I'm from Kyiv, Ukraine. I study journalism at Comenius University in Bratislava, covering culture for The Slovak Spectator.

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Thermia Palace in Piešťany was once the second best spa facility in Europe.

Irish outlet hails Slovak spa town as top European holiday spot

A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

Pionierska community vineyard during the Vineyard Picnic event.

3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days

Community picnic in the vineyard or book festival this weekend.

Nikola Čorbová.

Slovak female triathlete shatters barriers with historic win at Himalayan event

A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

Illustrative stock photo

3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days

Architecture and design festival, ensemble concert or a hiking tip for the weekend.

Patrik Koch.

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

A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

City Walls Festival

3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days

Visit museums, enjoy music or party in daylight.

A view of the High Tatras from above the flooded quarry in Poprad's borough of Kvetnica.
The Good Market.

3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days

Shop local, enjoy live music and escape to the hills.

The town of Šurany, Nitra Region

Nothing happened here for centuries. Until they started digging

A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

Istropolitana Project'23

3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days

Visit special workshop as part of the Istropolitana Project or explore eco-education on Kamzík hill.

Team PURA: Anna Podmanická  from Slovakia and Tomáš Čermák from Czechia.

Slovak and Czech teen duo awarded the Global Earth Prize 2025

A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

Pisztory Palace today.

3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days

Explore the buildings that are usually closed to the public or enjoy free public ice skating.

Pajštún Castle

3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days

Soak up choral music, unwind to Brazilian jazz, or stretch your legs on a hike.

Runners at the start of the 20th annual ČSOB Bratislava Marathon in the Slovak capital on Sunday, 6 April 2025.

Record-breaking Bratislava Marathon supports visually impaired athletes

A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

Slovak Aerobic Open

3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days

Set out on a pleasant weekend hike or visit international gymnastics competition.

Ručne maľované vianočné ozdoby, ktoré kedysi vyrábali v Štítniku v okrese Rožňava, dodnes visia na stromčekoch v mnohých domácnostiach. Tatiana Belányiová ich spoznáva aj v amerických filmoch. Na snímke ručne vyrobená vianočná guľa z niekdajšej výrobne vianočných ozdôb v obci Štítnik, okres Rožňava 19. decembra 2021. Vianočné ozdoby sa v Štítniku vyrábali v období od roku 1954 do roku 2000. FOTO TASR - Diana Semanová

Štítnik resumes hand-crafting Christmas ornaments after 25 years

A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

Rozkvitnutá čerešňa pílkatá nazývaná aj sakura.

3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days

Visit Rythms and Algorithms exhibition or Sakura and Art Festival.

Dalibor Dvorský Sr during an interview with a FanDuel journalist.

Slovak dad drops everything for son’s NHL debut — even a flight

A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

Slovak photographer Filip Hrebenda wows Dubai and wins photography Oscar.

Young Slovak photographer wins admiration, patrons among wealthy Arabs

A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

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