In Slovakia, hundreds of villages have buses that run only two or three times a day. Commuting to work or school can be exhausting due to frequent stops, and sometimes the nearest bus stop is several ...

Slovakia has seen a number of people attacked by brown bears this spring. Some politicians now want to make it easier to shoot the protected animals. But scientists say the problem is not that there ...

A Washington Capitals player lands a “Homophobe of the Year” nomination, most Slovaks distrust others, plus good news from nature — and weekend ideas.

Vlkolínec, a UNESCO World Heritage village in Slovakia, offers a rare glimpse into centuries-old folk architecture set against the dramatic backdrop of the Veľká Fatra mountains. Vlkolínec, Slovakia: ...

The bear had bit and scratched people in Slovakia, with one individual almost losing an eye. The Slovakian government wants to implement safety zones near towns and villages as a means to prevent ...

SPISSKY HRHOV, Slovakia — Popularly derided as “gypsies,” the Roma people have long been resented and even despised across much of Eastern Europe. But a remarkable municipal-owned business is helping ...

The rich historical context they give us has led to their recognition by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites of cultural significance. From Banská Štiavnica, Slovakia’s oldest mining town, to South Korea's ...