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When Shops Are Closed in Slovakia — Calendar of Holidays and Days Off in 2026

When Shops Are Closed in Slovakia — Calendar of Holidays and Days Off in 2026

26.07.2026
Passport service in Bratislava: address, appointment, and documents

Passport service in Bratislava: address, appointment, and documents

26.07.2026
Slovak mentality: what is different and what surprises Ukrainians most

Slovak mentality: what is different and what surprises Ukrainians most

01.03.2026
Annual recalculation in Slovakia: how it works and what you need to know

Annual recalculation in Slovakia: how it works and what you need to know

01.03.2026
Garbage sorting in Slovakia: what foreigners need to know

Garbage sorting in Slovakia: what foreigners need to know

01.03.2026
Christmas and New Year Customs and Traditions in Slovakia

Christmas and New Year Customs and Traditions in Slovakia

02.12.2025
All About Fines for Traffic Violations: Advice for Drivers

All About Fines for Traffic Violations: Advice for Drivers

02.11.2025
Understanding Public Transport in Slovakia

Understanding Public Transport in Slovakia

12.10.2025
Main documents for foreigners in Slovakia and how to get them

Main documents for foreigners in Slovakia and how to get them

10.10.2025
Mobile communication in Slovakia: what Ukrainians need to know

Mobile communication in Slovakia: what Ukrainians need to know

06.10.2025
Slovakia in old photos: how famous cities looked before

Slovakia in old photos: how famous cities looked before

04.10.2025
Apostille: What it is and when you need it for Ukrainian documents

Apostille: What it is and when you need it for Ukrainian documents

01.10.2025
Moving, marriage, new passport? You must inform the police

Moving, marriage, new passport? You must inform the police

18.08.2025
What can I bring into Slovakia?

What can I bring into Slovakia?

10.08.2025
Collection of useful and active channels and chats for Ukrainians in Slovakia

Collection of useful and active channels and chats for Ukrainians in Slovakia

09.08.2025
Slovak Healthcare System: A Detailed Guide for Ukrainians

Slovak Healthcare System: A Detailed Guide for Ukrainians

07.08.2025
Decree in Slovakia: what Ukrainians need to know

Decree in Slovakia: what Ukrainians need to know

01.06.2025
Slovak vignette: how to drive on toll roads

Slovak vignette: how to drive on toll roads

01.06.2025
How to find housing and rent it safely in Slovakia

How to find housing and rent it safely in Slovakia

01.06.2025
Slovak pension system: how the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd pillars work

Slovak pension system: how the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd pillars work

01.06.2025
IOM Centrum: free help for migrants

IOM Centrum: free help for migrants

31.05.2025
Political Situation in Slovakia: Briefly in 2 minutes

Political Situation in Slovakia: Briefly in 2 minutes

31.05.2025
How to recognize scammers in Slovakia and not become a victim

How to recognize scammers in Slovakia and not become a victim

30.05.2025
Top 15 apps for Ukrainians in Slovakia

Top 15 apps for Ukrainians in Slovakia

30.05.2025