Culture · Bratislava
One World documentary festival ends at Kino Lumière and moves online for a week
The 27th edition, themed Connection, closes its cinema programme on Sunday. Selected films stream from Monday until 1 November.
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Bratislava Jazz Days close tonight with Ibrahim Maalouf's first Slovak concert
The 51st edition ends at Incheba Expo Arena with the French trumpeter, Blue Note vibraphonist Joel Ross and a young Slovak-led band.
· by Zuzana Kollárová · 2 min read
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Every day in the Slovak calendar belongs to a name, and people celebrate their name day like a second birthday. Tomorrow it is Demeter's turn.
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Outdoors · High Tatras
Tatra resorts test their snow cannons while lifts take their autumn break
Tatranská Lomnica and Štrbské Pleso ran final checks this week. The Hrebienok funicular is due back on 5 November after a six-yearly overhaul in Switzerland.
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Culture · Bratislava
Contemporary dance festival Bratislava v pohybe enters its final week
Choreographers from France, Spain and Lithuania are on stage at Divadlo Aréna and A4 until 26 October.
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Culture · Frankfurt, Germany
Slovak writers head to the Frankfurt Book Fair with a debut and a Czech-Slovak panel
Miroslava Kuľková presents her short stories Hotel Balkán, and members of Slovak PEN host the Slovak Literary Centre's stand.
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Sport · Sölden, Austria
Vlhová back in the World Cup after 1,008 days, finishing 23rd in Sölden
The Olympic champion was 11th after the first run of the season-opening giant slalom but lost ground as snow and poor light set in.
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Culture · Bratislava
Slovak Philharmonic opens its 78th season with Kilar, Godár, Janáček and Liszt
Ondrej Olos conducts the opening concerts, with violinist Milan Paľa as soloist. On Sunday the Slovak Chamber Orchestra plays the Column Hall.
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Science · Trenčín
Glass scientist Dušan Galusek wins the ESET Science Award
His FunGlass team in Trenčín is building a way to sort waste glass by its chemistry rather than its colour. Nobel laureate Serge Haroche chaired the jury.
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Outdoors · High Tatras
One week left for Rysy and the Tatra saddles before the winter closure
From 1 November to 31 May, high-mountain trails in Tatra National Park close whatever the weather. Paths to the mountain huts stay open, with one exception.
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City life · Bratislava
Bratislava's red Prešporáčik sightseeing cars turn 25, and the first one is in a museum
An exhibition at the Transport Museum tells how the retro-style tourist vehicle was born. It runs until 10 January.
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Culture · Bratislava
Poet Ľubomír Feldek turns 90, and the Slovak National Theatre celebrates with his words
Poetry, theatre, memories and live music mark the birthday of one of Slovakia's best-loved writers, including for children.
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