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News digest: Unveiling Bratislava's secret courtyards with an Instagram adventurer

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A Spectator writer scales the heights, White Night in Bratislava (plus other events), and voters from abroad have already made their choices. Iryna Uias 11 h29. Sep 2023, at 17:51

News digest: Shootings and explosion in one of Bratislava boroughs

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Plenty of events to enjoy in Bratislava during the weekend, two lovely alpacas, and interview with Slovakia's deputy foreign minister Peter Mišík. Peter Dlhopolec 28. sep28. Sep 2023, at 21:50

News digest: Hungarian minister visits Slovakia, says something he shouldn't

A Slovak mother founded a children's library in the USA, comic legends call on Slovaks to vote, and why to head to Bratislava's V Klub tomorrow evening. Peter Dlhopolec 27. sep27. Sep 2023, at 20:58

News digest: Slovaks under Russian tyranny again? They don't want that, US ambassador thinks

"Peace protest" organised by pro-Russian agitators in Bratislava on March 3.

A new Globsec analysis on supporting Ukraine, what makes foreign firms invest in Slovakia, and a Slovak science achievement. Peter Dlhopolec 26. sep26. Sep 2023, at 20:31

News digest: Mochovce 3 reaches full power output for the first time

A secret service reform demanded by people, Slovakia-based foreigners on the 2023 early elections, and traffic restrictions in Bratislava. Peter Dlhopolec 25. sep25. Sep 2023, at 20:15

News digest: Slovakia launches new vaccine campaign to tackle 'Eris' Covid subvariant

Preserving Czechoslovak communist-era architecture, exciting weekend events, and the saga of the €26,000 Royal Salute whisky. Iryna Uias 22. sep22. Sep 2023, at 15:57

News digest: How much time do Slovaks spend at work?

Ukraine's promise to withdraw a lawsuit against Slovakia, what the latest Ipsos poll tells us, and some good news from around Slovakia. Peter Dlhopolec 21. sep21. Sep 2023, at 20:13

News digest: One seeks Slovak citizenship by descent, the other by choice

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Gap between Comenius University and the best growing, important road expansion in Bratislava, and popular street festival is back. Matúš Beňo 20. sep20. Sep 2023, at 17:25

News digest: The Virus has hit high-profile people

Ukraine's plan to sue Slovakia, talented Slovak-Vietnamese writer, beautiful Slovak gorges, and a new Bratislava artwork. Peter Dlhopolec 19. sep19. Sep 2023, at 19:24

News digest: September polls hint of what to expect at elections

What people think about the new cycling paths near the Danube, grape festivities in Pezinok, and the age of a prehistoric lake in Slovakia determined. Matúš Beňo 18. sep18. Sep 2023, at 20:33

News digest: Russian ambassador summoned, staffer expelled

The Slovak Foreign Ministry building in Bratislava.

Robert Fico closer to his fourth premiership, illegal migration, and a Slovak chef's obsession with a Korean specialty. Peter Dlhopolec 14. sep14. Sep 2023, at 19:17

News digest: Fight between ex-PM and top Smer politician desribed as 'new low'

New regular flights between Košice-Zurich, emergency situation to end, and Čaputová filing complaint against Robert Fico. Matúš Beňo 13. sep13. Sep 2023, at 19:55

News digest: New attraction in eastern Slovakia, new additions to heritage list

Quicker trip to Vienna, why freight trains sidestep Slovakia, and the start of the next edition of Slovenská Tepláreň. Matúš Beňo 12. sep12. Sep 2023, at 17:32

News digest: Election campaign back to proven 'enemies', disregards important things

Illegal migrants in the Veľký Krtíš district, southern Slovakia.

A hiking trip to a place where three countries meet, a BBC podcast on how Slovakia is divided, and the photo of the first Slovak F-16 fighter jet. Matúš Beňo 11. sep11. Sep 2023, at 16:50

News digest: In a jam-packed week for Bratislava, choose from 10 stand-out events

The Modra wine festival programme combines tradition with modern elements – all accompanied by excellent burčiak (fermented grape juice) and wine.

Kia's 30-year milestone, Ronaldo plays in Slovakia, and autumn festivals. Iryna Uias 8. sep8. Sep 2023, at 16:12

News digest: Foreign media notice Fico's popularity and inclination towards Russia

Smer leader Robert Fico, as portrayed on February 16, 2023.

Theatre visual campaign spurs hate, ancient treasures near Bratislava, and tips on what to do during the weekend. Matúš Beňo 7. sep7. Sep 2023, at 18:55

News digest: Why you might want to learn German when looking for a job in Slovakia

Ikea lowers prices at its Bratislava branch, Slovaks confusing national park with water park, and a concert in memory of a rock legend. Matúš Beňo 6. sep6. Sep 2023, at 17:19

News digest: Younger people are more liberal and their interest in the election is rising

In the centre is the National Council building in Bratislava.

New flights from London to eastern Slovakia, boost for Slovak battery manufacturer, and what aquapark to visit regarding slides. Matúš Beňo 5. sep5. Sep 2023, at 17:37

News digest: 'LGBTI' called 'plague' not a month away from election

March in support of LGBT+ community in Bratislava on Friday, October 14, 2022.

How to make Slovakia more attractive for investors, big changes in public's trust of politicians, and no fee for using electrical appliances in Bratislava student dormitories. Matúš Beňo 4. sep4. Sep 2023, at 17:01

News digest: What's Slovakia's population?

More than 700,000 pupils will return to school on Monday. How to spend the long weekend. A young ice-hockey player from Žilina stars in the US. Peter Dlhopolec 31. aug31. Aug 2023, at 19:42

Spectacular Slovakia travel guide: Live your own story of Slovakia.