A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

The city pulled the plug on its long-promised planetarium.

Enjoy guided tours of the Presidential Palace, or live music in the park.

The country has already spent more than €1bn on interest payments this year, as high deficits and rising rates put pressure on public finances.

Slovakia’s security authority has granted clearance to lay judges, allowing a court to move closer to hearing the shocking 1995 case.

Here’s what to do during the weekend of August 29-30.

Winemakers anticipate stronger harvest after poor yields in recent years, with tradition-bound drink available until December.

Dance at the Družba Fountain, enjoy open-air classical music, and visit the Presidential Palace.

Its castles and villages, preserved in comedies, fairy tales and Oscar winners, have been guiding tourists into the frames they remember.

Challenger Science programme helps SAV team see its work differently.

The Third Reich put an end to the train from Petržalka.

The offer of a teaching job in southern Slovakia would prove to be an invitation for an adventure that ultimately made Slovakia my home.

New arrivals in Bratislava Zoo, which municipality has the highest quality of life, and a restaurant review.

The incident ended without injury after the activist used pepper spray.

Bratislava borough leads the index, while smaller towns slip down the chart.

An Old-Town favourite serving schnitzel, beer and a slice of history.

Nearly 80 urns containing cremated remains were uncovered at Domaša, a rare find in the country’s north-east.

More than half of the new flats in Bratislava are priced above €6,000 per square metre.

Court backs Ukrainian in sabotage case, tram driver helps Swede in Bratislava, and Spain honours Slovak legend.

The Slovak Spectator celebrates its 30th anniversary.