A tram collided with a street sweeping vehicle in Bratislava after the sweeper moved into the tram's path. The driver of the street sweeping vehicle was injured in the collision and taken to hospital. Police released video footage of the incident.
The Čunovo Eco-Centre in the Bratislava region is inviting children to an overnight nature adventure focused on bats, scheduled for July 15–16, 2026. The event will allow young participants to explore the centre's facilities after dark, taking on the role of junior researchers as they learn about bat behaviour and ecology. The programme is part of a regular series of educational overnight stays organised by the eco-centre for children.
Slovak police and highway authority officers fined approximately 60 drivers over the weekend for failing to display a valid motorway sticker, with the highest number of violations recorded at one particular border crossing. In Slovakia, drivers are required to purchase and display a vignette — a sticker or electronic permit — to legally use the country's motorway network. Enforcement operations at border crossings are a common method of catching foreign and domestic drivers who attempt to use toll roads without paying the required fee. The weekend checks highlighted ongoing efforts to ensure compliance with motorway regulations, which fund the maintenance and operation of Slovakia's highway infrastructure.
A collision between a passenger car and a truck has blocked the D1 motorway near Bernolákovo, on the approach to Bratislava. The incident is causing disruptions for drivers heading into the Slovak capital. The D1 is one of Slovakia's main motorway arteries, connecting Bratislava with the rest of the country to the east, and traffic incidents on the route frequently cause significant delays for commuters and freight transport.
Slovak police have launched a criminal prosecution against a Bratislava man who posed as another person using a forged driving licence. The man initially presented the fraudulent document, which authorities later identified as a fake. Police have now formally opened a criminal case against him in connection with the identity fraud.
A social care center in Bratislava Region opened its doors to the public in June, giving visitors an opportunity to explore its facilities and services. The CSS Javorinská center welcomed guests with refreshments including finger foods, grilled sausages, sweet and savory snacks, pastries, and vegetable salads. Visitors were also invited to try various activities offered at the center. CSS Javorinská is a residential social services facility operated under the Bratislava Regional Authority, providing care for individuals who require institutional support.
Restoration work at Biely Kameň Castle, a medieval fortress in the Small Carpathian mountains north of Bratislava, has included the reconstruction of the pillars that once supported the castle's drawbridge, making the historic site more legible and safer for visitors. Biely Kameň, which translates as 'White Stone,' sits above the town of Svätý Jur and was historically the seat of the counts of Svätý Jur, a noble family that held significant regional influence during the medieval period. After centuries of gradual decay, ongoing restoration efforts by the Bratislava Regional Authority — the self-governing body responsible for the region surrounding Slovakia's capital — are steadily returning the ruin to a state where visitors can better understand its original layout and architecture. The castle is considered one of the most scenic historical sites in the Small Carpathians, a forested mountain range that forms a natural boundary to the northwest of Bratislava. Restoration projects at such heritage sites are typically funded through a combination of regional budgets and European Union cultural heritage programmes, and serve both to preserve Slovak historical patrimony and to develop rural tourism in the wider Bratislava region.
The Bratislava Region is highlighting a recommended hiking excursion to Plavecký Castle and the nearby limestone area known as Vápenná, promoting the region's outdoor and cultural attractions. The route, departing from the village of Plavecké Podhradie northwest of Bratislava, offers walkers access to a historic medieval castle ruin set amid the Small Carpathian mountains, combining natural scenery with historical heritage. The Bratislava Region, which administers the area surrounding Slovakia's capital, regularly promotes local tourism destinations to encourage residents and visitors to explore the countryside, which includes mountains, lakes, and historic monuments all within short travelling distance of the city.
A Bratislava family is urgently appealing to the public for help locating a missing man named Jozef, who has now been without his medication for more than eight days. Jozef's daughter has issued a plea for assistance, expressing serious concern for her father's health given the prolonged absence of his required medication. The case highlights the particular danger posed by disappearances involving individuals who depend on regular medical treatment, where even a short period without medication can have serious health consequences.
Residents of Biskupice, a district of Bratislava, will have the final say in naming a newly established community café in their neighborhood. The initiative gives locals a direct voice in shaping their community space, with the name to be determined through a public vote or consultation process.
The most extensive overhaul of Bratislava's central SNP Square in decades is nearing a visible stage of completion, with new trees, granite paving, and underground water storage systems now in place. SNP Square — named after the Slovak National Uprising of 1944 against Nazi occupation and serving as the symbolic heart of the Slovak capital — has undergone sweeping changes both above and below ground as part of a long-running redevelopment project. The reconstruction represents one of the most significant transformations of Bratislava's city center in recent memory, modernizing the square's infrastructure while reshaping its public space. One notable departure from the original plans is the road surface: asphalt has been laid instead of the decorative paving that was initially proposed for the roadway portion of the square.
Bratislava police are asking the public for help identifying a man with distinctive tattoos. Authorities released an appeal urging anyone who recognizes the individual to come forward and assist in the identification.
A car fire in the Ružinov district of Bratislava damaged two vehicles, with total losses estimated at €22,000. The blaze spread from the initial vehicle to a second car parked nearby. Emergency services responded to the incident, which caused significant property damage in the residential district of Slovakia's capital.
Slovak police are searching for two individuals suspected of making unauthorized payments using another person's bank card in Podunajské Biskupice, a district in the eastern part of Bratislava. Authorities have released photographs of the suspects in an effort to identify and locate them. Anyone with information is urged to contact police.
The Bratislava Self-Governing Region hosted the second annual 'We Are One Team' football tournament, bringing together recipients of social services and staff from care facilities under the region's administration. Following the success of the inaugural event, the tournament again provided an opportunity for social service clients and employees to compete side by side, promoting inclusion and community among participants from facilities overseen by the regional authority.
A candidate in the upcoming Bratislava mayoral race is demanding greater transparency over a controversial property deal and raising environmental concerns in the Slovak capital. Miroslav Heredoš, who is running for mayor of Bratislava, has called on the current city administration — specifically incumbent mayor Jozef Ráž — to publicly release an expert valuation report related to the city's acquisition of the Zimný prístav, or Winter Harbour, a waterfront area on the Danube river. Heredoš is also warning that up to 100,000 trees could be felled in Vlčie hrdlo, a protected natural area on the eastern edge of Bratislava, raising alarm about potential damage to one of the city's key environmental zones. The calls come as Bratislava prepares to receive additional new buses for its public transport network, and as the Pohoda music festival — one of Slovakia's largest annual outdoor cultural events — gets underway in the western Slovak city of Trenčín.
Kata Tüttő, President of the European Committee of the Regions — the EU body representing local and regional authorities — visited the Bratislava Self-Governing Region in mid-June on a two-day programme to assess how European Union funds are being put to use at the local level. During her visit, Tüttő toured several key projects financed through EU structural funds, including the Čunovo Eco-Centre, an environmental education facility that is already fully operational, as well as other ongoing regional initiatives. The European Committee of the Regions serves as an advisory body of the EU that gives regional and local governments a formal voice in European policymaking, making such visits part of its efforts to monitor how EU cohesion funding translates into concrete outcomes on the ground. The visit was seen as a positive acknowledgment of the Bratislava region's track record in converting EU funds into tangible projects benefiting local communities.
A 20-year-old man drowned at Zlaté Piesky, a popular recreational lake on the outskirts of Bratislava, Slovak authorities confirmed. Police discovered the body of the young man, a Kyrgyz national, submerged beneath the water's surface. Bratislava police have launched an investigation into the circumstances of the death, with a forensic autopsy expected to determine the exact cause and manner of death. Zlaté Piesky — meaning 'Golden Sands' — is one of Bratislava's most frequented outdoor swimming destinations, particularly during summer months.
As summer temperatures rise, many residents of Bratislava, Slovakia's capital, are choosing to cross the nearby Austrian border for their swimming outings rather than visiting local pools. Austria's proximity to Bratislava — the two countries share a border just minutes from the city center — makes several Austrian outdoor swimming facilities easily accessible. The appeal lies in cleaner water, fewer crowds, and comparable admission prices to Slovak alternatives. Bratislava sits uniquely close to both Vienna and the Austrian border, making cross-border leisure trips a practical and popular option for locals seeking a more relaxed swimming experience.
A developer has launched the next phase of the Nový Ružinov (New Ružinov) residential project in Bratislava, with construction underway on Bajkalská Street. The new phase will include apartment units and retail spaces, further expanding one of the city's ongoing large-scale urban development projects. Ružinov is one of Bratislava's most populous districts, and the Nový Ružinov development represents continued private investment in residential and commercial infrastructure in the Slovak capital.