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News digest: Ex-judge Harabin cleared of charges over pro-Russian war comments
Slovak spa town Piešťany named top European getaway, 46th Turf Gala racing meeting in Bratislava, and population decline continues in Slovakia.
Slovak universities, SAV, local governments top 2025 trust rankings
Parliament, the judiciary and large corporations remain the least trusted institutions in Slovakia.
Irish outlet hails Slovak spa town as top European holiday spot
A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.
“We, the European Ministers of Culture, are calling to open our eyes to the richness of our own cinema”
We aim to join forces to better support film distribution across Europe.
Weekend: Summer kick-offs around every corner
Here's what to do during the weekend of May 31 - June 1.
With more tax irregularities detected, Slovakia still collects less
The Financial Administration collected nearly €100 million less in penalties and additional tax last year. Experts cite the neglect of income tax audits.
Slovak brewers win hearts in Porto with beer inspired by a childhood favourite
A pair of Slovak entrepreneurs have found success in Portugal.
News digest: Renaissance lady vanishes, ministry brushes off ‘stupid questions’
Top banker guilty, weekend plans sorted, and a Reddit rescue story.
Man appeals for help finding strangers who saved his life
A Slovak man whose heart stopped in central Bratislava is appealing to identify the passersby and paramedics who revived him.
Employers outline €6.5 billion in spending cuts, but Fico fires back
Plan includes scrapping early retirement, reducing public holidays and cutting civil service jobs – all without raising taxes.
Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Taste delicious coffee, see rock legends live, and celebrate International Children’s Day.
Slovak central bank chief found guilty of bribery
Peter Kažimír stays in office after conviction over €48,000 payment, as court reclassifies case to avoid statute of limitations.
Music in the veins
What to say when someone is bossy or blabs everything, inspired by music.
Banská Štiavnica becomes a centre of contemporary photography again
The subtitle of the festival is “site-specific”, suggesting that the programme will take place in a range of unexpected locations.
A bus now runs through it: Slovakia and Poland’s Tatras finally connect
After years of patchy service, a new cross-border bus links the Slovak and Polish High Tatras year-round.
3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
Community picnic in the vineyard or book festival this weekend.
News digest: Slovakia lacks lasting vision, says president in special address
Discover Bratislava’s little wonders, reason to visit DIY music venue near Danube, and interview with future SAV chair.
One year on: Slovakia still unable to deport alleged terror suspect
Two new documents changed a court's decision.
A divided Slovakia still deserves hope, president says in national address
Read the full text of Pellegrini’s State of the Republic address, delivered on 28 May 2025.
Where can vegetarians and gluten-free diners eat out in Bratislava?
In a local shipyard, tourists can also find an unusual seafood canteen.
- Lunch atop a Skyscraper: How a Slovak emmigrant ended up in the iconic photo
- Athletes travel all the way from Australia to Šamorín – have you been? Photo
- Deadly bacteria detected in spa hotel after guest dies
- Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
- Why Morské oko should be on your travel list Photo
- News digest: Three surprises from the general prosecutor
- Fico’s mystery villa in Croatia listed for €1.19m
- Bratislava, the unsung capital of socialist modernism Audio
- Athletes travel all the way from Australia to Šamorín – have you been? Photo
- Lunch atop a Skyscraper: How a Slovak emmigrant ended up in the iconic photo
- Ukraine under Russian attack: defending freedom, protecting children, securing Europe’s future
- Deadly bacteria detected in spa hotel after guest dies
- Why Morské oko should be on your travel list Photo
- Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
- Built beneath a graveyard, guarded by a tower: The story of Slovakia’s largest botanical garden Photo
- Roma and refugees: Employers make their workplaces more inclusive
- Athletes travel all the way from Australia to Šamorín – have you been? Photo
- Why Morské oko should be on your travel list Photo
- Ukraine under Russian attack: defending freedom, protecting children, securing Europe’s future
- Built beneath a graveyard, guarded by a tower: The story of Slovakia’s largest botanical garden Photo
- Eggstraordinary vending machine launches in Bratislava
- “I gave it everything”: Pohánková’s run ends in Wimbledon glory Video
- Don’t get the wolf!
- Her mission is not just training employees. It is changing how they think
- Athletes travel all the way from Australia to Šamorín – have you been? Photo
- Why Morské oko should be on your travel list Photo
- “I gave it everything”: Pohánková’s run ends in Wimbledon glory Video
- In Slovakia, speaking English still means earning more
- Her mission is not just training employees. It is changing how they think
- Eggstraordinary vending machine launches in Bratislava
- Thousands of caravanners will come to Slovakia – and they might help its tourism sector
- Ukraine under Russian attack: defending freedom, protecting children, securing Europe’s future
- News digest: Three surprises from the general prosecutor
- Fico’s mystery villa in Croatia listed for €1.19m
- Slovakia’s IT sector slows down, with young jobseekers hit hardest
- Following assassination attempt, Slovakia plans to upgrade the premier’s base in Košice Photo
- One Slovak petrol station is attracting customers with a cute feline mascot
- Of saints and spies: The curious case of the disappearing triptych
- Weekend: A bit of the Venice atmosphere in the Tatras Photo
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