The Christmas tram returns to Bratislava's streets this year on Friday, December 6.

Magical Christmas tram returns to Bratislava

It's free to ride, and this year includes a public literary programme.

6. dec 2024
Ekolive is an example of a successful family business in the field of science and innovation.

Slovak innovator among TIME’s 100 AI leaders

Slovakia is at the tail end of the EU in the number of startups per capita, still some companies are achieving success.

6. dec 2024
The trail to Chleb, as seen from the peak. On this you may meet St Nicholas during this weekend.

Weekend: Meet St Nicholas on snow covered mountain

More Christmas markets open, including one in High Tatras for the first time. Here's what to do during the weekend of December 6-8.

6. dec 2024
Petra Vlhová a Mikaela Shiffrinová na pretekoch v Kranjskej Gore v minulej sezóne.
6. dec 2024
Christmas fair  in Bratislava

Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners

Tips for events between December 7 and December 14.

6. dec 2024

News digest: Danko derides hobby horsing as ‘liberal nonsense’

Foreigners were a topic of discussion both in parliament and on the radio.

6. dec 2024
Slovakia's Foreigners' Police HQ on Ružinovská Street in Bratislava.

Slovak MP criticises inaction on Foreigners’ Police system failures

Zuzana Števulová highlighted growing frustration with the Foreigners’ Police.

6. dec 2024
Botafogo players celebrate their historic trophy triumph on December 1, 2024.

Slovakia’s unexpected role in a South American triumph

Marlon Freitas leads Botafogo to historic triumph.

5. dec 2024
Restoring the thatched roof.

Salvaging thatched roofs in Slovakia

Preserving the old craft of thatched roofs in exchange for access to more than 1,000 global heritage sites in Slovakia and abroad for next year.

5. dec 2024
Mikuláš príde na námestie.

Mikuláš or the Devil: Were you obedient?

In Slovakia, Mikuláš isn't just a jolly old fellow.

5. dec 2024
Witches Night in 2023.

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

Visit Christmas markets with children for a special programme or attend International Advent and Christmas music festival in the capital.

5. dec 2024
Bratislava airport.

News digest: Bratislava-Košice flights tender announced, €90 tops for trip with luggage

Former Slovak ice-hockey goalie coaches some of NHL's best netminders, Serbian Slovaks' art on UNESCO list, and look forward to taking ride on Christmas tram.

4. dec 2024
Former Slovak goalkeeper Peter Budaj.

Former Slovak goalie now making waves in NHL as goalie coach

Peter Budaj started coaching only three years ago.

4. dec 2024
Kubínyi Manor House in Orava.
4. dec 2024
An exhibition of the naïve painting practices of Kovačica.
4. dec 2024
Marco Talia, the author of the article.

Rome to Bratislava: “Back to the future”

Making sense of the world as it is.

4. dec 2024
On Saturday, a new skiing season has been opened in the Jasná resort in the Low Tatras mountain range.
4. dec 2024
Pirohy (c) and halušky.

1. Slovak Pub, Bratislava: “I have to single out the pirohy” - restaurant review

The venue claims to be the biggest and the best Slovak pub.

4. dec 2024
PM Robert Fico in parliament on December 3, 2024.

News digest: Primitive premier blows up at media

Check out the best hospitals, discover the top baby names, and Danko heads to Moscow.

4. dec 2024
Former police chief Peter Kovařík in a courtroom in Bratislava on November 22, 2024.

Former anti-corruption investigators face new charges amid political intrigue

Two former NAKA officers, Branislav Dunčko and Róbert Magula, have been charged with obstruction of justice.

3. dec 2024
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