Culture & lifestyle
Meet the boy who makes Zvolen drivers honk their horns in recognition
A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.
Weekend: Metal music or folklore festivals. What will it be?
Here's what to do during the weekend of August 1-3.
Filling the English-language gap on Slovak literature
What Slovak-born US professor Katarina Gephardt finds refreshing about Slovak literature is “that you never know what you’re going to get when you open a book”.
Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Enjoy Italian folk, saxophone and gong music – or simply hop on your bicycle for a ride.
Light the Slovak fire
Opekačkas are a quintessential Slovak summer experience, despite burns, mosquitos, and smoke.
Slovak roots: an opportunity to get closer
Find out what draws Australian athletes to Šamorín.
Bratislava revives historic woodland as community oasis in Petržalka
City of Bratislava restores neglected woodland into a safe and educational haven through its municipal forest company.
Elite Avar warrior buried with horse showcased in new exhibition
The grave of a 7th-century cavalryman is on display in southern Slovakia until late August.
In this theatre, watching is only the beginning
THEATRA Bratislava uses improvisation and site-specific performance to involve its audiences in the action – and the questions that follow.
Ružomberok police pull off the coolest summer move while Košice welcomes a miracle
A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.
Weekend: A treasure trove of travel and festival tips
Here's what to do during the weekend of July 25-27.
Liptovský Hrádok: a castle with a happy ending
An owner with five husbands, frequent ruin in war, and fire, this little castle has survived to finally come into its own.
Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Taste Maria Theresa’s favourite wine.
The crown that made kings returns to Bratislava
See a handcrafted replica of the legendary Crown of Saint Stephen, once used to crown monarchs in St Martin’s Cathedral.
They were close, but pursuing Slovak citizenship has brought them closer
After Jennifer Shevock and her brother's initial success, even more of their family is interested.
From Banská Bystrica to Charleston: a world apart but closer than you might think
What began with a USAID project in the 1990s has blossomed into a transatlantic bond.
One Slovak petrol station is attracting customers with a cute feline mascot
A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.
Weekend: A bit of the Venice atmosphere in the Tatras
Here's what to do during the weekend of July 18-20.
Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Lose yourself in the bustling bazaar of the Old Town or witness the spectacle of a thrilling knightly tournament.
Lunch atop a Skyscraper: How a Slovak emmigrant ended up in the iconic photo
Many countries claim to be the land of origin of the men in the picture.
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