Slovakia

The country commemorated 5th anniversary of murder of investigative journalist Ján Kuciak, his fiancée and archaeologist Martina Kušnírová, triggering huge protests in the country's, while media workers demanded greater government protection

All public bus and trolleybus stops in Bratislava will become on-demand stops from today 13 February, as the capital's public transport company seeks to save money; the company believes the move will reduce fuel consumption and save almost €0,5 million

The Climate Act, which for the first time officially enshrines in legislation the goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, was presented by the Slovak Ministry of the Environment on Monday

The country may hold snap elections in September; President Zuzana Čaputová has given the parties until the end of January to find a new majority or decide on a new election date

The country's Hydrometeorological Institute said in a recent analysis that extreme drought affected large parts of Slovakia during typically wet periods, causing low agricultural yields and affecting forest ecosystems

Footballer Hamšík, addiction expert Okruhlica and Canadian-Slovak photographer Dojč are just some of the 28 personalities to whom President Čaputová conferred state honours

Two Christmas trams are offering free rides in the centre of Bratislava until 6 January

According to a recent survey, people in western Slovakia are more likely to buy a live carp for Christmas than those in the east, for the traditional dinner on 24 December; however, the number is down on previous years

Slovaks have achieved the highest level of English in history and are approaching the top of the world, the country being ranked 15th - the best so far - in the results of the EF English Proficiency Index 2022 survey

In the canyon of Lačnovský, a popular tourist resort near Prešov, a new hiking infrastructure has been added, an imposing metal staircase that makes the stretch along the waterfall safer

Colombian chocolate manufacturer Luker Chocolate has confirmed its intention to acquire a controlling stake in Slovak confectionery company Lyra Group

Thousands of protesters gathered in Prague to honour two gay men shot dead outside a popular bar in Bratislava