Marta Šimečková, mother of opposition leader Michal Šimečka, explains the circumstances of the grant over which Robert Fico attacks her.

Oskar Barami posted the Brussels trip on Instagram, claiming no public money was wasted.

Sales of antigen kits rose up to fourfold in the first half of September, while purchases of masks and sanitisers surpassed earlier peaks,

Zapletalová takes bronze in Tokyo, Gelnica’s mining heritage, and feel-good stories from Slovakia.

The Slovak hurdler stormed through the field to claim third in the 400m hurdles final, sealing a national record and a comeback three years in the making.

The historic waterway now stretches seven kilometres further into Czechia, linking Skalica and Holíč to Hodonín.

A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

Part of the Bratislava Street Art Festival, the piece blends Slovak humour with Andy Warhol’s pop-art symbol.

Slovakia can learn from Ireland’s example: diaspora is not absence, but presence.

Founded on the legacy of medicinal plants in Malacky, the Valigurský family has built a tea business with a hundred-product portfolio and ambitions beyond herbal infusions.

Humanities and social sciences join the award.

Coalition MPs vow to freeze salaries; Friday’s Biela pastelka aids the visually impaired; plus tips for your weekend.

Government says nine in ten households will benefit, with the €500m scheme largely financed from unspent EU funds.

Former railways chief Alexander Sako, a close ally of Defence Minister Robert Kaliňák, is tipped to replace a career diplomat in Turkey’s commercial hub.

Jaguar Land Rover’s Nitra plant has been shut for three weeks after a cyberattack, forcing suppliers to cut shifts and fuelling calls for government aid.

Firefighters join rare protest claiming government betrayal and crumbling services.

Prague insists Vít Rakušan attended in private capacity after being accused of meddling in Slovak politics.

Some teams go bold, others stay true to classic.

From mining boom to "hunger valley".

Here's what to do during the weekend of September 19-21.