Highlights of Trenčín, European Capital of Culture 2026

A Foreigners’ Police change, a Slovak death in Switzerland and a new trail to Kriváň.

Over a quarter of Slovak households live pay cheque to pay cheque, despite owning significant assets.

You can watch the action online.

Police say some procedures do not require an online appointment.

Volunteers also plan a new shelter.

Young people face increasing mental health challenges — here’s how parents and schools can work together to make a difference.

Stanislav Krajči explains how Trenčín, Slovakia’s European Capital of Culture, aims to turn curiosity and participation into lasting civic change.

Events here over the last week have been driven by developments abroad. 

PM Fico’s adviser Miroslav Lajčák resigned after bombshell messages revealed chats with Epstein about women, politics and favours.

Netherlands donates high-spec vehicles to Slovakia, Daniel Bombic remains in pre-trial detention, and Tatra banka raises its fees.

Signed flag from the Ukrainian front reaches Poprad students after Fico clash.

Reconstruction works on the Bratislava–Košice line will change departure times, cause delays and affect services.

Major mixed-use project to transform Trnavské mýto with offices, housing and cultural venues by 2031.

A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

Learn how a Slovak immigrant to the US hunted mobsters.

Dominik ‘Niko’ Dubovský lives and works in the US.

Legal action over vaccine scepticism, Ukrainian flag for Slovak students, water outages in Tornaľa — and weekend tips.

Popular scheme returns in March after last year’s rapid sell-out.

An overview of activities in the last quarter of 2025.