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The sculpture known as Girl with Ravens or the Bratislava Witch.

Burned alive in Bratislava, accused witches flew on broomsticks and influenced the weather

Up to 1,500 people could have been accused of witchcraft on the territory of today's Slovakia.

Some of the high-rise buildings in Bratislava.

Slew of development projects get green light in capital

Plans include reconstruction of old power plant.

Reconstruction of the Vajnorská tram line is having knock-on effects on bus services across Bratislava.

Capital's public transport to operate request stop only policy

Change will not affect trams, says company.

Parade in Bratislava-Petržalka at Carnival 2018 season.

Foreigners: Top 10 events in Bratislava

Tips for the top 10 events in the capital between February 2 and February 12, plus regular services in different languages, training, temporary exhibitions and highlights of the year.

Higher energy prices and “pro-family” package of Igor Matovič increase sees in kindergartens.

Kindergartens in Bratislava more expensive, also due to Matovič’s pro-family package

Municipal kindergartens still remain cheaper than private ones.

People send fewer letters, postal firm Slovenská Pošta responds with closing of branches. Also in Bratislava

Have a look at which post offices will take over and which services people can arrange with postmen and parcel drop boxes.

The cellar for maturing red wines, built in 2010 with a capacity of 220,000 litres.

Foreigners: Top 10 events in Bratislava

Tips for the top 10 events in the capital between January 26 and February 5, plus regular services in different languages, training, temporary exhibitions and highlights of the year.

The visualisation of teh Karpaty tunnel portal near the Marianka village.

"Mole", not dynamite, to bore the 12-km tunnel Karpaty in Bratislava

Construction of the Karpaty tunnel connecting Rača and Záhorská Bystrica receives approval from environment ministry.

Štefan Cipár.

He runs beautifulbratislava Instagram page: Slavín should not be blamed for war

If only a facade is preserved, the building will become dead.

Zuzana Kovačič Hanzelová
Balíkobox parcel drop boxes in Petržalka will in part make up for the loss of services at the post offices.
A HC Bratislava - HOBA Bratislava ice-hockey game at the national football stadium in Bratislava on January 12, 2023. The game was part of the Kaufland Winter Games.

Foreigners: Top 10 events in Bratislava

Tips for the top 10 events in the capital between January 12 and January 22, plus regular services in different languages, training, temporary exhibitions and highlights of the year.

The current tram terminal station on Jungmannova Street in Petržalka.

Government’s measures made Bratislava one of the poorest European capitals, mayor claims

The city and some of its boroughs entered 2023 with provisional budgets; it's going to be a tough year according to Vallo.

Visualisation of the Ister Tower project.

Czechs to build high-rise in Bratislava centre

The Ister Tower project is slated to start construction next year.

Slovak Dances premiere at the SND

Foreigners: Top 10 events in Bratislava

Tips for the top 10 events in the capital between January 5 and January 15, plus regular services in different languages, training, temporary exhibitions and highlights of the year.

Demolishing of the pedestal.

SNG reconstruction, parking policy and elections dominate Bratislava’s 2022

Public space improvements among year’s highlights, say authorities.

Fireworks in Banská Bystrica on January 1, 2020. This year major Slovak cities have decided to cancel firework displays on New Year's Eve.

Foreigners: Top 10 events in Bratislava

Tips for the top 10 events in the capital between December 29 and January 8, plus regular services in different languages, training, temporary exhibitions and highlights of the year.

New Year´s Eve fireworks in Bratislava

Bratislava to welcome the new year in the streets again

New Year’s Eve festivities include music, food, music, fireworks and more.

Canadian Ben Pascoe runs a cafe in Bratislava's Old Town.

The Canadian bookseller who took a chance and found home in post-Mečiar Bratislava

In the Slovak capital, where he planned to stay for a year, Ben Pascoe runs a popular café that tourists rarely stumble across.

The East Tower project with the 250-metre tall tower.

Bratislava may have one of the tallest skyscrapers in Europe

The new landmark is planned for the site near Apollo Bridge.

A new, high-rise downtown in Bratislava has sprouted in what was previously an industrial zone.

Bratislava as a capital city: Changed skyline, but iconic buildings lost

‘Lukewarm’ approach by authorities and wild privatisation left their mark.

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