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A destroyed Ukrainian ambulance is now on display in Bratislava.

Ambulance hit by Russian drone goes on display in centre of Bratislava

Oksana is now a sobering exhibit outside Bratislava’s Old Market Hall.

A still from The Sun in a Net (Slnko v sieti) film.
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The British Film Institute shines a light on Slovak cinema’s boldest chapter

Ten films that illuminate the Slovak nation’s quiet rebellion.

Europe Day in Bratislava's Old Town Market Hall, 2022.

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.

A mobile water tanker
Pajštún Castle

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

Soak up choral music, unwind to Brazilian jazz, or stretch your legs on a hike.

Medieval market at Bratislava Castle

Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners

Search for Ľudovít at Devín Castle, feel the spirit of Spain at Slovak Philharmonic or travel in time at the centre of Bratislava.

A cockroach in the hospital at the Kramáre locality, Bratislava.

Cockroaches and crumbling toilets greet seven-year-old battling serious virus

Mum says staff work miracles – but asks if ministers would let their families stay there.

Malina store

When to shop over Easter: Opening hours for supermarkets in Slovakia

Shoppers are encouraged to check local store listings for exact opening times.

Bratislava is working on a separate cyclo path between the city and Devín.

New cycle path to link Bratislava with Devín – and it will finally be safe to ride

The new 4.5km route promises scenic views, smoother rides and no traffic stress.

Katarína Jakubjaková
Festival at Devín Castle

Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners

Run for the memory, celebrate the World Circus Day and look for the Easter eggs around the ancient castle.

Slovak Aerobic Open

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

Set out on a pleasant weekend hike or visit international gymnastics competition.

The T3 cultural space on Tyršovo Nábrežie embankment.
Loom on Česká Street in Bratislava

Bratislava opens new support centre for foreigners

The capital city is not alone — Žilina, in fact, took the step earlier.

Bratislava downtown
Plants on balcony

Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners

Plant something on your balcony, enjoy the craft beer from famous breweries, discower the metamorphoses of silence or just enjoy classic music.

The unfinished Hotel Alibaba.

Syrian about to finally finish hotel in Bratislava started 17 years ago

The hotel will have a fitness centre, wellness centre, and a congress hall as well.

Rozkvitnutá čerešňa pílkatá nazývaná aj sakura.

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

Visit Rythms and Algorithms exhibition or Sakura and Art Festival.

The Salvator Pharmacy building in Bratislava
Illustrative image.

Flats in Bratislava are getting smaller, otherwise no one would buy them

People prefer three smaller rooms to two bigger ones.

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Cyclists on the Danube riverbank.
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