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City beach to spruce up a Bratislava waterfront after all
Beach with no admission fee will change its location.Compiled by Spectator staff, 4. Jun 2020, at 14:07
Napoleonic soldier returns to duty in Bratislava's centre
The statue has been repaired after vandals tore it down two years ago.Compiled by Spectator staff, 3. Jun 2020, at 17:58
Iconic pharmacy Salvator in Bratislava is closer to new life
Bratislava city council wants to resurrect pharmacy after becoming exclusive owner.Jana Liptáková, 3. Jun 2020, at 15:04
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To love or to hate Bratislava (from our archive)
Old and new, revered and jeered, the Slovak capital is a fascinating - if not always lovely - mixture of culture and history.Chris Togneri, 3. Jun 2020, at 14:09
Rare oaks in Šúr nature reserve near Bratislava can breathe freely again
Nature conservationists, in cooperation with the local government, are returning the silvopasture its original beauty.Jana Liptáková, 2. Jun 2020, at 16:06
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Afraid of public transport? Try shared bikes, e-scooters or e-mopeds
Bratislava offers diverse alternative transport.29. May 2020, at 14:01
Bratislava airport changes into a temporary parking area for aircraft
International air transport might resume in Slovakia in July.Compiled by Spectator staff, 28. May 2020, at 22:25
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Why are there so many castles in Slovakia?
The story of Slovakia’s castles with a map, dozens of pictures and a list of top 10 castles.Roman Cuprik, 28. May 2020, at 17:00
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Greenery and repair of roads remain priorities in corona-affected Bratislava
Bratislava estimates the COVID-19-related drop in its budget at €40 million this year.Compiled by Spectator staff, 26. May 2020, at 12:59
Coolest in Bratislava: Devín Castle
Observe the confluence of the quiet and slow Morava and the swift and wild Danube or wander around places similar to the Grand Canyon.Gabriela Psotková, Valéria Polovková25. May 2020, at 12:05
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The waste from illegal landfill polluted underground waters near Bratislava
The police have launched an investigation.Compiled by Spectator staff, 21. May 2020, at 22:50
Public transport moves closer to normal in Bratislava
More public transport vehicles in the streets mean better protection of passengers.Compiled by Spectator staff, 18. May 2020, at 18:29
Novel coronavirus postpones launch of pilot parking projects in Bratislava
Plans to launch city-wide parking policy in Bratislava from start of 2021 remain unchanged.Jana Liptáková, 15. May 2020, at 8:37
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Where traces of Bratislava's Slav and Celtic settlements remain
Pálffy Palace provides an overview of the city's many architectural phases.Compiled by Spectator staff, 14. May 2020, at 7:40
Virtual tour reveals interior of the legendary Grössling bathhouse
Personal on-site inspections were replaced by a video and 3D virtual tour.Compiled by Spectator staff, 12. May 2020, at 19:41
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Železná Studnička to get a facelift
Have a look at the visualisations.Compiled by Spectator staff, 10. May 2020, at 9:35
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Michael's Gate: The remaining protector of historic Bratislava
The gate currently houses the Museum of Weapons and Town Fortification.Compiled by Spectator staff, 7. May 2020, at 14:40
Kuchajda is open again and it is possible to use a cable car to Kamzík
Safety measures still apply when visiting recreational compounds.Compiled by Spectator staff, 6. May 2020, at 13:43
New Bratislava bus station will not open in 2020
The developer planned to open the station on Mlynské Nivy in autumn.Compiled by Spectator staff, 5. May 2020, at 22:47
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Bratislava Volkswagen plant launches three-shift operation in late May
Second shift to be added in mid-May as production gradually resumes.Compiled by Spectator staff, 5. May 2020, at 13:21
- 1. “Czechoslovakia restored” at midnight. Borders will open after coronavirus closures
- 2. Some borders start opening ahead of the summer season (news digest)
- 3. Why are there so many castles in Slovakia? Plus
- 4. Trianon is a trauma for Hungary even a hundred years later
- 5. Coronavirus in Slovakia: 1 new case confirmed (graphs)
- 6. Open swimming pools, no more special shopping hours, no big events until end of the year
- 7. To love or to hate Bratislava (from our archive)
- 8. Demand for private flights in Bratislava increases as measures lift
- 9. Citizens and residents of Slovakia will be able to visit Croatia this summer
- 10. Unemployment grew faster in Slovakia than EU average in April 2020
- 1. Open swimming pools, no more special shopping hours, no big events until end of the year
- 2. “Czechoslovakia restored” at midnight. Borders will open after coronavirus closures
- 3. Why are there so many castles in Slovakia? Plus
- 4. Some borders start opening ahead of the summer season (news digest)
- 5. Children return to school, more measures to be lifted soon (news digest) Photo
- 6. Coronavirus in Slovakia: 1 new case confirmed (graphs)
- 7. Citizens and residents of Slovakia will be able to visit Croatia this summer
- 8. Slovak MFA pays a visit to Budapest ahead of Trianon centenary (news digest)
- 9. People from Slovakia will be able to stay abroad for longer, cinemas and theatres to open on Sundays
- 10. New attraction near Trnava: the biggest private rosarium Photo
- 1. Why are there so many castles in Slovakia? Plus
- 2. Open swimming pools, no more special shopping hours, no big events until end of the year
- 3. “Czechoslovakia restored” at midnight. Borders will open after coronavirus closures
- 4. One-fifth of Slovaks do not believe official data on coronavirus testing
- 5. Central crisis staff has not decided on ending the state of emergency yet (news digest) Photo
- 6. Coronavirus in Slovakia: 1 new case confirmed (graphs)
- 7. New rules for wearing masks come into force
- 8. People from Slovakia will be able to stay abroad for longer, cinemas and theatres to open on Sundays
- 9. Some borders start opening ahead of the summer season (news digest)
- 10. Coronavirus imported to Slovakia from over 50 countries