Ski tourers heading to the High Tatras this season can breathe a sigh of relief.

Ski tourers heading to the Tatras this season can rest easy

Fees for using the slopes postponed to next season.

18. dec 2024
Representatives of NGOs handed a public appeal to the Speaker of Parliament, Peter Pellegrini, calling for an end to the erosion of the rule of law, along with 38,147 signatures from Slovak citizens, on January 10, 2024 in Bratislava.

Civic groups can avoid new transaction tax—if they act fast

Businesses will pay up to €40 per transaction, but non-profits can avoid the levy.

18. dec 2024

How Slovakia influenced my cooking journey

A personal story of food, learning and creativity.

18. dec 2024
Drunken Franciscan

A ‘Drunken Franciscan’ was once a fixture on many holiday tables

I’ll never forget this cake’s combination of cocoa sponge with apricots and a walnut-rum layer.

18. dec 2024
Teachers join public sector unrest, strike warning issued.

News digest: Teachers join public sector unrest, strike warning issued

Drunk passenger mocks police, Fico claims conflict of interest.

17. dec 2024
Slovnaft refinery

Slovakia can keep exporting products from Russian oil to Czechia

Chiefs of diplomacy of EU countries greenlit the extension on Monday.

17. dec 2024
Bolt app to drop foreign-plated taxis as Slovakia enforces new rules in January 2025.

Slovakia to ban taxis with foreign plates from January

Foreigners can still be taxi drivers.

17. dec 2024
The Elizabeth's Cathedral in Košice.

Skyscrapers or spires? Košice wants to hold on to its mediaeval soul

The Slovak city looks to balance growth and heritage.

17. dec 2024
Sme daily culture reporter Kristína Kúdelová.

A Slovak juror on the Golden Globes: ‘Movie stars are not accidents’

Kristína Kúdelová reflects on interviews with Hollywood’s finest.

Soňa Jánošová 17. dec 2024
Košice

Eastern Slovakia proves an increasingly attractive destination for investment

But the region needs to improve its transport infrastructure to attract more projects.

17. dec 2024
Health Minister Kamil Šaško.

News digest: Minister’s ‘terrorist’ comment triggers fury among doctors

Do you do a big clean-up before Christmas? Most Slovaks certainly do!

16. dec 2024
An illustrative image

Households will benefit from state-funded energy subsidies

Talks to intensify over the uncertain future of Russian gas transit, says PM Fico.

16. dec 2024
Trolley-buses in Bratislava on May 9, 2024.

Bratislava’s transport fares to jump next year

The city responds to higher taxes, inflation, and funding cuts from the state.

16. dec 2024
Finance Minister Ladislav Kamenický

Moody’s downgrades Slovakia’s credit rating

The Finance Ministry disputes the downgrade.

16. dec 2024
Trnava - Slovakia's 'Little Rome".

Where to sip coffee and unwind in Trnava, according to students

Inspired by Berlin, Trnava’s cultural centre charts a path for independent arts.

16. dec 2024
Peter Bročka with James Thomson

Fed up with a neighbourhood eyesore, he took action. Next stop: city hall.

Peter Bročka, the liberal mayor who hates suits and public speaking, on leading Trnava.

16. dec 2024
The Slovak team with the Slovak Ambassador to Egypt Lenka Miháliková (third from left). Jozef Hudec is fifth from left.

Slovak Egyptologists continue to shed light on ancient history

Team concluded 14th season of research at important Nile site.

16. dec 2024
Robert Fico and Andrej Danko in parliament

Last Week: The governing coalition ends the year looking decidedly wobbly

Andrej Danko is spouting conspiracy theories about a coalition partner.

16. dec 2024

MiCA: Crypto-asset company tickets to the market

Crypto-asset company tickets to the market will soon be in full effect, so it is essential to obtain one in advance.

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16. dec 2024
Students rehearsing "Drinking Habits".

Nuns, wine, and chaos: Student theatre’s farce hits the stage

English-language theatre has found its audience in Bratislava.

14. dec 2024
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