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  • 15. 05. 2026

    GRECO: Bratislava has a number of well-established practices for preventing corruption

    Bratislava, 15 May 2026 – The capital city took part in a GRECO evaluation, which this time focused on preventing corruption and promoting integrity at the level of local government. In its final evaluation, the Commission noted, among other things, that Bratislava had exceeded the national framework and had developed a number of good practices for preventing corruption and promoting integrity. It expressed appreciation, for example, of the level of transparency in the selection of managers and members of the boards of directors of city companies and organisations, as well as in the area of procurement. At the same time, it offered the city several recommendations that can further help it to prevent corruption.

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  • 13. 05. 2026

    Bratislava hosted the Pact of Free Cities

    Bratislava, 13 May 2026 – Yesterday, Bratislava hosted the Pact of Free Cities summit, which associates the mayors of foreign cities supporting freedom and democracy. Mayors and representatives of Budapest, Warsaw, Paris, Amsterdam and others – a total of 20 mayors and political representatives of cities from different parts of the world – came to the capital city to discuss democracy and the protection of it. One of the important conclusions of the summit was the expansion of the Pact into the transatlantic space and the acceptance of 10 new members – mayors of cities from the USA.

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  • 19. 05. 2026

    The legendary Koch Garden reopens to the public

    Bratislava, 19 May 2026 – The unique Koch Garden – a small paradise in the middle of the capital city – has passed through a comprehensive renovation, thanks to which it is of higher quality and, above all, safer for visitors. The capital city, in cooperation with the Staré Mesto city borough, was able to carry out the renovation of this popular and sought-after national cultural monument due to financial support from the Interreg Slovakia – Austria programme, as well as a contribution from the VUB Bank Foundation.

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  • 05. 05. 2026

    Representatives of the European Commission inspected the Petržalka tram and the Krasňany depot

    Bratislava, 5 May 2026 – Representatives of the European Commission visited the capital city today, where they inspected projects financed from European sources and the use of non-refundable financial contributions as part of an information day. This related specifically to the Petržalka tram and the Krasňany depot, with the programme also including a tour of the projects directly in the field.

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  • 03. 05. 2026

    Bratislava has a new sports hall

    Bratislava, 3 May 2026 – The Mayor of Bratislava, along with the Mayor of Bratislava’s Nové Mesto borough, officially opened a completely new, modern and safe sports hall in this part of the city today. This means yet another promise fulfilled by the city’s leadership, when, after the imperative demolition of the old hall, a clear commitment was made that a new multi-purpose sports hall would be built on its original site.

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  • 24. 04. 2026

    Outstanding personalities of Bratislava received the Mayor’s Award for 2026

    Bratislava, 24 April 2026 – On Thursday, 23 April, the ceremonial granting of the Bratislava Mayor’s Award 2026 took place at the P. O. Hviezdoslav Theatre. The award is intended for those who have shown interest in their surroundings and the city and who are changing it for the better. A total of 7 awards were presented in the form of a print by M. Cipár. The Mayor’s Award ranks among the city’s most prestigious awards.

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  • 15. 05. 2026

    GRECO: Bratislava has a number of well-established practices for preventing corruption

    Bratislava, 15 May 2026 – The capital city took part in a GRECO evaluation, which this time focused on preventing corruption and promoting integrity at the level of local government. In its final evaluation, the Commission noted, among other things, that Bratislava had exceeded the national framework and had developed a number of good practices for preventing corruption and promoting integrity. It expressed appreciation, for example, of the level of transparency in the selection of managers and members of the boards of directors of city companies and organisations, as well as in the area of procurement. At the same time, it offered the city several recommendations that can further help it to prevent corruption.

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  • 13. 05. 2026

    Bratislava hosted the Pact of Free Cities

    Bratislava, 13 May 2026 – Yesterday, Bratislava hosted the Pact of Free Cities summit, which associates the mayors of foreign cities supporting freedom and democracy. Mayors and representatives of Budapest, Warsaw, Paris, Amsterdam and others – a total of 20 mayors and political representatives of cities from different parts of the world – came to the capital city to discuss democracy and the protection of it. One of the important conclusions of the summit was the expansion of the Pact into the transatlantic space and the acceptance of 10 new members – mayors of cities from the USA.

    Read more

  • 19. 05. 2026

    The legendary Koch Garden reopens to the public

    Bratislava, 19 May 2026 – The unique Koch Garden – a small paradise in the middle of the capital city – has passed through a comprehensive renovation, thanks to which it is of higher quality and, above all, safer for visitors. The capital city, in cooperation with the Staré Mesto city borough, was able to carry out the renovation of this popular and sought-after national cultural monument due to financial support from the Interreg Slovakia – Austria programme, as well as a contribution from the VUB Bank Foundation.

    Read more

  • 05. 05. 2026

    Representatives of the European Commission inspected the Petržalka tram and the Krasňany depot

    Bratislava, 5 May 2026 – Representatives of the European Commission visited the capital city today, where they inspected projects financed from European sources and the use of non-refundable financial contributions as part of an information day. This related specifically to the Petržalka tram and the Krasňany depot, with the programme also including a tour of the projects directly in the field.

    Read more

  • 03. 05. 2026

    Bratislava has a new sports hall

    Bratislava, 3 May 2026 – The Mayor of Bratislava, along with the Mayor of Bratislava’s Nové Mesto borough, officially opened a completely new, modern and safe sports hall in this part of the city today. This means yet another promise fulfilled by the city’s leadership, when, after the imperative demolition of the old hall, a clear commitment was made that a new multi-purpose sports hall would be built on its original site.

    Read more

  • 24. 04. 2026

    Outstanding personalities of Bratislava received the Mayor’s Award for 2026

    Bratislava, 24 April 2026 – On Thursday, 23 April, the ceremonial granting of the Bratislava Mayor’s Award 2026 took place at the P. O. Hviezdoslav Theatre. The award is intended for those who have shown interest in their surroundings and the city and who are changing it for the better. A total of 7 awards were presented in the form of a print by M. Cipár. The Mayor’s Award ranks among the city’s most prestigious awards.

    Read more

15. 05. 2026

GRECO: Bratislava has a number of well-established practices for preventing corruption

Bratislava, 15 May 2026 – The capital city took part in a GRECO evaluation, which this time focused on preventing corruption and promoting integrity at the level of local government. In its final evaluation, the Commission noted, among other things, that Bratislava had exceeded the national framework and had developed a number of good practices for preventing corruption and promoting integrity. It expressed appreciation, for example, of the level of transparency in the selection of managers and members of the boards of directors of city companies and organisations, as well as in the area of procurement. At the same time, it offered the city several recommendations that can further help it to prevent corruption.

Read more

13. 05. 2026

Bratislava hosted the Pact of Free Cities

Bratislava, 13 May 2026 – Yesterday, Bratislava hosted the Pact of Free Cities summit, which associates the mayors of foreign cities supporting freedom and democracy. Mayors and representatives of Budapest, Warsaw, Paris, Amsterdam and others – a total of 20 mayors and political representatives of cities from different parts of the world – came to the capital city to discuss democracy and the protection of it. One of the important conclusions of the summit was the expansion of the Pact into the transatlantic space and the acceptance of 10 new members – mayors of cities from the USA.

Read more

19. 05. 2026

The legendary Koch Garden reopens to the public

05. 05. 2026

Representatives of the European Commission inspected the Petržalka tram and the Krasňany depot

03. 05. 2026

Bratislava has a new sports hall

24. 04. 2026

Outstanding personalities of Bratislava received the Mayor’s Award for 2026

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