“He was a storyteller”: Czech directing great Ivan Passer dies at 86

January 13, 2020

Ivan Passer, one of the leading lights of cinema’s Czechoslovak New Wave,
died in the US late last week at the age of 86. Best-known in his home
country for the magical Intimate Lighting, he will be remembered by many
internationally for the cult classic Cutter’s Way.

Slovak truckers effect border blockade at Czech crossings

January 13, 2020

Slovak truckers blocked three border crossings with the Czech Republic on
Sunday night within wider protests around the country in support of road
toll cuts.

Museologist discovers the story behind one of the paintings at Bojnice castle

January 12, 2020

The man in the picture is wearing a theatrical costume from the horse ballet that took place in 1667 in Vienna.

How the Kuciak case changed Slovakia (overview)

January 12, 2020

The far-reaching consequences of the murder: What happened in Slovakia between February 2018 and now.

Dinner under the Stars ( 1/4/2020 - 4/11/2020)

January 12, 2020

Treat yourself to a non-traditional dinner under the stars in the Tatras and enjoy a magical night atmosphere. Travel with a cable car late in the evening – which is possible only during these special events and visit an observatory that is usually closed for the public.

Great Czech film director Ivan Passer dies at 86

January 11, 2020

The great Czech director Ivan Passer, who authored films such as Intimate
Lighting and Cutter's Way, has died at the age of 86, the news site
Variety reported.

Slovakia 2020: A guide to the political landscape

January 10, 2020

Find your way in the little big country with our itinerary.

Culinary Week ( 1/30/2020 - 2/1/2020)

January 10, 2020

Superb food is typical for the Carnival period. Enjoy an extraordinary culinary experience during the three-day Culinary Week taking place in two unique restaurants – Von Roll Restaurant Luková 1670 m asl. or Rotunda Restaurant 2002 m asl.

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