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The group was likely led by one of the two accused brothers.

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.

Price of public transport tickets in Bratislava Region have increased again.

Bratislava Region simplifies transport zones, raises fares

Petržalka tram launch postponed again, no date set.

The constitution of the Slovak Republic.

News digest: Parties push for constitutional changes as president urges focus on real issues

Slovak couple runs successful beer bar in Portugal, Petržalka tram postponed again, and popular event to return.

Denis and Zuzana Kuzl run a successful brewery in Porto, Portugal.

Slovak brewers win hearts in Porto with beer inspired by a childhood favourite

A pair of Slovak entrepreneurs have found success in Portugal.

Adam Novosad
Peter Kažimír in court.

Last Week: Central bank governor found guilty, but Fico accuses the judge

For the premier, personal disloyalty is worse than corruption.

The tax administration has been using software to automate the processing of taxpayer data and accelerate tax audit procedures.

With more tax irregularities detected, Slovakia still collects less

The Financial Administration collected nearly €100 million less in penalties and additional tax last year. Experts cite the neglect of income tax audits.

The Slovak Academy of Sciences (SAV).

Slovak universities, SAV, local governments top 2025 trust rankings

Parliament, the judiciary and large corporations remain the least trusted institutions in Slovakia.

Thermia Palace in Piešťany was once the second best spa facility in Europe.

Irish outlet hails Slovak spa town as top European holiday spot

A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

Musical language also enters everyday Slovak as metaphor.

Music in the veins

What to say when someone is bossy or blabs everything, inspired by music.

Eric Smillie
From the series Perfect Day

Banská Štiavnica becomes a centre of contemporary photography again

The subtitle of the festival is “site-specific”, suggesting that the programme will take place in a range of unexpected locations.

Retro vehicle exhibition

Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners

Taste delicious coffee, see rock legends live, and celebrate International Children’s Day.

President of the Republic Union of Employers (RÚZ), Miroslav Kiraľvarga.

Employers outline €6.5 billion in spending cuts, but Fico fires back

Plan includes scrapping early retirement, reducing public holidays and cutting civil service jobs – all without raising taxes.

An ambulance vehicle in Bratislava.

Man appeals for help finding strangers who saved his life

A Slovak man whose heart stopped in central Bratislava is appealing to identify the passersby and paramedics who revived him.

News digest: Ex-judge Harabin cleared of charges over pro-Russian war comments

Slovak spa town Piešťany named top European getaway, 46th Turf Gala racing meeting in Bratislava, and population decline continues in Slovakia.

A procession during a previous edition of the Summer Spa Season Opening in Piešťany.

Weekend: Summer kick-offs around every corner

Here's what to do during the weekend of May 31 - June 1.

Pionierska community vineyard during the Vineyard Picnic event.

3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days

Community picnic in the vineyard or book festival this weekend.

Cecilia Gonzaga by Donatello

News digest: Renaissance lady vanishes, ministry brushes off ‘stupid questions’

Top banker guilty, weekend plans sorted, and a Reddit rescue story.

Governor of the National Bank of Slovakia Peter Kažimír during a press conference on economic and monetary developments – Spring 2025.

Slovak central bank chief found guilty of bribery

Peter Kažimír stays in office after conviction over €48,000 payment, as court reclassifies case to avoid statute of limitations.

As of April 2025, the new cross-border bus service A15, operated by Koleje Małopolskie offers daily, year-round connections between Starý Smokovec in Slovakia and the Polish towns of Zakopane, Kościelisko and Chochołów.

A bus now runs through it: Slovakia and Poland’s Tatras finally connect

After years of patchy service, a new cross-border bus links the Slovak and Polish High Tatras year-round.

Archaeologists in Slovakia have uncovered the remains of a small Iron Age hillfort hidden in dense forest near the village of Hybe, in the northern Liptov region.

Iron Age hillfort found in remote Slovak woodland

Archaeologists unearth Iron Age site near Hybe after tip-off about nearby logging.

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