Culture & lifestyle
A personal note in the form of a painting travels from Slovakia to NATO HQ
A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.
Txema Salvans: Capturing leisure in landscapes of decay
From beaches overshadowed by industry to empty supermarket parking lots, Spanish photographer transforms overlooked spaces into portraits of our collective condition.
Child’s grave and 12th-century church uncovered in Slovak dig
Archaeologists working in Ostrá Lúka say the find is the earliest sacred architecture in the valley.
Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Step back in time to witness a historic battle, explore the wonders of science, and round off the day with smooth jazz.
Weekend: Embrace curiosity and see what science is about
Here's what to do during the weekend of September 26-28.
I understand, really
Smile and nod responses make you seem fluent...until it backfires.
How the Slavs shaped Europe, without leaving a trace
With few graves and no writings, the Slavs’ story was long obscured. New genetic evidence reveals the migrations that shaped their many identities.
Forestry Delicacies shop bring the flavours of the woods to the capital
The state enterprise Lesy SR has opened its first shop in Bratislava.
Going through the process of getting Slovak citizenship helped me learn, says Slovak American
Mary Knight on the importance to keep the heritage in the family.
‘They carried Slovakia in their hearts’: US donor funds statue to emigrants in northern Slovakia
Thomas Klimek Ward returns to his ancestral village with a lasting gift of remembrance.
Traveller’s confession: I never realised how good Slovakia is
A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.
New mural honours Lasica and Satinský in Bratislava city centre
Part of the Bratislava Street Art Festival, the piece blends Slovak humour with Andy Warhol’s pop-art symbol.
The golden age of Gelnica
From mining boom to "hunger valley".
Weekend: Discover world music, classical music and festivities
Here's what to do during the weekend of September 19-21.
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[fjúžn] Festival celebrates 20 years: Courage connects cultures even in uncertain times
The theme of this year’s jubilee edition is Courage.
Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Mingle with locals and internationals, craft your own ceramic mug, or let your kite dance in the sky!
How Slovak immigrants to America created a community for themselves
Pennsylvania became the actual centre of American Slovaks.
Slovakia’s most famous shepherds do not herd sheep. They sell food.
The advertising duo have been a fixture on Slovak screens for a decade and a half, blending humour with nostalgia.
Nové Zámky and the fall of a fortress town
Built to protect central Europe, the town’s bastions became a symbol of power — until Emperor Charles III ordered them destroyed.
Over 65 illustrators boycott Bratislava Illustration Biennale 2025
Artists refuse to submit their work for premier event, citing lack of transparency and alleged mismanagement at Bibiana.
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