta mládeže.

Young Slovak chess player Lucia Ševčíková is now among the world's best

A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

20. dec 2024
Mochovce Nuclear Power Plant.

A shift in Slovakia’s energy landscape, as financiers move to take over dominant firm

Once on the brink of collapse, Slovenské Elektrárne is now the country’s most profitable company.

20. dec 2024
The Christmas market in Trnava.
20. dec 2024

In the driving seat to close the e-mobility gap with China

Trenčín Technology Center at Adient Slovakia has become a European leader in car seat development.

20. dec 2024
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky addresses a media conference during an EU summit in Brussels, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024.

News digest: Fico caught off guard by Zelensky’s criticism

Fall in love with a dictionary, an intriguing exhibit, a short tale about pricey chairs, and a logistics mega deal.

19. dec 2024
Marian Kočner in a courtroom.

Slovakia’s tycoon takes fight to European court for shorter sentence

Marian Kočner is currently serving a 19-year prison sentence for forgery.

19. dec 2024
During the ceremonial opening of the  Fruits of Discord exhibition at SNG, people turned back to temporarily appointed SNG director Jaroslav Niňaj.

Celebrated gallery head quits over successor’s carpenter job offer

Meanwhile, the National Gallery saw an unusual protest during the opening of a new exhibition.

19. dec 2024
Jozef Migaš (l) shakes hands with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko in Minsk, Belarus on July 6, 2020.

Lukashenko gave him a dog. Now Slovakia is sending him back to Minsk

Jozef Migaš returns to Minsk as Slovakia’s ambassador.

19. dec 2024
A spread-out Ottoman tent in the atrium of the Slovak National Gallery.

The Ottomans brought more than coffee to the Kingdom of Hungary.

A new exhibition at the Slovak National Gallery demolishes traditional ideas about Ottoman presence.

Peter Getting 19. dec 2024
Illustrative image of miners working for the Pittsburg Coal Company.

Many Slovaks lost their lives in US mine disasters, but a holy day spared others

Working conditions in mines were abysmal, safety conditions even worse.

19. dec 2024
Primaciálne námestie, Christmas 2023

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

Join Christmas workshops and create festive decorations or watch the film by director Parajanov in Nová Cvernovka.

19. dec 2024
Hviezdoslavovo námestie at Christmas.

Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners

Tips for events between December 21 and December 27.

19. dec 2024

Slovník is its own reward

Reading the dictionary is also funny.

19. dec 2024
Ana Dodea

Ana Dodea: Dialogue, expertise, funding and continuity are key

The General Director of Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD) Slovakia draws attention to the need to improve healthcare standards for Slovak patients.

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19. dec 2024
A Ukrainian tank passes by a burning car near the Russian-Ukrainian border, Sumy region, Ukraine, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)

News digest: Repair work for Ukraine moves from Slovakia to Germany

A pandemic mystery, a Russian talent, and PM Fico heads to Brussels.

18. dec 2024
The bod.k7 gallery space in the centre of Nitra.

They installed bold exhibition in street-facing windows. Then harassment started

A display in Nitra sought to challenge perceptions of Slovak folklore.

18. dec 2024
Artur Ischakov

A fresh start in Slovakia: The rising star of Slovak biathlon

Slovakia became the natural choice for Artur Ischakov from Russia.

18. dec 2024
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