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Over 65 illustrators boycott Bratislava Illustration Biennale 2025
Artists refuse to submit their work for premier event, citing lack of transparency and alleged mismanagement at Bibiana.
3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
Celebrate the end of summer with a colourful mix of festivals, and family fun happening across the city.
Slovakia launches first direct trains to Ukraine’s Uzhhorod
New cross-border service marks milestone in Ukraine’s shift to European-gauge rail.
Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
See Austin Butler on screen this week, hear the Slovak Philharmonic next week – and dance with Ricky Martin in December.
Ryanair flight diverted from Bratislava to Vienna after GPS disruption
Passengers faced an anxious delay after navigation systems failed, amid growing concerns over satellite signal jamming in Europe.
Second World War bomb discovered during building works in Bratislava — evacuation planned
Police shut down city-centre street after workers unearth giant American-made device.
Ján Hrčka wins re-election as mayor of Bratislava’s Petržalka district
Former mayor returns after resignation over council fraud scandal, securing nearly 80 percent of the vote in Slovakia’s largest borough.
Man with walking frame arrested after harassing passengers on tram
Police say the 34-year-old exposed himself, abused passengers and assaulted a man before stealing his bag.
The popular Red Bull Flugtag air show returns to Bratislava
Homemade flying machines will defy gravity and compete for a €5,000 prize.
Bratislava housing completions hit 22-year low
Housing completions across Slovakia fell sharply in Q2 2025, with the steepest decline in Bratislava.
3 free things to do in Bratislava for the next seven days
The city’s late summer buzzes with community spirit and traditional crafts.
Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Run at night, enjoy a morning coffee at the Old Town Hall, and have a go at being a tram driver.
Lookout tower on Bratislava’s Devínska Kobyla is in good company
It ranks among the world’s top lookout towers on an architectural website.
Bratislava never had a planetarium. Families built an observatory instead.
The city pulled the plug on its long-promised planetarium.
3 free things to do in Bratislava for the next seven days
Enjoy guided tours of the Presidential Palace, or live music in the park.
Slovakia’s first burčiak of 2025 goes on sale
Winemakers anticipate stronger harvest after poor yields in recent years, with tradition-bound drink available until December.
Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Dance at the Družba Fountain, enjoy open-air classical music, and visit the Presidential Palace.
The start of the Bratislava-Vienna train
The Third Reich put an end to the train from Petržalka.
Which municipality in Slovakia offers the highest quality of life?
Bratislava borough leads the index, while smaller towns slip down the chart.
Divný Janko, Bratislava: The eatery with a claim to be the city’s oldest — restaurant review
An Old-Town favourite serving schnitzel, beer and a slice of history.
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