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Slovakia will launch Bratislava–Košice air link with Wizz Air

Hungary’s Wizz Air to operate daily flights on long-discussed east–west route as government caps fares and pledges subsidies until 2028.

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He grew up in a refugee camp. Now he is saving lives in Bratislava

A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

Fountain Družba

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

Ride as if in the Tour de France, or enjoy an open-air concert by the Slovak Philharmonic.

L’Etape Slovakia by Tour de France

Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners

Enjoy a silent cinema classic, hear a psychedelic band from Japan, or cycle a Tour de France-style course.

The exhibition Tutankhamun – His Tomb and Treasures, showcasing the greatest archaeological discovery in the world, will open at Sport Mall in Lamač, Bratislava, on October 17, 2025.

Step inside the tomb of Tutankhamun

Bratislava to host spectacular exhibition from mid October.

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

From lakeside concerts to puppet theatre and historic film.

The document department at the Client Centre on Tomášikova Street in Bratislava on 7 December 2023.

No need to queue at Foreigners’ Police for BOK activation

Police remind residents they can use district police and client centres instead.

Družba Fountain in Bratislava

Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners

Head to a buzzing music festival and splash out on a lively day by the waters of Draždiak Lake.

Wizz Air will operate 15 regular flights from Bratislava.
Wall of skulls in St James’s Chapel, Bratislava

Beneath a bustling square, a hidden chamber of bones

Under Velvet Revolution Square in Bratislava lies an ossuary lined with hundreds of skulls – a medieval reminder of the city’s long, layered history.

Primark's sole outlet in Slovakia is located in the Eurovea shopping centre in Bratislava.

Primark reports a rapid growth in sales, a modest loss – and no plans to expand

The Irish retailer’s only Slovak store saw sales jump, but it struggled with costs and posted a loss exceeding €1 million.

The confluence of the Dyje and Morava rivers, where three countries meet – Austria, the Czech Republic and Slovakia – has a special charm.

Re-cycling the Iron Curtain

The Slovak section of EuroVelo 13, aka the Iron Curtain Trail, offers more than just a bike ride – it’s a journey into Europe’s memory and its human stories.

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From Old Town to Petržalka – what second-hand flats really cost in your part of Bratislava

Larger homes drive market growth, while rents edge down from the start of the year.

Bratislava from the North (1830–1840)
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Where stones remember: the shifting fortunes of Bratislava

From Celtic hillfort to Roman acropolis, from Mongol raids to baroque reinvention – the evolution of Bratislava is etched into its very stones.

The tram at its final stop, Južné mesto, in Bratislava’s Petržalka borough on Sunday, 27 July 2025.

More than tracks: discover what’s along the new Petržalka tram route

The extension of the number 3 tram brings faster connections – and unexpected finds at every new stop.

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

Try Barre by the Danube or catch the open-air basketball finals.

In 1919, Hviezdoslavovo námestie was named after Lajos Kossuth.

Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners

Experience jazz, rock legends, and Slovak football on the road to the Champions League.

The Zwirn urban housing project by Compass Atelier has been nominated for the 2024 Dušan Jurkovič Award.

Property prices hit record highs despite weakening economy

Regions outpace Bratislava as housing market gains momentum in Q2 2025.

You can get a view like this near Ivanka pri Dunaji on the way towards the nearby Milan Rastislav Štefánik monument.

Get a glimpse of Bratislava’s eastern hinterland by bike

There’s plenty to see and do on this afternoon loop.

Biela 6 courtyard

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

Courtyard DJ vibes or summer cinema under the stars – your choice.

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