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Slovnaft refinery.

Slovnaft made record-high profit from cheap Russian oil, but its joy did not last long

The state-imposed solidarity tax took 55 percent off the firm's profit.

The meadow in Bratislava's Vrakuňa under which is a toxic waste dump.

New chance to stop the chemical time bomb in Bratislava’s Vrakuňa

The caretaker government resumes the encapsulation project of the toxic waste dump.

The only working Bratislava synagogue turns 100. Its creator faced unbelievable requests when designing it

Orthodox synagogue commemorates its centennial with an exhibition about Artur Szalatnai-Slatinský, the architect who designed the place of worship.

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

A flat walk to Zálesie or a concert of the major acclaimed symphony orchestras in the Netherlands in Bratislava.

Bratislava.

The best Bratislava boroughs for your real estate investment

In some places, the value of real estate increased by 50 percent in two years.

Pohoda Festival takes place in Trenčín every July.

Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners

Tips for the top 10 events in the capital between June 29 and July 9, plus temporary exhibitions and highlights of the year.

New SND building will hold opening concert.

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

A hike to Austria or unique music festival in SND this weekend.

The Liszt Garden is part of the University Library Bratislava, and it serves as a summer reading venue to library patrons.

A foreigner’s guide to exploring art in Bratislava

A short list of places where foreigners can immerse themselves in culture.

The countryside east of Bratislava. (Illustrative image)

New road that threatened forest near Bratislava should now be diverted

Locals have been battling the construction since 2020.

Daniela Baños with one of her flower creations.

A couple inspired by Britain starts a flower farm with a Spanish touch near Bratislava

You can grow beautiful cut flowers in Slovakia, the Slovak-Argentinian couple believes.

The Sacred ARt exhibition in the SNG.

Lost Gothic altar piece of the biggest church in Bratislava shines in refurbished gallery

In its new Sacred Art exhibition the Slovak National Gallery exhibits its biggest Gothic and Baroque pieces of art, as well as challenges the phenomenon of copying in art history.

Children enjoy the relaunch ceremony of the Družba Fountain in Bratislava on June 24, 2023.
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Watch: Relaunch of largest disused fountain in Bratislava

The fountain on Námestie Slobody will operate in three different modes.

The Grassalkovich Garden in centre of Bratislava

Enchanting Bratislava: A journey into the lap of nature

I rediscovered the magic of season alternation in Slovakia.

The refurbished SNG

News digest: Finally, some art! Refurbished SNG starts to put its treasures on display

Some banks will increase fees from next week, Petržalka has begun 3-day festivities, and how to make pagáče.

Sacred Art is one of two long-term displays the Slovak National Gallery opened on June 22.

Art masterpieces begin to fill SNG's refurbished premises in Bratislava

Highlights are a rare 13th-century altar and an original Gothic altarpiece from St Martin's Cathedral.

The Galéria Kontajner restaurant-and-art complex, which is made from recycled shipping containers, is to be sold at auction on July 3.

Well-known Petržalka food-and-art venue is to be sold at auction

Galéria Kontajner attempted to combine various functions but has struggled financially.

'Hobby' fairs like flower shows are increasingly popular in Slovakia.

Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners

Tips for the top 10 events in the capital between June 22 and July 2, plus temporary exhibitions and highlights of the year.

News digest: Smoke from large warehouse fire hits Bratislava

Speaker Boris Kollár is urged to resign, free events in Bratislava, and this year's Homophobe of the Year prize goes to an archbishop.

Bratislava airport will operate flights to the Carribean and Vietnam from October 2023.
The Družba fountain prepares for re-launch.

Bratislava's biggest fountain to work again after 16 years

Reconstruction is part of refurbishment of entire square.

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