This bench stores water and irrigates plants while you rest
The innovative project received funding from the participatory budget in Lille, France
France / Development / Public Spaces
Slovakia / Bratislava / Politics and Reforms
Union of Slovak Cities announces readiness to help Ukraine
President of ÚMS Richard Rybníček shared that cities do not underestimate the gravity of the situation and will play a part in resolving the crisis
Slovakia / Bratislava / Green City
Bratislava gets a new nature reserve
The increased level of protection will prohibit construction and development in the area
Slovakia / Bratislava / Cities in Pictures / Public Spaces
Bratislava decorates the city with good news
The capital of Slovakia is reminding people to look on the bright side of life
Slovakia / Bratislava / Education and Sport / Green City
New hiking trail opens in Bratislava Forest Park
The path bypasses a busy cycle lane and winds through a birch grove, wetlands, Douglas fir trees and a lake
Slovakia / Bratislava / Green City
Bratislava Climathon 2021 finds feasible decarbonisation solutions
Behind the challenge is a global community working to speed up the transition to a zero-carbon, climate-resilient society
Slovakia / Bratislava / Public Spaces
New, strict rules for street advertising in Bratislava
Billboards should not obstruct the view of city landmarks and their placement will be banned in some locations
Slovakia / Bratislava / Culture and Tourism / Public Spaces
Bratislava to turn erotic club into place for dining and culture
The project is part of the renovation of Janko Kráľ Park, one of the oldest in Central Europe
Slovakia / Bratislava / Development / Mobility
Bratislava opens airport-type bus station
The new Nivy station features shopping and catering zones, and a green roof with gardens, a running track and equipment for active recreation and sport
Slovakia / Bratislava / Green City / Smart City
Bratislava eyes recycling independence and smart waste management
Acquisition of a sorting line and waste digitalization fit into the city’s strategy for a circular economy
Czechia / Hungary / Poland / Slovakia / Bratislava / Budapest / Prague / Warsaw / Politics and Reforms
Budapest hosts first Forum for Building Sustainable Democracies
On the margins of the conference, 20 new cities have joined the Pact of Free Cities founded by the Visegrad Four capitals
Slovakia / Bratislava / Public Spaces
Bratislava launches rapid intervention service to address civic complaints
Grievances about the condition of roads and greenery can be resolved within 72 hours
Slovakia / Bratislava / Green City
3.8 tons of reusable items change hands at Bratislava Municipal Bazaar
The proceeds from the sale will be used to create a permanent reuse centre
Slovakia / Bratislava / Welfare and Health
Slovakia keeps adjusting border rules
The Constitutional Court has suspended a previous decree which divided incomers into vaccinated and non-vaccinated
Slovakia / Bratislava / Nitra / Mobility
Slovak-built flying car completes first ever inter-city flight
It took AirCar 35 minutes to get from Nitra airport to Bratislava airport
Slovakia / Bratislava / Culture and Tourism
Sensorium: Beyond The Sound 2021 opens in Bratislava
The festival is based on the theme of restoring positive features to the future
Slovakia / Bratislava / Welfare and Health
Slovakia loosens anti-pandemic restraints, switching to orange and yellow tiers
Travel traffic lights scheme comes into effect on 31 May
Slovakia / Bratislava / Public Spaces
Bratislava embarks on marathon renovation of public spaces
25 reconstruction projects will get going this year with 23 more on the drawing board
Czechia / Hungary / Poland / Slovakia / Bratislava / Budapest / Prague / Warsaw / Politics and Reforms
Visegrad group capitals demand real involvement in national recovery plans
For the past year, they have been united under the “Free Cities Pact”
Slovakia / Bratislava / Culture and Tourism
The best of Bratislava
Here are some of the best and loveliest spots in Bratislava
Slovakia / Bratislava / Politics and Reforms
Bratislava launches promotional campaign for citizens to register in national census
If all residents of the capital are registered, the city could receive an additional 10 million euros each year
Slovakia / Bratislava / Welfare and Health
Bratislava delivers its buses for nationwide testing campaign
The buses are being used as part of the latest iteration of Slovakia’s nationwide testing campaign
Slovakia / Bratislava / Public Spaces
Bratislava’s walking terraces to be bolstered by municipal funding
According to local authorities, they are an integral part of the city’s public spaces and deserve adequate support
Slovakia / Bratislava / Politics and Reforms
Bratislava pushes forward with enhancing the performance of municipal companies
In 2019 the city made the companies more transparent and accountable – now it wants to also boost their performance
Slovakia / Bratislava / Welfare and Health
Bratislava strengthens anti-COVID measures
With the situation rapidly deteriorating, local authorities aim to hold out until a mass rollout of a vaccine becomes possible
Bratislava / Politics and Reforms
Bratislava charts course for recovery with its 2021 budget
Alongside the vote for the budget, the Slovak capital also issued a ban on gambling in the city
Bratislava / Development / Education and Sport
Bratislava’s grant scheme for support of sports and education receives fresh funding
Hundreds of thousands of euros have been set aside by local authorities for 2021
Belgium / Estonia / France / Romania / Slovakia / Sweden / Bratislava / Cluj-Napoca / Helsingborg / Iasi / Leuven / Paris / Tallinn / Warsaw / Zagreb / Digital transformation / Innovation and Research
Tackling the corona crisis locally: lessons from EU cities
A selection of the best solutions showing that EU cities can solve big issues with restricted resources
Bratislava / Culture and Tourism
Bratislava’s culture and communities to continue enjoying government support in 2021
The city has renewed its relevant partnerships and is now ready to accept applications for new projects
Bratislava / Budapest / Vienna / Culture and Tourism
Meet the Advent trams of Europe
Where most festive events are cancelled due to the pandemic, they keep the Christmas spirit alive
Bratislava / Mobility
Bratislava credits lockdown for cycling surge
During the first wave, citizens were less eager to cycle for leisure for work trips more than made up for the difference