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🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Slovak PM says Bratislava may also block EU loan for Ukraine: 'Orbán is right'

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico indicated that Slovakia might follow Hungary's lead in blocking the EU's €90 billion loan to Ukraine, echoing support for Viktor Orbán's position.

Mar 21 • 16:06 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

How to get to Charles University or Brno? Here is the last chance. We provide advice on the Scio tests

The article discusses the upcoming deadline for the Scio tests which are critical for admission to numerous universities in Bratislava, Prague, and Brno.

Mar 21 • 13:58 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Transformation of Bratislava's Patrónka: New Centers to Emerge from the Hospital, Factory, and Scientific Campus

The article discusses the planned transformation of Bratislava's Patrónka area into new centers for culture and education, highlighting its historical significance and current transportation role.

Mar 20 • 17:27 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Bonaparte Case: Prosecutor Requested Imprisonment for Bašternák, Court Acquitted Him

The Bratislava City Court acquitted Ladislav Bašternák in a high-profile case related to the construction of the Bonaparte residential complex, despite a prosecutor's request for a five-and-a-half-year prison sentence.

Mar 20 • 13:35 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Debate in the Editorial Office / Fico has a Čurilla Obsession, but No Result

The Bratislava regional court ruled that police officers Ján Čurilla and Pavol Ďurka should not be detained, as the prosecutor failed to submit the request correctly, highlighting a conflict of interest among politicians.

Mar 20 • 12:11 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Renting a home is less burdensome on the budget than it was years ago, and this also applies to Bratislava

The rental market in Slovakia, particularly in Bratislava, shows signs of improved affordability, despite a critical shortage of rental properties.

Mar 19 • 14:45 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

How to Deal with Entrance Exam Stress in an Election Year

The article discusses the rising public and media attention on entrance exams for secondary schools in Slovakia, particularly highlighting the systemic issues that disadvantage less affluent families.

Mar 19 • 09:50 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Bratislava's lending company Wishmaker is going bankrupt. It provided loans of seven million from its investors' money.

Wishmaker, a collective lending platform based in Bratislava, is heading towards bankruptcy, having provided loans worth seven million euros from investors' funds.

Mar 18 • 07:54 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Slovan without the Champions League has lost money again, saved only by the sale of Strelac

Slovan Bratislava, Slovakia's largest football club, has reported a loss due to their absence from the Champions League, offset partially by player sales.

Mar 17 • 17:10 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Fees are rising, capacity is falling: how the modern station Nivy in Bratislava has become a problem for the whole country

The Nivy bus station in Bratislava is facing increasing discomfort for passengers due to conflicts between developers and local authorities regarding operational decisions.

Mar 16 • 16:50 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The reconstruction of Palma will start next year. The first phase will offer 270 apartments

The redevelopment of the former Palma factory in Bratislava is set to begin next year, providing 270 apartments in its first phase along with administrative buildings.

Mar 16 • 16:25 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
Crime & Justice

Čurilla and Ďurka will not go to custody / The Regional Court rejected the prosecutor's complaint, the police officers will be prosecuted at liberty

Two Slovak police officers, Ján Čurilla and Pavol Ďurka, will face prosecution without custody, following a ruling from the Bratislava Regional Court that rejected a prosecutor's request for detention.

Mar 16 • 09:56 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Where to go for opera and classical music / Celebration of the life anniversaries of Iris Szeghy and Vladimír Godár, monumental works in Košice, Žilina, Banská Bystrica, and Bratislava

The article highlights the contributions of prominent Slovak composers Iris Szeghy and Vladimír Godár to the music scene, celebrating their life anniversaries with performances of their works across major Slovak cities.

Mar 15 • 11:42 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Drones monitor drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians from above. They issue fines for running red lights and using phones while driving

In Bratislava, police are using drones to monitor traffic violations, including running red lights and using phones while driving, leading to an increase in fines for drivers unaware of drone surveillance.

Mar 13 • 17:56 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Penta's hospital chief Lednický: Bratislava doctors behave like feudal lords, investigation into cartel with Agel is Kafkaesque

Peter Lednický, head of Penta's hospitals in Slovakia, Czech Republic, and Poland, expresses skepticism about the General Health Insurance Company's generous treatment of Agel hospitals and comments on the ongoing cartel investigation with a Kafkaesque perspective.

Mar 12 • 18:02 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

A Living Square will emerge from the excavated center of Bratislava by autumn. The reconstruction costing 12 million will bring a new surface and more greenery

The center of Bratislava has been undergoing significant reconstruction, with plans for a new 'Living Square' set to complete by autumn, aimed at enhancing the area with improved surfaces and increased greenery.

Mar 12 • 16:19 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Nad Released Images from Kukurica: Urinals for 630 Euros and Designer Kitchen Units Ordered by Kalinak

Jaroslav Nad shared pictures of the expensive interior of the new Ministry of Defense headquarters in Bratislava, showcasing lavish furnishings and a significant renovation budget.

Mar 12 • 14:16 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Šimkovičova's people in FPU / Project in the shopping center received 140 thousand. Cultural centers are currently collecting funds to survive

A cultural project received €140,000 from the Fund for the Support of Arts, while regional centers are starting a fundraising initiative due to halted funding.

Mar 11 • 12:11 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Life & Tech

Eighty Angry Journalists and Scientists in the Center of Conspiracies. Movie Recommendations Worth Watching at Febiofest

The 33rd edition of Febiofest, a film festival in Bratislava, showcases important films including a documentary on the struggle for independent journalism in Hungary.

Mar 11 • 10:50 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Caretaker showed children videos of the AllatRa movement about the end of the world. Several were scared and woke up crying from sleep

A caretaker at a primary school in Bratislava screened videos promoting the AllatRa movement's views on the end of the world to children, leading to distress and anxiety among several students.

Mar 10 • 17:36 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

The housing crisis continues / Record low number of apartments and many properties are only for the wealthy

The housing crisis in Slovakia, particularly in Bratislava, is intensifying as record-low apartment completions contribute to the luxury housing market.

Mar 10 • 16:13 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

The Housing Crisis Continues / Record Low Number of Apartments and Many Properties Are Only for the Rich

The housing crisis in Slovakia is worsening as the number of completed apartments has reached a record low, making home ownership increasingly unattainable for most people.

Mar 10 • 16:13 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Chunks of concrete on the footbridge under the Port Bridge worry Bratislava residents. NDS attributes it to weather fluctuations

Residents of Bratislava are concerned about falling chunks of concrete from the Port Bridge, which has been attributed to unusual weather patterns by the National Highway Company (NDS).

Mar 10 • 15:18 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Šimkovičová wanted to allocate money to the countryside, ended up in a Bratislava café. Former Make-up Artist from Markíza is founding it

Martina Šimkovičová, Slovakia's Minister of Culture, has controversially funneled funds from an art support fund into a new café in Bratislava, instead of aiding rural areas as she promised.

Mar 10 • 14:54 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Can all men really be soldiers?

The article discusses the author's experiences traveling from Kyiv to Bratislava during the holiday season, while balancing challenging humanitarian projects in Ukraine and personal connections with military personnel.

Mar 9 • 11:02 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Life & Tech

You can get the best seats on Wizz Air or Ryanair if you check in last, says blogger

Travel blogger Janka Schweighoferova shares tips on airline policies and how passengers can secure better seats and services when flying with budget airlines.

Mar 9 • 08:58 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Pinggera Captured Bratislava in Its Full Beauty, A Great Wealth Was Transported on the Way to Červený Kameň

Heinz Pinggera, a South Tyrolean painter, captured the beauty of Bratislava in a series of postcards that reflect the city and its historical charm.

Mar 7 • 10:11 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Travelers and Journalists: In Dubai, apartments cost less than in Bratislava, and you can't move around without a car

Two journalists discuss their experiences living in Dubai and provide travel advice, particularly focusing on cultural perceptions and practical tips for travelers.

Mar 6 • 18:01 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Greek Catholic Church / The new eparchial bishop in Bratislava is Milan Lach

Pope Leo XIV appointed Milan Lach as the new eparchial bishop of Bratislava, replacing Bishop Peter Rusnák.

Mar 6 • 11:24 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

On Four Sides: In a World of Wars - April 20, 2026 in Bratislava

A discussion series titled 'On Four Sides' will address ongoing global conflicts, featuring notable guests and a focus on the geopolitical landscape in 2026.

Mar 5 • 14:23 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The classic collage is practically dead, proclaimed surrealist Jan Gabriel and shows where it has advanced further

Jan Gabriel, a Czech artist and surrealist, discusses the evolution of surrealism and its implications in his current exhibition in Bratislava.

Mar 5 • 13:32 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

A Thousand Rooms and Songs from the Musical 'Don't Take Our Princess'. Dežo Ursiny's Work Will be Performed in a Special Version in Bratislava and Prague

Jakub Ursiny is set to perform a tribute to his late father, Dežo Ursiny, in a concert tour that will conclude with performances in Bratislava and Prague, featuring guest singer Nina Kohout.

Mar 5 • 08:07 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

'Bratislava shooting itself in the foot,' says Kyiv, as Slovakia walks away from emergency electricity imports to Ukraine

Ukrainian officials criticize Slovakia's decision to halt emergency electricity exports, suggesting it will harm Slovak energy companies.

Mar 4 • 18:36 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Strnad's Minister. We have uncovered a hidden pipeline between Prague and Bratislava

The article discusses the revelations about a secret financial connection between Prague and Bratislava tied to Minister Strnad.

Mar 4 • 04:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Vallo and Droba are running for the Bratislava four-party coalition. SaS, PS, and Democrats also want to be in the future government

Bratislava Mayor Matúš Vallo has announced his candidacy for reelection, supported by a coalition of parties including SaS, Progresívne Slovensko, and the Democrats.

Mar 2 • 15:58 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

Bizarre incidents in Slovakia. Trnava fans fought among themselves, one ended up unconscious on the ground

After a football derby where Trnava lost 4-0 to Slovan Bratislava, shocking scenes erupted as Trnava supporters fought among themselves, resulting in one individual needing medical attention.

Mar 1 • 08:33 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Celebrate with us, friends of Ďuro Černý said during the unveiling of the memorial plaque. They believe a musicians' alley will be created there

A memorial plaque has been unveiled in Bratislava's Račianske mýto park in honor of musician Ďuro Černý, attended by friends and fellow musicians.

Feb 27 • 11:33 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Bratislava bans "beer bikes" due to noise and disturbances

Bratislava has prohibited the operation of beer bikes, citing concerns over noise and public order disturbances.

Feb 26 • 15:41 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Slovak Hostile Act in Favor of Putin: Fico's Threats to Ukraine Have Put Bratislava on the Front Pages

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico has drawn global media attention by threatening to cut off emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine amidst ongoing Russian attacks.

Feb 26 • 14:58 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Immocap plans to build another complex in the predominantly office area of Mlynské Nivy

Immocap has announced plans to invest 45 million euros in a new real estate complex called Aura, located in the Mlynské Nivy area of Bratislava.

Feb 26 • 12:10 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Slovnaft is missing Russian oil, but shortages are not destroying it. Fico's threats toward Ukraine are exaggerated

Slovnaft retains sufficient oil reserves and alternative supply options to continue both domestic and export operations despite the reliance on Russian oil.

Feb 25 • 16:37 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Thousands in Slovakia Take to the Streets to Support Ukraine and Against Fico

Thousands of demonstrators in Bratislava, Slovakia, rallied in support of Ukraine and protested against Prime Minister Robert Fico's decision to halt emergency electricity exports to Ukraine.

Feb 25 • 05:34 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Thousands of demonstrators in Slovakia support Ukraine; protest against Prime Minister Fico

Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Bratislava, Slovakia, to support Ukraine amid the ongoing Russian invasion while protesting against Prime Minister Robert Fico.

Feb 25 • 03:10 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

T-34 made of bricks and concrete / In Petržalka, we have a unique masonry tank, its rescue is currently on the shoulders of volunteers

In Bratislava's Petržalka, a unique masonry tank is being preserved by volunteers, reflecting the area's tumultuous history.

Feb 24 • 16:04 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Leško, Šimečka, Kostolný, Hudák: How to Save Democracy – March 26, 2026 in Bratislava

A discussion on saving democracy will be held in Bratislava featuring prominent figures in politics and journalism.

Feb 24 • 14:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

More modern, cleaner, and less smelly, railway workers promise about the renovated Bratislava main station

Railway officials in Slovakia announce renovations for the main station in Bratislava, aiming to improve facilities such as restrooms and the facade, while noting that the tracks will not be affected by this project.

Feb 23 • 17:11 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Close ties with politicians, scandal with colonoscopies. Director Kužela leaves amid growing loss of the hospital

Ladislav Kužela resigns as director of St. Michal's Hospital in Bratislava amid a scandal involving colonoscopies and the hospital's financial losses.

Feb 23 • 14:47 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Anonymous threatens two dozen schools in Bratislava with bombing

An anonymous threat has been made against several schools in Bratislava, warning of potential bombings.

Feb 23 • 10:27 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Threats from Telegram / Police Investigate Threats Against Schools Written in Cyrillic with Photos of Weapons

Slovak police are investigating threats against schools in Bratislava that were posted on Telegram, featuring Cyrillic writing and images of weapons.

Feb 23 • 07:57 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The final touch to the Concert for Ukraine in Bratislava was provided by Prime Minister Fico

A Concert for Ukraine was held in Bratislava, featuring performances from Slovak and Ukrainian artists in a show of solidarity amid the ongoing conflict.

Feb 23 • 07:48 UTC

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