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Zvolen Castle

They painted a wall that told a story. Then the story was erased.

A Slovak gallery has destroyed a large-scale mural without consulting its authors.

The route to London Stansted will end this autumn.

Ryanair to withdraw from Slovak airport

The low-cost carrier will end its route from Poprad to London Stansted, halving the region’s air links to the UK.

From left, Belgium's Prime Minister Bart De Wever, Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico attend a round table meeting at an EU summit in Brussels, Thursday, 26 June 2025.

News digest: Fico says no to sanctions without gas guarantees

Hungary’s allies win a defence deal, an American waits on citizenship, and Matovič slams a luxury car buy. Plus: summer camps spared – for now.

Architectural visualisation of the new military hospital in Prešov.

Hungarian allies of Orbán win tender to build Slovak military hospital

Only two bidders entered the tender. One remains a mystery; the other is closely tied to Hungary’s ruling elite.

Janko Kráľ Park in Bratislava

Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners

Participate in Bratislava Cultural Summer and explore the richness of Italian culture.

One day, windows will be capable of "artificial breathing".

Scientists in Slovakia helping create ‘breathing’ glass

FunGlass team looking to tap extra potential of smart windows.

Team of Cequence

This Slovak startup uses AI to crush contract chaos – and just raised €3M to go global

Cequence streamlines contracts from first draft to final signature.

Slovak roots: feeling the gravitational pull of Europe

Have a listen to the voice of a Slovak immigrant that America came to love.

The Slovak labour market has started to show signals of cooling.

Slovakia’s economy enters increasingly troubled waters

As skills shortages and industry pressures mount, employers push for smarter immigration, training and digital adaptation strategies.

Western Slovak villages endure months of smoke as an underground landfill fire resists control and raises public health concerns.

Villages choke on smoke as landfill fire burns for second month

The site was meant to close months ago. Instead, waste kept coming.

Michael "Bryce" Bunner.

Caught by the gravitational pull of Europe, this American is rediscovering his Slovak roots

Michael "Bryce" Bunner is continuing the work his grandmother started.

Kanye West

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.

Boston Bruins' Zdeno Chára hoists the Stanley Cup following the Bruins' 4-0 win over the Vancouver Canucks in Game 7 of the NHL Finals on June 15, 2011.
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From doubts to glory: Chára to be inducted into NHL Hockey Hall of Fame

The Slovak legend is renowned for his determination and hard work.

Assembly of new Kia vehicles inside the production hall of Kia Slovakia in Teplička nad Váhom, near Žilina, on Wednesday, 15 January 2025.

Foreign workers fill record number of jobs, but fewer are highly skilled

The broader labour market showed signs of stagnation in May.

Slovak President Peter Pellegrini.

News digest: Pellegrini backs NATO’s defence target, praises extended deadline

Hot day ahead with rising storm risk, the American that feels the pull of Europe, and another major honour for Zdeno Chára.

Former Supreme Allied Commander Europe, retired US General Philip M. Breedlove
A general view shows Tehran skyline, Iran, on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.

When a theocracy wages war, sovereignty is a shield it doesn’t deserve

Iran’s clerical regime hides behind international law while dismantling it across the Middle East. It’s time to stop pretending.

Boris Zala
Children draw during World Refugee Day in Bratislava, June 2025.

Slovak cities launch nationwide network to support refugees and migrants

The Safe Point network promises better services for refugees and migrants, but its survival depends on long-term state funding.

Judge Pamela Záleská

Perhaps Slovakia’s best-known judge is fighting to keep her robe

Pamela Záleská, a symbol of Slovakia’s anti-corruption efforts, finds herself accused of delays and misconduct by her own court president.

Valaliky Industrial Park, eastern Slovakia

Slovakia’s place in Europe’s economy is shifting

Compared to its neighbours, Slovakia is attracting fewer investments.

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