What began as a work opportunity for John Patrick Pletado turned into an 11-year journey of growth, community, and LGBTQ+ advocacy.

An Afghan teen’s win, President Peter Pellegrini’s “state of threat” proposal, and St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Slovakia.

Preparing a Ukrainian feast with 20 women, I kept thinking about how solidarity is less about harmony than about staying at the same table.

A judge ruled authorities must reconsider the rejection of his asylum claim.

Plenty of reasons to stop in and around Trenčín. Here are a few.

The city is using its European Capital of Culture year to build a stronger cultural and culinary draw.

The winning photographer will get a €2,000 prize, residency and a solo exhibition in Banská Štiavnica.

Slovakia celebrates Paralympic medals, secondary school leaving exams return, and Pitbull – aka Mr Worldwide – will perform in the country.

A Lord of the Dance, three priests and a funeral.

Nearly 700 routes, hidden rock walls and a DIY via ferrata in the Vtáčnik Mountains.

Kallan Legal earns heavily from cases linked to Smer.

Escalation across the border and also at home.

Alexandra Rexová and guide Sophia Polák hope for more medals.

The deficit hit €1.44 billion by February as people spend less and tax revenues struggle to keep up.

Why the Fallen Angel sculpture is controversial, Slovakia’s reliance on American tech, the best Slovak beers – and the Paralympics are here.

New figures show housing completions dropped sharply in 2025, while new construction remained well below long-term levels.

Experts warn the country’s near-total reliance on US platforms leaves its digital infrastructure vulnerable.

For 40 years, a family-run bakery in Prešov has kept a sweet tradition alive – and customers keep coming back.

Three small producers took the top spots, leaving Slovakia’s better-known lagers trailing behind.

A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.