Nová Cvernovka in the building of the former chemical industry on Račianská street

Thanks to a map and Bratislava markets, Slovak creators are easily traceable

The most popular creative hub, Nová Cvernovka, is just a few minutes away from downton Bratislava.

News digest: Fico accuses Czechs of interfering in Slovakia. 'Absurd', says Fiala

The Canadian footballer who swapped a beach in the Pacific for the High Tatras, the Slovak scientists making global breakthroughs, and school students get their mid-year assessments.

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Spencer Barber, the newest addition to the team at MFK Tatran Liptovský Mikuláš, who plays as a forward.

The footballer who swapped the beaches of New Zealand for a view of the High Tatras

Canadian Spencer Barber now plays in Liptovský Mikuláš.

Jana Maškarová, pictured during a press conference in Bratislava on January 27, 2025,.

Slovakia gets its first female national police chief

Jana Maškarová was appointed the country's first female vice-president of police in 2018; she fell out with a previous police chief and has faced accusations of leaking information, which she denies.

Oncologist Michal Mego during last year's ESET Science Award ceremony. He won the pulic prize.

Award-winning Slovak oncologist: It's all about trust between a doctor and patient

Michal Mego, winner of 2024, ESET Science Award public prize, founded top research lab when he returned to Slovakia.

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Weekend: Japanese films, bird watching, cycling, there's plenty to choose from

Here's what to during the weekend of January 31-February 2.

Why a hologram might be your next teacher—and that’s not a bad thing

Mária Virčíková of Matsuko explores a future where VR merges with human presence in education and training.

Mária Virčíková
Onkológ Štefan Korec.

Slovak medical expert predicts that AI could save thousands of cancer patients

A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

Demanding university courses are one of the reasons young people, not just in Slovakia, shied away from certain fields of work.

Studying difficult subjects at university pays off, HR experts say

Tech means some professions are disappearing, while new ones are being created.

News digest: Smer names new ‘enemy of the state’ – a Georgian man fighting Russia

Slovakia moves to expel a Ukrainian citizen over allegations of a coup plot.

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TV review: Pressburg series puts multilingualism in the spotlight

Na Slovensku po slovensky? Not in Pressburg.

The delivery room during the opening of the new Bory Hospital.

Is childbirth in Slovakia only for the brave?

Inappropriate behaviour from medical staff and lack of support can lead to lasting trauma.

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September 2014: Prime Minister Robert Fico and Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk inaugurate the reverse gas flow to Ukraine.

Can Azeri gas secure Slovakia’s energy future?

The Trans-Balkan pipeline offers hope, but questions remain over feasibility and security.

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Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer) gestures during a press conference on the topic "Constitutional Barrier Against Progressivism" in Bratislava on Monday, January 27, 2025.

PM Fico unveils plan to rewrite Slovakia’s constitution

The prime minister is challenging the principle that EU law takes precedence over national legislation.

Visualisation of the TU-BA venue

Developers-funded platform on Bratislava’s vision raises concerns, said Bratislava borough mayor

Karlova Ves’ Mayor Dana Čahojová is critical about the new discussion site TU-BA.

Slovak Philharmonic Concert Hall

Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners

Tips for events between January 30 and February 7.

Towards Veľká Javorina

Inversion turned hiking the Veľká Javorina Hill into magical experience

Part of the adventure was a climb up to an abandoned military tower.

Happy woman smiling at the camera while sitting in a yoga studio with her class in the background. Cheerful young fitness coach having an exercise session with her class in a yoga studio.

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

Celebrate International Human Fraternity Day in Stará Tržnica or join morning yoga conducted in English.

The Slovak parliament.

News digest: Chances of snap election up, even PM seems to be preparing

Black Widow spider for the first time in Slovakia, a scientist slash stand-up comedian on blending science and humour, and an interview with Robbie Williams.

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