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Wed, 20 Jan 2021 09:20:05 +0000Coronavirus in Slovakia: 2,484 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 228,700.
Published: Wednesday, January 20, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 19 Jan 2021 17:20:02 +0000
News digest: Slovakia opens more testing sites
Slovaks smoke less than 10 years ago. Former tennis player who skipped the vaccination line helped at a hospital.
Published: Tuesday, January 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 19 Jan 2021 17:20:02 +0000
Conservative NGOs received gender equality subsidies despite experts' recommendations
Leaked documents show the recipients of the Labour Ministry’s 2020 subsidies were favoured even though they did not achieve the highest score in the competition.
Published: Tuesday, January 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 19 Jan 2021 16:50:02 +0000
A Slovak hunted a tiger in Africa and used it for advertisement
He may spend one to five years in prison.
Published: Tuesday, January 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 19 Jan 2021 12:50:02 +0000
Italian architects to design refurbishing of Bratislava's iconic bathhouse
The historical Grössling building will be extended to acquire new functions.
Published: Tuesday, January 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 19 Jan 2021 12:20:01 +0000
Journalists' dilemma over the case of the charged Jaroslav Haščák
Investigative reporter Adam Valček writes about what he learned during the Kuciak murder trial and how it applies in the case of the charged co-founder of Penta.
Published: Tuesday, January 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 19 Jan 2021 11:20:03 +0000
Dairy plant faces high fine after pouring waste into a local river
It will have to pay €135,000.
Published: Tuesday, January 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 19 Jan 2021 11:20:03 +0000
Unable to book antigen testing in Bratislava? Everyone will get a chance to get tested, municipality promises
The city plans to establish temporary testing points.
Published: Tuesday, January 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 19 Jan 2021 10:20:02 +0000
Johnson Controls will dismiss hundreds of employees in Bratislava
AT&T will probably dismiss employees, too.
Published: Tuesday, January 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 19 Jan 2021 10:20:02 +0000
Getting a little stir crazy? Venture to Javor in Banská Bystrica
There are many ways to spend your time during the pandemic, hiking is one of them.
Published: Tuesday, January 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 19 Jan 2021 09:50:01 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 1,909 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 229,200.
Published: Tuesday, January 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 18 Jan 2021 18:20:02 +0000
News digest: Slovakia tests en mass and launches vaccination of seniors
Health minister admits resignation if alert system not observed. Slovak diplomat has a new lucrative post.
Published: Monday, January 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 18 Jan 2021 17:20:02 +0000
Political opposition in Russia should not end in custody
Slovak politicians respond to the detention of Alexei Navalny.
Published: Monday, January 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 18 Jan 2021 17:20:02 +0000
Drop in car production lower than expected
Carmakers manufactured 11 percent less cars than in 2019.
Published: Monday, January 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 18 Jan 2021 12:20:02 +0000
A swab instead of a jab. The renamed testing kicked off
The government spent the week deciding about nationwide testing. Lockdown is starting to show in infection numbers, experts say.
Published: Monday, January 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 18 Jan 2021 11:20:01 +0000
The saint under Orava Castle has been restored
Ján Nepomucký, Orava's favorite saint, has often been put up on pillars near the roads.
Published: Monday, January 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 18 Jan 2021 11:20:01 +0000
Travel agencies struggle but expect improvement this year
The pandemic has hit tourism hard.
Published: Monday, January 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 18 Jan 2021 11:20:01 +0000
Home of Slovak Leonardo da Vinci: Smolenice Castle
Wander around a romantic castle, visit the highest peak in the Small Carpathians and taste the "drink of Gods".
Published: Monday, January 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 18 Jan 2021 11:20:01 +0000
The Nitra district reports half the number of positive cases after the second mass testing
The testing also took place in Košice and its surroundings, and Banská Bystrica.
Published: Monday, January 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 18 Jan 2021 11:20:01 +0000
Curfew will be prolonged. Negative test result will be required for work or trips to nature (FAQ)
Here are some of the answers to questions about the ongoing mass testing.
Published: Monday, January 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 18 Jan 2021 11:20:01 +0000
The elderly will be given preference. Vaccination strategy changes
Health care facilities can now be fined for undue preferential vaccination.
Published: Saturday, January 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 18 Jan 2021 09:50:01 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 1,060 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 224,300.
Published: Monday, January 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sun, 17 Jan 2021 20:50:02 +0000
Why Trump's Twitter ban is no censorship
The solution is to force Facebook to regulate their content more — not less.
Published: Sunday, January 17, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sun, 17 Jan 2021 19:50:01 +0000
Leaving home will be nearly impossible without a negative test
Mass testing, which the government has now branded as screening, starts tomorrow.
Published: Sunday, January 17, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sun, 17 Jan 2021 09:50:01 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 573 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 223,300.
Published: Sunday, January 17, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 16 Jan 2021 19:50:02 +0000
Cabinet agrees on COVID screening
More details will be presented tomorrow.
Published: Saturday, January 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 16 Jan 2021 18:50:01 +0000
Vaccination strategy to change
People from critical infrastructure will be moved to the list of replacements.
Published: Saturday, January 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 16 Jan 2021 14:20:02 +0000
Invest in Slovakia: Clusters and associations
Practical information from Investment Advisory Guide
Published: Saturday, January 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 16 Jan 2021 14:20:02 +0000
Snow has arrived in Bratislava
Check out our gallery.
Published: Wednesday, January 13, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 16 Jan 2021 09:20:02 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 2,045 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 222,700.
Published: Saturday, January 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator