Transport
Slovakia launches first direct trains to Ukraine’s Uzhhorod
New cross-border service marks milestone in Ukraine’s shift to European-gauge rail.
Bratislava hero tram driver reunites Swedish tourist with lost wallet
Ronald Lupták has been praised after going the extra mile to return a wallet stuffed with cash, ID and bank cards to a grateful Swedish visitor.
“We relieve ourselves in front of the public”: Bus drivers slam lack of toilets
Trnava bus drivers say a lack of facilities forces them into humiliating situations during their shifts.
German rail logistics group pulls plug on Slovak freight arm Retrack
Collapse leaves more than 100 employees unpaid as market turbulence hits central Europe.
Leo Express revives plans for train from Brussels to Bratislava
Previous attempt abandoned amid political and commercial doubts; new bid still in early stages.
Slovakia to scrap zero-fare train tickets and expand self-service rail travel
ZSSK’s app now accounts for a growing share of ticket sales, signalling a shift towards digital-first rail travel.
Even a landlocked Slovakia needs a maritime policy – and it starts with railways
A conversation on maritime logistics from the perspective of a landlocked country.
Tvrdošín bypass opens to ease congestion in northern Slovakia
After years of stagnation in Slovakia’s highway construction, 2025 is set to mark a turning point.
Slovakia’s new railway boss wants nicer Bratislava station, faster trains – and fewer staff
Can Slovakia catch up with Czechia? Ivan Bednárik talks track upgrades, staff cuts and broken funding.
Slovak hydrogen aircraft project aims for green revolution in the skies
With EU support, a pioneering hydrogen VTOL could replace helicopters and reshape sustainable travel.
Too little, too late? Bratislava Main Station’s revamp is still a distant prospect
Despite decades of planning, Slovakia’s busiest station remains outdated and unloved.
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.
Poland edges toward green light on long-delayed Kraków–Košice rail revival
Warsaw signals cautious interest in restoring international trains – but critics remain doubtful.
Still waiting: Slovak-Austrian rail project faces more delays and cost overruns
Delays, flooding and unexpected discoveries have pushed projected completion of a revamp to the Bratislava-Vienna line back to late 2025.
Cyclists, sausages and a railcar called Hurvínek
Slovakia’s nostalgic train rides offer more than just scenery.
Slovakia is experiencing 'transport poverty' – and it's a growing issue, says institute
Some Slovaks who don’t have a car must walk kilometres to reach a bus stop.
Rail passengers in Slovakia hit with new ticketing fees
Critics argue the move penalises those without internet access.
Transit trucks diverted from Bratislava’s busiest bridge. At least in one direction
Authorities hope to ease congestion and pollution by keeping transit trucks out of the city.
Transported by trucks, former government plane will be part of amusement park
At one point, a retired Tupolev Tu-154M had to land in Canada instead of the US.
Slovakia debuts its first hydrogen truck at motor racing facility
The truck has a range of up to 750 km per top-up.
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- Trail through Slovakia’s oldest floodplain forest undergoes repair
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- Nepela review – figure-skating hero who won Olympic gold but not his freedom
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- When America built Slovakia
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- Police storm Slovak restaurant to detain ‘godfather of Cologne’
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- Weekend: Autumn fairs return across Slovakia
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- Second World War bomb discovered during building works in Bratislava — evacuation planned
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- Jaguar Land Rover halts Slovak production after cyberattack
- Last Week: Fico basked in the presence of dictators, then told Zelensky he ‘can’t do much’
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- Nové Zámky and the fall of a fortress town
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- Over 65 illustrators boycott Bratislava Illustration Biennale 2025
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- Slovakia on the world stage: Folk ensemble wins hearts and tributes in Japan
- The Trnava winemakers who defied the supermarkets and built a brand
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