In this article we cover the main airports in Bratislava and Košice and give useful information for travellers, including people holding temporary protection status who are travelling by plane. which airports there are and how to get to the airport what tourists and Ukrainian refugees need to know where it is cheapest to buy tickets […]

At Easter, Christmas, Pentecost and other Christian feasts many people traditionally go to church – some to an Orthodox one, some to a Catholic one, some to a Protestant one. We have put together a list of active Ukrainian churches in Bratislava where you can attend a festive service, arrange a baptism or a wedding, […]

Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia and the centre of the country’s football life. Slovak football may not be as well known as the Spanish or English game, but it has a long history and the local clubs have devoted supporters across the country. Here is which teams play in the city, where to watch […]

Shopping online in Slovakia is almost always better value than a trip to the shopping centre: prices are lower, the choice is wider, and the order arrives at your home or at the nearest pick-up point. For anyone who has moved recently it is also a way around the language barrier — placing an order […]

Are you a student wondering whether it is worth working while you study? In this article we look at how much you will pay in taxes and levies and whether it is worth it. Of course, higher education in Slovakia has many advantages. You get an ISIC card (student card), which gives you discounts on […]

  How the emergency services work in Slovakia Perhaps the most important thing anyone living in or visiting the Slovak Republic should know is where to turn in an emergency. The emergency numbers work round the clock and can be dialled from any phone. When you call for help, describe the situation briefly and clearly, […]

If you are thinking about living in Slovakia, you probably want to know what it is really like. Perhaps you have already moved and want to know more. In this article we give you practical information and share the experience of people who have been living in Slovakia for more than a year. We will […]

A mortgage in Slovakia is available to foreigners too, but the conditions differ noticeably from those offered to citizens. Here are the current rates, what banks require, how much of the price you will have to put in yourself and what is actually checked when you apply. Work it out yourself: mortgage calculator — free, […]

This article is not a list of “best casinos” and it is not advertising. It explains how the gambling market in Slovakia works from a legal point of view: which sites operate legally, how to check a licence in a minute, whether tax is paid on winnings, what to do if gambling becomes a problem, […]

Slovakia is a fairly varied country, and it is open not only to work and tourism but also to students. The capital is home to several universities that appear in rankings of the best higher education institutions in Europe. A few reasons to study in Bratislava: Bratislava has a huge number of firms and companies […]

Today you can get news from all sorts of media, but far from all of them are accurate, objective and professional. We have put together a selection of independent Slovak online media that we recommend following, so that you get reliable information and always know what is going on. DENNÍK N One of the largest […]

Public holidays in Slovakia are not arranged the way they first appear. A public holiday and a day off are two different statuses, and since 2025 they increasingly do not coincide. In 2026 five holidays formally remain holidays, but people work on those days. Below is the current calendar, the rules on shop closures and […]

Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia and one of the most compact and picturesque cities in Europe, where historic buildings stand alongside modern architecture. The main advantage for a visitor: almost everything worth seeing is within walking distance, and you really can cover the city in one or two days. Here is what to see […]

No time to travel? Do you live in Bratislava and find yourself spending more and more of your free time close to home? Or are you planning a trip to Bratislava and do not know where to spend a memorable day? We have put together some suggestions for exploring the remarkable city of Bratislava with […]

The most important thing we have is our health, so it matters to look after it and to see a doctor in good time. Booking a doctor’s appointment in Slovakia may feel unfamiliar to anyone who has just arrived in the country. The process, however, is fairly simple and similar to what exists elsewhere. Slovakia […]

Bratislava by night: clubs, bars and other places to spend the evening Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, is one of the most attractive and picturesque cities in Europe. With a remarkable number of historic buildings, lanes and squares, it is a place worth visiting if you are after a genuine European adventure. Bratislava is also […]

Today the Telegram channel is one of the most popular platforms for communication — from following current news in the country and the world, and educational material and knowledge sharing, to business, brand promotion and selling your own services. Why Telegram chats matter after you move For Ukrainians who have come to Slovakia, Telegram is […]

Bratislava and its surroundings have plenty of places to spend a hot day by the water — from natural lakes with sandy beaches to municipal open-air pools with slides. We have put together a list of the most popular options: where you can swim for free, how much entry to the city pools costs and […]

Everyone feels drawn to art from time to time. In this article we have put together a list of the best-known museums in Bratislava: opening hours, descriptions, prices and locations. 1. Transport Museum (Muzeum dopravy) Admission: every first Wednesday of the month admission is free from 10:00 to 17:00 Standard admission: 8,00 € School pupils […]

Tourism in Slovakia offers a wide range of options for travellers of all ages and interests — for young people and for families travelling with children alike. Slovakia is a beautiful country of landmarks, with stunning nature and a rich culture. It is impossible not to fall in love with it. Thousands of tourists come […]

Slovakia has a large number of home appliance and electronics shops — finding and buying what you need is not difficult. The main question is which shop to choose so that the purchase is both good value and safe. In this article we look at the most popular Slovak retailers — their range, delivery terms, […]

At first glance Slovakia may look like a small country you could drive across in a single day. That is a misconception. There are plenty of places here that are easiest to reach by train, and the rail network covers the country fairly densely. Here is how to buy tickets, which discounts are available and […]

ZÁKLADNÉ ŠKOLY / ZÁKLADNÉ ŠKOLY S MATERSKOU ŠKOLOU Primary schools / Primary schools with a nursery STARE-MESTO, BRATISLAVA I Základná škola s materskou školou Milana Hodžu Address: Škarniclova 1, 81101 Bratislava Web: https://zsmh.sk/ E-mail: zsmh@zsmh.sk Phone: 02 5441 1323 Základná škola matky Alexie Address: Palackého 1, 81102 Bratislava Web: http://www.zsmatkyalexie.eu/ E-mail: sekretariat@zsmatkyalexie.eu Phone: 02 5443 […]

Everyone who plans to enrol at a university abroad, including in Slovakia, comes up against the nostrification procedure. We look at what it is, why it is needed, which documents to prepare and how long the process takes. What nostrification is Nostrification is the recognition of educational documents obtained in another country. In essence, it […]

Social media is a key source of up-to-the-minute information for anyone who has moved to another country: it is where news, contacts for reliable tradespeople and housing and job adverts appear first. Among the Ukrainian and Russian-speaking community in Slovakia the most popular platform is still Facebook — there are more than fifteen active groups. […]

Finding a job in Slovakia is realistic — but the channel you search through affects the outcome far more than your CV does. Some people spend months sending applications on Profesia and get no reply, while others start work within a week through someone they know. This article covers every search method that works, from […]

Housing is the first thing you have to sort out after moving, and the first thing on which it is easy to lose money. Here is where to look for a flat, what it costs in different cities, how a Slovak tenancy agreement works and how newcomers are most often cheated. Where to look for […]

You need a bank account in Slovakia almost immediately: without one you will not be paid a salary, will not be able to sign a tenancy agreement, and will not get a tax refund. For a foreigner the main question is not “where is it cheapest” but whether they will open an account for you […]

Temporary protection in Slovakia (dočasné útočisko) has been extended automatically until 4 March 2027. Here is what that means in practice, whether you need to do anything yourself, how to check your status and what happens next. The extension is automatic The main thing to understand: you do not need to submit an application for […]

Slovakia is a small country in the centre of Europe, bordering Ukraine to the east. Since the start of the full-scale war, hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians have made use of temporary protection here. This article covers the practical side: who can apply for temporary refuge, what help is available, how to open a bank […]

How you can pay for public transport in Bratislava, where to buy a travel pass and what you need in order to do so, how much a ticket costs and how to read the timetable at the stop — here is everything in order. Travel passes in Bratislava in brief How much it costs: 7 […]

A phone number in Slovakia. Which operator offers better value and how to get a SIM card. Prepaid or contract: where to start You can buy a prepaid card (predplatená karta, prepaid) in Slovakia without a residence permit — a foreign passport is usually enough, and some cards are sold in kiosks and supermarkets. This […]

This article will be useful to anyone planning a move to Slovakia to study — and to the capital, Bratislava, in particular. We go through it step by step: how to choose a university, which documents to gather, what to do as soon as you arrive, where to live, how to arrange your residence, and […]

The Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava (Slovenská technická univerzita, STU) is the country’s largest technical university, founded in 1937. If you are considering engineering, IT or chemistry studies in Slovakia, this is the first place to look at. STU faculties The university has seven faculties and an institute of management. Most are in Bratislava, […]

Students at Slovak universities from third countries need to obtain a temporary residence permit (prechodný pobyt) on the basis of study. In this article we go through where to submit your documents, how to book an appointment online, which set of certificates to prepare and how long it takes to get the card. Where to […]

This article will be useful to anyone who has arrived in Bratislava for the first time because of the war in Ukraine. Here we go through the very first practical questions: how to use public transport, where to register for temporary protection status, where to learn Slovak for free, how to find work and how […]

Where to start: training and accreditation To work in cosmetology in Slovakia you have to complete a Slovak cosmetology course, and if you want to work for yourself you also have to pass the exams to obtain the relevant licence. When choosing where to study, bear in mind that the school must be accredited — […]

Update, 12 August 2026: from 6 August 2026 the conditions for submitting a new or repeat application for temporary protection changed for men aged 18–60. Details: new temporary protection rules for men from Ukraine. The change does not affect people whose status has been running without interruption. The most common question Ukrainians in Slovakia ask […]