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Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners

Tips for events between April 1 and 7.

Tamara Zinchenko
Esater in Slovakia

Slovak Matters: A flirtatious Easter of water and whipping

Since that crash course in Slovak traditions, she became much more familiar with how the holiday is celebrated.

Emily Heinz Vargic
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Ukrainians do not take jobs from Slovak, are more educated and the economy needs them

Twice as many Ukrainians work in Slovakia now than before the Russian invasion.

Presidential candidate Ivan Korčok (l) and Demokrati leader Jaroslav Naď hold a conversation on March 23, 2024.

Pellegrini handed over Slovak military base to America, says ex-defence minister

According to Jaroslav Naď, the contract on US jets includes such a clause.

From left: Defence Minister Robert Kaliňák (Smer), Supreme Allied Commander Europe Christopher Cavoli, and Daniel Zmeko.

News digest: NATO commander praises Slovakia during visit

Don't forget to do your shopping ahead of Easter, a tip for a new Slovak National Gallery exhibition, and feast your eyes on decorated eggs.

Bibiana in Bratislava.
Slovak Public Radio building in downtown Bratislava.

Slovakia’s public broadcaster: Star Wars

New legislation would transform Slovakia’s RTVS into an outlet renamed Slovak Television and Radio that is fully under government control.

Tokaj Wine Region in eastern Slovakia.

Who poured millions of euros into Slovak wine?

Rich people, oligarchs and ex-politicians invested in wineries.

Daniel Bombic (l), Tibor Gašpar (c) and Jana Laššáková (r).

News digest: After minister, anti-Semite welcomes Smer MP to his show

Presidential election updates, Star Wars at RTVS, wind warnings, and NME interviews a Slovak singer.

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ING Hubs Slovakia head Arnout Bloys van Treslong.

Yes, a Dutch surgeon oversees ING’s Bratislava service centre

ING Hubs Slovakia CEO Arnout Bloys van Treslong on running a service centre with more than a thousand workers, mistakes, and why the studied surgeon prefers ING to medicine.


21. feb

Penta plans to sell share in bookmaker Fortuna in possible billion-euro deal

The Slovak investment group says it wants to focus instead on its healthcare assets.


Ivan Korčok celebrates his success in the first round.

What to expect from the Korčok vs. Pellegrini duel

The stakes remain high in this presidential election.


24. mar
Sme daily editor-in-chief Beata Balogová

This presidential election is a referendum on Fico's rule

Those who defend the rule of law won the first round on Saturday.


Sme daily editor-in-chief Beata Balogová

Will Fico become president?

PM and Peter Pellegrini have a lot in common.


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

Visit Spring music festival or screening of French film “Annie Colère”.


19. mar
The castle walls, hidden among the forested hills of the Small Carpathians.

The castle hidden in the Small Carpathians, just minutes from Bratislava

The monument is being restored by volunteers, but they warn that visitors must tour it only at their own risk.


Peter Briška

Slovak Matters: If it looks like Slovak and sounds like Slovak, it still may be Czech

While Slovaks seem to naturally understand Czech, for foreigners who have learned Slovak, Czech is often unintelligible.


20. mar
Unveiling of the monument of Imrich Liftenfeld.

Monument to Krav Maga creator unveiled in Bratislava

Imrich “Imi” Lichtenfeld was protector of Bratislava’s Jewish community during WWII


Cosplayers at the previous edition of the AnimeShow festival.

Weekend: Let your inner geek out, whether you are a science, book, or pop culture enthusiast

Come cheer for athletes, taste coffee, chocolate and tea. Here's what to do during the weekend of March 22-24.


Adam Ružička.

Slovak NHL player's contract terminated after controversial Instagram video

He won't be participating in matches ahead of May World Championship.


26. feb
Athletes in the Elán hall in Bratislava in January 2024.

An iconic athletics hall is changing, to become the National Padel Centre

The former owner is angry that Bratislava authorities wouldn't help preserve its original function.


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When it comes to sport, hard work beats talent

Richard Varga always had the predisposition to become a successful sportsman, inheriting his mother's love for swimming and his brother's passion for triathlon.


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