Bratislava
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Long-neglected Renaissance house in Bratislava’s centre reveals its secretsPhoto
The National Trust is bringing the historical Rómer’s house back to life.Jana Liptáková, 21. Sep 2018, at 14:00
Construction of new bus station in Bratislava follows planPhoto
The station should be complete in 2020 and Mlynské Nivy Street finished by the autumn of 2019.Compiled by Spectator staff, 21. Sep 2018, at 6:51
Spectacular Slovakia #3: Unexpected hiking (Enjoy Bratislava's greenery)Audio
In Slovakia, you can hike in the capital city. Listen to the latest episode of our travel podcast to find out more.Michaela Terenzani, Hannah Falchuk, 19. Sep 2018, at 18:06
People will gather to support imprisoned Ukrainian filmmaker
The open letter in support of Sentsov has been signed by more than 2,800 people.Compiled by Spectator staff, 19. Sep 2018, at 1:04
Foreigners: Top 10 events in BratislavaVideo
Tips for the top 10 events in the capital between September 21 and September 30, plus regular services in different languages, training, temporary exhibitions and highlights of the year.Compiled by Spectator staff, 17. Sep 2018, at 20:21
Bratislava Main Station gets new waiting roomPhoto
The entrance will get facelift too; work should be done by the May 2019 Hockey World Championship.Compiled by Spectator staff, 17. Sep 2018, at 13:34
Kempelen invented much more than just the Turk, a chess-playing automatonPhoto
The exhibition reveals the secret of the Turk and it was not the legless chess player hidden inside.Jana Liptáková, 14. Sep 2018, at 11:21
Foreigners: Top 10 events in BratislavaVideo
Tips for the top 10 events in the capital between September 14 and September 23, plus regular services in different languages, training, temporary exhibitions and highlights of the year.Compiled by Spectator staff, 11. Sep 2018, at 20:40
Vandals lever out the statue of a Napoleonic soldier in Bratislava’s centrePhoto
The statute has been taken for repair.Compiled by Spectator staff, 11. Sep 2018, at 11:13
People are interested in bike-sharingPhoto
However, some bikes have already been destroyed by vandals.Compiled by Spectator staff, 10. Sep 2018, at 14:18
Picnic to open renewed park in Bratislava’s Old TownPhoto
Landerer’s Park now has less asphalt and more greenery.Compiled by Spectator staff, 6. Sep 2018, at 23:48
White water centre not just for professionalsPhoto
Visitors can enjoy kayaking, rafting and as well as surfing near BratislavaJana Liptáková, 6. Sep 2018, at 10:40
Spectacular Slovakia #1: Bratislava vs. ViennaAudio
Listen to the first episode of our travel podcast, with tips on how to make the best of your trip to Bratislava.Michaela Terenzani, 6. Sep 2018, at 8:48
Want to share a governmental limousine with the transport minister?
The Transport Ministry is launching a campaign to reduce the number of cars on roads.Compiled by Spectator staff, 4. Sep 2018, at 22:16
Foreigners: Top 10 events in BratislavaVideo
Tips for the top 10 events in the capital between September 7 and September 16, plus regular services in different languages, training, temporary exhibitions and highlights of the year.Compiled by Spectator staff, 4. Sep 2018, at 21:35
Bratislava experienced traffic jams and tailbacks during the first day back at schoolPhoto
Drivers should prepare for more traffic hold-ups.Compiled by Spectator staff, 4. Sep 2018, at 6:21
Cabinet to allocate €2.8 million for Bratislava railway station renovation
The Slovak government wants to ensure the station meets the demands of the 21st century.Compiled by Spectator staff, 29. Aug 2018, at 6:40
Underpass at Trnavské Mýto reopenedPhoto
The reconstruction cost €4.1 million.Compiled by Spectator staff, 27. Aug 2018, at 22:21
Foreigners: Top 10 events in BratislavaVideo
Tips for the top 10 events in the capital between August 31 and September 9, plus regular services in different languages, training, temporary exhibitions and highlights of the year.Compiled by Spectator staff, 27. Aug 2018, at 21:20
Bratislava almost became Wilson’s TownPhoto
Today, there is a street named after the US president, a commemorative plaque, his bust as well as a book and film inspired by those turbulent times.Jana Liptáková, 25. Aug 2018, at 11:27
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- 4. Czech Police: Slovak Islamist was planning a “lone wolf” attack
- 5. For a Decent Slovakia protests to resume on Friday
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- 9. Railway passengers can rent e-bikes on the train Photo
- 10. Fallen lines and engine fires: Slovak trains are not without incidents Photo
- 1. Mushroom picker finds precious helmets from late Bronze Age Photo
- 2. Jaguar Land Rover will commence production in Nitra in the coming weeks
- 3. Blog: Slovak traveller discovered a new career path in Denmark
- 4. Long-neglected Renaissance house in Bratislava’s centre reveals its secrets Photo
- 5. A plagiarist was appointed professor
- 6. Slovak healthcare needs thousands of medical workers
- 7. He survived the Paris attacks: Slovakia healed me, he says
- 8. Elderly wine-grower suffocates from gas produced by burčiak
- 9. Trnava - dream city for archaeologists Photo
- 10. Czech Police: Slovak Islamist was planning a “lone wolf” attack
- 1. Mushroom picker finds precious helmets from late Bronze Age Photo
- 2. Jaguar Land Rover will commence production in Nitra in the coming weeks
- 3. He survived the Paris attacks: Slovakia healed me, he says
- 4. American tank crashed in Lešť, three soldiers injured
- 5. A plagiarist was appointed professor
- 6. Blog: Slovak traveller discovered a new career path in Denmark
- 7. Slovak healthcare needs thousands of medical workers
- 8. Foreigners: Top 10 events in Bratislava Video
- 9. Blog: No bubble on Slovak or Czech residential real estate market
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