Dávka - Your daily dose of Slovak news
♥ Support DávkaNewsletter
Last refreshed: 08/06/2026 21:38 · 54 articles added
Stories are refreshed at 05:30, 10:30, 15:30, and 21:30 UTC.

Bratislava

View all615 stories
Bratislava

Lifeguard in Bratislava Found Drunk on Duty with Blood Alcohol Level of 2.42

Police in Bratislava dealt with an intoxicated lifeguard who was found drunk while on duty at a swimming facility. The lifeguard registered a blood alcohol level of 2.42 promille during testing, which is more than ten times the legal limit for driving in Slovakia and represents a severe level of intoxication that poses serious safety risks. The incident highlights concerns about workplace safety standards at public swimming facilities, where lifeguards are responsible for preventing drownings and responding to emergencies.

Bratislavak
|
Bratislava

Bratislava's Dúbravka District Offers 1,600 Euro Salary Plus Benefits for New Administrative Position

The Dúbravka district office in Bratislava is recruiting for an administrative referent position, offering a monthly salary of 1,600 euros along with additional employee benefits. The position comes with specific qualification requirements and conditions that applicants must meet. Dúbravka is one of Bratislava's 17 municipal districts, each operating its own local administration to handle community services and local governance matters within the Slovak capital.

Bratislavak
|
Bratislava

Elderly Bratislava Resident Loses Over 4,000 Euros in Investment Scam

An elderly resident of Bratislava fell victim to an investment fraud scheme and lost more than 4,000 euros to a fraudulent broker. The senior citizen was targeted through deceptive investment advertising that lured them into the financial scam. The incident highlights the ongoing problem of investment fraud targeting vulnerable populations, particularly elderly individuals who may be less familiar with modern financial scams and online fraud tactics.

Bratislavak
|
Bratislava

Traffic Jams Slow Morning Commute on D1 Highway Near Bratislava

Heavy traffic congestion slowed the Wednesday morning commute around Bratislava, with drivers experiencing significant delays particularly on the D1 highway. The traffic jams affected both the highway approaches to the Slovak capital and routes within the city itself, creating bottlenecks for commuters traveling into Bratislava for work.

Bratislavak
|
Bratislava

Car Found Completely Destroyed After Family Visit in Petržalka

A man named Lukáš discovered his vehicle severely damaged on Bulíkova Street in Petržalka, a major residential district in Bratislava, after visiting family in the area. The car was found in a completely destroyed condition, though details about the cause of the damage were not immediately available.

Bratislavak
|
Bratislava

Bratislava Residents Remember Street Vendor Boris, Once a Teacher

Bratislava residents are sharing memories of Boris, a well-known street vendor who sold newspapers and magazines in the Slovak capital. According to local recollections, the popular figure who became a familiar face on the city's streets had previously worked as a teacher before becoming a street vendor.

Bratislavak
|
Bratislava

Railway Maintenance Work to Disrupt Train Service Between Trnava and Pezinok

Scheduled maintenance work on the railway line between Trnava and Pezinok will affect passenger train services on Wednesday, May 20 and Friday, May 22, 2026. The disruptions are planned to accommodate railway infrastructure upgrades on this regional route in western Slovakia. Some passenger trains will be cancelled or replaced with bus services during the maintenance periods, affecting commuters and travelers using this connection between the two cities.

Bratislavský kraj
|
Bratislava

Survey Shows Vallo Leading Bratislava Mayoral Race, But Contest Remains Open

A new poll shows incumbent Matúš Vallo leading the race for Bratislava mayor, though the competition remains competitive. The survey indicates that voters seeking change in the Slovak capital's leadership are divided among multiple candidates. Vallo, who has served as Bratislava's mayor since 2018, appears to maintain an advantage heading into the municipal elections, but the fragmented opposition support suggests the outcome is far from decided.

Bratislavak
|
Bratislava

Bratislava's Petržalka Tram Line Construction Nears Completion

Construction work around Bratislava's Petržalka tram line is approaching its final phase, with the new Južné mesto (Southern City) combined stop set to open on Saturday. The development represents a significant milestone in the completion of the tram infrastructure serving Petržalka, Bratislava's largest residential district located on the south bank of the Danube River. The new stop will provide improved public transport connections for residents of the Southern City area, enhancing accessibility to the broader Bratislava transport network.

SME
|
Bratislava

Bratislava Police Motorcycle Gets Punctured Tire After Striking Barrier During Pursuit

A Bratislava police motorcycle patrol suffered a tire puncture after striking a barrier during what appears to have been a pursuit or emergency response operation. The incident resulted in the officer being verbally confronted by a motorist at the scene. Police motorcycles, known colloquially as 'pročko' in Slovak, are commonly used for traffic enforcement and emergency response in the capital city.

Bratislavak
|
Bratislava

Slovak Motorcycle Rider Suffers Breakdown After Pole Strike, Driver Confronts Him

A motorcycle rider known as Pročko experienced a mechanical breakdown after his bike struck a pole during a ride in Bratislava. Following the incident, another motorist confronted and berated the motorcyclist at the scene. The collision with the pole caused damage to the motorcycle that left it inoperable, forcing the rider to deal with both the mechanical failure and the verbal altercation from the passing driver.

Bratislavak
|
Bratislava

Passenger Train Nearly Collided with EuroNight Express in Bernolákovo

A passenger train nearly entered the path of an EuroNight express service in Bernolákovo, a town located between Bratislava and Senec in western Slovakia. The incident involved a potential collision between a local passenger service and an international overnight express train that operates between major European cities. Bernolákovo serves as an important railway junction on Slovakia's main western corridor, where multiple train services intersect. The EuroNight trains are premium overnight services that connect Slovakia with other European destinations, making any disruption to their operations significant for international rail travel.

Bratislavak
|
Bratislava

Morning Traffic Jams Delay Bratislava Commuters by 10-15 Minutes

Morning traffic congestion is causing delays of 10 to 15 minutes for drivers traveling through Bratislava and its surrounding areas. The traffic jams are affecting both routes within the Slovak capital and approaches to the city, extending typical commute times during the morning rush hour.

Bratislavak
|
Bratislava

Sitina Tunnel in Bratislava to Close Overnight During Two May Weekends

The Sitina tunnel, a major traffic route in Bratislava, will be closed overnight during four nights across two weekends in May. The tunnel connects the city center with northern residential areas and serves as a crucial link for commuters traveling between downtown Bratislava and neighborhoods beyond the Danube River. The closures will likely cause significant traffic disruptions for drivers using this key thoroughfare during the affected weekend nights.

Bratislavak
|
Bratislava

Trnava Introduces Flexible Payment System for Large Apartments in New District

The Slovak city of Trnava has made it easier for residents to acquire large apartments by introducing a new payment system that requires only a 10,000-euro reservation fee for selected three and four-room units in the new Cukrovar district. Under the new arrangement, buyers can secure their apartments with this initial payment and then pay the remaining balance gradually over time. The initiative targets the Cukrovar neighborhood, a new residential development in the western Slovak city, and appears designed to make larger apartments more accessible to potential homebuyers by reducing the immediate financial burden of property purchases.

Aktuality
|
Bratislava

Man Destroys Artwork Worth Thousands of Euros After Verbal Altercation in Bratislava Store

A 42-year-old man destroyed an artwork valued at thousands of euros following a verbal confrontation with staff at a store on Tomášikova Street in Bratislava. The man was walking through the store when the incident escalated from verbal abuse directed at employees to the destruction of the valuable piece. The bizarre incident highlights ongoing issues with public disturbances in commercial establishments in Slovakia's capital city.

Bratislavak
|
Bratislava

Bratislava Man Faces Charges After Recording 2.42 Blood Alcohol Level

A man identified as Plavčík was charged with drunk driving after police measured his blood alcohol content at 2.42 promille in Bratislava. Police escorted the individual to a police station following the incident. The blood alcohol level of 2.42 promille is nearly five times Slovakia's legal driving limit of 0.5 promille, indicating severe intoxication that poses significant danger to public safety.

SME
|