Culture & lifestyle, page 7

There are a wide variety trees in Slovakia and a rich phraseology to go with them.

Strong as a beech, thin as a poplar

Trees provide a rich background for all kinds of Slovak sayings.

Conrad Toft
Robbie Williams.
Kristína Kúdelová

Slovak roots: finding a way to help

Did you know that one of the most important types of guitar was invented by a Slovak emigrant?

Christopher Sanders.

His grandmother asked him to do good things for Slovakia. And so he tries

Christopher Sanders is a first generation American.

Slovak National Gallery employees during the Monday press conference.

100 National Gallery workers resign, warn of its collapse

More employees to file resignations soon.

Milan "Docent" Sedliak with moderator James Thomson
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Scientist with a comedic twist

Milan "Docent" Sedliak is a Slovak scientist, nutrition expert, and stand-up comedian who excels at blending science and humor.

Annamária Janeková (R) and Katarína Morháčová (L) on stage in DPOH.
Tattoo artist and artist Andrea “Adra” Kopecká specializes in tattooing traditional Slovak embroidery.

Traditional Slovak embroidery finds a new canvas: The human body

A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

The main protagonist of the Soul Reaver games, Raziel.
Climbers on the Skalka icefall near Kremnica, central Slovakia.

Weekend: Winter sports beckon

Fancy going icefall climbing or cross-country skiing? Here's what to do during the weekend of January 24-26.

The exhibition “Architect Dedeček” is held within the structure that he himself designed, the Bridge (Premostenie) of the Slovak National Gallery.

Architect Dedeček called himself 'a carpenter in the age of concrete'

The SNG’s premises are part of the exhibition itself. 

Cyclists in Bratislava

Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners

Tips for events between January 25 and January 31.

Culture Minister Martina Šimkovičová (SNS nominee).

Culture minister accuses actors of trying to overthrow government

Actors demand that the minister substantiate her claim.

Beer cellars and restaurants in Rimavská Sobota

When beer saved Rimavská Sobota

A refugee's family helped save the town that took him in.

Branislav Chovan
The Dobro resonator guitars.

Dobro guitar inventor’s Slovak roots unknown for many decades

Ján Dopjera was born in western Slovakia, emigrated in early 20th century.

The Bobor sauna's design.

Bratislava is getting a sauna on the Danube

The public community sauna is named Bobor, or beaver. The grand opening will take place this weekend.

Nela Lopušanová.
Illustrative image.

Weekend: Slovakia welcomes biathlon’s best

Don't miss ice sculptors in the High Tatras. Here's what to do during the weekend of January 17-19.

The exhibition by Vlasta Žáková titled "The Death of a Porcelain Doll"

Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners

Tips for events between January 18 and January 24.

Anna Netrebko.
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