Culture & lifestyle

Music in the veins

What to say when someone is bossy or blabs everything, inspired by music.

Eric Smillie
From the series Perfect Day

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.

Archaeologists in Slovakia have uncovered the remains of a small Iron Age hillfort hidden in dense forest near the village of Hybe, in the northern Liptov region.

Iron Age hillfort found in remote Slovak woodland

Archaeologists unearth Iron Age site near Hybe after tip-off about nearby logging.

Slovak roots: claiming what you knew you had

Being caught in the middle is not easy, as the following story of Slovak American shows.

Benjamin Demko.

After years of straddling two worlds, this American is now reconnecting with his Slovak roots

Benjamin Demko is curious to try halušky as his grandmother had her own version.

Ten Ton Slug rock the stage at Bloodstock 2019 metal festival in the UK.
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Irish metal band to make long-awaited debut in Bratislava

Ten Ton Slug bring their heavy sound – and a homecoming for one member – to a cycle-path punk venue.

Bratislava’s first bus stop made using 3D concrete printing technology is located in the borough of Dúbravka.

Bratislava unveils its first 3D-printed bus stop

A minimalist bus stop on Harmincova Street shows how high-tech design can meet everyday needs.

Protest of folklorists in Bratislava.
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‘Listen, Martina, this is not just your country’: protest song becomes rallying cry for folklorists

Artists and cultural workers say the minister is damaging the very heritage she claims to protect.

Jonathan Eddy with host James Thomson.
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Why a British teacher chose Slovakia as home

From London to Poland, and now to Slovakia, this story shows how languages can open doors — to careers, cultures, and even love.

Nikola Čorbová.

Slovak female triathlete shatters barriers with historic win at Himalayan event

A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

A still from a previous edition of Cirkul'art.

Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky

Here's what to do during the weekend of May 23-25.

Urban Market, Bratislava, May 2024.

Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners

Celebrate Slovak music and designers — and join the festivities for Brittany Day.

This postcard shows a sculpture of Empress Maria Theresa during the times of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy.

Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava

The monument to a monarch fell victim to republican supporters.

Branislav Chovan
Gustáv Murín.

Slovak Literary Centre director dismissed after Prague book fair scandal

The culture minister had installed Gustáv Murín earlier this year despite warnings.

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Running shoes that belonged to Japansese runner Takeshi So who won the marathon in 1976.
From left: Andrea Predajňová and Culture Minister Martina Šimkovičová.

New head of Slovak National Museum appointed amid controversy

Andrea Predajňová has never led an institution of this size.

Illustrative image.

Weekend: One of the most popular events in Slovakia is here

Here's what to do during the weekend of May 16-18.

Patrik Koch.

Show me your moves! Slovak hockey stars share their best pick-up lines

A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

The villa of Dr Viktor Mokrý in Topoľčany

He designed Gatwick. But this is his masterpiece

Eugen Rosenberg helped shape post-war Britain with landmark buildings across the UK. Yet his most intimate creation stands quietly in a small Slovak town.

Katarína Niková
Devín Castle

Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners

Enjoy music in all its variety, dance at a roller disco, and try to visit all of Bratislava’s museums in a single day.

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