Weekend: So many concerts, so little time. Choose wisely
For quiet time, play board games in Pezinok, and discover how communication technology evolved. Here's what to do during the weekend of May 3-5.
News digest: Anti-Fico protest returns to Bratislava after a break
Some believers say no to a "satanic" techno party, communist May 1 slogans, and what to do in the capital.
FlixBus will operate buses to Croatia across summer, not just from Bratislava
The first bus will leave for Pula later this month.
Why Slovakia is one of Central Europe's most expensive countries to refuel
Taxes and fees make up more than half of a driver's bill.
Night club cancels techno party after local believers' complaints and fear of Satan
The "Diablo Tour" event was to take place in northern Slovakia.
Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Tips for events between May 2 and May 8.
I report a lot of cat videos I see on social media, says cat behaviour researcher
There are tell-tale signs when the animal is stressed, says expert.
Mansion with Hungarian stove: From bare walls to prestigious award
A green tiled stove is one of many attractions in the Slavec manor house.
Slovak Matters: Hardly working on the first of May
Some of the slogans from communist times sound eerily familiar these days.
3 things to do in Bratislava for free in the next seven days
Set out on a hike to Geldek and Jelenec or visit a concert of an Austrian singer with Chinese roots.
Futureproofing our children for an uncertain world
The pace of global change is now dictating that skills development is more important than the traditional view of education being about recall of knowledge.
News digest: Who's going to win the EP elections in Slovakia?
ESG reporting, drones for Ukraine, and the new rafting season kicked off.
Spurred by his Slovak ancestor and war hero, Briton looks for citizenship
Slovak RAF pilot Pavol Pukančík is Robbie Harris' great-grandfather.
Shanghai, Bratislava: "A classy take on Chinese food" - restaurant review
Twenty-five years after I first ate there, Restaurant Shanghai is still in the same place.
Europe's promises have not been kept to its Roma citizens
Twenty years since Slovakia entered the EU, the country’s Roma have not seen their lot improve.
Financial Times: Slovak power producer ranked among Europe's climate leaders
Slovak Telekom also appears on list.
Most employers expect to raise wages this year, poll shows
A competitive salary attracts job seekers the most.
In Bratislava and free: Jean-Michel Jarre will perform concert against backdrop of the UFO bridge
Slovak flying vehicle AirCar to be part of the show opening the Starmus festival.
Diplomat Javorčík: EU membership application was two sentences. I wrote them myself on my computer
Slovakia submitted its application in a corridor.
Will Brussels listen to firms tired of never-ending changes?
In Slovakia, not much is known about the proposal for a new EU directive.
Camera in Slovakia captures bright meteor passing over Czechia
Photographed by a seven-camera system.
ESG reporting requires across-the-board cooperation in companies
Firms will have to answer hundreds of questions.
News digest: Russian spy sent to prison
Dark days ahead of RTVS, what's new in Slovak science, and tips on two venues that will open gates for visitors.
Bizzare restaurant in Ružinov borough to be demolished
Construction office runs out of patience.
Two of 'big four' banks introduce changes to price lists
Changes come as a result of the extra bank levy.
Slovakia doesn't need calm. What then?
In democracy, there is no place for normalisation calm.
Slovak science countering conspiracies, hoaxes
Major festival coming to Bratislava.
Last Week: Every day will be a black day for the public-service broadcaster
The law to dissolve RTVS has yet to clear parliament but its fate appears to be sealed.
5 sites in Bratislava that pilgrims shouldn’t skip
The Marian Valley near the capital is the oldest Catholic pilgrimage destination in Slovakia.
News digest: UK extradites neo-Nazi Bombic back to Slovakia
Danko sweeps up in Dúbravka, Volkswagen Slovakia to produce full-electric SUV, PS organises new protest.
Vlkolínec's absurd double fees should end soon, as locals' quarrels are resolved
They plan to cancel the two cash desks now in front of the settlement.
Slovakia Business Confidence in April at 1-year High
The industrial confidence indicator in Slovakia increased by 6 points from a month earlier to -0.3 in April, a survey from the Bratislava-based Slovak Statistical Office (SÚSR) showed.
Slovak Construction Output Drops at Softer Pace in February
Slovakia's construction output fell 0.4% year-on-year in February, easing sharply from a 10% decline in the previous month, data released by the Bratislava-based Slovak Statistical Office (SÚSR) showed on Thursday.
Kinstellar to Take Over Noerr in Hungary, Czech Republic, Romania, Slovakia
Noerr’s practices in Budapest, Bratislava, Bucharest and Prague are to be transferred to Kinstellar, the two law firms have announced.
Slovakia Business Morale Rises in March
The industrial confidence indicator in Slovakia increased by 3 points from a month earlier to -6.3 in March, data from the Slovak Statistical Office (SÚSR) showed, marking the highest reading in three periods.
Slovak Construction Output Drops in January
Slovakia's construction output dropped 10% year-on-year in January, easing slightly from a revised 10.5% decline in December, which was the steepest fall in three years, figures from the Bratislava-based Central Statistical Office (SÚSR) showed on Tuesday.
Slovakia Industrial Output Eases in January
Industrial production in Slovakia slowed 3.6% year-on-year in January from a 4.9% rise in the previous month, the Slovak Statistical Office (SÚSR said in a statement on Friday.
Slovakia Retail Trade Rebounds in January
Retail sales in Slovakia grew 1.9% year-on-year in January, recovering from a downwardly revised 3.7% drop in the previous month, data from the Bratislava-based Slovak Statistics Office (SÚSR) showed on Wednesday.
Slovakia Real Wages Grow for 1st Time in 2 Years
The real wage in Slovakia grew 3.9 year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2023, marking the first growth since the fourth quarter of 2021, following a 0.6% fall in the previous period, figures released by the Bratislava-based Slovak Statistical Office (SÚSR) showed.
Slovakia Industrial Output Slows on Year in December
Industrial production in Slovakia fell 0.1% year-on-year in December, slowing from a 1.9% fall in the previous month, the Slovak Statistical Office (SÚSR) said in a statement on Friday.
Slovakia Trade Deficit Narrows Sharply
Slovakia's trade deficit shrank to EUR 258 million in December 2023, from EUR 1,326.4 million in the same month a year earlier, preliminary estimates from the statistics agency on Thursday show.
Slovakia Construction Output Rises in November
Slovakia's construction output increased 6.9% year-on-year in November from a 5% rise in the previous month, data from the Slovak Statistical Office (SÚSR) on Thursday show.
Slovakia Industrial Output Shrinks in November
Industrial production in Slovakia fell 1.9% year-on-year in November, reversing from a 4.3% growth in the previous month, figures released by the Slovak Statistical Office (SÚSR) showed on Wednesday.
Slovakia Inflation Rate at Near 2-year Low in November
Slovakia's annual inflation rate eased for the ninth consecutive month to 6.2% in November, down from an annual 7.1% in the previous month, data from the Bratislava-based Slovak Statistical Office (SÚSR) showed on Thursday.
Slovak Construction Output Growth Eases in October
Slovakia's construction output growth eased to 5% year-on-year in October, down from September's seven-month high of 6%, data from the Bratislava-based Slovak Statistical Office (SÚSR) showed on Tuesday.
Slovakia Industrial Output Recovers in October
Industrial production in Slovakia advanced 4.3% year-on-year in October, recovering from a downwardly revised 0.2% fall in September, the Bratislava-based Slovak Statistical Office (SÚSR) said in a statement on Monday.
Slovak Retail Trade Shrinks Marginally in October
Slovakia's retail sales fell by 0.2% year-on-year in October, easing from a 5.4% plunge in the prior month, figures from the Slovak Statistical Office (SÚSR) showed on Wednesday.
Slovakia Q3 GDP Growth Confirmed at 1.1%
Slovakia's economic advanced by 1.1% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2023, matching preliminary estimates, and following a 1.5% growth in the previous three-month period, the Slovak Statistical Office (SÚSR) announced on Tuesday.
Slovakia Business Confidence Rises in November
The industrial confidence indicator in Slovakia increased by 4 points from a month earlier to -6 in November, marking the highest reading in three months, survey data from the Slovak Statistical Office (SÚSR) showed on Wednesday.
Slovakia Jobless Rate Edges Down in October
Slovakia's unemployment rate dropped to 5.1% in October from 5.9% in the same period of 2022, data from the Ministry of Labor, Social, Affairs and Family (ÚpsVar) on Monday show.
Slovakia Extending Border Controls With Hungary
Earlier this week, Slovakia's government approved keeping temporary controls on its border with Hungary until December 23.
Slovak Truckers Protest at Ukraine Border
Slovak truckers staged a brief symbolic blockage of the country’s main crossing with Ukraine on Thursday but threatened a full blockade in the near future to support Polish calls for restrictions on the number of Ukrainian trucks entering the European Union.
Slovakia Construction Output Jumps in September
Construction output in Slovakia rose 6% year-on-year in September, up from a 4% increase in the previous month, data from the Bratislava-based Slovak Statistical Office (SÚSR) showed on Monday.
Slovakia Industrial Output Shrinks in September
Industrial production in Slovakia fell by 0.6% year-on-year in September, following a 21-month high of 4.6% growth in August, the Bratislava-based Slovak Statistical Office (SÚSR) said on Friday.
Slovakia Retail Trade Falls in September
Retail sales in Slovakia shrank 5.4% year-on-year in September, slipping further from a 2.1% decrease in the previous month, figures from the Bratislava-based Slovak Statistical Office (SÚSR) showed on Wednesday.
Slovakia Business Morale Deteriorates in September
The industrial confidence indicator in Slovakia dropped by 0.7 points from the previous month to -10 in October, marking the sixth consecutive month of negative readings, survey data from the Slovak Statistical Office (SÚSR) showed on Monday.
Slovakia Inflation Rate Eases Further in September
The annual inflation rate in Slovakia eased to 8.2% in September from 8.9% in August, data released by the Bratislava-based Slovak Statistical Office (SÚSR) showed on Friday.
Slovakia Construction Growth Accelerates in August
Construction output in Slovakia expanded 4% year-on-year in August, following a 2.8% gain in the previous month, figures from the Bratislava-based Slovak Statistical Office (SÚSR) on Wednesday show.
Slovakia Industrial Output Rebounds in August
Industrial production in Slovakia grew 4.6% year-on-year in August, shifting from a 5.3% contraction in the previous month, figures from the Slovak Statistical Office (SÚSR) showed on Tuesday.
Slovak Retail Trade Shrinks Less in August
Retail sales in Slovakia fell by 2.1% year-on-year in August, easing from a 4.4% plunge in the prior month, data released by the Bratislava-based Slovak Statistical Office (SÚSR) showed on Wednesday.
Slovakia Business Mood Down, Consumer Mood up in Sep
Overall confidence in the Slovak economy did not change significantly month-on-month, despite its decline in industry, construction, and trade, data from the Slovak Statistical Office (SÚSR) showed on Thursday.