Hop on a tram to explore Bratislava more quickly
Tips on how to enjoy the city on a budget.
Dental benefits cancelled overnight, patients flock to dentists
Experts warn of negative consequences.
News digest: A million-strong Bratislava? Dream on, say demographers
Controversial MP lights up (illegally) in his office, a sweet drinks tax is on the way, and reckless e-scooter riders can be fined.
History Talks: The downfall of Sobrance spa
Only one of 16 buildings was left standing after air raids during WWII.
Slovaks are spending more on lunch deals in restaurants
The most expensive region to eat out is not Bratislava.
Cracks are appearing in and around Bratislava Castle. No one seems to know why
A reported link to the construction of nearby luxury condos is hotly denied by the developer.
The communists' dream of a million-strong Bratislava will not come true
The Bratislava 2025 study presents five scenarios for the capital’s development.
Weekend: Experience Bratislava, have fun with robots and get a glimpse of Tatras
Bratislava City Days offer the best way to learn more about Bratislava, its history, nooks and crannies. Here's what to do during the weekend of April 19-21.
What should e-scooter riders in Bratislava watch out for?
Riders may face a fine of up to €50 if they violate traffic rules.
He became an egg decorator by chance. His work now adorns households worldwide
A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.
Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Tips for events between April 20 and 26.
News digest: Putin admirer as head of public broadcaster? It could happen.
MP Huliak's odd test, whooping cough on the rise, and a Slovak detained in Congo.
Vaccines missing as whooping cough cases on the rise
The Health Ministry doesn't plan to buy vaccines against the disease.
Yummy! A new halušky stand opens in downtown Bratislava
In one place, people can find a bakery, a haluškáreň, and a dairy shop.
Lawmaker violates law during his odd "CO2" experiment
MP Rudolf Huliak claims that he wanted to help a plant.
From Ohio to Slovakia? Fast food brand doesn't say no
Wendy's plans expansion to the region.
3 things to do in Bratislava for free in the next seven days
Party at Silent Disco in the Klarisky Church or visit the performance of Czech theater group V.O.S.A.
Archaeologists discover remains of burnt church
Building to be reconstructed, masonry preserved.
News digest: Members of NGO government council dismissed, no reason given
Slovakia's reservations regarding the EU directive on combating corruption, an event to experience Bratislava to the fullest, and how to get the best views of the High Tatras.
Eurobarometer: Slovaks see EU more positively than Czechs
However, participation in EP elections in Slovakia has been the lowest in Europe.
Ferry ride and extraordinary astronomical clock: Bratislava City Days will offer more than 350 events
During the weekend, Bratislava will open its doors.
10 vantage points in the Košice area from which you can see the Tatras
Winter offers best conditions.
Ukrainian men illegally cross Slovak-Ukrainian border to avoid war
The Slovak government is seeking a way to return them to Ukraine.
Slovakia takes first step to attract more Finnish tourists
Finnish tour operators invited to the country.
Town popular for its palm tree launches handy tour guide
The service available in three languages.
“Countess” Rošková, former Smer MP, convicted of fraud
Ľubica Rošková, a psychologist, ran a firm that applied for agricultural subsidies for non-existent arable land.
Judicial Council president wanted time. Instead, judges fired him over alleged illegal information collection practice.
The Fico government's influence in the independent judiciary body is growing.
News digest: Prominent MP threatens journalist with dismissal, accuses RTVS of 'jihad'
Life on the Slovak-Ukrainian border, ex-Smer MP convicted of fraud, a fundraiser for the Ukrainian army.
On the Slovak-Ukrainian border, an American feels pessimism but also sees potential
Instead of new jobs and a motorway, the Sobrance district has seen brain drain. Still, some have decided to come home.
Hidden gems in the east: Smuggling museum, 'Croatian' lake, and guitar heaven
Slovak regions near the Ukrainian border are a nice surprise for visitors.
Refurbished old mill offers glimpse into distant past
The national monument is a tourist attraction.
News digest: Andrej Danko as Speaker? Pellegrini's Hlas does not share PM's view
Ship-like art gallery that gives you a full-spectrum experience, gallery-like space back on Petržalka terrace, and post-rock legend in Bratislava.
Layoffs continue, possibly hundreds of AT&T jobs may be at risk
The current layoffs at AT&T are the most massive since 2021.
Foreigners can vote in EP election in Slovakia, must submit application first
Deadline is April 29.
Trying to revive culture in Petržalka, gallery returns to terrace
Picking up where others left.
Last Week: Fico does right by Ukraine, for once
Don’t expect the shift in rhetoric to last.
In Bratislava, a ship-like art gallery on the Danube gives you a full-spectrum experience
Apart from some of Slovakia's best art galleries, Bratislava is also home to many museums. On just one street close to the Old Town, there are four of them right next to each other.
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.
Slovakia Inflation Rate Slows Further in August
The annual inflation rate in Slovakia slowed to 8.9% in August from 9.7% in the previous month, data from the Bratislava-based Slovak Statistical Office (SÚSR) showed on Thursday.