The public transport network in Petržalka to be reorganised afterwards The 3.9-kilometre extension of the tramline in Bratislava's Petržalka borough is nearing completion Mayor Matúš Vallo has pledged that trams will begin operating on the new section by the end of May.  is expected to significantly enhance travel quality and public space In addition to improved transport infrastructure The extension will also trigger broader changes in the city's public transport network in Bratislava’s largest borough.  "This project is not just about a new tramline – it represents the infrastructural completion of Petržalka," the municipality stated.  The route follows the corridor originally reserved for a metro system the city plans a gradual reorganisation of other public transport lines in Petržalka.  Construction of the second phase of the tramline began in November 2021, amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The initial cost was estimated at nearly €90 million. However, due to inflation and rising construction material prices, the final figure is expected to be significantly higher.  only essential operational changes will take effect with their routes largely covered by the new tramline.  "A broader reorganisation of the network will follow in the months after the launch," the municipality said adding that adjustments will be based on data about passenger behaviour and usage patterns The entire new tram segment through Petržalka to the current terminus in Rača will be served by line 3 which will operate at shorter intervals than before trams will arrive every 2.5 minutes (down from four) and every four minutes during the afternoon rush (down from five) line 3 will run every five minutes instead of every 7.5 it will maintain its current frequency.  operating only between Patrónka and the Jungmannova stop Local service will be maintained by line 99 Tram line 7 running from Rača to the Main Railway Station will be discontinued Passengers from Rača will be able to reach the Main Railway Station by transferring at Račianske Mýto to lines 61 A comprehensive reorganisation of the remaining lines will follow several months after the tram extension opens based on data such as the utilisation of individual lines will operate every 2.5 minutes during the morning rush hour (previously every 4 minutes) and every 4 minutes during the afternoon rush hour (previously every 5 minutes) The denser schedule for line 3 will lead to the cancellation of line 7 which currently runs between Rača and the Main Railway Station during the morning rush.  "Maintaining another line at a four-minute interval is not operationally feasible alongside a 2.5-minute frequency," the city explained.  Passengers from Rača heading to the Main Station will be able to transfer at Račianske Mýto Square to bus lines 61 Bus lines 95 and 59 will also be discontinued introduced in 2005 as a temporary solution pending the tram extension Line 59 primarily served students attending schools along Račianska Street and in the Pánty area Since the last school in Pánty is set to close in summer 2024 and Račianska schools will be accessible via Line 3 Bus Line 192 will be shortened to run from Patrónka only as far as Jungmannova where passengers will be able to transfer directly to the tram The remainder of the route is largely duplicated by the new tramline.  "Local service will be maintained by line 99 which intersects the tramline several times offering seamless transfers to the faster tram service at multiple junctions," the city concluded A rollercoaster 4-3 victory confirmed their place at the top — but harder tests await in Europe Few sides surrender a three-one lead and survive most experienced and most relentless team in the Niké Liga Slovakia's top football division.Their seventh consecutive championship A topsy-turvy evening encapsulated their season Tigran Barseghyan’s early strike was ruled out by VAR (video assistant referee) before Žilina stunned the home crowd Goals from Xavier Adang and Mário Sauer either side of the Slovan striker David Strelec’s effort Róbert Mak’s swift response hauled Slovan back into contention before half-time The second half followed a familiar pattern before Strelec completed his hat-trick with a deft backheel to hand Slovan a precious lead Late cameos from veterans Juraj Kucka and Vladimír Weiss Jr underlined the club’s blend of experience and expectation it is very hard to win anything,” said head coach Vladimír Weiss Sr earlier this season Saturday’s result offered further proof Slovan have become synonymous with turning deficits into victories they scored twice as many goals after the break as before it though defensive frailties were evident — notably in heavy defeats to Žilina and others ŠK Slovan Bratislava — 66 pts FC DAC 1904 Dunajská Streda — 45 pts FK Železiarne Podbrezová — 37 pts MFK Dukla Banská Bystrica — 22 The squad’s average age has crept up with limited opportunities for academy products Nineteen-year-old Nino Marcelli has featured regularly Strelec remains the only player under 25 established in the starting XI For general director Ivan Kmotrík Jr success in Slovakia is only part of the equation “It is a big disappointment that we did not reach the Slovnaft Cup final,” he said recently describing the defeat to rivals Spartak Trnava as a “wake-up call” With another Champions League campaign looming — Slovan enter in the first qualifying round in July — reshaping the squad is paramount Kmotrík has hinted at tough decisions ahead: “The next transfer window will be the hardest yet.” crowned champion in his hometown for the first time “Since I was a boy I dreamt of lifting the trophy here.” He said this while soaking in chants from supporters ‘Finally’,” he reflected after a tense finale but the hard work is already shifting towards Europe and what Weiss described as “building a team worthy of the club” Slovan Bratislava: Takáč — Blackman Savvidis (88 Kucka) — Barseghjan (86 Marcelli) Mak (79 Zuberu) — Strelec (88 Weiss Jr.) MŠK Žilina: Belko — Kopásek Source: Sportnet The Japanese striker made a £10m switch to French side Rennes with winger Jota, who is now out for up to nine months with a knee injury But Celtic saw out the window failing to replace Kyogo although Daizen Maeda has filled the void superbly since then Adam Idah is also in the ranks, but the general feeling amongst fans is that Celtic need to recruit a new No.9 in the summer months, aligning with Brendan Rodgers’ comments that change is needed Could Celtic revisit their January pursuit of Slovan Bratislava striker David Strelec Perhaps not given what the 24-year-old has been saying recently about his future Celtic launched a £7.9m bid in January to sign Strelec who played for Slovan Bratislava in this season’s Champions League league phase But that bid was rejected because Slovan were seeking closer to £9m for their coveted striker who has scored 15 goals in 19 starts for his team this campaign so far Strelec’s father admitted he was excited when Celtic made a bid for his son and thought moving to Paradise would be a good step in his career Strelec has stressed that he feels happy at Slovan Bratislava and would not be against staying at the Slovakian giants beyond the summer As quoted by freelance journalist Mark Walker Strelec has now said: “I would be lying if I said January was a completely easy period “I had to shake myself off and adjust to what awaited me for the rest of the season I had to try my best to help Slovan win the title “There have been many versions written about what happened But I certainly have no objection to staying at Slovan after the summer We have an excellent team and if the management strengthens and renews it properly “So my future depends on mutual communication with the club and whether I come to an agreement with any other teams.” In a further blow to Celtic, it seems Strelec is aiming higher than the Scottish Premiership in terms of the league he wants to play in admitting that he would “definitely” like to experience the Premier League He continued: “I had a spell abroad already at Spezia in Italian football and although the language was a problem I admit I found it really hard communicating too “If I had offers from two equally good clubs one from the English Premier League and the other from Serie A “It’s been four years since I left here to go to Italy it will be important what style of the team I should go to play and how the manager perceives me “It will be important that I go where I will play Bratislava’s market adapts to post-pandemic reality Covid-19 continues to cast a shadow across the office market in Bratislava despite the pandemic having officially ended almost two years ago Many companies are downsizing in terms of rented premises as their workers have not fully returned to the office – meaning vacancy rates remain high.  Alto Real Estate is a development company founded by Jozef Oravkin one of the founding partners of Penta Real Estate including Sky Park Offices and Digital Park Alto Real Estate focuses on high-quality and sustainable developments As well as building new residential and office premises it is engaged in administration and renting of offices and continues activities started at Penta Its portfolio includes offices at Sky Park Offices part of which is the historical Jurkovičova heating plant building both on the edge of the historical city centre as well as Digital Park 1 and 2 in Petržalka totalling more than 120,000 m2 of rentable office space.  altorealestate.sk Landlords are adopting a variety of strategies to keep their properties fully leased Alto Real Estate is betting on tenant-focused customer care to help companies bring employees back to the office – and keep them there “We aim to bring the comfort of a living room into the office so that people feel at ease in their work environment,” said Marcel Daško Head of Asset Management at Alto Real Estate He noted that investing in tenant satisfaction pays off as retaining long-term clients is more cost-effective than constantly seeking new ones “It’s not just about the costs of acquiring new tenants,” Daško added “There are also significant expenses involved in customizing office spaces to meet their specific needs.” The Slovak Spectator spoke with Daško about the latest trends on the office market What is the current situation in the office market?  One factor affecting the market is the limited number of new foreign companies coming to Slovakia it was common for new companies to enter the market especially those that operate shared service centres they are looking for smaller units in new buildings The pandemic has played a significant role in this bringing new working models such as home office and hybrid working and companies are now placing more emphasis on efficiency and optimising their space they prefer smaller and more flexible offices better suited to their current needs.  and Henkel have recently moved their shared service centres into brand new premises Exactly – these clients have just relocated such clients typically sign long-term contracts Since no new clients of this kind are expected to enter the market within that period competition for such clients in the office market becomes intense One consequence is downward pressure on rental prices the vacancy rate in Bratislava was 12.57 percent The ideal vacancy rate is generally considered to be around 5-10 percent.  While there is an excess of lower-category offices there are actually not enough of the A+ category offices in which Alto Real Estate operates And future new supply is expected to be low with just one or two new buildings due to be completed during the next one to four years in this period it is more likely clients will move from existing buildings to other existing buildings This means that we are above the market average and successfully filling vacant spaces.  We see several factors behind this success – the prime locations of our buildings Sky Park Offices are part of the Sky Park project built as part of the development of the new Bratislava downtown in the Nivy district on the edge of the historical centre which are established office buildings on Karadžičova Street which we acquired from Tatra Asset Management And Digital Park in Petržalka is next to the popular Aupark shopping centre with excellent excess and plenty of parking opportunities – something which is not common in terms of office premises.  We also pay extra attention to the architecture of our buildings and the quality of surrounding public spaces whose first phase was completed 17 years ago It was designed by Cigler Marani Architects and it still looks very modern today and successfully competes with new office buildings It is also important that we invest regularly into the maintenance and improvement of our office buildings our tenants’ employees have the same experience as they have in their living rooms.  We are introducing new services in our buildings – such as fitness centres and massage studios – so that employees of our tenants can conveniently engage in leisure activities before or after work We even provide trainers and organise group runs as community-building activities These are just some of the ways we’re helping companies motivate their employees to return to the office Private kindergartens are already available in both Sky Park and Digital Park This is the kind of added value we aim to build on – not only supporting our tenants but also enhancing the everyday lives of their employees Having the ability to easily fit in leisure or wellness activities and care for their families around the workday is one example of how we’re creating a more attractive and supportive office environment Do tenants have greater demands these days Tenants have been paying greater attention to ESG which has become part of their corporate culture especially in the case of companies with parent companies abroad we have arranged that all electricity supplied to our offices will be green we are carrying out energy audits in all our buildings.  The outcome should include both specific steps towards carbon neutrality and concrete measures aimed at reducing energy consumption we will produce detailed plans for the future Alto Real Estate is also working on improving external premises so tenants’ employees can work outside eat lunch they have brought with them or even have a barbecue.  All this helps us to successfully re-negotiate and extend rental contacts Pixel Federation has been at Digital Park for years – they are growing together with us.  Do you have any new office projects in the pipeline Alto currently has no office projects at a stage suitable for presentation It has purchased the land next to Sky Park formerly the site of the temporary bus station but no decision has been made yet regarding its future use Are there any new trends in the office sector?  which Alto Real Estate has also embraced – albeit on a small scale – is the concept of flexible offices and small teams and startups don’t want to commit to a lease of five years or longer they are often in the phase of trying to launch their business and need flexibility We strive to meet the needs of such companies and each of our projects has a flexible office concept clients won’t have to commit to long-term contracts but can opt for short-term arrangements instead They will have ready-to-use offices without the need for significant investment while having access to essential services like a shared kitchen and meeting room.  This is not a traditional co-working space where everyone works in the same room primarily for socialisation and networking We plan to establish them in Digital Park and CBC Вы используете блокировщик рекламы в вашем браузере В этом случае Вы не сможете пользоваться всеми функциональными возможностями нашего сайта и его отдельными страницами который мы 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карму в шурики Устанавливайте наше приложение и всегда оставайтесь в курсе футбольных новостей Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán declared that Hungary and Slovakia are currently enjoying the best relationship in their shared history during a joint press conference with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in Bratislava on Monday Orbán thanked Fico on behalf of Hungary and the Hungarian people for his ‘courageous decisions and initiatives’ aimed at strengthening bilateral ties Reflecting on the transformation of relations few would have believed we’d one day speak about our countries in such terms.’ The leaders highlighted a broad alignment of interests between the two nations—particularly in trade Slovakia is now Hungary’s third most important trade partner with bilateral commerce exceeding 15 billion euros and the renovation of old border crossings He emphasized the importance of increasing cross-border infrastructure and reaffirmed a commitment to further expanding gas transmission capacity between the countries by an additional 900 million cubic meters Orbán stressed the importance of peace and national sovereignty expressing support for US-led peace efforts in the Ukraine war and calling for Brussels to support stating that ‘democracy resides in the member states Orbán also restated Hungary’s hardline stance on migration: ‘We are a migration-free country and won’t sacrifice our children’s future for a failed migration policy.’ Orbán argued against surrendering unanimity in foreign policy warning that abandoning it could lead to member states being forced into conflicts against their will He closed by affirming Hungary and Slovakia’s constructive role in the EU offering solutions on energy policy and trade Orbán extended a formal invitation to Robert Fico to visit Budapest Hungarian Conservative is a quarterly magazine on contemporary political philosophical and cultural issues from a conservative perspective Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Looking to access paid articles across multiple policy topics Interested in policy insights for EU professional organisations The two leaders signed a memorandum on cross-border cooperation praising each other’s “sovereign stance” and “protection of national interests.” either observed and verified directly by the reporter or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources Stuttgart opened the scoring after 11 minutes when captain Deniz Undav squared for winger Leweling to find the net The hosts pulled a goal back after 85 minutes when Idjessi Metsoko outpaced the defence to prod home but two minutes later Stuttgart restored their two-goal lead through Rieder Stuttgart are 21st with 10 points ahead of their final first phase game at home to Paris St Germain next Wednesday, while Slovan are still without a point before visiting Bayern Munich Stuttgart opened the scoring after 11 minutes when captain Deniz Undav squared for winger Leweling to find the net Stuttgart are 21st with 10 points ahead of their final first phase game at home to Paris St Germain next Wednesday, while Slovan are still without a point before visiting Bayern Munich The recent actions of Slovak leader Robert Fico appear to fall in line with a general trend in western politics many Slovaks remain deeply opposed to the controversial leader This feeling has taken the form of regular protests against the prime minister in Bratislava and other cities “Enough with Fico!” reads a massive inscription projected onto the building facade of the transport ministry in Freedom Square, Bratislava. This happened during a protest on the evening of February 21st. The same words are chanted by approximately 12,000 people of all ages gathered on this beautiful winter day accompanied by the chorus “Slovakia is Europe.” “We need a change in our country,” Ivana and Katarina I’m afraid he might decide to pull us out of the European Union and NATO This marks the fourth anti-government protest of the year in Bratislava and various cities across Slovakia. The demonstrations, sparked by Prime Minister Robert Fico’s visit to Moscow on December 23rd Citizens taking to the streets oppose the government’s pro-Russian shift and express their desire for Slovakia to remain in the European Union “Our prime minister said that we might leave the EU I think we would be a very weak country,” he adds no political party banners are visible – only the flags of the EU the civil society groups Peace in Ukraine (Mier Ukrajine) and For a Dignified Slovakia (Za slušné Slovensko) their message focuses on the need to support the European Union (something that is not a given in Slovakia) and stand with Ukraine The February 21st protest falls on a significant anniversary for Slovakia. On this day in 2018, the investigative journalist Ján Kuciak and his fiancée, Martina Kušnírová, both 27, were murdered in their home in Veľká Mača sparking the largest protests since the fall of the communist regime and triggering a political crisis that ultimately led to Prime Minister Fico’s resignation on March 15th Few in 2018 would have predicted his return to the political spotlight with his victory in the 2023 parliamentary elections That is why protesters in Bratislava chant “Shame shame” in support of Kuciak’s parents and Kušnírová’s mother who open the demonstration demanding justice The wave of protests comes at an already delicate juncture for Slovakia’s ruling coalition Internal disagreements and defections within two of Smer-SD’s allied parties – the moderates of Hlas-SD and the nationalists of SNS – have reduced the government’s parliamentary support from the 79 seats it secured in the 2023 elections to 75 “We are in a paradoxical situation where Fico has called on his allied parties to resolve their issues internally, or he will himself call for early elections with the backing of the opposition,” explains Fabio Turco, a journalist focused in Central Europe and the co-founder of the Centrum Report project a highly experienced politician who has already served two previous terms as prime minister (2006–2010 and 2012–18) appears to be skilfully navigating these turbulent waters he pressured the opposition into withdrawing a motion of no confidence against him by presenting a parliamentary document alleging a coup attempt orchestrated by unspecified foreign forces which was supposed to vote on the no-confidence motion was held behind closed doors to discuss this highly secret document that Fico had apparently possessed for some time; in protest the opposition withdrew the motion,” Turco continues Fico claims that the ongoing protests and the assassination attempt against him in May 2024 are part of a broader scheme to undermine Slovakia’s established order His return to power after 2018 is a clear demonstration of his political acumen tells Meridiano 13: “After the murder of Kuciak and Kušnírová there was a promise of change in Slovakia.” The crime had become a symbol of deep-rooted corruption at the highest levels of the country’s politics since its independence in 1993 the desire for change was particularly represented by the election of Zuzana Čaputová as president in 2019 “People with liberal and progressive views saw her as a figure representing high civil values in a sort of line of succession in Czechoslovak politics the expectations of seven years ago have gone unmet for several reasons Both Turco and Ferenčík cite the failures of OĽaNO the populist party that won the 2020 elections “When the Slovak opposition was in power from 2020 to 2023 These were years marked by internal conflicts and calls for resignations,” says Turco OĽaNO found itself managing two major crises: COVID-19 (the elections that brought the party to power took place on the eve of the pandemic) and the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine All of this created widespread disillusion with politics among Slovaks The promises of transparency and anti-corruption measures that had propelled OĽaNO to victory were unfulfilled and the party became a symbol of incompetence riding the wave of protests against COVID-19 restrictions and defending anti-vaccine positions while 49 per cent see Russia as a security threat This ambivalent stance on the war in Ukraine is also evident at a visual level. In Bratislava, there are many Ukrainian refugees (by the end of 2023, they were almost 35,000 accounting for seven per cent of the city’s population) which are ubiquitous in neighbouring countries like the Czech Republic and Poland displayed on the facades of public buildings tend to view Russia and the Soviet Union more favourably compared to other former Warsaw Pact countries Turco mentions the arrival of the Red Army in 1945 as a moment many consider a liberation from the fascist regime that ruled Slovakia from 1939 Ferenčík attributes the differing perspectives between the Czech Republic and Slovakia in part to the memory of the Prague Spring and its suppression by Warsaw Pact troops led by the Soviet Union in 1968 “As demonstrated by the success of the 2024 film Vlny (Waves) the Prague Spring is still widely remembered in the Czech Republic but primarily as a Czech phenomenon Slovaks are less attached to this memory and perceive the invasion as having been directed at the Czech part of Czechoslovakia.” For Czechs the repression of the 1968 movements symbolizes Soviet crimes in the country and the intervention of Warsaw Pact forces is closely associated with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine presenting himself as a nationalist leader similar to Viktor Orbán He adopted anti-western rhetoric and attacked his political opponents He portrayed President Čaputova as a puppet of the CIA and George Soros The intensity of these attacks led Čaputová not to seek re-election in 2024 – a race won by the Fico ally Peter Pellegrini While his predecessors in government had aligned with western positions on the war in Ukraine – approving sanctions and military aid to Kyiv (Slovakia was the first country to send its MiG fighter jets to the Ukrainian army) – Fico promised during his election campaign that he would not send “a single bullet to Ukraine” This context explains the electoral victory of Smer-SD in 2023 The party strengthened its ties with its more conservative base while many opposition supporters simply did not vote which became the leading political force with about 23 per cent of the vote Progressive forces still demonstrated vitality with Progressive Slovakia securing around 18 per cent of the vote Once in power, Fico adopted a more nuanced approach toward Ukraine. As Ferenčík wrote in an article for New Eastern Europe the new government continued dialogue with Kyiv officials and maintained military aid to Ukraine Fico aligned with European positions even on sanctions against Russia the trip marked a sharp break from Brussels’ stance and triggered As is traditional with pro-European demonstrations (the same happens in Tbilisi) the February 21st protest in Bratislava ends with “Ode to Joy” and the national anthem with the next gathering scheduled for two weeks later it is difficult to predict what might happen in Slovakia While the weakness of the governing coalition and ongoing protests suggest the possibility of early elections or a government reshuffle it is also true that a politician with Fico’s credentials is unlikely to feel isolated in the current international context The victory of Donald Trump and the legitimacy he is granting to Putin provide significant support for the Slovak prime minister Despite similarities to Orbán and attempts at authoritarian reforms the Slovak premier does not wield the same level of power as his Hungarian counterpart How the situation will fully unfold remains to be seen This article was originally published in Italian on the Meridiano 13 website and social media channels Aleksej Tilman is an Italian Communications Specialist with a strong interest in the Caucasus He covers the region for Meridiano 13 and other outlets including Q Code Magazine and Valigia Blu Please support New Eastern Europe's crowdfunding campaign The consequences of Russia’s invasion are visible not only in Ukraine The Kremlin has set off or exploited a series of crises that face most European countries New thinking is needed in policies towards Russia in whatever form it will take after the war Ukraine’s suffering goes well beyond the front line With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine we now see our western values under siege whether we consciously recognise it or not The invasion by Russian forces of Ukraine from the north south and east – with the initial aim to take the capital Kyiv – has changed our region The situation with Russian threats towards Ukraine once again illustrates the high level of instability in our region Only a year ago we witnessed the second Nagorno-Karabakh war between Armenia and Azerbaijan It took at least 5,000 lives and significantly shifted the geopolitics in the South Caucuses This special issue aims to honour the plight of Belarusians whose democratic choice made in August 2020 was shamelessly snubbed by Alyaksandr Lukashenka a lot of work still remains for this country And this is why Ukraine’s story is incomplete 30 years after the fall of the Soviet Union Our societies are more polarised than ever before which makes them more susceptible to disinformation The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed limitations and weaknesses in nearly all countries around the world volatility and the relationship between Russia and the West The Black Sea region is quickly becoming a geopolitical battleground which is gaining the interest of major powers regional players and smaller countries – and the stakes are only getting higher This issue is dedicated to the 10 year anniversary of the European Union’s Eastern Partnership as well as the 30 years since the 1989 revolutions in Central Europe The consequences of the emerging multipolar world This issue takes a special look at the role and responsibility of the public intellectual in Central and Eastern Europe today In the eastern parts of the European continent 1918 is remembered not only as the end of the First World War but also saw the emergence of newly-independent states and the rise of geopolitical struggles which are felt until this day that Belarus remains isolated from the West and very static in its transformation The Summer 2018 issue of New Eastern Europe tackles the complexity of para-states in the post-Soviet space © KCAPAdditionally, balconies and loggias are adapted to their position and height, balancing open panoramas with protection from wind and sunlight. At ground level, a glass pavilion links the towers and provides shared spaces, indoor gardens, and access to essential facilities like bike storage and parking. Adjacent to the pavilion, a green park introduces nature-inspired pathways and ecological features integrating recreation with climate-responsive design Related Article Stefano Boeri Architetti Wins Competition for Green Neighborhood Development in Bratislava, Slovakia You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email Words:  Charlotte Coates Experiential Media Group (E/M Group), an industry leader in creating travelling exhibitions and experiences the salvor in possession and steward of the Titanic wreck site have announced that TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition is making its highly anticipated return to Bratislava 2025,  this celebrated exhibition brings together history and engaging human stories to create a memorable experience that has already entertained millions of visitors across the globe See also: The record-breaking success & evergreen appeal of Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition Visitors will travel back in time to experience the majesty and tragedy of the Titanic while exploring hundreds of genuine artefacts retrieved from the wreck site The Exhibition also showcases carefully recreated sections of the Ship’s iconic areas providing a touching insight into the lives of both passengers and crew ensuring an immersive and emotional exploration of one of history’s greatest tales The exhibition also emphasises the lesser-known Slovakian links to the Titanic featuring passengers who set sail for a better life across the ocean Their stories are tied to the larger narrative of the ship adding depth and significance for local audiences The exhibition will travel to Berlin in early 2025 TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition is also set to visit various cities in the Middle East and North Africa with the locations to be revealed in April 2025 Get the latest attractions industry news direct to your inbox More from this author Blooloop is taking climate action and is now B Corp Certified speed and the best experience on this site There can’t have been many more one-sided Champions League matches than Manchester City’s victory over Slovan Bratislava The match was as good as over inside 15 minutes. Ilkay Gundogan gave them an eighth-minute lead before Phil Foden It will remain a mystery how it was only 2-0 at half-time with the woodwork struck three times and Pep Guardiola’s side recording 14 shots in the first period City were wasteful after the break before Erling Haaland added a third in the 58th minute and substitute James McAtee made it four 16 minutes from time They had 28 shots in all and 76.3 per cent possession The Athletic’s Sam Lee takes you through the talking points On Tuesday he looked far more comfortable on his supposedly stronger side no doubt helped by the level of the opposition but by the amount of times City found him in ideal situations receiving the ball and being able to dribble at the left-back one-against-one or simply arrive onto a running ball and apply a cross He played a big part in City’s two early goals, the first after standing up a cross to the back post — something Guardiola is keen on this season — which ended up with Gundogan striking from the edge of the area, and for Foden’s strike he provided a smart pass inside to complete a one-two with the England man City’s players would have found this a much more gentle test than they would find in the Premier League across the board but Doku profited more than most because many of his side’s moves were designed to get him on the ball time and time again He admitted after that Chelsea game that he needs to improve his end product and nights like this will help; he created plenty City should have scored more than double the four that they ended up with given the sheer amount of shots on goal they had and the quality of the chances with City hitting the woodwork three times but for a long stretch of the match they were too imprecise with their final pass or the finish Granted, the game was over early on after their two goals in 15 minutes, but as discussed following the 1-1 draw with Newcastle at the weekend this City team is not exactly brimming with goals at the moment with Haaland grabbing 71 percent of them in the league That will surely improve soon enough because players like Foden and Gundogan, who got those early goals, have proven their scoring ability several times over, and Kevin De Bruyne is back soon The wingers could do with chipping in some more, though, as could the centre-backs when it comes to dead-ball situations. Doku created plenty and could have done more, although Savinho struggled to impose himself on the game, as did Matheus Nunes through the middle Substitute James McAtee tucked in City’s fourth to match the scoreline more closely to the performance which is a boost for him on a night when Nunes struggled to impose himself even considering the quality of the opponents This will have been the most straightforward of the lot but City’s victory in Slovakia equals the all-time unbeaten record in the Champions League/European Cup They have now not lost in regulation time for 25 matches, moving them level with Manchester United who have been at the top of the rankings thanks to a run between 2007 and 2009 These things do not include penalty shootouts and, of course, City were knocked out at the quarter-final stage by Real Madrid last season but statistics like these do highlight the club’s European prowess over the past few years not including that Madrid shootout in April City have not lost at home in Europe for 33 matches a run that goes back to September 2018 (when Lyon beat a City side coached by Mikel Arteta with Guardiola serving a touchline ban) City had been finding their feet in Europe in the years before Guardiola took over only getting out of the group stage for the first time in 2013-14 and going beyond the last-16 just once It took Guardiola’s men a few seasons to get to grips with the competition but they have been in the mix since reaching their first final three years ago They will have their sights set on lifting the trophy again in what is we did it and the group of players are fantastic a lot of chances and the first three points of the competition “They started with a bit more courage to play but after the 2-0 and the chances they sat back like many many teams Sometimes you have to attack quicker but yeah “Juanma (Lillo the assistant) said to me (about goal difference) but I am not thinking about that maybe I am a bit conservative but winning your games will be enough We have to make a point of points but we made the first victory and we see on the table we are a little bit higher “Gundogan played at the level that we know he can do it the game at Newcastle (in the 1-1 draw) was not really really good one of the worst I’ve ever seen from him in the past eight or nine years He had more chances but step by step he is coming back.” Saturday, October 5: Fulham (Home) Sam Lee is the Manchester City correspondent for The Athletic. The 2024-25 campaign will be his 10th following the club, having previously held other positions with Goal and the BBC, and freelancing in South America. Follow Sam on Twitter @SamLee Slovakia is the Prague-based specialty coffee group’s third international market entry within the last seven months following launches in Poland and Austria  Czech specialty coffee group The Miners has debuted in Slovakia with an outlet in Bratislava.  Already have an account? Sign in Already have an account? Sign In MOL Group subsidiary Slovnaft AS has achieved first production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) at its 6.1-million tonne/year (tpy) integrated refining and petrochemical complex in Bratislava, Slovakia. As part of a testing program for production of alternative fuels that began more than a year ago, the Bratislava refinery has produced SAF and HVO—or biodiesel—to required specifications via co-processing of conventional and renewable feedstocks within existing units at the site, MOL Group and Slovnaft said in separate mid-February releases. Successful completion of the production tests confirms the Bratislava complex’s readiness for larger-scale production of both alternative reduced-carbon fuels using current production units at the refinery, the companies said.  Undertaken over the course of the past year, Slovnaft’s SAF and HVO production tests at Bratislava comes as part of parent MOL Group’s long-term +2030 Shape Tomorrow strategy to simultaneously ensure supply security while transforming its traditional fossil fuel-based operations into a low-carbon, sustainable business model, the companies said. "The fact that Slovnaft has passed this test is a confirmation of our position as an important player in the [Central and Eastern Europe] region,” said Gabriel, vice-chairman of Slovnaft’s board and downstream vice-president of the MOL Group. “The competence in chemical production that we have acquired over [the company’s long history] must be preserved and developed in line with where the company is moving and what kind of future we want to create," Szabó added. While neither Slovnaft nor MOL Group confirmed the volume of SAF and HVO produced during the testing, the companies did confirm the finished products’ conformity to required quality specifications was validated by Isotoptech LP’s Isotoptech Zrt., an elemental and radioanalytical laboratory measurement services based in Hungary. Official plans for scaling up production of SAF and HVO at Bratislava have yet to be revealed. Slovnaft completed production of HVO at yearend 2024 via co-processing of renewable-based oil derived from cashew nut shells in an existing unit at the site designed for production of conventional diesel, said Róbert Hurný, the company’s director of downstream development.Testing for SAF was carried out in an existing unit for production of standard aviation kerosine via co-processing of partially refined cooking oil, according to the operator. Slovnaft said it carried out SAF production testing in collaboration with the aeronautics faculty of Slovakia’s Technical University of Košice. Robert Brelsford joined Oil & Gas Journal in October 2013 as downstream technology editor after 8 years as a crude oil price and news reporter on spot crude transactions at the US Gulf Coast, West Coast, Canadian, and Latin American markets. He holds a BA (2000) in English from Rice University and an MS (2003) in education and social policy from Northwestern University. 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The protests began in late December after Fico’s trip to Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, a rare visit to the Kremlin by a European Union leader since Moscow’s all-out invasion of Ukraine began more than three years ago and his remarks that Slovakia might consider leaving the 27-nation EU and NATO. Fico, who survived an assassination attempt in May 2024, has faced calls to resign over his comments about future EU and NATO membership and his claim that Russia had security reasons to invade Ukraine. One of the most surprising aspects of the protests, according to analysts, is that they have not been confined to major cities but have also taken place in areas where support for Fico's ruling leftist-nationalist Smer (Direction) party is particularly strong.  The demonstrations happening in Smer strongholds could cause a headache for Fico given that his party won 2023 parliamentary elections by campaigning on a pro-Russian platform and focusing on previously untapped anti-state and anti-establishment voters. That represented a significant shift for the 60-year-old, who started his three-decade political career on the left and previously said Slovakia should be at the "core of the EU".  The turning point came in 2018 when journalist Ján Kuciak — who had been investigating high-level graft — and his fiancee Martina Kušnírová were murdered by a contract killer, triggering huge protests that forced Fico to resign from his third spell as prime minister. Smer lost power in the 2020 parliamentary elections, defeated by parties vowing to tackle corruption. With the party marginalised, it polled at under 10% at one point. But Fico eventually started adopting more extreme positions and espousing pro-Moscow rhetoric that attracted many Slovaks. Fico was prime Minister from 2012 to 2018. He resigned in 2018 less than three weeks after the murder of an investigative reporter – who was looking at possible government corruption – sparked public outcry and triggered nationwide protests. He returned to power in 2023 after his Smer party won a parliamentary election. Since his return, he’s ended Bratislava's military and financial support for Kyiv, criticised EU sanctions on Russia and vowed to block Ukraine from joining NATO. He’s also declared Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as a national enemy, after the Ukrainian leader ended the transit of Russian gas through his country following the expiration of a five year deal. hanging on after the home side sought to stage a late comeback Milan arrived on the back of a 3-1 win at Real Madrid while Slovan were beaten 4-1 by Dinamo Zagreb last time out in the tournament but for much of the game the home side looked more than capable of causing their visitors real problems The first half ended level with Milan's Christian Pulisic opening the scoring in the 21st minute before a quick counter-attack led to Slovan's Tigran Barseghyan equalising three minutes later Slovan pulled a goal back through Nino Marcelli in the 88th minute, and also had Marko Tolic sent off late on but Milan came through the late drama to move on to nine points remain rooted at the bottom of the standings Milan controlled the game in Slovan's half for the opening 15 minutes without creating any real danger before a quick counter from the home side almost let them in to take the lead Barseghyan's pass sent Strelec through on goal where he rounded the keeper but his finish lacked power allowing Strahinja Pavlovic slide in to block the shot The visitors finally made their possession count when a through-ball from Abraham on the halfway line set Pulisic free and he raced into the area before angling his low shot into the far corner Milan did not learn their lesson from Slovan's earlier counter and this time Barseghyan collected the ball in his own half without a single opposition player ahead of him Tijjani Reijnders was the closest Milan player but he could not keep pace and Barseghyan calmly lofted the ball over the oncoming Maigan Milan sent on Leao at the start of the second half and the Portuguese winger put them back in front after Youssouf Fofana's cross field pass found him ahead of his marker to coolly slip the ball past the keeper It looked all over for Slovan when Strelec played a pass back into the box which only went as far as Abraham who had the simple task of turning and sending a shot past the helpless keeper The game appeared all over as a contest but Marcelli's superb strike from outside the area suddenly gave Slovan hope but all they could muster was Tolic getting a double booking for a foul and dissent and Milan survived to take all three points AC Milan earned their third successive Champions League win with a 3-2 victory at Slovan Bratislava on Tuesday Milan arrived on the back of a 3-1 win at Real Madrid while Slovan were beaten 4-1 by Dinamo Zagreb last time out in the tournament The first half ended level with Milan's Christian Pulisic opening the scoring in the 21st minute before a quick counter-attack led to Slovan's Tigran Barseghyan equalising three minutes later Slovan pulled a goal back through Nino Marcelli in the 88th minute, and also had Marko Tolic sent off late on Barseghyan's pass sent Strelec through on goal where he rounded the keeper but his finish lacked power allowing Strahinja Pavlovic slide in to block the shot Tijjani Reijnders was the closest Milan player Milan sent on Leao at the start of the second half and the Portuguese winger put them back in front after Youssouf Fofana's cross field pass found him ahead of his marker to coolly slip the ball past the keeper. It looked all over for Slovan when Strelec played a pass back into the box which only went as far as Abraham who had the simple task of turning and sending a shot past the helpless keeper. The game appeared all over as a contest but Marcelli's superb strike from outside the area suddenly gave Slovan hope, but all they could muster was Tolic getting a double booking for a foul and dissent, and Milan survived to take all three points. Atlético moved up to 10th with 12 points from six matches while Slovan are rooted to the bottom of the 36-team table having lost all six games and they cannot make the playoffs Griezmann scored for the fifth successive match with a first-half header and a simple finish at the near post in the second period, adding to well-taken opener from his strike partner Julián Álvarez Slovan briefly got back into the match at 2-1 when David Strelec earned a penalty and converted himself from 12 yards. Tigran Barseghyan also struck the crossbar in the first half Free-scoring Atletico have netted 21 goals in their last five games in all competitions and might have had more in this one too but were wasteful in the final third in the second half we let them have the ball a lot Alvarez's 12th goal of the season gave the hosts the lead inside 16 minutes when Slovan allowed him too much time and space on the edge of the box and he unleashed a pinpoint shot into the top corner It is a joy and a pride to have him with us and to be able to help him [score]," Griezmann said The visitors came close to an equaliser with a lightning counter-attack that finished with Barseghyan shooting against the crossbar Atletico doubled their advantage with a simple goal three minutes before halftime. Marcos Llorente stretched to direct a deep cross to the back post and Griezmann rose above the static defenders to head the ball into the net Slovan were awarded a penalty when Clément Lenglet clipped the heel of Strelec in the box and the latter took the spot-kick himself Any thoughts of a comeback diminished, however, as Griezmann netted his second to extend the Atletico lead again. He was slipped into space in the six-yard box and beat Slovan goalkeeper Dominik Takac at his near post Griezmann scored for the fifth successive match with a first-half header and a simple finish at the near post in the second period, adding to well-taken opener from his strike partner Julián Álvarez Slovan briefly got back into the match at 2-1 when David Strelec earned a penalty and converted himself from 12 yards. Tigran Barseghyan also struck the crossbar in the first half It is a joy and a pride to have him with us and to be able to help him [score],\" Griezmann said Atletico doubled their advantage with a simple goal three minutes before halftime. Marcos Llorente stretched to direct a deep cross to the back post and Griezmann rose above the static defenders to head the ball into the net Slovan were awarded a penalty when Clément Lenglet clipped the heel of Strelec in the box and the latter took the spot-kick himself Any thoughts of a comeback diminished, however, as Griezmann netted his second to extend the Atletico lead again. He was slipped into space in the six-yard box and beat Slovan goalkeeper Dominik Takac at his near post Anticipated interest rate cuts are expected to boost investment activity potentially raising transaction volumes above the 10-year average In Bratislava, demand for premium A+ office spaces remain strong, pushing rents higher and reducing vacancy rates, while secondary properties face challenges. The industrial sector remains stable with vacancy rates below 1% in key locations like Bratislava maintaining robust demand for modern facilities Retail markets are adapting to changing consumer preferences with over 25 new brands entering the market in the last few years and moderate rent growth expected in retail parks provides a favorable backdrop for Slovakia’s real estate market Adriana graduated with a degree in journalism and has been a valued member of the Cushman & Wakefield team since 2024 bringing her experience from the fast-paced worlds of media and social networks she channels her expertise into marketing and PR playing a vital role in shaping the company’s voice and strengthening its presence in the industry Slovakia Office Fit Out Cost Guide Slovakia MarketBeat just another two hours down the highway—and also along the Danube River—has seen the Slovakian capital go overlooked The same has been true throughout modern history as it passed from the Hapsburgs to the Soviets despite being the capital of the Kingdom of Hungary (1526-1784) for over 250 years Old Town Bratislava—capped by its iconic Low prices and five-star hotels have been attracting international chefs and talented mixologists elevating the city’s culinary status while preserving its traditions Slow but sure, there have been signs that this is changing. Bratislava has become a popular one-day stop for travelers heading down the Danube as they look to enjoy the river that stretches from southwestern Germany through Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania, Moldova, and Ukraine—eventually spilling into the Black Sea But in an era when the discovery of a great drinking and dining scene can turbo-charge a destination overnight the Slovakian capital has managed to build a seriously impressive one seemingly out of thin air I say “managed” and “out of thin air” because Slovakia has never been a rich country Food here has largely centered around those three basic ingredients: eggs its history of flux led to mixed gastronomic customs that bring together Hungarian low prices and five-star hotels have begun to attract international chefs and talented mixologists Bratislava’s easy-to-navigate food and drink scene makes it a destination worthy of more than just a few hours and one or two meals Here are seven bars and restaurants you can’t miss on any trip to Bratislava or down the Danube Mirror BarMirror Bar has been a hidden staple on the World's 50 Best Bars for years.  Located inside the Radisson Blu Carlton Hotel, Mirror Bar might be Bratislava’s best known bar (or restaurant). Having appeared on the World’s 50 Best Bars list for several years, the space is well-known to cocktail aficionados Stepping into this dark and mysterious space feels like entering a rainforest with its bonsai trees coating the walls and a very large tree in the center reaching the ceiling and glistening gold bathe the room in a certain surreality—only upstaged by the cocktails as the natural world plays a part in every pour Custom glassware from Slovakia ensures that each drink is a world of its own Pro Tip: You’ll find people from across the globe gathered at Mirror Bar but the one constant is the gasps heard when one of the house’s unique creations is revealed tableside and plants all play a part in these special drinks it’s worth ordering one of these specialties for presentation alone recently opened Eck features open-fire cooking and seven-course tasting menus with global wine pairings.  Opened in late 2023 and situated on a hill above the trendy Devín district, Eck blends restaurant with farm and winery—and visitors are treated to a visual display unlike anywhere else in Bratislava Its open kitchen concept means diners can watch as their food is cooked over an open fire while an extensive cellar gives imbibers the chance to order bottles from across the globe Billionaire Patrik Tkáč is behind the project who previously cooked at Michelin-starred restaurants in Belgium and the UK he treats guests to a seven-course tasting menu featuring a variety of ingredients plucked straight from the garden and the Czech Republic—matching it with a choice of four wine pairings or a non-alcoholic selection featuring pieces from a variety of Slovakian craftsmen and artists because Eck may be the hottest restaurant in Slovakia Eck and Devin are about a 15-minute taxi ride from Old Town Bratislava so be sure to give yourself some extra time to get there Early arrivers also get the benefit of checking out the restaurant’s incredible grounds Antique American Bar—exceptional cocktails in a sleek A speakeasy in the heart of Old Town, Antique American Bar brings Prohibition style to Bratislava the space features everything one wants from a traditional cocktail bar and the drinks are nothing short of exceptional Dark wood and an extensive wall of bottles set the scene for this hidden gem where bartenders clad in white jackets concoct an array of classic and unique cocktails many of which feature homemade ingredients For those looking for something truly unique the bar offers a variety of rare bottles that you’ll be hard-pressed to find anywhere else Pro Tip: This is the perfect place to slip away from a bustling night in Old Town and enjoy an elevated twist on a classic cocktail. As a martini drinker myself, I appreciated their Martinez version which plays with the drink’s roots—offering its own refined splash of cocktail history (and strength).  Urban House draws the creative laptop crowd and some of the best desserts in town.  Brooklyn meets Bratislava at Urban House—an all-day cafe which offers food and plenty of places to set up shop for those not tied to an office The food on offer is more akin to modern American and features brunch and dinner options as well as a variety of delicious desserts Communal tables and a graffitied interior make Urban House a go-to for many of the city's creative types—a growing bunch as nearby cities like Vienna and Berlin continue to rise in price It's also just a great spot to stop for coffee or conversation and offers a selection of both that’s wider than anywhere else in the Slovakian capital Pro Tip: The personal tea kettle situation can be confusing so ask the waiter before you foolishly spill hot water all over the table–which may or may not have been exactly what I did bring your laptop and setup in a place where you can actually get work done Impeccable craft cocktails with sunset Danube views to match.  If you spend enough time drinking through Europe’s top bars and speaking to those who stir, shake, and create some of the world’s top cocktails, you’ll start to notice that an almost startling number come from Slovakia. Sky Bar is arguably where this all began Offering some of the city's best views offering revelers an opportunity to enjoy creative drinks while basking in the fresh night air meaning visitors can choose to enjoy a classic or original concoction many of which are made with housemade ingredients I like Sky Bar best after dinner when you can watch the city lights glimmer across the Danube and the action evolve in the squares below Irin is Bratislava's most definitive culinary experience—featuring a nine-course tasting menu focusing on regional Slovakian cookery Slovakia’s blossoming wine scene is on full display at Irin which may be the city’s most exciting restaurant Rather than focusing on global cuisines or blending today’s hottest trends Irin focuses on elevated Slovakian gastronomy where a nine-course tasting menu offers visitors the chance to see what regional cuisine looks like when mixed with modern techniques Only three nightly seatings mean reservations are a necessity but they’re well worth it as regional ingredients dazzle in ways only seen at multi-star Michelin restaurants And while the food at Irin is nothing less than extraordinary the extensive wine list and pairing options still manages to stand out.  Pro Tip: Those interested in seeing the exceptional variety of pours available from Slovakia and adjacent nations should go ahead and order the pairing menu offering an additional sense of local terroir to the dishes Pro Tip: If you come on a weekend or local holiday, expect a crowd that’s mostly filled with families. Parking can be found on the tight road leading to the farm, but it’s definitely worth the visit to see what life was like outside the capital. Everything here is truly authentic, but if you’re looking for something that really says “Slovakia,” order the žinčica. By A California Wine Appellation Specialist, Christopher Friedmann’s work has appeared in Men’s Journal, Travel + Leisure, and Wine Enthusiast. He's the founder and editor of SpiritedDrinks.com.  ATLANTA, Feb. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The globally acclaimed TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition is making its highly anticipated return to Bratislava, Slovakia, following its successful run in 2015. Opening on Foden goals0:32Guardiola surprised by opposing manager's Gaudi complimentPep Guardiola reacts to Slovan Bratislava's Vladimír Weiss likening the Man City manager to iconic Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi City, winners of the 2023 Champions League, have four points after two games, having opened this season's campaign with a 0-0 home draw with Inter Milan. Slovan's loss comes on the heels of a 5-1 thrashing by Celtic "Got to give [Slovan] respect," Foden told TNT Sports "We did the job at the end and we managed to find the space On another night there could have been more goals After the draw [with Inter] we had to get the win The Premier League champions parked themselves in Slovan's half and peppered the home side with shots all night Gündogan got City on the scoreboard in the eighth minute with his first goal since his return from a season at Barcelona. The German's shot from edge of the penalty area deflected off the leg of Kyriakos Savvidis and into the net Foden, who scored 27 goals in all competitions last term, doubled City's lead with his first of the season in the 15th minute, latching onto a pass from Jérémy Doku and curling a strike into the bottom corner Haaland netted his 42nd goal in Europe's top competition in the 58th, sprinting onto Rico Lewis's pass and then stepping around keeper Dominik Takac before slotting into the empty net who has 11 goals this season across all competitions took a seat on the bench two minutes later Foden chipped a pass to McAtee for his first ever City goal in the 74th minute to cap a perfect night for the visitors who have now extended their unbeaten run in the Champions League to 25 games tied for the record with Man United's stretch from 2007 to 2009 under Sir Alex Ferguson Guardiola's team were eliminated from last year's competition by eventual winners Real Madrid on penalty kicks The score could have been far more lopsided in the one-sided game as City pummelled Slovan with 28 shots including three that rang off the woodwork City, winners of the 2023 Champions League, have four points after two games, having opened this season's campaign with a 0-0 home draw with Inter Milan. Slovan's loss comes on the heels of a 5-1 thrashing by Celtic \"Got to give [Slovan] respect,\" Foden told TNT Sports \"We did the job at the end and we managed to find the space The Premier League champions parked themselves in Slovan's half and peppered the home side with shots all night Gündogan got City on the scoreboard in the eighth minute with his first goal since his return from a season at Barcelona. The German's shot from edge of the penalty area deflected off the leg of Kyriakos Savvidis and into the net Foden, who scored 27 goals in all competitions last term, doubled City's lead with his first of the season in the 15th minute, latching onto a pass from Jérémy Doku and curling a strike into the bottom corner Haaland netted his 42nd goal in Europe's top competition in the 58th, sprinting onto Rico Lewis's pass and then stepping around keeper Dominik Takac before slotting into the empty net. Haaland, who has 11 goals this season across all competitions, took a seat on the bench two minutes later, his work done for the night. Foden chipped a pass to McAtee for his first ever City goal in the 74th minute to cap a perfect night for the visitors, who have now extended their unbeaten run in the Champions League to 25 games, tied for the record with Man United's stretch from 2007 to 2009 under Sir Alex Ferguson. Guardiola's team were eliminated from last year's competition by eventual winners Real Madrid on penalty kicks. \"I'm over the moon,\" said McAtee, who joined City at age 11. \"It's what every kid dreams of, so it's a dream come true.\" The score could have been far more lopsided in the one-sided game as City pummelled Slovan with 28 shots, 14 on target, including three that rang off the woodwork. Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the world Bratislava’s recent focus on child well-being in city planning is in part a response to concerns about brain drain in Slovakia.  Photo: Courtesy of Metropolitan Institute Bratislava 2024 at 2:00 AM EDTBookmarkSaveThe center of Bratislava doesn’t necessarily look like a place that needs a child-friendly makeover A handsome city of just under half a million straddling the River Danube full of car-free 18th century lanes and tree-lined promenades that teem with kids chasing each other or crying over dropped ice creams buses and trolleybuses haul families to and fro while easily accessible woodlands on hills and river banks are visible from many points across the city Bratislava is launching a city-wide effort to focus its planning and development around the needs of children in the hopes of delivering a city that’s greener cleaner and safer — as well as speeding progress on contentious issues such as reducing car access or managing suburban sprawl “A city that’s friendly toward children is friendly toward everyone,” Mayor Matúš Vallo told Bloomberg CityLab he could witness the deep involvement of Olympians in the leadership of the NOC and the National Sports Federations the contribution of the NOC and the Slovak sports movement to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations (UN) and the excellent relationship the NOC enjoys with the national government © NOC of Slovakia, Andrej GalicaFollowing a meeting with Olympians, and current and former athletes in the Olympic Museum of Bratislava, the IOC President received the “Golden Badge”, the NOC’s highest distinction, from President Siekel and Honorary President František Chmelar. During his visit, the IOC President met the Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic, Robert Fico, who emphasised the role of sport in his country and called sport a “social phenomenon”. For Slovakia, the investment in sport is an investment in the youth and the young generation of the country. Slovakia has recently established a Ministry for Tourism and Sport. Bach said during the meeting: “You can be very proud of the work of the NOC in your country, and the work of Danka Hrbeková in the IOC.” © NOC of Slovakia, Andrej GalicaThe Prime Minister thanked the IOC President for “everything you have done for sport. The IOC and the NOC enjoy a great deal of respect.” Prime Minister Fico underlined the role of sport in bringing people together. He applauded the fact that athletes from the territories of all 206 NOCs participated in the Olympic Games Paris 2024. Press ReleaseIOC Executive Board proposes Tony Estanguet for election as IOC Member at the 144th Session in Greece LegacyCelebrating five years of YOG Lausanne 2020 – a legacy of local engagement, youth participation and sustainability IOC NewsIOC asks stakeholders to be extremely vigilant as fake accounts impersonating the IOC President are contacting high-ranking persons IOC PresidentNew Year’s Message 2025 by IOC President Thomas Bach: “Values First” run through the forest or learn European history FESTIVAL: Istropolitana Project SPORT: Run Through the Devín Forests CONCERT: Antonín Dvořák / Leoš Janáček EXHIBITION: Vajnkošt FESTIVAL: Living History at Devín Castle EXHIBITION: Body Stories CONCERT: Song Evening III CONCERT: Lucia Harvanová Michal Matejčík and Jazzinfection Trio PARTY: Disco Duck CELEBRATION: Europe Day Art museums in Bratislava: current exhibitions Highlights of the year How and where foreigners can socialise in Bratislava (a page offering basic info regarding life in Bratislava including religious services for non-Slovak speakers During the international theatre festival you will meet representatives of eight art schools from five countries and you can see its performance in student productions from Poland Istropolitana Project also offers stimulating discussions breakfasts with the jury and after-parties every evening Tickets: €0 - €9 (registration is here) More info: website On this run you can enjoy a perfect view of the confluence of the Danube and Morava rivers This is a place where eastern and western cultures meet and you will cross the famous Amber Trail and get a taste of true forest singletrack Tickets: €10 - €34 (you can buy them here) More info: website Performed by the Bratislava City Choir under the direction of Lukáš Kunst and in collaboration with leading vocal and instrumental artists the concert will feature the captivating works; "Mass in D major Lužanská" by Antonín Dvořák and "Our Father" by Leoš Janáček.  Tickets: €20 (you can buy them here) More info: website During the Vajnkošt 2025 wine competition you'll see smell and taste the best wines from local winemakers and learn the rich history of viticulture in Vajnory More info: website Spend the first Sunday of May in the wonderful world of fencing At the Living History festival you can enjoy engaging performances learn fascinating information about history and participate in interactive activities that will entertain both children and adults Tickets: €6 - €12 (you can buy them here) More info: website Visit a new international exhibition of two artists who were brought together by an art residency in Iceland Artotéka Gallery (Kapucínska 1 More info: website Spend this evening with Mária Porubčinová (soprano) and
Róbert Pechanec (piano) who will present compositions written by Klement Slavický Tickets: €16 (you can buy them here) Small Hall of Slovak Philharmonic (Námestie Eugena Suchoňa 100/1 More info: website traditional folk and jazz in this presentation of artists whose music received numerous positive reviews at international festivals Tickets: €18 (you can buy them here) More info: website Disco Duck is a party where disco and house music are played predominantly and every DJ will find the musical position that is closest to them within these genres More info: website Come and experience the diversity of Europe for yourself Visit presentations by European countries and various interesting workshops explore the biggest challenges facing our continent today find out what roles various European institutions have Also you can win prizes and take home a lot of unforgettable experiences and valuable knowledge Old Market Hall (Námestie Nežnej revolúcie More info: website Danubiana Slovak National Gallery Nedbalka Bratislava City Gallery CONCERT: Iron Maiden - June 1 CONCERT: Miss Americana Taylor Swift Tribute - June 4 CONCERT: Matteo Bocelli - June 6 CONCERT: Macy Gray - June 14 FOOTBALL: UEFA European Under-21 Championship - June 11-28 CONCERT: Lara Fabian - June 15 CONCERT: CocoRosie - June 19 FESTIVAL: Hip Hop Žije - June 27-28 FESTIVAL: Východná - July 3-6 FESTIVAL: Pohoda - July 10-12 CONERT: Bryan Adams - July 30 FESTIVAL: UPRISING - August 29-30 FESTIVAL: Lovestream - August  EU commitment; call for defence strategy rethink Welcome to Websitename.com. 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Read our policy Warsaw-headquartered general sales and services agent (GSSA) 4RCargo has opened a new office in Bratislava The latest office opening is part of a wider process of strategic expansion across Central Eastern Europe 4RCargo has tripled the size of its team over the course of the last 18 months and invested in four dedicated offices to meet growing demand for air cargo services across the region it has also developed shipper pick-up services including trucking solutions direct from manufacturing premises across the region avoiding the need to screen cargo twice transiting to the UK for flights declared: “Our regional expertise and hands-on approach means we can support customers with a very personal service across Central Eastern Europe “We are driven by finding innovative solutions based on our deep understanding of the area we operate in and our vision is to become the number one GSSA serving Central Eastern Europe.” and its management team has over 25 years of experience in the Central Eastern European freight market Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd (Hactl) has been awarded the highest level attainable – Operating Status – for any new entrant to the IATA Security Management System (SeMS) dnata handled more than 1m tonnes of cargo in Dubai between April 2024 and March 2025 – the highest volume ever processed by the company over a single 12-month period has signed a $305m agreement to acquire the US aviation services provider G2 Site powered by Webvision Cloud The classified "homeland defense plan" outlines how the government would respond in the immediate aftermath of a strike on British territory by a hostile foreign nation This marks the fifth known prisoner of war (POWs) swap of 2025 and the 64th since Russia’s full-scale invasion began in February 2022 The suspension reportedly affected 11 shipments of artillery shells and weapons from Dover Air Force Base and a U.S Trump said that Russia has grown more willing to negotiate an end to its war against Ukraine following a sharp decline in oil prices Poland will hold presidential elections on May 18 as the country faces key debates over social policy and national security that could shape its political trajectory The annual report said Russia is using aggressive tactics such as unauthorized airspace incursions and close encounters with NATO ships and aircraft including Iranian-designed Shahed-type drones located about 70 kilometers northwest of Donetsk remains one of the most fiercely contested sectors of the front where Russia has concentrated its main offensive efforts since March  (Updated:  May 6, 2025 11:41 am)Ukraine's drones target Moscow second night in a row, Russian official claims, ahead of Victory Day parade. Debris from one of the drones reportedly fell on the Kashirskoye Highway The reported attack comes just days before Russia's Victory Day parade and three-day "truce." Vice President Mike Pence said Putin "only understands power." About 800 million euros ($905 million) will be allocated for the acquisition and installation of anti-tank mines to deter potential aggression  (Updated:  May 6, 2025 9:36 am)War analysisFrance is sending Ukraine more AASM Hammer bombs — here's what they can do by Kateryna HodunovaPhoto for illustrative purposes The main entrance to Nivy Station in Bratislava (Bratislavsky kraj / BSK)A homeless Ukrainian citizen was beaten to death in Bratislava the Slovak media outlet Aktuality reported on Feb The Ukrainian man was found on Jan. 30 in front of the Nivy shopping center in Bratislava with serious injuries to his head and body He was hospitalized but died the next day due to the severity of his injuries The man was previously caught stealing from the New Yorker clothing store in Nivy he was taken to a back room of the shopping center Slovak police are investigating several versions of the circumstances surrounding the death of a Ukrainian national, according to Aktuality Local law enforcement agencies have not ruled out the possibility that the man was beaten by police and private security guards The paramedic who treated the man also pointed to a possible beating as the cause of the victim's injuries The Ukrainian Embassy has reached out to the Slovak police and Slovakia's ombudsman "Shocked by the tragic death of a Ukrainian citizen in Bratislava. We cannot exclude ethnic hatred as one of the reasons for this crime," Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha wrote on X "We demand an impartial investigation and accountability," Sybiha added The death of the Ukrainian citizen comes amid increased tensions between Kyiv and Bratislava. Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, a long-time opponent of military aid to Ukraine, has escalated threats against Kyiv following the termination of Russian gas transit via Ukrainian territory on Jan Fico's Kremlin-friendly policies sparked widespread demonstrations throughout Slovakia, which his government has blamed on an alleged Ukrainian-backed coup Fico has not provided evidence to support the allegations Kateryna Hodunova is a News Editor at the Kyiv Independent She previously worked as a sports journalist in several Ukrainian outlets and was the deputy chief editor at Suspilne Sport Kateryna covered the 2022 Olympics in Beijing and was included in the Special Mentions list at the AIPS Sport Media Awards She holds a bachelor's degree in political journalism from Taras Shevchenko University and a master's degree in political science from the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy Volkswagen chooses Portugal over Bratislava for its cheapest EV sparking concerns over Slovakia’s investment appeal Bratislava’s Volkswagen was in the running to build the new ID.1 electric vehicle but Volkswagen’s entry-level electric car will be produced in Portugal instead The group’s decision is being ascribed to the decreasing competitiveness of Slovakia as well as the synergic effects that the global car manufacturer is pursuing.  it is a painful but important warning that action is necessary,” Martin Lidaj executive director of the Business Alliance of Slovakia (PAS) “If Slovakia does not restore its competitiveness it may lose further investments – and not only in the automotive sector.”  He sees the decision as a bad signal for Slovakia’s economy – which relies on the automotive sector as one of its main pillars – that cannot be ignored especially in the field of electromobility indicates that Slovakia is no longer an automatic choice even for established investors,” said Lidaj director of the Slovak Electric Vehicle Association (SEVA) ascribes the decision in part to the effects of the government’s public-finance consolidation package which was announced last year and has mostly come into action this year.  “It is important to realise that the loss of the potential production of the ID.1 model is the first major example of the impact of the consolidation package,” Križanský told The Slovak Spectator.  The rest of this article is premium content at Spectator.skSubscribe now for full access Immediate access to all locked articles (premium content) on Spectator.sk Special weekly news summary + an audio recording with a weekly news summary to listen to at your convenience (received on a weekly basis directly to your e-mail) PDF version of the latest issue of our newspaper Access to all premium content on Sme.sk and Korzar.sk Source: ghanasoccernet.com « Prev Next » Comments (1) Listen to Article Players of Slovan celebrating their title win You don't have permissions to access this page Slovan Bratislava 1-3 Stuttgart: Leweling brace keeps visitors' play-off hopes aliveJamie Leweling's first two Champions League goals were enough to help Stuttgart's hopes of reaching the knockout stages alive.Jamie Leweling’s first-half brace kept Stuttgart in the hunt for a Champions League play-off place following their comfortable 3-1 win over lowly Slovan Bratislava The result moved Stuttgart up to 21st on 10 points The Bundesliga side took the lead in the 11th minute when Deniz Undav selflessly squared the ball for Leweling to finish past Dominik Takac The visitors pulled further clear soon after when a long punt forward was gathered by Enzo Millot who saw his effort saved by Takac but Leweling was on hand to tuck away the rebound with the goal eventually given following a VAR review for offside Despite squandering glorious chances to extend their lead through Maximilian Mittelstadt and Undav Stuttgart were pegged back with five minutes remaining Bratislava substitutes Tigran Barseghyan and Idjessi Metsoko combined brilliantly to reduce the deficit with the latter squeezing a left-footed effort past Alexander Nubel Stuttgart sealed the win when Mittelstadt picked out Fabian Rieder who took his time before tucking the ball into the net second-bottom Bratislava became the first side in Champions League history to lose their first seven matches in the competition Stuttgart have registered consecutive Champions League wins for a third time also doing so during 2003-04 (four in a row) and their final two group games in 2009-10 But their triumph was inspired by Leweling who netted his first ever Champions League goals while he scored more goals in the game (two) than he had in his first 18 matches in all competitions this season (one) Leweling’s two goals inside 36 minutes were also the earliest in an away European match that a Stuttgart player has scored twice with his first goal teed up the influential Undav The former Brighton forward has now been involved in more goals in all competitions than any other Stuttgart player since the start of last season (28 goals He’s also one of only seven Bundesliga players with 40 or more goals and assists combined in that time Here’s what to do during the weekend of May 2-4 After Bratislava City Days last weekend saw the symbolic opening of the capital's doors to everyone Launched last Sunday and lasting for one more week Košice City Days are associated with an important historical event that occurred on May 7 Then King Louis the Great granted the city the first coat of arms in history the current event has grown significantly in scope from a one-day occasion to a marathon of events The programme is intended for all age groups individual events are free of charge and half of them are interactive The highlight of the weekend is the Use The C!ty series of multigene events bringing unconventional forms of culture and art to the city centre for the 17th year Click here to see the full programme Although arguably the main event of this weekend takes place in Bratislava in the form of the traditional Majáles, the town of Trnava is holding its first edition of its Trnavský Majáles event. Held between May 2-3 in the city amphitheatre, it going to feature popular Slovak musicians taking to the stage on both days. You can get your tickets here This Saturday, the picturesque village of Špania Dolina, central Slovakia, will play host to Slovak ensemble Solamente Naturali performing old Italian baroque instrumental music from the 17th century. Although date-wise the music is definitely old, the audience may get the impression it is actually contemporary or even experimental music they're listening to. Click here to learn more The first May weekend at the Červený Kameň castle is dedicated to traditional crafts of the past. Hand-made wooden, leather, metal, textile, floral and many other products can be had at the picturesque castle near Bratislava. Admission is free. Click here to learn more TIP: Basic as it gets and that's the point. Spend a night in the treetops for a handful of euros This year the Tatranský Slalom international canoe slalom competition celebrates its 77th edition and as such is one of the oldest events of its kinds. Just last year almost 250 athletes from 16 countries took part in it. The competition will be held in Liptovský Mikuláš, northern Slovakia on May 3-4. The admission is free, click here to learn more May 2-4: The Nitránsky Street Food Fest in Nitra May 3-4: Račianske Hody festival in Bratislava May 10: The Dobrý Trh market in Bratislava May 17: The Museum and Gallery Night May 18: The Spring vegan festival in Bratislava May 29-June 1: The BRaK book festival in Bratislava June 6-7: The Bratislava Collector Days June 6-8: The Weekend of Open Parks and Gardens Until June 1: The Trnavská Hudobná Jar classical music festival in Trnava WHAT TO DO FOR NOTHING: Visit special workshop as part of the Istropolitana Project or explore eco-education on Kamzík hill WHAT TO EXPLORE IN BRATISLAVA: Spend your day with actors, run through the forest or learn European history WHAT TO LEARN: You say potato, I say grule...or švápka? Around Košice, asking for a pipka will get you a pipe but elsewhere might get you a smack WHAT TO READ: An American describes 'trip of a lifetime' as he finds distant family and ties to 19th century Slovakia. After the Holocaust, the family of Gregory Stein scattered and members lost contact with each other WHAT TO DISCOVER: In the heart of Bratislava’s Nové Mesto district, in the post-industrial sprawl known as Dynamitka (a nickname derived from its past as a dynamite factory), one man has been quietly building his concrete palace. Once home to a factory, what’s happening here today might be just as explosive by Abbey FenbertIllustrative purposes: Demonstrators prostest Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's pro-Russian policies on Freedom Square in Bratislava (Stringer/Anadolu via Getty Images)Thousands of people gathered in the streets of Bratislava on Jan 3 to protest Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's pro-Russian policies threatening to cut off energy supplies to Ukraine and end aid to Ukrainian refugees amid the ongoing full-scale war Approximately 4,000 people assembled in Bratislava to protest Fico's Kremlin-friendly stance, Aktuality reported. Demonstrators waved the flags of Slovakia and the European Union Protesters played the EU anthem and carried posters labeled "We are Europe." leave Slovakia in peace," one banner reportedly read called on opposition parties to unite with activists and civil associations against the threat of Russian influence won Slovakia's parliamentary elections in September 2023 It is his fourth time at the helm of the Slovak government Before Fico's return to power, Slovakia had been a staunch supporter of Ukraine. It was the first country to send Kyiv fighter jets after the full-scale invasion and a reliable supplier of military aid Fico's government initiated a stark policy reversal, halting weapons deliveries to Ukraine and adopting rhetoric blaming the West for Russia's war. Fico also has close ties to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban another Central European populist leader with friendly attitudes toward Putin Tensions between Bratislava and Kyiv have escalated due to President Volodymyr Zelensky's decision to allow a pre-war agreement on Russian gas transit via Ukraine to expire without renewal on Dec Ukraine terminated the transit deal on Jan. 1, after repeatedly warning it would not renew gas transit in order to avoid financing Russia's war machine In retaliation, Fico on Jan. 2 threatened to reduce aid to Ukrainian refugees living in Slovakia. He has also threatened to cut off electricity supplies to Kyiv Abbey Fenbert is a senior news editor at the Kyiv Independent and playwright with an MFA from Boston University Abbey served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ukraine from 2008-2011 Bayern Munich’s woes in the Champions League continue Uninspiring is the first word that comes to mind when looking at Bayern Munich the last couple weeks Bayern Munich looked like they were heating up heading into the winter break but have stumbled hard in January Bayern Munich were heading into this match up against probably the weakest team in the competition. Slovan Bratislava has gotten decimated in most games and have not managed to earn a single point in this Champions League season Tel made his intention clear this transfer window that he wants to leave the Bavarian club it is clear that his performance has not reached the levels that it was expected to with Bayern A departure seems like the best option for all parties at this point Bayern Munich’s failure to win Champions League matches this season costed Bayern a free ticket to the Round of 16. This has led to Bayern now likely face the English giants Manchester City in the playoff round Looking for more thoughts and discussion following Bayern Munich’s 3-1 thrashing of Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League? Awesome, then check out our Bavarian Podcast Works — Postgame Show on Patreon, Spotify Parts of Bratislava and Vienna were underwater Sunday as flooding and torrential rain wreaked havoc around central Europe