List of author's articles
Bratislava, the unsung capital of socialist modernism
Architects were given “a free hand” to create a socialist modernist paradise, says tour director Branislav Chrenka.
From Fontaines D.C. to Iggy Pop: Pohoda’s must-see acts, according to a devoted fan
An Irish writer’s curated line-up of music, comedy, and cultural highlights.
The Slovak getaway that once witnessed a failed terror plot
Twenty-four years ago, three Irishmen tried to buy Semtex in a Slovak spa town. They found British intelligence instead.
A comedian’s guide to Košice, the city that is better than you think
Diana Renner takes us on a tour of her vibrant, walkable hometown.
Kanye West is heading to Bratislava. The controversy is not far behind
The US rapper is set to headline a local festival. Activists warn his presence legitimises extremism.
A year later, Bratislava’s laser spectacle goes global
Jean-Michel Jarre’s sci-fi concert returns in a deluxe Blu-ray edition, bringing lasers, drones and electronica from Bratislava to living rooms worldwide.
Two Slovaks deported from US and Vietnam in separate incidents
ICE apprehends man in New York while Vietnam expels tourist over alleged visa fraud.
Bratislava, a blessing or a curse?
After a long break, Spectacular Slovakia is back with a brand-new podcast series.
After performing for Bernie Sanders, he’s now bringing his show to Bratislava
Bratislava’s V-klub will host Irish singer-songwriter Jack Lukeman on 20 June.
No laughing matter: Slovakia’s top comedians kicked out of state-run venue
Silné reči says performances were dropped from Bratislava’s V-klub for political reasons.
Man appeals for help finding strangers who saved his life
A Slovak man whose heart stopped in central Bratislava is appealing to identify the passersby and paramedics who revived him.
Fico turns to X to shape his global image
Emulating Hungary’s premier and eyeing Donald Trump’s orbit, Fico’s X strategy targets anti-EU fans.
Irish metal band to make long-awaited debut in Bratislava
Ten Ton Slug bring their heavy sound – and a homecoming for one member – to a cycle-path punk venue.
Underground vampires are taking over Slovakia one rave at a time
Forget the garlic — this blood-soaked party scene is fuelled by roleplay, passion and a very strict dress code.
What do you see in a Nazi bunker? Juraj Somolányi saw possibility
Inside the unlikely home of Bratislava’s boldest musical experiment.
From teaching in Bratislava to filmmaking: Al Pillar’s journey to "Symphony of Strangers"
Bratislava could be the backdrop for the Briton’s next creative venture.
Indian expat mistaken for drug dealer in Bratislava TV report
A resident of Bratislava was recorded selling a second hand item, but a widely viewed TV programme presented the footage as part of a report on drug dealing.
The British Film Institute shines a light on Slovak cinema’s boldest chapter
Ten films that illuminate the Slovak nation’s quiet rebellion.
Chicken Jockey! Chicken Jockey! Chicken Jockey!
Minecraft mania about to sweep Slovakia.
Trading McDonald’s for the front lines
A Slovak-Dutch soldier’s journey from fast-food shifts to Ukraine’s battlefields, driven by prophetic dreams and an unwavering sense of purpose.
- Bratislava icon goes viral for the wrong reason
- A 2,000-kilometre land journey from Ireland to Slovakia that opened my eyes
- Slovakia, not Czechia: One man’s quest to teach Japan about his second home
- The mystery behind the lizard: What “A ty chuje” really means on Bratislava’s walls
- 'Truly unbelievable': How broken is the Foreigners' Police booking system?
- How to celebrate New Year’s Eve 2024 in Bratislava
- Bratislava, a blessing or a curse? Audio
- Behind the steam: stories from Žitný ostrov’s thermal tourism pioneers Photo
- Thousands of caravanners will come to Slovakia – and they might help its tourism sector
- Slovakia’s top IT employer to cut 150 jobs
- “I gave it everything”: Pohánková’s run ends in Wimbledon glory Video
- Cyclists from Košice donate bicycles to help Ukrainians affected by the war
- Athletes travel all the way from Australia to Šamorín – have you been? Photo
- Foreign investors once loved Slovakia. What went wrong?
- Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
- News digest: Storm hits Slovakia, interior minister decamps to Sardinia
- Bratislava Airport to launch direct flights to Bucharest
- Bratislava, the unsung capital of socialist modernism Audio
- Cyclists from Košice donate bicycles to help Ukrainians affected by the war
- Thousands of caravanners will come to Slovakia – and they might help its tourism sector
- Eggstraordinary vending machine launches in Bratislava
- Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
- Behind the steam: stories from Žitný ostrov’s thermal tourism pioneers Photo
- Where AI saves the most time in HR processes
- Behind the steam: stories from Žitný ostrov’s thermal tourism pioneers Photo
- Bratislava, the unsung capital of socialist modernism Audio
- 3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
- Bratislava Airport to launch direct flights to Bucharest
- Weekend: Lifted by water, swept away by music Photo
- Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
- News digest: Storm hits Slovakia, interior minister decamps to Sardinia
- My grandmother spoke in whispers. I thought she was a spy. Video
- Athletes travel all the way from Australia to Šamorín – have you been? Photo
- News digest: Flying roofs, toppled trees – monster storm slams eastern Slovakia Video
- The origins of Slovak anti-Americanism
- Bratislava’s forests sparkle as firefly season draws to a close
- Behind the steam: stories from Žitný ostrov’s thermal tourism pioneers Photo
- Where AI saves the most time in HR processes
- From Fontaines D.C. to Iggy Pop: Pohoda’s must-see acts, according to a devoted fan Video
- Slovakia’s top IT employer to cut 150 jobs
- “I gave it everything”: Pohánková’s run ends in Wimbledon glory Video
- News digest: Storm hits Slovakia, interior minister decamps to Sardinia
- Women, wine and song – but a new film about singer Karol Duchoň is no fairy tale
- Why Morské oko should be on your travel list Photo
- Eggstraordinary vending machine launches in Bratislava
- Cyclists from Košice donate bicycles to help Ukrainians affected by the war
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