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Bratislava, a blessing or a curse?
After a long break, Spectacular Slovakia is back with a brand-new podcast series.
How to spend a perfect day in Terchová, without much effort
On its ‘Happy Train’, visitors to the Slovak town can hear about a dinosaur – and then hit the hiking trails.
First rector of Petersburg university came from Slovakia
The rector is one of the personalities featured in the oldest ethnic museum in Slovakia.
In this part of Slovakia, you will quickly forget about the Tatras and Bratislava
The Malá Fatra region is home to one of the most vibrant Slovak cities, but it is Terchová and nearby hills that you will fall in love with.
Slovak valley full of divine encounters
The Rajec Valley fits in an ancient Greek spa, the incredible Slovak Bethlehem, the unique village of Čičmany, and more.
A land of Gorals, Hviezdoslav and great ice cream: Orava
This region in northern Slovakia is a place of active pursuits as well.
New Bratislava exhibit takes you to 1930s Slovak America
Culture, sports and travel stories rounded up in one place.
Scattered around Kysuce, quaint hilltop villages work their magic
Tips for what to see in the Kysuce region, from traditions to thrills.
Luck seekers may find it in the Liptov region, together with a waterfall
Liptov is a holiday paradise, offering all sorts of adventures.
The Slovak region compared to Tuscany is a big unknown
Set out on a trip to the Turiec region with a new Spectacular Slovakia podcast series.
‘Miletička’ brings back childhood memories for the Austrian ambassador
Margit Bruck-Friedrich first discovered the iconic open-air market, which she adores, on a rainy day.
How to balance a life well: Bustling Tokyo can learn from Bratislava
Only in the podcast, Japan’s Ambassador Makoto Nakagawa reveals what Tokyo and Bratislava have in common.
Bratislava’s smallness is an asset Rome or London are short of
Israeli Ambassador Boaz Modai fell in love with Slovakia’s capital right away.
Unlike Vienna, Bratislava has not turned its back on the Danube
Swiss Ambassador Alexander Hoffet on where he walks his dog, favourite spots, and the famous Bratislava rolls.
Kapitulská Street lacks pubs and cafés. The German ambassador loves it
Barbara Wolf visited Bratislava for the first time in the mid-1990s.
The best concert I have ever heard was in Bratislava, says Dutch ambassador
Ambassador Henk Cor van der Kwast cycles with Slovakia's mayors and loves the Slovak capital for its rich music history.
I was struck by how multiethnic Bratislava is, a Canadian diplomat says
Slovakia’s history is a fascinating story, Canadian Chargé d’affaires John von Kaufmann adds.
A UK diplomat's journey through 90s Bratislava: No malls, Blue Church and Freddie Mercury
UK Ambassador Nigel Baker reminisces about the nineties in Bratislava.
Bratislava reminds me of D.C., American diplomat claims
US Ambassador Bridget Brink shares what her year in Slovakia has been like since her arrival in August 2019.
All you need to know about [fjúžn] 2020
Many fjúžn festival events, including the Umbrella March, are planned in Bratislava despite pandemic restrictions.
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- Bratislava, a blessing or a curse? Audio
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- News digest: Slovakia like Austria or Switzerland? Fico stirs the neutrality pot
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- Bratislava, a blessing or a curse? Audio
- Bratislava’s skyline is on course to change dramatically
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- How Bratislava’s elites are terrorising Slovakia – and themselves
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- Two Slovaks deported from US and Vietnam in separate incidents
- Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
- Slovakia did not make the quarters – but their players made a mark
- Skilled, vetted and Chinese: Slovakia’s new visa plan takes shape
- 3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
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