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Leo Express to run direct Prague–Bratislava trains via Petržalka
From April 2026 the Czech operator will launch two daily return services.
Bratislava revives major tram project after botched tender
Revised €102 million plan for Ružinov line includes greener design and hopes of shorter travel times through the Slovak capital.
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From Diwali lights to Italian Baroque, October in the capital shines with music and culture.
Bratislava leaders blame theft law for crime surge, urge government to act
Matúš Vallo says softer penalties for theft have made the capital less safe — but Interior Minister Matúš Šutaj Eštok dismisses the claim as political theatre.
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Literature, dance and hockey — take your pick of events in the coming days.
Fourth of Petržalka’s monumental murals restored in Bratislava
Civic group Konduktor revives Ján Ilavský’s Joyful Life, the fourth of eight vast artworks created on Petržalka housing estates in the 1980s.
Diwali: Festival of Light, festival of unity
As lamps are lit from India to Slovakia, Diwali becomes a bridge — connecting cultures through joy, reflection and togetherness.
Bratislava prepares to shine as Diwali brings the Festival of Lights to the Old Market Hall
This weekend, Bratislava will glow with colour and community as Diwali — India’s Festival of Lights — arrives with dance, food and joy.
Historic Bratislava pharmacy reopens with 3D model of mediaeval city
The pharmacy and its rear underwent extensive refurbishment, transforming the site into a modern visitor centre.
Why are trains delayed around Bratislava?
Faults and engineering works cause a third of delays.
Cheaper mortgages, pricier homes: Slovakia’s uneasy housing mix
Falling interest rates fuel demand, but sluggish construction and a slowing economy keep affordability out of reach.
3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
Discover contemporary art at White Night or stroll through an oasis of greenery at the plant festival.
Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Experience contemporary art at White Night, step back into the world of the Roman Empire, and celebrate Indian culture at the Diwali Festival.
Still no roof over their heads: Petržalka tram stops left half-built
City brings in new subcontractor after botched work leaves passengers waiting at incomplete stops.
Trains between Bratislava and Vienna via Devínska Nová Ves will resume in October
After reconstruction and electrification, the 2.4-km section from Devínska Nová Ves to the Austrian border will reopen, cutting travel time to 56 minutes.
Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Step back in time to witness a historic battle, explore the wonders of science, and round off the day with smooth jazz.
3 free things to do in Bratislava for the next seven days
Step back into history at the Battle of Bratislava or dive into the world of discovery at Science Night.
Bratislava’s tower among the world’s top 10 office buildings
The 125-metre landmark is the only Slovak office building to make it into Leesman’s prestigious top 10.
Forestry Delicacies shop bring the flavours of the woods to the capital
The state enterprise Lesy SR has opened its first shop in Bratislava.
How to “win the lottery” with the Slovak police as a foreigner
A personal experience dealing with the Foreigners’ Police Department in Bratislava.
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