In the photo on the left, PM Robert Fico (Smer-SD) and Brazil's Vice President Geraldo Alckmin shake hands in the capital of the largest South American country - Brazil on December 10, 2024.

News digest: Fico, during visit to Brazil, accuses West of planning to 'sacrifice' Ukraine

The legendary Bratislava roll pastry that has more than 400 years of sweet, sweet tradition.

13. dec 2024
People were banned from entering this valley for 20 years. It is now reopening.

People were banned from entering this valley for 20 years. It is now reopening

The secluded area, which is home to rare species endemic to Slovakia, is not suitable for mass tourism.

13. dec 2024
Branislav Dunčko (l) and Róbert Magula (r)

Appeal court dismisses prosecutor's bid to hold ex-NAKA officers in custody

Multiple Bratislava judges have now questioned the case brought by the police inspectorate, citing weak evidence.

13. dec 2024
The book covers the 400-year-plus history of Bratislava rolls.

The sweet legacy that continues 

The colourful history behind Bratislava rolls.    

13. dec 2024
Alex Tamáši.
13. dec 2024
Illustrative image.
13. dec 2024
13. dec 2024
Christmas Tram

Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners

Tips for events between December 14 and December 20.

13. dec 2024
PM Robert Fico and Health Minister Kamil Šaško.

News digest: Where is the prime minister?

What Slovakia Googled in 2024 and Košice embraces its new residents.

12. dec 2024
The unlit playground Páričkova in Bratislava.

Most of Bratislava’s playgrounds are dark and wet in winter

Playgrounds in new buildings are alive even in winter.

Katarína Jakubjaková 12. dec 2024
From Fico to football: Google unveils Slovakia’s 2024 search habits.

What captivated Slovakia in 2024? Google reveals top trends

Slovakia’s 2024 was a year of extremes.

12. dec 2024
A support centre for Ukrainians in Košice, November 28, 2022.

Košice takes first steps towards integration as foreign population grows

The Slovak city unveils a strategy to support its 22,000 foreign residents.

12. dec 2024
Stará tržnica

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

Visit the unique concert of Elisabeth Plank or Christmas market in the Old Market Hall.

12. dec 2024
The panorama of Spišská Belá.

Mountain meadow wars

The Spiš region is stunning, but also bloody.

Branislav Chovan 12. dec 2024
A historic chimney in Utekáč, southeastern Slovakia, has been given an attractive use.
12. dec 2024
The Bridge

The Bridge on Air: Nasi

The Bridge on Air is a series of podcasts, in which foreigners are interviewed and share their impressions about their life in Slovakia.

12. dec 2024
A street in the village of Varín in the north of central Slovakia bears the name of Jozef Tiso, the controversial President of the Slovak State during the Second World War

News digest: One less street named after controversial figure in Slovakia

Another controversial appointment by Culture Ministry, Slovak travels world on legendary bike. Learn more in today's digest.

11. dec 2024
A seamstress in the Makyta plant in Púchov.

Legendary textile company to close production, mass layoff announced

Some employees worked their entire life for Makyta.

11. dec 2024
Culture Minister Martina Šimkovičová.

Culture minister appoints archaeologist with dubious reputation as Monuments Office head

It is Minister Šimkovičová's another controversial appointment.

11. dec 2024
Traveller Marek Slobodník.

Travelling around the world on a legendary bike

Marek Slobodník discovers the world riding unconventional vehicles.

Emília Tršková 11. dec 2024
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