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  • 02. 10. 2026

    The high-quality city centre that Bratislava deserves – the final part of the first major phase of the Živé námestie (“Living Square”) project is complete

    Bratislava, 2 October 2026 – Bratislava Mayor Matúš Vallo today symbolically opened a revitalised and fully reconstructed public space in the heart of the city, comprising Námestie SNP, Námestie Nežnej revolúcie and Poštová ulica. This major project of renewal of a truly extensive area, known as Živé námestie (“Living Square”), was a collaborative effort involving the Metropolitan Institute of Bratislava (MIB), with an architectural design by the renowned German studio LOIDL. It has transformed this central area, giving it a modern look worthy of a 21st-century European capital.

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  • 30. 09. 2026

    Grössling Spa Reconstruction in Full Swing

    Bratislava, 30 September 2026 – The renovation of one of Bratislava’s most significant historic buildings is moving forward. After years of preparation, design work and preliminary activities, the main phase of renovation of the whole Grössling Spa complex is now underway. The goal remains to complete the work by the end of 2028.

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  • 17. 09. 2026

    Bratislava restricts operating hours for pawnshops

    Bratislava, 17 September 2026 – Members of the Bratislava City Council today ratified by an overwhelming majority the capital city’s proposal to restrict the operations of pawnshops within Bratislava. Under the approved measure, pawnshops will be prohibited from operating between 4:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. the following day, seven days a week. The measure aims to increase safety around certain pawnshops that attract local crime and reduce the quality of life for residents in the nearby communities.

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  • 11. 09. 2026

    Bratislava unveils its Economic Dashboard – a unified, data-driven view of the city’s economy, its development and potential

    Bratislava, 11 September 2026 – The City of Bratislava is introducing a new Economic Dashboard, bringing together nearly 70 key socio-economic indicators in one place. It offers a single data view of developments in Bratislava’s economy, labour market, business environment, innovation, education, real estate market and tourism, connecting the most important data on the capital’s economy.

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  • 06. 09. 2026

    Bratislava joins prestigious alliance of cities that are creating urban swimming zones for their residents

    Bratislava, 6 September 2026 – The capital city today joined the international Swimmable Cities alliance. Bratislava thus has joined hundreds of cities around the world that support people swimming in urban rivers, promote the protection and cleanliness of the rivers and restore community significance to bodies of water.

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  • 30. 07. 2026

    Bratislava responds to the heat, it launches a network of more than 30 free Ochlaď sa! (Cool down!) cooling spots

    Bratislava, 30 July 2026 – Heat waves are becoming ever more frequent and intense. The capital city, in cooperation with city districts, city organisations and private partners, is launching a pilot network of more than 30 free Ochlaď sa! (Cool down!) cooling spots, where residents and visitors can take a break from the heat on the hottest days. In the air-conditioned spaces, they’ll find drinking water, a place to sit and a toilet; some will also offer additional services, such as Wi-Fi or a children’s corner. The cooling spots are open to everyone. Their use is free of charge – just come in, relax and cool down.

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  • 02. 10. 2026

    The high-quality city centre that Bratislava deserves – the final part of the first major phase of the Živé námestie (“Living Square”) project is complete

    Bratislava, 2 October 2026 – Bratislava Mayor Matúš Vallo today symbolically opened a revitalised and fully reconstructed public space in the heart of the city, comprising Námestie SNP, Námestie Nežnej revolúcie and Poštová ulica. This major project of renewal of a truly extensive area, known as Živé námestie (“Living Square”), was a collaborative effort involving the Metropolitan Institute of Bratislava (MIB), with an architectural design by the renowned German studio LOIDL. It has transformed this central area, giving it a modern look worthy of a 21st-century European capital.

    Read more

  • 30. 09. 2026

    Grössling Spa Reconstruction in Full Swing

    Bratislava, 30 September 2026 – The renovation of one of Bratislava’s most significant historic buildings is moving forward. After years of preparation, design work and preliminary activities, the main phase of renovation of the whole Grössling Spa complex is now underway. The goal remains to complete the work by the end of 2028.

    Read more

  • 17. 09. 2026

    Bratislava restricts operating hours for pawnshops

    Bratislava, 17 September 2026 – Members of the Bratislava City Council today ratified by an overwhelming majority the capital city’s proposal to restrict the operations of pawnshops within Bratislava. Under the approved measure, pawnshops will be prohibited from operating between 4:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. the following day, seven days a week. The measure aims to increase safety around certain pawnshops that attract local crime and reduce the quality of life for residents in the nearby communities.

    Read more

  • 11. 09. 2026

    Bratislava unveils its Economic Dashboard – a unified, data-driven view of the city’s economy, its development and potential

    Bratislava, 11 September 2026 – The City of Bratislava is introducing a new Economic Dashboard, bringing together nearly 70 key socio-economic indicators in one place. It offers a single data view of developments in Bratislava’s economy, labour market, business environment, innovation, education, real estate market and tourism, connecting the most important data on the capital’s economy.

    Read more

  • 06. 09. 2026

    Bratislava joins prestigious alliance of cities that are creating urban swimming zones for their residents

    Bratislava, 6 September 2026 – The capital city today joined the international Swimmable Cities alliance. Bratislava thus has joined hundreds of cities around the world that support people swimming in urban rivers, promote the protection and cleanliness of the rivers and restore community significance to bodies of water.

    Read more

  • 30. 07. 2026

    Bratislava responds to the heat, it launches a network of more than 30 free Ochlaď sa! (Cool down!) cooling spots

    Bratislava, 30 July 2026 – Heat waves are becoming ever more frequent and intense. The capital city, in cooperation with city districts, city organisations and private partners, is launching a pilot network of more than 30 free Ochlaď sa! (Cool down!) cooling spots, where residents and visitors can take a break from the heat on the hottest days. In the air-conditioned spaces, they’ll find drinking water, a place to sit and a toilet; some will also offer additional services, such as Wi-Fi or a children’s corner. The cooling spots are open to everyone. Their use is free of charge – just come in, relax and cool down.

    Read more

02. 10. 2026

The high-quality city centre that Bratislava deserves – the final part of the first major phase of the Živé námestie (“Living Square”) project is complete

Bratislava, 2 October 2026 – Bratislava Mayor Matúš Vallo today symbolically opened a revitalised and fully reconstructed public space in the heart of the city, comprising Námestie SNP, Námestie Nežnej revolúcie and Poštová ulica. This major project of renewal of a truly extensive area, known as Živé námestie (“Living Square”), was a collaborative effort involving the Metropolitan Institute of Bratislava (MIB), with an architectural design by the renowned German studio LOIDL. It has transformed this central area, giving it a modern look worthy of a 21st-century European capital.

Read more

30. 09. 2026

Grössling Spa Reconstruction in Full Swing

Bratislava, 30 September 2026 – The renovation of one of Bratislava’s most significant historic buildings is moving forward. After years of preparation, design work and preliminary activities, the main phase of renovation of the whole Grössling Spa complex is now underway. The goal remains to complete the work by the end of 2028.

Read more

17. 09. 2026

Bratislava restricts operating hours for pawnshops

11. 09. 2026

Bratislava unveils its Economic Dashboard – a unified, data-driven view of the city’s economy, its development and potential

06. 09. 2026

Bratislava joins prestigious alliance of cities that are creating urban swimming zones for their residents

30. 07. 2026

Bratislava responds to the heat, it launches a network of more than 30 free Ochlaď sa! (Cool down!) cooling spots

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