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Sky Park Offices

Office market trends: downsizing, hybrid work, and the rise of flexibility

Bratislava’s market adapts to post-pandemic reality.

Prievidza, the district town nestled in the storied Upper Nitra region, offers more than echoes of its industrial past.

This hidden trail in Prievidza ends with seriously stunning views

A family-friendly trail reveals sweeping views and fresh perspectives on one of Slovakia’s most overlooked towns.

Work on the tram extension in Petržalka.

Bratislava’s Petržalka tram extension set to launch by end of May

The public transport network in Petržalka to be reorganised afterwards.

Assembly hall for the Volkswagen Touareg and Škoda Superb body shop in Bratislava in March 2024.

Slovakia misses out on key VW electric car investment

Volkswagen chooses Portugal over Bratislava for its cheapest EV, sparking concerns over Slovakia’s investment appeal.

Na snímke zástupcovia mimoparlamentného Slovenského hnutia obrody odovzdali v pondelok 5. mája 2025 petíciu občanov do Kancelárie prezidenta SR, ktorou žiadajú vyhlásenie referenda o neuplatňovaní sankcií voči Ruskej federácii. Vyzbierať sa im podarilo takmer 400.000 podpisov.  Organizátori petície žiadajú prezidenta SR Petra Pellegriniho, aby vyhlásil referendum s otázkou v znení: Súhlasíte s tým, aby SR neuplatňovala sankcie voči Ruskej federácii, ktoré škodia slovenským občanom, živnostníkom a aj podnikateľom? FOTO TASR - Jakub Kotian

News digest: President Pellegrini to face tough decision on holding contentious referendum

The love story that happend on the Carpathia instead of the Titanic, changes to public transport in the capital, and host of Italian culture and art events.

New building legislation is expected to speed up construction in Slovakia.

Slovakia gets its first completely new building law for almost half a century

It should simplify permitting processes, advance digitalisation and end illegal construction.

Smer MEP Erik Kaliňák leaves the Russian embassy in Bratislava.

Slovak PM adviser denies secret talks at Russian embassy

Erik Kaliňák says his mission was merely to secure travel documents.

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico, right, and Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán pose for photographers during a round table meeting at an EU Summit in Brussels on March 22, 2024.

Last Week: In Slovakia, disinformation channels are tools of media capture

Robert Fico and his government are living in a symbiosis with them. 

“This isn’t the High Tatras,” Martin Hrobárik admits. “But it offers something they can’t — the feeling of being alone in the world.”
Gregory Stein at the Štrbské Pleso resort in the High Tatras.

He thought his family died in the Holocaust. Then a phone call changed everything.

A search for family led from old postcards to new relatives across continents.

The Slovak Academy of Sciences.

The art of saying “no”

In a world that often praises constant “Yeses”, this reflection explores the peaceful strength and grace found in setting boundaries and honoring one’s inner truth.

Eva Staronova
The town of Šurany, Nitra Region

Nothing happened here for centuries. Until they started digging

A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

Spartak Trnava players celebrate winning the Slovak Cup for the 2024/25 season on Thursday, 1 May 2025, in Dunajská Streda.

Daniel’s strike gives Spartak Trnava Slovak Cup glory and a path to Europe

A narrow 1-0 win over Ružomberok secures Spartak’s third cup triumph in four years.

Slovan Bratislava players celebrated their fourth goal in Saturday’s Niké Liga championship group match against MŠK Žilina on 3 May 2025.

Slovan Bratislava crowned champions after dramatic comeback win over Žilina

A rollercoaster 4-3 victory confirmed their place at the top — but harder tests await in Europe.

Istropolitana Project'23

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

Visit special workshop as part of the Istropolitana Project or explore eco-education on Kamzík hill.

The fruit of Slovak soil, the potato, forms the foundation of this guide.

Dialects: You say potatoes, I say grule...or švábky?

Around Košice, asking for a pipka will get you a pipe but elsewhere might get you a smack.

Eric Smillie

Slovak roots: closing the loop

Visit the region full of cabbage and castles, with a synagogue next to Lidl.

News digest: Slovakia nosedives in World Press Freedom Index

Slovak scientists unlock secrets of the past and present, Slovakia’s state budget deficit grew to €2.08 billion in April, and Smer MP Tibor Gašpar gives a 'heartfelt' tribute to Russia, in Russia – and in Russian.

Prime Minister Robert Fico during a night shift at IAC Group Slovakia in the Lozorno Automotive Industrial Park on the night of Saturday, 25 November 2017.

Fico skips night shift appearance, sends May Day wishes by video

The prime minister has cancelled scheduled appearances several times in recent weeks and months, often at the last minute.

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