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Franz Kafka - 100 years Kafka2024

Franz Kafka is by no means ‘just a classic’. His social criticism and his images of basic human experiences are highly relevant today. 2024 marks the 100th anniversary of Kafka's death. We are taking this anniversary as an opportunity to reflect on Kafka's work. You can expect a variety of formats designed to show you new ways of approaching this author and his work. We offer different perspectives on Franz Kafka - from a comic exhibition, literary readings and lectures to a video game.

Stanislav Jurík: In the Labyrinth by Franz Kafka (1988) © Stanislav Jurík

Advent calendar 2024

The Goethe-Institut's digital Advent Calendar is back!

A new door with something thrilling inside opens every day! An especially exciting feature: every four days there is an article about a typical object that characterizes Christmas in Germany. Discover "Christmas through the eyes of..." six Christmas objects. On top of that, a competition with fantastic prizes awaits you!

9 Kacheln zeigen ein Geschenk, Weihnachtspapier, Schneemann, Weihnachtsbau, Kerze, Geld, Blutspende, Marzipan und einen Marzipan-Weihnachtsmann ©Tobias Schrank

Events

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Veranstaltungen

Topics

What moves us

Fake-News
Citizens and Libraries against Disinformation

In the fast-paced digital world of the 21st century it is crucial to be able to identify fake content. Having access to reliable information is critical – which is why libraries from both Portugal and Slovakia are uniting for the EU-funded project CLAD – Citizens and Libraries against Disinformation.

Banner Citizens and Libraries against Disinformation - About CLAD Image: Eugen Korda © Goethe-Institut Image: Eugen Korda © Goethe-Institut

Society
Ukraine - The country in the centre of Europe

Mit dieser Programmreihe wollen wir „das Land am Rand“ in die Mitte rücken: seine Filmemacher*innen, Autor*innen und vor allem die lebendige ukrainische Diaspora in der Slowakei. Wir haben die ukrainische Kulturmanagerin Anna Siedykh eingeladen ein ganzjähriges Programm zu kuratieren mit dem Ziel ukrainische und slowakische Kulturschaffende in den Austausch zu bringen.

Ukraine - A country in the middle of Europe © Tanya Kyianytsia © Tanya Kyianytsia

Film-Streaming
Goethe on Demand

On Goethe on Demand, the Goethe-Institut's streaming platform, we present various online film programmes, film festivals and film series that can be streamed from home. The spectrum ranges from classics to current art house films from Germany.

Sternchen (Ruby O. Fee) and Dani (Merlin Rose) in "When We Were Dreaming" © Rommel Film / Pandora Film / Photo: Peter Hartwig

CYCLE UP!

CYCLE UP! connects artists, decision-makers, and communities who care about our climate to find creative ideas and solutions to bring more bicycles to our streets.

CycleUp! © Cycle Up!

Perspectives

Meet our international Newsroom: Journalists from Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Lithuania, Slovakia and Ukraine collaborate to bring you stories that matter across borders. Together, they bring you PERSPECTIVES – the new label for constructive and multi-perspective journalism. As part of PERSPECTIVES, numerous exciting events are being organised in Bratislava and in cooperation with local partners.

Learn German

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The Goethe-Institut brings the German language to the world. We offer German courses and German examinations in over 90 countries.

The right solution for every need
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Teach German

We are pleased to inform you that Goethe-Institut Slovensko has received the authorisation to offer innovative education from the Ministry of Education. From now on, you can participate in innovative education with us and get the award for the development of professional competences.

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Library

Diverse. Open to all.

Our library is a place for everyone who wants to read, listen to music, watch films, get inspired and meet people. We are here for you every working day from 8:00 to 20:00.

Loans

The use of books and media in the library is free of charge. You need a library card to borrow books.

Bücher und Medien ausleihen

Onleihe

With the Onleihe you have access to thousands of mainly German-language digital media.

Onleihe: Die digitale Bibliothek

BibToGo

BibToGo is the Goethe-Institut's library app and your personal library account, with which you can access our media and services at any time.

Der digitale Bibliotheksausweis BibToGo

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