Omilienci tradition

Rare folk dance from Liptov region proposed for heritage status

The tradition exists exclusively in the Liptov region.

4. jun
Tawfiq Kayaali.
Kamila Šebestová 4. jun
Historical battle reenactment

Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners

Delight in music, master the bow, and make the world around you a better place.

4. jun
Head of the Democracy, Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights Monitoring Group (DRFMG) Sophie Wilmès during a press conference of the European Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs delegation, held in Bratislava on 3 June 2025.

Is Slovakia the next Hungary? MEPs raise alarm over democratic backsliding

Slovakia’s government struck a more cooperative tone, but MEPs remain alarmed by attacks on media, judges and the rule of law.

4. jun
Tyršák

How to spend 48 hours in Bratislava

A stroll through the Old Town, a three-border experience, and a beautiful sunset view are just some of the experiences that the city has to offer.

4. jun

“Bože môj”: In search of my Rusyn self

“We are Slovak!” my grandfather would yell. Emphatically, my father would bellow back, “We are Rusyn!” And so it went, until one of them gave up.

Karen Gernat Chorba 4. jun
A capsule cabin in Veľaty, eastern Slovakia.

Capsule cabins land in a village few tourists know

Veľaty’s new project offers minimalist lodging near wine country – but getting there takes some effort.

4. jun
Lithuania's President Gitanas Nauseda, right, welcomes Slovakia's President Peter Pellegrini during arrivals for the Vilnius Summit at the Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania in Vilnius, Lithuania, Monday, June 2, 2025.

News digest: Pellegrini’s defence spending pitch falls flat

Slovak fine dining earns French praise, home ownership slips further out of reach, and a tragic road crash.

3. jun
A foggy morning in Poprad, eastern Slovakia.

Who can still afford a home in Slovakia? Mostly couples with two incomes

Central bank says dual earners are coping – but singles, parents, and young people face severe limits in most regions.

3. jun
Robert Fico and Andrej Danko in parliament

Slovakia ends November 17 public holiday amid fiscal pressures

The Day of the Struggle for Freedom and Democracy will remain symbolic but no longer a day off, as coalition seeks savings after transaction tax backlash.

3. jun
Rudavskýs’ Magic Garden, a private artistic oasis in Bratislava’s Podunajské Biskupice, is one of the highlights of this year’s Weekend of Open Parks and Gardens.

Stone as the theme of 2025’s Weekend of Open Parks and Gardens

More than a hundred parks and gardens across Slovakia will open their doors next weekend.

3. jun
The experiential restaurant ECK in Bratislava is surrounded by vineyards with a view of Devín Castle.

No Michelin stars yet, but Slovak fine dining wins French praise

Prestigious French guide Gault&Millau releases first rankings in the country, spotlighting top restaurants.

3. jun
A protest organised by the Student Initiative for Open Culture, titled “About Us Without Us”, outside the Slovak Public Radio building in Bratislava on May 12, 2025.

Can Slovakia’s new public broadcaster chief stay independent?

After a secretive appointment and with ties to government-linked media, Martina Flašíková must prove she is not a political proxy.

3. jun
The chairlift linking the lakeside village of Dedinky to the Geravy plateau in Slovenský raj National Park has fallen silent – but only briefly.

Chairlift in Slovenský raj temporarily closed one week after opening

Precautionary closure follows inspection advice as officials cite Spanish cable car accident.

2. jun
The constitution of the Slovak Republic.

News digest: Parties push for constitutional changes as president urges focus on real issues

Slovak couple runs successful beer bar in Portugal, Petržalka tram postponed again, and popular event to return.

2. jun
Price of public transport tickets in Bratislava Region have increased again.

Bratislava Region simplifies transport zones, raises fares

Petržalka tram launch postponed again, no date set.

2. jun
The group was likely led by one of the two accused brothers.

Neo-Nazi gang in Bratislava plotted armed attack and called their leader ‘Mr Führer’, court documents reveal

Members ranged in age from 15 to 30 and used Telegram to coordinate violence and share Nazi propaganda.

2. jun
Peter Slávik

The hidden costs of Slovakia’s complicated tax system  

Lawyer Peter Slávik on the pitfalls of tax inspection and legal loopholes.

2. jun
Peter Kažimír in court.

Last Week: Central bank governor found guilty, but Fico accuses the judge

For the premier, personal disloyalty is worse than corruption.

2. jun
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