When children begin primary school, one of the most important priorities is helping them feel safe, welcome, and confident in their new environment.

Her career was defined by peaks and setbacks, comebacks and perseverance.

Hungary and Russia’s alleged pre-election support for Smer, long journeys to the ballot box for Slovaks abroad and a planned Bratislava–Austrian villages route.

Before the 2020 election, Peter Pellegrini – now president – pursued a visit to Moscow as prime minister, with alleged assistance from Hungary.

A free three-month trial operation is planned to assess demand.

Your April guide to the city’s cultural highlights.

By combining lake activities with wine tourism, the region hopes to attract visitors for longer, more diverse stays.

The government’s plans to scrap postal ballots for citizens abroad are prompting concerns over access, cost and political intent.

Are Putin’s billionaire mates really worth burning Slovakia’s prestige for?

Prices dip below €3 in “ticket war” on Bratislava-Vienna buses, no more vending machines selling psychoactive substances, and the 2025 tax return deadline can be extended.

A regular monitoring of disinformation, influence operations, and hybrid threats in central Europe, the Baltics and Romania.

For years, my life in Europe depended on visas and luck. A passport changed everything.

The three main operators are vying for customers by offering lower prices to Vienna Airport.

A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

As business service centres expand, companies are helping shape courses and skills to meet growing demand for graduates.

Slovaks are less happy than last year, there is an attack on Slovak culture, weekend tips are included, and astronomical spring has arrived.

Nearly €2 million withdrawn from ongoing festivals and centres as legal concerns mount.

An automotive industry leader warns that rising costs, weak competitiveness and a lack of new projects could stall growth in the years ahead.

General awareness of long-term effects on brain remains low.

From choral concerts to a clothing swap and a piano recital.