Just a day after Danish shoemaker Ecco announced the closure of its factory in Martin, German sports footwear manufacturer Lowa confirmed it will shut down its plant in Handlová, western Slovakia, by ...

Ecco, the Danish footwear brand long seen as a symbol of Western investment in post-communist Slovakia, will shut down its factory in the northern city of Martin this summer, cutting some 650 jobs and ...

The seasons shift and nature awakens. Spring is here and it offers us a moment to reflect on the delicate balance we share with the earth and its creatures.

Cyclists in Bratislava may finally enjoy a safer route to Devín. The city is planning to construct a segregated cycling path along the busy Devínska cesta. The route will connect existing sections of ...

Destroying the SHMÚ means disabling the early warning system, protection against climate threats, and basic services on which the country's security and functioning depend," warn the experts.

At present, the underground corridors, which had not been originally part of the castle, house an exhibition documenting ...

Welcome to your weekly commentary and overview of news from Slovakia. Smer politicians launch a new attack against the police ...

Historically, canoeists, sport shooters and ice-hockey players have won the most medals for Slovakia. While these sports are ...

A 'pink moon' is set to light up the night sky – but is it really pink? Záhorie is a hidden Slovak gem, and Robert Fico cancels a planned appearance with former Czech president Miloš Zeman. Slovakia ...

Cyclists can ride specially designed forest trails named after local lords. The spa town of Bojnice in western Slovakia is fast becoming a mountain biking haven, drawing riders from across Slovakia.

Despite fading revenues and market instability, U. S. Steel Košice places hope in potential investment from Japan’s Nippon Steel. U. S. Steel Košice, one of Slovakia’s largest industrial employers, ...