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3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
Explore the buildings that are usually closed to the public or enjoy free public ice skating.
Zoos are empty, farms are quiet, and a virus has shaken a nation
A major outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease has forced Slovakia into drastic measures, while the internet has gone wild with theories about the virus’s origin.
Hiring a worker in Slovakia now costs more, even without a pay rise
A think tank warns that state-imposed obligations have pushed up labour costs by 14 percent since 2019.
They left Bratislava for a better life. What they found was loneliness and gravel roads
A growing number of young families are rethinking their suburban escape.
News digest: Next to no chance of next Pope being Slovak, here's why
Celebration of Slovak cinematography, not so idyllic life in Bratislava hinterland.
Bratislava is hiding secrets – this weekend is your rare chance to uncover them
Dozens upon dozens of mostly free events await.
Remembering the priest-scientist and pioneer of wireless communication
Jozef Murgaš was one of the Slovaks who made a name for himself in the US.
Cyclists, sausages and a railcar called Hurvínek
Slovakia’s nostalgic train rides offer more than just scenery.
Police bosses handed cut-price “luxury” flats in Bratislava
One deputy police chief upgraded to a four-room flat with terrace and parking – for less than €160 a month.
Slovakia’s labour market falters as migration policy falls behind EU neighbours
Despite legal reforms, businesses warn that sluggish foreign recruitment and weak integration threaten long-term competitiveness.
News digest: Police linked to Fico gunman video leak – minister accused of cover-up
Demonstrations ahead, EU flags Slovakia’s deficit, and a coaching great.
Perk, Trnava: “Stylish, affordable, and seriously tasty” – restaurant review
It only opens a few nights a week. The menu’s barely there. And yet the food – pure magic.
What is Pope Francis’s message to the powerful?
He called corruption the devil’s dung.
Slovakia’s public finances remain in deep trouble
The government’s costly subsidies and giveaways pushed the deficit to nearly 5.3 percent of GDP in 2024.
Slovakia mourns Pope Francis, a shepherd of hope and humility
Leaders recall his visit, his warmth and his unwavering focus on the poor and marginalised.
Confetti, chants and history: Hejková’s dream goodbye after nearly 40 years at the top
USK Praha’s stunning EuroLeague title run capped a glittering career that began by accident and ended with a sixth trophy.
Why this gorge deserves a spot on your bucket list
Hikers, cyclists and climbers flock to Manínska Gorge, a natural wonder carved by both nature and man.
Bratislava’s embassy-backed events you don’t want to miss
Think embassies are boring? Think again. They are behind some of the capital’s coolest gigs, fests and food pop-ups.
The British Film Institute shines a light on Slovak cinema’s boldest chapter
Ten films that illuminate the Slovak nation’s quiet rebellion.
Water supply to be cut in parts of Bratislava’s Old Town in late April
Will your street go dry?
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- 3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
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- Ambulance hit by Russian drone goes on display in centre of Bratislava
- Slovak scientists help tear down two objections to Jurassic Park premise
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- Bratislava’s embassy-backed events you don’t want to miss
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- Slovakia’s labour market falters as migration policy falls behind EU neighbours
- News digest: National Theatre boss brands protest against pro-Putin singer 'primitive'
- Still waiting: Slovak-Austrian rail project faces more delays and cost overruns
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