News digest: Shift reductions at Volkswagen prompt union concerns
The culture minister will face a vote of no confidence, and Bratislava will celebrate photography.
Egg supply faces strain as the largest farm battles avian flu
Slovakia has seen a drop in egg prices, yet avian flu could drive prices higher over the festive season.
Culture Ministry’s controversial choices: Who needs experience anyway?
The Culture Ministry’s controversial leadership appointments have left the State Scientific Library in Prešov in turmoil.
Slovakia’s fiscal plan wins a rating agency’s endorsement
S&P affirms A+ rating, yet agency warns of hurdles and risks to EU funds.
Last Week: Slovak government cuts a deal with Babiš, whitewashing history
Interior Ministry plays politics with Czechoslovakia’s secret-police past.
Petush Nasklee: Redefining individuality via fashion, art and genuine discussions
Petra Klimová Dzvoníková, known online as Petush Nasklee, is a Slovak influencer and podcaster.
Young Slovaks swiping right, for love and a broken heart
An expert and an older couple offer some advice on relationships.
News digest: Broken police booking system may deter foreign workers, firms warn
There's just one more weekend before the Tatras hiking trails close for the winter, doubts about the effectiveness of the Slovak aid to Cuba, plus a local family firm's global success story.
They export sirens to Brazil and French Polynesia. Brothers from Košice launched business worth millions
Telegrafia alarm systems warn people of floods and earthquakes.
Slovakia sends aid to Cuba, but will it really help?
Prime Minister Robert Fico also plans to visit the island nation.
The clocks go back this weekend; three cross-country night trains will be affected
Most of us will get an extra hour in bed; some will spend that hour in a motionless train.
10-year-old Slovak boy shows the world that cooking can be easy – and fun
A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.
Weekend: Are you afraid of the dark?
With Halloween around the corner, there will be a lot of carving ahead. Here's what to do during the weekend.
News digest: Bratislava aims to connect its main railway station to the airport
Operation Coldplay yields results, and why the Slovak police checked Hungarian taxis on Thursday.
Foreigners share their favourite running routes in Bratislava
Bratislava's diverse landscape and variety of routes cater to every runner.
Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Tips for events between October 26 and November 1.
The national anthem gets a makeover amid political tensions
Composer Oskar Rózsa leads a fresh rendition of the anthem, but not everyone is on board with the timing of this cultural revamp.
Did Slovakia give the world the wheel? Historians think so
Archaeologists argue the birthplace of the wheel could be the Slovak Carpathians, not Mesopotamia.
Slovakia’s unlikely visitor survived winter but not the road
The red-necked wallaby became a familiar figure in northern Slovakia, hopping through the countryside, until a car crash on a quiet evening ended its journey.
Residence of two regions—and multiple regimes
Slovaks protested using a word due to its connection with the Hungarian regime, though in reality it has Slavic origins.
3 things to do in Bratislava for free in the next seven days
Lantern procession at Devín Castle for families with children or trip to Haluzice with group of foreigners.
Tower on important pilgrimage route to add cosy shelter, enhancing visitor experience
In the pentagon-shaped shelter, visitors will be able to charge their mobile phones.
News digest: Desperate transfer in parliament to save coalition partner
Another ammunition plant in eastern Slovakia, documentary about Zuzana Čaputová to hit cinemas, and tip on classical music concert.
A new film on Zuzana Čaputová, former president, hits theatres soon
The documentary shows her decisions, actions as well as personal life.
Honouring his smuggler grandfather’s legacy, this man sells slivovitz with kosher twist
The Roma play a key role in Dusan Stevlik’s slivovitz industry.
Another ammunition plant to be built in eastern Slovakia, with ties to controversial Ukrainian
Company wants to produce 100,000 cases annually.
Funding the net zero transition
Elizabeth Curmi shares her insights on decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors such as steel, cement, aluminum, shipping, and aviation.
News digest: Hunting attire aficionado politically humiliates Danko—and he remains silent
Heritage advocates and doctors express discontent, former Czech PM rejoices at his victory.
Hockey legend with Slovak roots started playing without knowing any English
Stan Mikita went from most penalised player to winning trophy for sportsmanship.
Former Czech PM’s dark past swept under the rug, thanks to Slovakia’s Interior Ministry
The ministry handed Andrej Babiš a legal win—but the Secret Police controversy will not die.
Who is afraid of Russia?
Watch a debate with experts.
Monuments Office is slashing experts, and key department
A major restructuring could cripple monument protection in Slovakia.
Unrest in Slovak healthcare: Doctors demand change or they will walk away
Union leader Peter Visolajský warns of a healthcare collapse as nearly 2,500 doctors prepare to resign.