Bratislava’s forgotten riverbank gets makeover as city plans return of Danube beaches

16.07.2026 20:00 The Staré Lido Riverside Park is the first step in a waterfront project that could bring natural beaches back to the capital.

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

16.07.2026 20:00 Enjoy a book in the park on Záhrebská Street or join a celebration of the queer community.

Weekend: Experience Venice flair in High Tatras

16.07.2026 13:45 Here's what to do during the weekend of 17-19 July.

The lookout tower shaped like a wine barrel and four more hidden gems in eastern Slovakia

16.07.2026 08:00 Looking for a great view? This list has got you covered.

News digest: The suitcase rules – what you can bring home from outside the EU

16.07.2026 08:00 Far-right leader becomes Slovakia’s second most trusted politician, a sofa hits a police car, and southern Slovakia faces a heat warning.

The small Slovak town where a swim costs more than in Paris

16.07.2026 01:30 What dual pricing reveals about Slovakia’s struggle to build prosperous regions.

After 25 years, Komárno gives its landmark fountain a new lease of life

15.07.2026 19:30 The renovation modernised both the visible features and the underground machinery of one of the town's best-known attractions.

Russia accuses Ukraine of using Slovakia route to smuggle 35 drones into Moscow in ‘secret attack plot’

15.07.2026 19:30 The FSB claims drones disguised among ceramic tiles travelled through Europe before a planned strike on Russian military targets.

Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners

15.07.2026 19:30 Step back in time at the Bratislava Coronation Days, master the art of one-handed sword fighting, and create your very first linocut!

Dôvera moves to buy Union, leaving Slovakia with two health insurers

15.07.2026 19:30 Penta will strengthen its position across Slovakia’s healthcare sector.

Bratislava’s rooftop market’s revenues are rising, but the operator remains loss-making

15.07.2026 13:00 Tržnica Nivy increased sales to €4.8 million in 2025, but the company has never reported a profit.

Slovaks are snapping up used Chinese cars. Here is what makes them tempting

15.07.2026 13:00 They cost more than the market average, but are considerably younger, have lower mileage and often come with better equipment.

Slovakia abandons paper certificates for new cars in EU digital shift

15.07.2026 06:45 The new eCOC system allows Slovak authorities to access vehicle data electronically.

Police investigate sale of air defence equipment labelled as scrap

15.07.2026 06:45 New documents suggest the key decision to classify 14 KUB vehicles as unusable was made under Robert Kaliňák’s Defence Ministry.

News digest: Fico has run out of patience with his own economy minister

15.07.2026 00:16 Cargo Slovakia axes hundreds of jobs, Slovakia ranks as Europe’s second-most polarised country, and a new trail opens in the south.