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Thu, 11 Feb 2021 09:20:01 +0000Coronavirus in Slovakia: 2,487 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 271,400.
Published: Thursday, February 11, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 17:50:02 +0000
News digest: Controls on borders and chaos in statistics
The situation keeps deteriorating. More than a quarter of schools launched in-person education.
Published: Wednesday, February 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:50:04 +0000
History repeats. Opposition attempts for early election via referendum
Experts say it is disputable to ask people about election.
Published: Wednesday, February 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:50:04 +0000
Rules at borders change. Everybody entering Slovakia from abroad must enter quarantine
Cross-country commuters will have an exception to the new rules.
Published: Wednesday, February 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:20:02 +0000
Statistics on active Covid-19 cases in Slovakia might be distorted
Slovakia's number of active cases on graphs could fall below zero on the Worldometer due to the way the authorities report the number of recovered patients.
Published: Wednesday, February 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:20:02 +0000
Blog: Remembering Stará tržnica
Canadian David Zieroth recounts the flavours, sounds and delightful peculiarities of Bratislava's Old Market Hall.
Published: Wednesday, February 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 14:50:01 +0000
Czech film Charlatan makes Oscar shortlist for Best International Film
The Czech film Charlatan, a biographical drama about a controversial healer in communist-era Czechoslovakia, directed by Agnieszka Holland, has made the shortlist of 15 films in the running for Best International Film in this year’s Academy Awards...
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 14:50:01 +0000
“His story is a how-to manual”: New Winton website launched
A freshly launched website celebrates the legacy of Sir Nicholas Winton, who in 1939 saved 669 mainly Jewish children from Czechoslovakia by helping them get to his native UK. The site showcases a wealth of material from the Sir Nicholas Winton Memor...
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 11:20:02 +0000
Controversial tower in Štrbské Pleso seeing some changes
Activists are not happy.
Published: Wednesday, February 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 11:20:02 +0000
Slovakia will send a second satellite to space
Satellite developed by an international team from Slovakia, Hungary and Japan.
Published: Wednesday, February 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 11:20:02 +0000
The state plans further reduction of bureaucratic burden. 19 documents will be submitted just once
One of the aims is to simplify the lives of parents with newborns.
Published: Wednesday, February 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 11:20:02 +0000
Situation in Slovakia worsens, more districts turn black
New restrictions will be applied already from next Monday.
Published: Wednesday, February 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 09:20:01 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 3,179 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 268,900.
Published: Wednesday, February 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:20:02 +0000
Drug co-payment to end for certain groups
Select groups will enjoy an exemption from surcharges at the cost of €37.5 million a year.
Published: Tuesday, February 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:20:02 +0000
News digest: Foreigners' Police open, Siberian winter coming
Slovakia is currently second worst in the world in weekly number of Covid-19 deaths. International and European arrest warrants issued for Slovak entrepreneur.
Published: Tuesday, February 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:20:02 +0000
Penta's Haščák wanted to donate thousands of euros to the Ilava prison. The director refused the money
Haščák offered to purchase new bed linen and computer.
Published: Tuesday, February 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:20:02 +0000
Ministry plans spring schools, date of holidays will not change
Spring schools will have voluntary attendance
Published: Tuesday, February 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 14:50:01 +0000
An enemy of Kočner with many friends in politics. Daniel Lipšic is the new special prosecutor
Kočner ordered his murder, Harabin predicted he would end up in jail.
Published: Tuesday, February 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 11:20:02 +0000
Cross country skiers forge new trails in the empty Tatras
There are new cross country skiing trails available.
Published: Tuesday, February 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 11:20:02 +0000
Volkswagen's Bratislava plant named the brand's best factory for the second year in a row
The award was given based on four areas: effectivity, quality, environmental protection and the satisfaction of employees.
Published: Tuesday, February 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 11:20:02 +0000
Krajčí wants to vaccinate teachers. Nobody knows when, how and where
Schools have opened, but teachers are waiting for more information about the promised vaccine.
Published: Tuesday, February 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 11:20:02 +0000
Gas utility must publish salaries and benefits following dispute with Transparency International Slovakia
The verdict is a turning point when it comes to information laws.
Published: Tuesday, February 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 09:20:01 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 1,724 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 265,800.
Published: Tuesday, February 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 08 Feb 2021 17:50:02 +0000
The 2021 census may bring Bratislava an additional €10-15 mill to the state coffers
Ten years ago, some Bratislavans did not participate fearing lack of anonymity.
Published: Monday, February 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 08 Feb 2021 17:50:02 +0000
News digest: COVID automat comes into force, as well as new curfew rules
Scientists work on tests to reveal the South Africa variant. Sahara sand arrives to Slovakia.
Published: Monday, February 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 08 Feb 2021 17:50:02 +0000
It will be possible to pick two nationalities in this year’s census
The Statistics Office withdrew its proposal to keep only one nationality after harsh criticism.
Published: Monday, February 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 08 Feb 2021 17:20:01 +0000
Curfew has been prolonged. Where will I need a negative test result?
These measures came into force after February 8.
Published: Monday, February 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:50:01 +0000
‘Unprecedented’ Bratislava zoo set for overhaul as new boss takes the reins
Welfare of animals is top priority, insists director.
Published: Monday, February 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:20:01 +0000
Government will assess the sales of some critical infrastructure firms
The changes were adopted due to the current situation in Slovenské Elektrárne.
Published: Monday, February 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:50:02 +0000
N95 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