News digest: Charges here, flip-flops there — Italy says Slovakia should get ready

Welcome to Monday’s edition of Today in Slovakia. We’re into the final week of October — which means Halloween, glowing cemeteries … and all eyes (and lights) on the Slovak president. Article continues after video advertisement Article continues...

Slovakia's Robert Fico in talks with Viktor Orbán about his Smer party joining Patriots for Europe

Published on 24/10/2025 - 14:58 GMT+2 •Updated 15:57 Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán are holding talks on Fico's Smer party joining Patriots for Europe (PfE). This was confirmed to Euronews by Balázs...

Slovakia Attracts Record Number of Congress Visitors

Congress tourism in Slovakia is experiencing significant growth. According to the Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic, the sector grew by 52 percent between 2023 and 2024. Most events are one-day gatherings, with the majority of participants...

Tourism Ministry Prioritizes Aviation Connectivity for Sustainable Growth

The Tourism Ministry sees the development of aviation connectivity as a strategic priority and a key factor for achieving sustainable growth, regional development, and a more even distribution of tourist flows throughout the year, Deputy Tourism...

Tragic accident in the High Tatras: Hungarian tourist dies after falling into flooded stream – photos

A 41-year-old Hungarian tourist has died in the High Tatras after being swept away by a swollen mountain stream, Slovak mountain rescue services (HZS) confirmed. The incident occurred on Friday morning, 24 October, when the man attempted to cross...

Defence Committee chair defends Moscow trip, hails Seagal as his idol

26. October 2025 at 17:17 Smer MP Richard Glück attended RT’s 20th anniversary in Moscow. Smer MP and Parliamentary Defence Committee chair Richard Glück. (source: SITA) Font size: A - | A + Article continues after video advertisement Article...

UK tourists warned new travel rules for Spain, Greece, Portugal now in effect

UK holidaymakers face a change when flying to Spain, France and Italy and more UK tourists warned new travel rules for Spain, Greece, Portugal now in effect UK tourists will be hit by a European Union travel change on their next holiday - after a...

Slovakia and Bosnia-Herzegovina Want to Expand Diplomatic Representations

Slovakia and Bosnia and Herzegovina are planning to expand their diplomatic representations, with Slovakia intending to open an honorary consulate in Banja Luka, while Bosnia and Herzegovina is preparing to set up an embassy in Bratislava, the...

Slovak teen missing in US: Parents launch search effort

22. October 2025 at 18:40 Michal Hübler from Bardejov was last seen in Staten Island. Michal Hübler was last seen in Staten Island. (source: Pohotovostný Pátrací Tím) Font size: A - | A + A 15-year-old boy from Bardejov, eastern Slovakia, has gone...

Barrel of love! Slovakia unveils romantic spot with views across three nations

25. October 2025 at 09:00 The new Capsule of Love in Skalité invites couples to seal their dreams in writing — and enjoy a breathtaking mountain panorama. A wooden barrel-like structure has been installed in the Troják hiking area above the...

Over 11,000 Ukrainian men aged 18-22 entered Slovakia in one month

MOSCOW, October 24. /TASS/. Over 11,000 Ukrainian men aged 18 to 22 crossed the Slovak border within a single month, according to Ukrainskaya Pravda, citing data from the Slovak Border Police. The highest number was recorded on September 21-22,...

Austria’s Alpine Wonderlands: Why Leogang an Seefeld Belong on Your List

Austrian Alps near Leogang. Photo by iStock I’m on an e-bike cruising along the quiet streets of Leogang, a village of 3,200 in the shadow of the Austrian Alps. Tidy Alpine homes with flower boxes and stacks of firewood line the winding village...

Longevity travel emerges as the new goal for wellness-focused travelers

Longevity travel is the ticket everyone suddenly wants stamped. Cultural experiences inspired by the Blue Zones are becoming signature add-ons that give trips authenticity and staying power. With more than half of Americans willing to spend on...

Cemeteries shift from solemn spaces to tourist attractions

Historic burial grounds join travel itineraries this season, with crowds eager to explore the sculptures and secrets tucked between the headstones. Guided walks in Virginia, lantern-lit tours in New York and music-filled gatherings in Philadelphia...

Air connection with Russia will open tourist season in Holguin

With the arrival of a flight from Moscow, the Russian capital, to Holguin‘s Frank País García International Airport on October 29th. The winter tourist season will begin in this important destination in eastern Cuba. Miguel Andrés Peña Peña,...

Poland Opens Key Highway Links to Czechia, Slovakia and the Baltic Sea.

Poland has inaugurated new sections of its S1 and S3 expressways, improving both international and domestic road connections and easing traffic in local towns. Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Donald Tusk announced the opening...

Volunteers rally to rebuild Slovakia’s oldest mountain climb after floods

24. October 2025 at 16:29 Floods destroyed the famous Ferrata HZS trail — now locals and volunteers are racing to reopen this much-loved route. A via ferrata in the Martinské hole area, before the floods. (source: TASR - Daniel Stehlík) Font size:...

Revealed: The tourist hotspot where Brits report stolen or lost passports most often

By MARTI STELLING, REPORTER Published: 05:19 EDT, 24 October 2025 | Updated: 05:19 EDT, 24 October 2025 Having your passport lost or stolen is one of the most stressful things that could happen on a foreign trip. There are horror stories of Brits...

Historic Winter Season at Bratislava Airport

A record total of 49 regular routes to 40 destinations in 21 countries, the launch of a domestic connection with Košice, as well as flights to exotic destinations, will be part of the winter flight schedule at M. R. Štefánik Airport. In aviation,...

One of Europe’s largest operators of health spa hotels, Ensana, has announced its plans to double its international portfolio by 2030.

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