The last public defender of rights, Mária Patakyová, left her post five months ago and no replacement has been chosen – a sign of the lack of esteem in which politicians hold the office.

Heger's candidates for ministers and a language dilemma over the British king's name.

Prince Charles has visited Slovakia twice.

The opposition dissatisfied with President Zuzana Čaputová's decision.

But who exactly will be responsible for the performance of the new ministers?

New building plans are already in the works.

An average increase of 140 percent in heat prices should be expected.

The prime minister has asked President Zuzana Čaputová to appoint him as interim education minister.

Long-time decaying monument in Gemer region receives unconventional use.

Slovakia begins commissioning the third unit of the Mochovce nuclear power plant, a unique paving design is launched in Bratislava, while the capital names a thoroughfare after Maria Theresa.

The design evokes motifs by important Slovak artists like Miroslav Cipár, Ľudovít Fulla and Milan Dobeš.

Third unit should start generating power soon, with fourth unit due to be launched less than two years later.

Traditional fairs and grape harvest events take place over the weekend.

Her 2008 visit to Slovakia was one of the most notable events in the country's history, declares speaker of parliament.

Holding a jazz concert in 1960s Czechoslovakia was no simple matter. Learn more in today's digest.

The event will take place in Bratislava from September 16, then in Košice a week later.

Increased prices and shrinking budgets are causing headaches for local governments.

Slovak jazz scene now a regional hub.

Once widespread bird now hard to spot.

Companies say the state needs to come up with a compensation programme for steep energy bills.

Anton Marcinčin and Ábel Ravasz join forces to discuss the demographic time-bomb which is already ticking in Slovakia and a possible solution at least for its Eastern part.

Russian products disappearing from stores in Slovakia, and a potential replacement for departing MFA Ivan Korčok.

Tips for the top 10 events in the capital between September 8 and September 18, plus regular services in different languages, training, temporary exhibitions and highlights of the year.

See who is running for posts in municipal and regional bodies in Bratislava and Bratislava Region.

Heger is expected to submit the final list of replacements for outgoing SaS ministers this week.

Slovakia joins Canada, USA, and Germany in more eco-friendly travel.

Rising energy prices make it hard for industry to plan for the future, says company.

A newly-opened beekeeping museum shows historical and modern beehives, all inhabited by bee families.

Slovak scientists found more than half the teenagers in their research weren't able to judge if health-related information was genuine or false.

Russian shops in Bratislava renamed.

Explore spas and water parks in Žilina Region. A dozen Slovaks awarded with the Righteous Among the Nations title.

The most eastern zipline in Slovakia is unequaled in experience.

Lighting, heating, cooking, and using hot water all affect our wallets. The Slovak Innovation and Energy Agency has put together a list of recommendations to reduce both.

Six stories of helping Jews during WWII help us to pause and ask ourselves if we would be so willing.

The Žilina region boasts of a number of unique spas and water attractions where you can find everything from adventure to relaxation.

Everything started with an innocent trip to Slovakia.

The car spent 15 years in the desert.