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Culture & lifestyle

Bratislava Christmas

Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners

Tips for events between November 30 and December 6.

Kapustnica

Slovak railway dining cars warm up for Christmas with seasonal food and drink

A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

Christmas markets on the Main Square in Bratislava.

Weekend: Christmas markets galore

Here's what to do during the weekend at the turn of November and December.

Archaeologists Alexej Skutin and Drahoslav Hulínek

Trenčín’s hidden barbican unearthed beneath city street

The discovery includes underground tunnels and ceramics.

Slovak roots: daring to make a life for oneself

Defection of Šťastný brothers is the stuff of Hollywood movies.

Tom, Šárka and their two boys in Switzerland.

The Czech-American family that has found traditions and roots in Slovakia

The Posey family is on the move, experiencing the world out there.

Painter who captured parts of Bratislava no longer existing

He drew this house, where simple twigs outside had an electrifying effect on passersby.

Branislav Chovan
Festivalgoers feeling the music at Pohoda 2023

First performers announced for summer 2025 festivals: What to expect

Pohoda comes out swinging after disastrous conclusion to 2024 edition.

Last Friday, the Christmas tree in the Hlavné Námestie square was lit to open this year's Christmas market.

Prices of Christmas market delicacies up compared to last year

Bratislava market to last until January 6.

Spectator College

Glossary: Mass-Media

Spectator College provides readers who want to improve their English with glossaries of useful words and expressions from stories published as part of the Spectator College.

Students from the department of Digital Game Theory

Slovakia's gaming future: How the study of digital games is changing education and culture

Students of the theory of digital games are aiming to put Slovakia on the digital gaming map.

Matúš Banovič with The Slovak Spectator moderator James Thomson.
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Redefining Slovak journalism for a new generation

Through exclusive interviews, detailed analyses, and compelling stories, Closer connects younger readers with the heart of Slovakia.

Hon Chong at his Funnylicious improv theatre in Bratislava

The secret ingredient for city growth? Foreigners, says this actor

Hon Chong on improv, community and the importance of collaboration.

Mishena was the winner of the qualifying round at the Grape Festival.

Young Slovak dancer makes it to top 8 in major global dance competition

A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

Christmas in Bratislava.

Weekend: It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Here's what to do during the weekend of November 22-24.

Christmas in Bratislava

Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners

Tips for events between November 22 and 30.

Former Slovak PM Vladimír Mečiar

Vivat Slovakia: A language guide to independence

Written over 20 years ago, this article is surprisingly relevant to politics still today.

A gate in Krupina.

A portal to Krupina's past

The Emperor ordered residents to work on the construction of the town fortification without pay.

Branislav Chovan
Charity Christmas Bazaar

Charity Christmas Bazaar to be place of giving and receiving again

The 30th charity event will be held this Sunday.  

The ice cathedral can be found on Hrebienok.

Weekend: Popular ice kingdom returns to High Tatras

Enjoy wine and theatre. Here's what to do during the weekend.

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