Things to do in Brezno: mountains, trails and a town on the riseDiscover hiking, culture and cafés in Brezno, a Slovak town reborn as a gateway to the Low Tatras.

More vaccination sites open across SlovakiaThe Health Ministry assures there are enough doses of the updated Comirnaty vaccine.

Košice taps earth’s heat in long-awaited geothermal projectSlovakia’s second city begins €80 million scheme to deliver clean energy to thousands of homes after decades of delay.

Slovak scientists help discover new fungi species in Europe, North AmericaMany more are still waiting to be discovered.

Wizz Air’s biggest-ever Slovak expansion takes offBudget carrier adds 11 new routes from Bratislava — including long-lost flights to Germany — with fares from €19.

Slovakia’s UNESCO village opens a new window into rural lifeA lovingly restored granary in Vlkolínec has been turned into an exhibition celebrating the hard work, faith and traditions that once sustained generations of farmers.

Kofola craze bubbles up in Asia thanks to determined content creatorsA selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

Kvetnica spaFor centuries the area has been known for its natural beauty.

Nine years in Slovakia: Why I stayedI studied media in Ireland, never thought I’d use it in Slovakia — until I found myself in Rača, mic in hand at vinobranie.

Brezno: a hidden alpine gem poised to become the ‘Slovak Semmering’From the Gašperák family’s coffee roastery to the hospitality of Salaš Zbojská, Brezno blends homecoming warmth with highland tradition.

In family businesses, trust is personal, says expertMonika Naďová Krošláková on why family firms matter, how they shape Slovakia’s economy, and why succession is their biggest challenge.