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Fri, 29 Jan 2021 10:45:33 +0100
Roundup: Dr Jo, Slovak trailblazer who changed English football, has died at 84
Jozef Vengloš managed Birmingham’s Aston Villa and Celtic Glasgow.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 10:06:00 +0100
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 2,581 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 246,000.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 09:49:10 +0100
Former head of tax administration arrested
Charges pressed against influential businessman Jozef Brhel too.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 19:33:15 +0100
Police Corps have new president
Interior minister took several days before appointing him.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 19:21:22 +0100
News digest: Schools remain closed, hygienists broke the law
Slovakia has updated its Defence and Security strategies. Sampling points will be established in Nitra and Bratislava during the upcoming weekend, even though testing there is not obligatory.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 18:47:50 +0100
Hygienists have issued two illegal ordinances, claims General Prosecutor
General Prosecutor Maroš Žilinka says the office exceeded its authority in issuing them.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 18:25:10 +0100
Slovakia among five EU member states with highest perceived corruption
Slovakia drops further in Corruption Perception Index, Matovič government could improve the country's standing but has serious flaws too.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 18:05:06 +0100
Seniors may now apply for vaccinations but many dates are booked out
Especially in western Slovakia it would be hard to find vacant date.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 17:01:04 +0100
Stéphanie – The forgotten princess of Rusovce
Habsburg royal gave up title for love and moved to Bratislava manor house.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 14:50:23 +0100
Lipšic and his security clearance raise eyebrows as special prosecutor vote nears
The Labour Ministry helped Lipšic, the only non-prosecutor among candidates for special prosecutor.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 12:21:16 +0100
Easterners in Bratislava resemble American Slovaks, a scriptwriter from Prešov claims
Michaela Zakuťanská speaks of a relationship between westerners and easterners, her love of theatre, and why online theatre is not theatre.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 12:15:00 +0100
Employers can now test their employees
The families of employees can be tested, too.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 11:47:53 +0100
Blog: The games of life - win, lose or draw, we all learn through our experiences
When the games are the curriculum.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 11:20:03 +0100
People in the Upper Nitra region felt a quake
The information was confirmed by the Slovak Academy of Sciences.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 11:16:26 +0100
Slovakia has new defence and security strategy after 16 years
The coronavirus pandemic shows our vulnerability, Foreign Affairs Minister Ivan Korčok noted.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 08:15:00 +0100
Invest in Slovakia: Types of business companies in Slovakia (advantages & disadvantages)
Practical information from Investment Advisory Guide

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 17:52:42 +0100
Bratislava does not have to be tested in the second round
The final data of the nationwide screening were presented.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 17:32:57 +0100
News digest: Foreigners’ Police departments remain closed
Slovenia has ordered PCR tests developed by Slovak scientists. Holocaust survivors received the coronavirus vaccine jab.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 17:23:31 +0100
One of the most successful Slovak tech startups changes hands
The Exponea company has been purchased by US firm Bloomreach.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 17:15:21 +0100
Use of parasite medication to treat coronavirus patients approved in Slovakia
The Health Ministry approved the therapeutic use of Ivermectin for six months.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 17:06:38 +0100
Not just labour costs. What is behind mass layoffs in Johnson Controls and other BSCs
Labour market watchers say the shared services sector in Slovakia is able to absorb ousted employees.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 13:27:52 +0100
Slovakia has more and more vaccines available. State lacks courage
Slovakia is taking a cautious approach to make sure it will be able to deliver second doses when needed.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 11:46:17 +0100
Stará Ľubovňa wants to renovate walking paths and build a new roundabout
Plans include renovations of the biggest interior block in the city

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 11:43:36 +0100
Companies complain about an absurd fee. They need to add information state also has
Firms have to add their representatives’ birth numbers to business register. They can be fined if they fail to do it.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 11:32:59 +0100
Stricter curfew rules come into force, police intensify checks
Negative test result required when going to work or doing sports in nature.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 11:30:30 +0100
Some slots for vaccination remain empty, hospitals unable to fill them
It is possible to register as a stand-in, but every vaccination centre sets its own rules.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 11:03:09 +0100
The death of white nationalism in America
What appears to be a hateful monster awakening is, in fact, the writhing contortions of a sick animal aware of its own impending death.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 08:45:00 +0100
Invest in Slovakia: Information on regions
Practical information from Investment Advisory Guide

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 17:49:44 +0100
News digest: The far right is falling apart
One person died after being vaccinated in Slovakia. Almost 2.6 million people tested so far.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 17:37:50 +0100
Covid vaccine now available for people over 75 in Slovakia
Applications accepted online or via a call centre.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 17:31:45 +0100
Scientists: British strain may not be as prevalent in Slovakia as hygienists claim
The Public Health Authority promised to verify their results.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 17:19:50 +0100
Zoo animals are enjoying unused Christmas trees
Animals in captivity need enrichment to support their natural curiosity and stimulate their senses.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 17:00:04 +0100
Far right splits: prominent faces leave after Kotleba changed statute
Analyst says that strengthening of extremists is unlikely.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 16:30:55 +0100
It was a long time ago and it never happened anyway
How much of the present will be intelligible through the kaleidoscopic lens of digital media in just a few years – or even months?

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 11:47:01 +0100
Better hiking infrastructure for Bratislava locals during pandemic
The tourist board of the capital invested in the revitalisation of popular tourist spots visited by locals.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 11:35:34 +0100
Company operating Tatras ski resort to dismiss 260 employees
The decision comes after the company streamlined the structures it completed in the spring of 2020.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 11:26:10 +0100
PM's advisor steps down after gaining European funds for his association
The Environment Ministry refused corruption allegations. The prosecutor’s office will look into the case.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 11:18:13 +0100
Worse-off districts in Slovakia should undergo another round of testing
It is necessary to carry a negative COVID-19 test result from January 27 to at least February 2.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 18:08:46 +0100
News digest: Results from weekend nationwide testing still not out
The parliamentary committee recommends one candidate for new police chief. NASA picks a picture by Slovak photographer as its Astronomy Picture of the Day.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 17:58:40 +0100
Some 1.5 million people tested so far
The weekend results of nationwide testing have not been published.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 17:54:01 +0100
Gargling tests available
For now tests are provided by a private lab and people have to pay for them.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 13:05:27 +0100
Matovič government takes after Smer in lawmaking
The second-largest testing scheme of the whole population is underway in Slovakia. Government says they ordered enough vaccines. Layoffs of transnationals in Bratislava.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 11:47:49 +0100
Cities and towns under the Tatras are partnering up to boost regional development
The cities of Poprad, Kežmarok, Svit, and the High Tatras region agreed on cooperation in a joint memorandum.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 11:33:10 +0100
The pandemic keeps cutting the number of foreigners working in Slovakia
Most foreign nationals work in the capital and western Slovak districts.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 11:28:51 +0100
White Crow awards reflect a year of hard tests
The awards went to four initiatives in justice, education, health care and minorities.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 11:19:24 +0100
Hlas is gaining strength, along with Sulík’s SaS
At the same time, most people think PM Matovič is not managing the coronavirus crisis well.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 09:30:00 +0100
Slovakia: Investment advisory guide (online content)
Your key to understanding the Slovak business environment

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 21:07:53 +0100
Biden really is waking up each morning with the goal of making things better
The new president is old and imperfect, but it's difficult to question his motives.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 11:50:00 +0100
When will I get my COVID vaccine? FAQs about vaccination in Slovakia
Here’s what we know about the vaccination process in Slovakia so far.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 07:24:43 +0100
Who’s the foreigner in this country now?
The virus has highlighted some differences between migrants and locals, but erased others.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 17:22:48 +0100
News digest: Slovakia has passed the peak of the second wave, health minister says
Polish doctors will help take swabs in Slovakia this weekend. People who have had COVID can just show their positive test result.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 17:14:01 +0100
Vaccine hesitancy down, but still above EU average
Survey shows less than half of Slovaks believe vaccination is the only way to end the pandemic.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 11:48:10 +0100
Roundup: Košice pays tribute to one of the world’s greatest male ballet dancers
The State Theatre Košice has premiered a new ballet performance about Rudolf Nureyev online.



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