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Sat, 06 Feb 2021 09:20:02 +0000Coronavirus in Slovakia: 2,241 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 261,700.
Published: Saturday, February 6, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 05 Feb 2021 20:20:02 +0000
Schools in worst-hit districts remain closed, negative test not required for outings
Government has agreed on the Covid automat, British variant set to become the only mutation in Slovakia soon.
Published: Friday, February 5, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 05 Feb 2021 20:20:02 +0000
Schools will reopen on February 8, but only in districts under lower tier alert
Negative test will be required from parents and older pupils.
Published: Wednesday, February 3, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 05 Feb 2021 18:50:02 +0000
New special prosecutor elected. MPs chose the only non-prosecutor among candidates
Former minister Lipšic was considered a favourite from the start. The coalition elected him to the post.
Published: Friday, February 5, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 05 Feb 2021 16:50:02 +0000
News digest: British variant widespread across the country
People will not be able to select their type of vaccine. Alleged Smer oligarch in pretrial custody. Special Prosecutor election takes place in parliament.
Published: Friday, February 5, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 05 Feb 2021 16:20:01 +0000
Money instead of meal vouchers, rules for home office working set
MPs have amended the Labour Code.
Published: Friday, February 5, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 05 Feb 2021 16:20:01 +0000
Roundup: Warm winters put Slovak ice caves under threat
Explore the town of Kremnica through a video and from your sofa.
Published: Friday, February 5, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 05 Feb 2021 14:50:02 +0000
New book maps fascinating history of Namibian children raised in communist Czechoslovakia
A new book by Czech anthropologist Kateřina Mildnerová called ‘Namibian Czechs’ maps a fascinating and little known chapter in Czechoslovakia’s history. In 1985, the communist authorities enabled 56 children of Namibian war refugees to live a...
Fri, 05 Feb 2021 12:20:03 +0000
Roundup: Slovak ice caves are under threat for warm winters
Explore the town of Kremnica through a video and from your sofa.
Published: Friday, February 5, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 05 Feb 2021 11:20:01 +0000
Should people be able to choose their vaccine? It's better not to, say experts and ministry
Sputnik matches Pfizer and Moderna in efficacy, but may not be available in sufficient amounts.
Published: Friday, February 5, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 05 Feb 2021 09:50:02 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 2,630 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 259,000.
Published: Friday, February 5, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 04 Feb 2021 17:50:02 +0000
More and more Slovak companies are entering tax havens
The country that reported the largest number of Slovak companies has remained a favourite tax haven.
Published: Thursday, February 4, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 04 Feb 2021 17:50:02 +0000
News digest: Some schools won’t open, British variant prevails in the capital
Branches of the Foreigners’ Police still remain closed, trains from Budapest to continue to Prague.
Published: Thursday, February 4, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 04 Feb 2021 17:50:02 +0000
Confused and frustrated municipalities call on government to treat them as equals
Expert on municipalities said the government has the right to manage municipalities directively; it did not help quality when carrying out the testing.
Published: Thursday, February 4, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 04 Feb 2021 17:50:02 +0000
Schools can re-open but some will remain closed
Municipalities say that they still do not have any guidance or ordinance concerning the opening of schools.
Published: Thursday, February 4, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 04 Feb 2021 16:50:02 +0000
Settlement in eastern Slovakia where positivity rate is 27.3 percent guarded by police and army
Hygienists are studying samples to see whether the British variant has spread in Sačurov.
Published: Thursday, February 4, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 04 Feb 2021 16:50:02 +0000
Strong presence of British variant confirmed in Bratislava
People do not come from one hotspot, the city opined.
Published: Thursday, February 4, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 04 Feb 2021 11:50:02 +0000
Strong presence of British strain confirmed in Bratislava
People do not come from one hotspot, the city opined.
Published: Thursday, February 4, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 04 Feb 2021 11:50:02 +0000
Cross-border cooperation projects with Ukraine to boost tourism and more
The money will go towards investment in culture, cycling routes, and science.
Published: Thursday, February 4, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 04 Feb 2021 11:20:02 +0000
Martin and Trnava threw away hundreds of vaccines due to unsuitable syringes
The Comirnaty vaccine by Pfizer is the most used vaccine in Slovakia.
Published: Thursday, February 4, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 04 Feb 2021 11:20:02 +0000
Roma health expert: In the second wave, the authorities accused us of panic
This year, Andrej Belák received a White Crow award for his work related to Covid-19 and Roma communities.
Published: Thursday, February 4, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 04 Feb 2021 11:20:02 +0000
Money transfer will take a few seconds. Some banks are ready to launch immediate payments
The system is expected to kick off next February.
Published: Thursday, February 4, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 04 Feb 2021 11:20:02 +0000
US Supreme Court Chief Justice is of Slovak descent
John Roberts' great-grandparents were from the eastern region of Spiš.
Published: Thursday, February 4, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 04 Feb 2021 10:20:03 +0000
Language learning in the Covid era: school selection no longer location-bound
Language schools plan to continue teaching partly online after the pandemic ends.
Published: Thursday, February 4, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 04 Feb 2021 09:20:02 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 2,077 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 256,900.
Published: Thursday, February 4, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 04 Feb 2021 08:50:02 +0000
The pandemic drives appetite for automation and robotisation
Business centres will not return to state before the coronavirus outbreak.
Published: Thursday, February 4, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 04 Feb 2021 07:50:02 +0000
Invest in Slovakia: Everything important about wages and employment relations
Practical information from Investment Advisory Guide
Published: Thursday, February 4, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 17:20:02 +0000
News digest: Slovakia will follow new rules from Monday, children will return to schools
Attempts to secure Sputnik V vaccine. PM Igor Matovič visits France.
Published: Wednesday, February 3, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 17:20:02 +0000
Respirators recommended for shops and public transport
The cabinet passed reduced VAT on respirators for two months. It now needs parliament's approval.
Published: Wednesday, February 3, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 17:20:02 +0000
Lifelong learning is key in the age of acceleration
A well-functioning society pursuing prosperity for all should give individuals multiple chances to succeed in the marketplace during their lifetime.
Published: Wednesday, February 3, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator