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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.
Slovak court curbs government effort to oust judge
Judge Kliment survives disciplinary case amid claims the justice minister was executing the prime minister’s political agenda.
Making a fortune off pilgrims
Trilingual signs were required by law.
General prosecutor quietly rebuilds special office once set for dismantling
After dissolving its Special Prosecutor’s Office, Slovakia now has a nearly identical structure – only the name has changed.
Rare folk dance from Liptov region proposed for heritage status
The tradition exists exclusively in the Liptov region.
Slovaks use social media more than Czechs – but with less caution
Elon Musk’s influence turns Slovaks off X.
They made it to Glastonbury once. Now they’re going back for more
Glastonbury will take place in late June.
Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Delight in music, master the bow, and make the world around you a better place.
News digest: President shuts down referendum push on Russia sanctions
Is Slovakia becoming the next Hungary, how many Slovaks use social media, and what to do in Bratislava this weekend.
Capsule cabins land in a village few tourists know
Veľaty’s new project offers minimalist lodging near wine country – but getting there takes some effort.
“Bože môj”: In search of my Rusyn self
“We are Slovak!” my grandfather would yell. Emphatically, my father would bellow back, “We are Rusyn!” And so it went, until one of them gave up.
Is Slovakia the next Hungary? MEPs raise alarm over democratic backsliding
Slovakia’s government struck a more cooperative tone, but MEPs remain alarmed by attacks on media, judges and the rule of law.
News digest: Pellegrini’s defence spending pitch falls flat
Slovak fine dining earns French praise, home ownership slips further out of reach, and a tragic road crash.
Who can still afford a home in Slovakia? Mostly couples with two incomes
Central bank says dual earners are coping – but singles, parents, and young people face severe limits in most regions.
No Michelin stars yet, but Slovak fine dining wins French praise
Prestigious French guide Gault&Millau releases first rankings in the country, spotlighting top restaurants.
Can Slovakia’s new public broadcaster chief stay independent?
After a secretive appointment and with ties to government-linked media, Martina Flašíková must prove she is not a political proxy.
Slovakia ends November 17 public holiday amid fiscal pressures
The Day of the Struggle for Freedom and Democracy will remain symbolic but no longer a day off, as coalition seeks savings after transaction tax backlash.
Stone as the theme of 2025’s Weekend of Open Parks and Gardens
More than a hundred parks and gardens across Slovakia will open their doors next weekend.
Chairlift in Slovenský raj temporarily closed one week after opening
Precautionary closure follows inspection advice as officials cite Spanish cable car accident.
Neo-Nazi gang in Bratislava plotted armed attack and called their leader ‘Mr Führer’, court documents reveal
Members ranged in age from 15 to 30 and used Telegram to coordinate violence and share Nazi propaganda.
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