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A bus stop in Kúty.

Slovakia is experiencing 'transport poverty' – and it's a growing issue, says institute

Some Slovaks who don’t have a car must walk kilometres to reach a bus stop.

The European Union recognises some insects as a sustainable and innovative food source.

Slovak bakers reject the idea of using insect-based ingredients in their products

All food products containing this novel food must be properly labelled to inform consumers of the presence of insects.

A female nude from the mid-19th century.

A century ago, a secret porn publisher operated in Bratislava

Pornography has existed for centuries. Once used to convey political messages, it slid into consumerism as early as the time of Ľudovít Štúr.

Peter Getting
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.

Illustrative image.

Weekend: Theatre and chamber music lovers rejoice!

Here's what to do during the weekend of March 21-23.

Tokyo Paralympics: Boccia is one of the two Paralympic sports that has no Olympic equivalent.

Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners

Basketball, queers, and contemporary flair – all coming your way in the coming days.

Eva Staroňová hosts the Glass Button Awards & Slovak Fashion Night at NY Fashion Week.

She’s got the look – and the vision

Eva Staroňová built a career in modelling but found her true calling in cultural diplomacy—now she is on a mission to showcase Slovakia to the world.

European Union leaders attend a round table meeting at an EU summit in Brussels, Thursday, March 20, 2025.

News digest: Fico brought his veto to Brussels—then found nothing to block

While a fire claims young lives, poverty tightens its grip in Slovakia.

The GreenWay company is a key player in Poland and has recently entered Croatia.

Slovakia’s EV charging leader attracts major global investor

GreenWay lands €50 million investment from French fund Mirova.

Across Slovakia, the underground trade in homemade cakes and pastries is thriving.

Sweet but illegal: Home bakers are sidestepping the law

Homemade cakes may taste like tradition, but an unregulated baking boom is estimated to cost the state millions in lost taxes.

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