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News digest: Brussels committee launches scrutiny of EU funds in Slovakia

Folklorists unhappy with culture minister, Slovak ice hockey player inducted into IIHF Hall of Fame, and Canadian family granted Slovak citizenship.

The coffee vending machine market is dominated by major beverage and coffee companies, including foreign firms.

Who is behind your vending machine coffee? A look inside Slovakia’s growing caffeine empire

Freshly ground beans, card payments and capsule options are replacing old-school instant machines.

Zdeno Chára (left) during the IIHF Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
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Zdeno Chára inducted into world hockey hall of fame

The ability to inspire others is the greatest reward, says Chára.

Progressive Slovakia MP and former boxer David Dej (left), Republika MEP Milan Mazurek (right).

Liberal MP’s boxing challenge backfires as far-right MEP seizes the moment

The situation echoes a misstep on Progressive Slovakia’s part in the past.

Jonathan Lukca with his three children, proudly holding their Slovak passports after reclaiming citizenship.

The law changed. Our family papers were ready. Now my kids are Slovak citizens

My family’s journey to reclaim our Slovak heritage.

Jonathan Lukca
Nikola Čorbová.

Slovak female triathlete shatters barriers with historic win at Himalayan event

A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

Stellantis manufactures multiple brands, including Peugeot, Citroën, Fiat, Opel and Jeep.

Slovakia loses another EV model to Spain as Stellantis chooses Zaragoza over Trnava

After losing the Peugeot 208 to Spain, Stellantis' Trnava plant misses out again – this time on the Leapmotor B10 electric car.

Urban Market, Bratislava, May 2024.

Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners

Celebrate Slovak music and designers — and join the festivities for Brittany Day.

Peter Kažimír.

News digest: Prosecutor seeks jail for NBS Governor Kažimír as his political support wanes

Mafia boss Mikuláš Černák could be released after decades behind bars, Slovak triathlete Nikola Čorbová wins a Himalayan triathlon, and Slovakia will host the 2029 Ice Hockey World Championship.

Digital Jarvis is real now. He is coming for your to-do list

AI agents are evolving from smart assistants to autonomous dealmakers.

Ronit Ghose
The Foreigners' Police office in Bratislava's Vajnory district.

No more photos or bank statements? Slovakia moves to ease residence process

The Interior Ministry also aims to clamp down on the alleged misuse of business residence permits.

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Weekend: Celebration of fun comes to Malacky

Here's what to do during the weekend of May 23-25.

Health Minister Kamil Šaško.

Slovakia plans to restrict access to new medicines amid funding shortfall

Doctors, patients and experts warn of deepening health inequalities.

Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer) and Finance Minister Ladislav Kamenický (Smer) speak at a press conference during an inspection day at the Finance Ministry in Bratislava on 21 May 2025.

News digest: Fico’s bloc wants to save money by restricting electoral access

Shattered empress, defaced Ukrainian ambulance and an unseasonably cold Friday forecast.

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

Architecture and design festival, ensemble concert or a hiking tip for the weekend.

Convicted mobster Mikuláš Černák leaves the court in Piešťany on 2 April 2025.

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Speakers at the Press Under Pressure debate (from left): Beata Balogová, Marius Dragomir and Tamás Bodoky.

The disinformation scene has become a tool of media capture

Take over regulators, capture public media, and label critical journalists foreign agents — classic tactics to kill press freedom.

This postcard shows a sculpture of Empress Maria Theresa during the times of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy.

Maria Theresa on the banks of Bratislava

The monument to a monarch fell victim to republican supporters.

Branislav Chovan
MPs Branislav Gröhling (SaS), Michal Šimečka (Progressive Slovakia), Milan Majerský (KDH), and Michal Šipoš (Slovakia).

When will the opposition wake up to reality?

PS, SaS, and Demokrati should have long since agreed on a joint approach and formed a shadow government.

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