Bratislava police launched an investigation Saturday morning after two bodies were discovered without signs of life on Pri Starej prachárni street in the Nové Mesto district. The tragic discovery was reported to authorities shortly before 9:30 AM. The Bratislava criminal police unit is handling the investigation into what officials are describing as a serious incident in the Slovak capital.
The historic New Market Hall building at Trnava Gate in Bratislava is undergoing gradual renovation and revival. The Nové Mesto district, one of Bratislava's municipal boroughs, is preparing a revitalization of the structure, expanding the range of businesses and creating new spaces for community and cultural events. The project aims to restore the market hall as a vibrant commercial and cultural center in the capital.
Fallow deer spotted in Dúbravka, a residential district of Bratislava, have not disappeared with the arrival of spring weather as some residents expected. The deer sightings first captured public attention about a month ago when the animals began appearing in the urban area. Local authorities and wildlife experts are investigating what factors are attracting the deer to venture into this populated section of Slovakia's capital city, as their continued presence in residential neighborhoods raises questions about urban wildlife management and potential human-animal conflicts.
Bratislava's Petržalka district has completed a new nature track featuring a pumptrack cycling facility, bird houses, and a hazel grove. The municipal project, which cost 44,000 euros, aims to revitalize the area around the new track and provide recreational facilities for residents. Petržalka, the largest residential district in Slovakia's capital, has been investing in green infrastructure and recreational amenities to improve quality of life for its approximately 100,000 residents.
Bratislava's Petržalka district has unveiled new recreational and environmental features around a newly constructed track, including a pumptrack for cyclists and skateboarders, bird houses, and a hazelnut grove. The municipal project cost 44,000 euros and aims to enhance the area's recreational offerings while adding green infrastructure to Slovakia's most densely populated borough, which is home to over 100,000 residents on the south bank of the Danube River.
A residential building in Petržalka, Bratislava's largest district, is set to undergo comprehensive renovation including exterior improvements. The district has estimated total procurement costs at more than 1.75 million euros for the project. Financing will come primarily through a loan from the State Housing Development Fund (ŠFRB), which will cover over 1.66 million euros of the total cost. Petržalka, built during the communist era as a massive housing estate, contains hundreds of prefabricated apartment blocks that require ongoing maintenance and modernization to meet current energy efficiency and aesthetic standards.
Highway authorities issued a traffic advisory warning drivers to exercise increased caution on the D2 highway near Lamač, a district of Bratislava, due to the transport of heavy military equipment. The National Highway Company urged motorists to drive carefully in the area as military vehicles and heavy machinery move through the section of Slovakia's major east-west highway corridor.
A new Integrated Passenger Transport Terminal (TIOP) will be constructed in Ružinov, a district of Slovakia's capital city Bratislava. The facility is set to become one of the largest transit hubs in the city and will fundamentally change how people travel in the southeastern part of the capital and the broader Bratislava region. The project has advanced to its next development phase and will consist of three main components, though specific details about the terminal's design and timeline have not been disclosed.
The Ružinov district administration in Bratislava removed two illegal billboards from Bajkalská Street that had been standing on private property for several years. Ružinov is one of Bratislava's largest districts, located on the city's eastern edge, and municipal authorities regularly conduct enforcement actions against unauthorized advertising structures that violate local zoning and advertising regulations.
The Bratislava region has recorded a decline in respiratory diseases, including a decrease in influenza cases. Health authorities in the region, which encompasses Slovakia's capital and surrounding areas, reported the positive trend in illness rates. The reduction in both general respiratory ailments and flu infections suggests an improvement in public health conditions in the country's most populous administrative area.
The Bratislava Region will install more than 100 new electronic information boards displaying real-time bus departure times to improve comfort for regional public transport passengers. The Bratislava Self-Governing Region is collaborating with Bratislava Integrated Transport on the installation project, which aims to provide travelers with up-to-date information about bus schedules and departures. The initiative represents another step in modernizing public transportation infrastructure in Slovakia's capital region, where improved passenger information systems are expected to enhance the overall travel experience for users of regional bus services.
Bratislava will implement changes to traffic organization on Žabotova and Karpatska streets in the coming period. Under the new arrangement, drivers on Žabotova Street will only be permitted to turn left toward Račianske mýto, a major traffic junction in the city's Nové Mesto district. The traffic modifications are part of ongoing efforts by the Slovak capital to optimize urban mobility and manage vehicle flow through busy residential and commercial areas.
Police in Bratislava are searching for an unknown perpetrator who stole a chain, mobile phone, and cash on Obchodná Street. The theft occurred on one of the Slovak capital's main commercial thoroughfares, which runs through the city center and connects key shopping and business areas. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident but have not yet identified or apprehended the suspect.
The Office for Combating Organized Crime launched an operation in the Bratislava region, working in coordination with Slovakia's Financial Administration. The specialized law enforcement unit, which handles major organized crime cases, is conducting the action as part of what appears to be a financial crime investigation. The Office for Combating Organized Crime is a key Slovak law enforcement body that investigates complex criminal networks and serious financial offenses, often working alongside tax authorities when cases involve financial irregularities or tax evasion.
The city of Pezinok in Bratislava Region has expanded its municipal bus service with a new modern electric bus. Transport operator AZ Lines unveiled the vehicle featuring a new visual design that connects environmentally friendly transportation with the city's history. The bus design incorporates elements honoring significant historical personalities associated with Pezinok, combining the city's commitment to sustainable public transport with recognition of its cultural heritage.
A new cycling and pedestrian bridge over the D2 motorway in Malacky, located in western Slovakia near the Austrian border, has successfully completed load testing. The bridge will provide a safe connection for cyclists and pedestrians and represents an important component of a planned connection between the Rádek area and other local neighborhoods. The infrastructure project aims to improve non-motorized transportation options in the region, which is part of Bratislava County and serves as a key transit corridor between Slovakia's capital and Vienna.