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In Bratislava: Slovakia’s 19th Annual Open Cellars Day 2018

2018-11-16 by Aleksandr Shatskih

MVC

Coming up November 23rd and 24th in Bratislava at the Little Carpathian Viticultural Area, the 19th Annual Open Cellars Day promises great wine, food, and friends.

Tags: Bratislava, Carpahtians, event for youth, gastronomic event, MVC, Open Cellars Day, Slovakia, Slovakia events, Small Carpathians, TOP Event, wine, Wine tourism

Poland Votes Down Winter Games Bid: Slovakia Loses in Turn

2014-05-29 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Slovakia skiing

A bit of bad news for Poland and Slovakia, a referendum vote from the Polish city of Krakow carried out May 26 tells of citizens in the Polish city wanting to withdraw a bid for the Winter Olympic Games in 2022, part of which was to have taken place in Slovakia.

Tags: Olympic Games, Poland games, Poland sports, Slovakia events, Slovakia skiing, Slovakia travel

Košice Day Celebrations Continue in Slovakia

2013-05-03 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Košice 2013 - Celebration

Still going on in Slovakia, the annual Košice Day celebrations have been extended over nine days up until May 8th. This, the 19th year of the eastern Slovakian city is highlighted by the folklore, history, gastronomy, sport, and culture of this fascinating place.

Tags: Košice travel, Slovakia, Slovakia events, Slovakia travel

Beyonce To Rock Bratislava Tonight

2013-04-19 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Beyoncé World Tour 2013

Visitors to Bratislava, Slovakia have an opportunity to catch pop diva Beyonce Knowles in concert this evening. The legendary star landed this morning in the capital in her private jet.

Tags: Beyonce, Bratislava events, concerts, pop performances, Slovakia events

Slovakia’s Winter Food Festival Tempts Travelers

2013-01-26 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Hotel Zochova chata, Modra

The Winter Food Festival takes place this January 15 and February 15, showing off the top restaurants in Slovakia’s guide, Gurmán na Slovensku ( Gourmet in Slovakia). The festival presents restaurateur talents in atmosphere, professionalism, and of course, the extraordinary food of the country.

Tags: Bratislava events, Bratislava tourism, Food fest, Gurmán na Slovensku, Slovakia events, Slovakia travel, Slovakian gastronomy, Slovalia fest

Slovakia’s Pohoda Festival Begins This Week

2011-07-05 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Nourish my fame

For those visiting Slovakia this week, the open air Pohoda Music Festival kicks off on this Thursday 7, July – Saturday the 9th of July. One of the largest such events in Slovakia, the festival features alternative music, rock, pop, dance music, world music, house, techno, drum and bass, hip hop, and even dance and literature workshops.

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