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Natália Hejková with the EuroLeague Women championship trophy.

Confetti, chants and history: Hejková’s dream goodbye after nearly 40 years at the top

USK Praha’s stunning EuroLeague title run capped a glittering career that began by accident and ended with a sixth trophy.

Finance Minister Ladislav Kamenický (Smer) speaks about the consolidation of public finances during a press conference on 4 December 2023 in Bratislava.

Slovakia’s public finances remain in deep trouble

The government’s costly subsidies and giveaways pushed the deficit to nearly 5.3 percent of GDP in 2024.

A destroyed Ukrainian ambulance is now on display in Bratislava.

Ambulance hit by Russian drone goes on display in centre of Bratislava

Oksana is now a sobering exhibit outside Bratislava’s Old Market Hall.

Manínska Gorge

Why this gorge deserves a spot on your bucket list

Hikers, cyclists and climbers flock to Manínska Gorge, a natural wonder carved by both nature and man.

A still from The Sun in a Net (Slnko v sieti) film.
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The British Film Institute shines a light on Slovak cinema’s boldest chapter

Ten films that illuminate the Slovak nation’s quiet rebellion.

Europe Day in Bratislava's Old Town Market Hall, 2022.

Bratislava’s embassy-backed events you don’t want to miss

Think embassies are boring? Think again. They are behind some of the capital’s coolest gigs, fests and food pop-ups.

A mobile water tanker
Timotej Malovec.

Slovakia's latest basketball star is destined for great things in the USA

A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia for your Good Friday.

News digest: Finns air unseen video of Fico shooting, PM’s bloody jacket driven away by minister

Slovaks are eating fewer eggs, film awards handed out, and police detain a man after a sword attack threat in Bratislava.

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.

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