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  • 31. 03. 2026

    Instead of the first parking fine, merely a warning

    Bratislava, 31 March 2026 – Bratislava is accommodating those who park their car responsibly. Starting on 1 April, the first fine for unpaid parking fees in the PAAS over 12 months will be changed into a mere warning. What’s more, the era of orange tickets warning drivers that they have parked incorrectly is gradually coming to an end. The orange tickets will eventually be replaced by notifications directly to mobile phones. Lower rates for fines will also apply to passengers on Bratislava’s public transport system starting on 1 April.

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  • 23. 03. 2026

    Bratislava, Trnava and Nitra, together with experts, announce a coordinated initiative to address the growing availability of new psychoactive substances

    Bratislava, 23 March 2026 – A trio of Slovak cities – Bratislava, Trnava and Nitra – along with professional non-governmental organisations – Združenie STORM, OZ Odyseus, OZ Prima and OZ KASPIAN – have been cooperating in the area of risk reduction and addiction prevention for a long time. Together they perceive and have repeatedly warned about the increasing availability of new psychoactive substances and the risks associated with them. Therefore, they welcomed the announced initiative of the Union of Towns and Cities of Slovakia (ÚMS), which wants to negotiate with the Ministries of Health, Interior and Justice on the growing problem of the availability of products containing new psychoactive substances. They are also complementing this initiative with specific professional solutions from practice.

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  • 27. 03. 2026

    Stricter regulation of pawnshops

    Bratislava, 24 March 2026 – Local governments have once again addressed an appeal to the state in connection with improving safety in cities. They want to address the issue of pawnshops, which draw crime into an area and worsen the quality of life of communities living in their surroundings. The operation of pawnshops without clear rules frustrates the efforts and measures that local governments have introduced to improve safety and which city and state police are also involved in. The mayor of Bratislava today presented specific solutions for this situation while also appealing to the state to start implementing these measures as soon as possible.

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  • 20. 03. 2026

    Spring changes in Bratislava’s public transport: more frequent connections to the airport and new stops in Bory from Dolné Hony. Also, the season for the #sMHDpozelenej recreational lines starts

    Bratislava, 20 March 2026 – From Saturday, 28 March 2026, Dopravný podnik Bratislava (DPB) is changing the timetables of the city’s public transport system. M. R. Štefánik Airport will be more accessible; new stops are being set up in the rapidly growing Bory district, and spring will also bring a renewed season of #sMHDpozelenej recreational lines.

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  • 20. 03. 2026

    The Bratislava Account brings another online service

    Bratislava, 20 March 2026 – Following the property tax, it is now possible to pay the municipal waste fee simply and quickly. The new feature in the Bratislava Account is intended for people who own or rent a house in Bratislava. Bratislava thus becomes the first municipality in Slovakia to allow the payment of the municipal waste fee online, directly through the Bratislava Account.

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  • 03. 02. 2026

    Bratislava Aims to Actively Develop Its Economy and Talent Together with Partners

    Bratislava, February 3, 2026 – The Capital City of the Slovak Republic, Bratislava, today presented a new cooperation program between the city, businesses, and universities in the field of economic development titled “Bratislava: The Capital of Possibilities” at the Mirror Hall of the Primate’s Palace. The program aims to strengthen Bratislava’s position as an attractive city for talent, innovation, and high-quality job opportunities. At the same time, the City of Bratislava announced the launch of the Future Founders Varsity project in cooperation with The Spot, focused on supporting entrepreneurial skills among university students.

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  • 31. 03. 2026

    Instead of the first parking fine, merely a warning

    Bratislava, 31 March 2026 – Bratislava is accommodating those who park their car responsibly. Starting on 1 April, the first fine for unpaid parking fees in the PAAS over 12 months will be changed into a mere warning. What’s more, the era of orange tickets warning drivers that they have parked incorrectly is gradually coming to an end. The orange tickets will eventually be replaced by notifications directly to mobile phones. Lower rates for fines will also apply to passengers on Bratislava’s public transport system starting on 1 April.

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  • 23. 03. 2026

    Bratislava, Trnava and Nitra, together with experts, announce a coordinated initiative to address the growing availability of new psychoactive substances

    Bratislava, 23 March 2026 – A trio of Slovak cities – Bratislava, Trnava and Nitra – along with professional non-governmental organisations – Združenie STORM, OZ Odyseus, OZ Prima and OZ KASPIAN – have been cooperating in the area of risk reduction and addiction prevention for a long time. Together they perceive and have repeatedly warned about the increasing availability of new psychoactive substances and the risks associated with them. Therefore, they welcomed the announced initiative of the Union of Towns and Cities of Slovakia (ÚMS), which wants to negotiate with the Ministries of Health, Interior and Justice on the growing problem of the availability of products containing new psychoactive substances. They are also complementing this initiative with specific professional solutions from practice.

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  • 27. 03. 2026

    Stricter regulation of pawnshops

    Bratislava, 24 March 2026 – Local governments have once again addressed an appeal to the state in connection with improving safety in cities. They want to address the issue of pawnshops, which draw crime into an area and worsen the quality of life of communities living in their surroundings. The operation of pawnshops without clear rules frustrates the efforts and measures that local governments have introduced to improve safety and which city and state police are also involved in. The mayor of Bratislava today presented specific solutions for this situation while also appealing to the state to start implementing these measures as soon as possible.

    Read more

  • 20. 03. 2026

    Spring changes in Bratislava’s public transport: more frequent connections to the airport and new stops in Bory from Dolné Hony. Also, the season for the #sMHDpozelenej recreational lines starts

    Bratislava, 20 March 2026 – From Saturday, 28 March 2026, Dopravný podnik Bratislava (DPB) is changing the timetables of the city’s public transport system. M. R. Štefánik Airport will be more accessible; new stops are being set up in the rapidly growing Bory district, and spring will also bring a renewed season of #sMHDpozelenej recreational lines.

    Read more

  • 20. 03. 2026

    The Bratislava Account brings another online service

    Bratislava, 20 March 2026 – Following the property tax, it is now possible to pay the municipal waste fee simply and quickly. The new feature in the Bratislava Account is intended for people who own or rent a house in Bratislava. Bratislava thus becomes the first municipality in Slovakia to allow the payment of the municipal waste fee online, directly through the Bratislava Account.

    Read more

  • 03. 02. 2026

    Bratislava Aims to Actively Develop Its Economy and Talent Together with Partners

    Bratislava, February 3, 2026 – The Capital City of the Slovak Republic, Bratislava, today presented a new cooperation program between the city, businesses, and universities in the field of economic development titled “Bratislava: The Capital of Possibilities” at the Mirror Hall of the Primate’s Palace. The program aims to strengthen Bratislava’s position as an attractive city for talent, innovation, and high-quality job opportunities. At the same time, the City of Bratislava announced the launch of the Future Founders Varsity project in cooperation with The Spot, focused on supporting entrepreneurial skills among university students.

    Read more

31. 03. 2026

Instead of the first parking fine, merely a warning

Bratislava, 31 March 2026 – Bratislava is accommodating those who park their car responsibly. Starting on 1 April, the first fine for unpaid parking fees in the PAAS over 12 months will be changed into a mere warning. What’s more, the era of orange tickets warning drivers that they have parked incorrectly is gradually coming to an end. The orange tickets will eventually be replaced by notifications directly to mobile phones. Lower rates for fines will also apply to passengers on Bratislava’s public transport system starting on 1 April.

Read more

23. 03. 2026

Bratislava, Trnava and Nitra, together with experts, announce a coordinated initiative to address the growing availability of new psychoactive substances

Bratislava, 23 March 2026 – A trio of Slovak cities – Bratislava, Trnava and Nitra – along with professional non-governmental organisations – Združenie STORM, OZ Odyseus, OZ Prima and OZ KASPIAN – have been cooperating in the area of risk reduction and addiction prevention for a long time. Together they perceive and have repeatedly warned about the increasing availability of new psychoactive substances and the risks associated with them. Therefore, they welcomed the announced initiative of the Union of Towns and Cities of Slovakia (ÚMS), which wants to negotiate with the Ministries of Health, Interior and Justice on the growing problem of the availability of products containing new psychoactive substances. They are also complementing this initiative with specific professional solutions from practice.

Read more

27. 03. 2026

Stricter regulation of pawnshops

20. 03. 2026

Spring changes in Bratislava’s public transport: more frequent connections to the airport and new stops in Bory from Dolné Hony. Also, the season for the #sMHDpozelenej recreational lines starts

20. 03. 2026

The Bratislava Account brings another online service

03. 02. 2026

Bratislava Aims to Actively Develop Its Economy and Talent Together with Partners

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