Slovakia Spectator
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 10:13:00 +0100Coronavirus in Slovakia: 1,442 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 279,600.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 18:07:31 +0100What is the Slovak interest in Visegrad?
V4 as one power bloc in the EU is not a good idea, writes the Slovak foreign minister.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 17:58:12 +0100News digest: Police intensifies border controls, e-census kicked off
South Africa strain not confirmed. Warning against low temperatures issued. Slovakia celebrates 30th anniversary of V4.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 17:49:33 +0100Volkswagen has received the highest state support
The state paid out €860 million in total via its main subsidy programme.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 17:47:54 +0100MEP Ďuriš Nicholsonová leaves SaS
She made the decision after a press conference on EU funds.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 14:50:54 +0100Petra Vlhová wins her first medal at the world championship
The Slovak skier placed second in the Alpine Combined.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0100Slovak town of Muses: Trnava
Often called the Slovak Rome, the city has a rich history.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 11:58:55 +0100Slovakia tightens seal on borders as country breaks Covid records
Government cites the new variants spreading in Europe as the reason. Hospitals still under strain, vaccination of teachers finally underway.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 11:42:20 +0100Latest poll shows the far right would not make it to parliament
Sulík’s SaS is still ahead of PM Matovič’s OĽaNO, according to the AKO poll.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 11:35:25 +0100An important witness in several cases committed suicide
František Böhm was involved in corruption cases involving former top police officials.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 11:27:11 +0100Slovakia responded to the restrictions for truck drivers to Germany with a diplomatic note
The duty to show a negative test no older than 48 hours is infeasible, according to Slovak ministers.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 20:37:14 +0100Tightened border regime next week: State orders self-isolation and testing for all incomers
Exceptions apply to cross-border commuters from neighbouring as well as other EU countries.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 17:50:39 +0100News digest: Vaccine hesitancy down and zero VAT on FFP2 masks
Slovakia is experiencing freezing weather, Bratislava city transport company strengthens some routes so people can enjoy the winter outdoors.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 16:29:35 +0100Kukurica tower in Bratislava prepares for facelift
The one-time highest residential tower in the capital will serve administrative and accommodation purposes.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 16:21:23 +0100Most entrepreneurs encounter problems with state pandemic aid, survey shows
Only 5 percent of respondents consider the communication between the government and the business sector as positive.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 16:15:56 +0100BUSINESS FOCUS: Business service sector shows resiliency to pandemic crisis
Lay-offs, digitalisation, robotisation, business environment as well as the new home office legislation are among the highlights of the latest Business Focus.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 10:49:28 +0100Roundup: A virtual exhibition, inspired by Alfonz Mucha, ironises Slovak history
Bojnice Zoo closed, Košice Zoo reopened, and a safari experience planned in Bratislava Zoo.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 07:46:18 +0100Where the Roma aren’t a part of the problem, but rather, the solution
Hungarians are unwanted in the north, Roma are unwanted everywhere.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 20:42:59 +0100More people willing to get vaccinated. Some eligible elderly do not know how
But there is a long way between the willingness to get vaccinated and actually getting the shot, sociologist says.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 18:41:30 +0100Another more infectious strain detected in Slovakia
It has been indentified in samples from Slovakia and the Czech Republic and is believed to have developed independently from the British variant.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 18:36:24 +0100Parents are entitled to care of a family member benefit during holidays only if schools are closed
If kindergartens or schools have not been closed by the relevant body, parents are not entitled to the benefit.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 18:32:53 +0100News digest: Death toll higher than the average in previous years, hospital capacity strained
First teachers will be vaccinated over the upcoming weekend, Daniel Lipšic to take oath as Special Prosecutor on February 15.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:38:10 +0100In 2020, Slovakia suffered its worst death toll since the end of WW2
The average monthly number of deaths were recorded until September.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:31:29 +0100Most primary schools in Bratislava will stay closed next week
Hygienist does not recommend opening schools.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 12:06:53 +0100Vaccination strategy changes again. Teachers will receive the jab sooner than planned
The registration system for vaccination and antigen tests underwent some changes.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 12:03:49 +0100Slovak film will not compete for Oscars despite being favoured
But the Czech-Slovak co-produced film by Agnieszka Holland has a chance to succeed.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 12:00:57 +0100Hospitals count the last vacant beds in anesthesiology and resuscitation departments
All lung ventilators in the Žilina Faculty Hospital are occupied.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 11:56:44 +0100Left behind. The plight of Roma children under state care in Slovakia
It is very easy for Roma children to be sucked into the system, but virtually impossible for most to escape it until they come of age.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 11:35:49 +0100A non-levitating giant ball to become New Synagogue’s next attraction
Formed from a wooden hemisphere and a dome, the globe-like artwork will host plenty of events.
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 17:57:40 +0100News digest: Controls on borders and chaos in statistics
The situation keeps deteriorating. More than a quarter of schools launched in-person education.
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 17:46:09 +0100History repeats. Opposition attempts for early election via referendum
Experts say it is disputable to ask people about election.
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 17:18:53 +0100Rules at borders change. Everybody entering Slovakia from abroad must enter quarantine
Cross-country commuters will have an exception to the new rules.
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 17:10:37 +0100Statistics 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.
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:55:21 +0100Blog: Remembering Stará tržnica
Canadian David Zieroth recounts the flavours, sounds and delightful peculiarities of Bratislava's Old Market Hall.
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 12:11:15 +0100Controversial tower in Štrbské Pleso seeing some changes
Activists are not happy.
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 12:05:03 +0100Slovakia will send a second satellite to space
Satellite developed by an international team from Slovakia, Hungary and Japan.
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 11:59:05 +0100The 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.
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 11:27:50 +0100Situation in Slovakia worsens, more districts turn black
New restrictions will be applied already from next Monday.
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:13:52 +0100Drug co-payment to end for certain groups
Select groups will enjoy an exemption from surcharges at the cost of €37.5 million a year.
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:11:02 +0100News digest: Foreigners' Police open, Siberian winter coming
The vaccination of teachers to start in mid-February. Slovakia is currently second worst in the world in weekly number of Covid-19 deaths.
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:03:28 +0100Penta'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.
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:01:10 +0100Ministry plans spring schools, date of holidays will not change
Spring schools will have voluntary attendance
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 15:44:49 +0100An 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.
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 11:55:45 +0100Cross country skiers forge new trails in the empty Tatras
There are new cross country skiing trails available.
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 11:50:23 +0100Volkswagen'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.
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 11:37:37 +0100Krajčí wants to vaccinate teachers. Nobody knows when, how and where
Schools have opened, but teachers are waiting for more information about the promised vaccine.
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 11:23:09 +0100Gas utility must publish salaries and benefits following dispute with Transparency International Slovakia
The verdict is a turning point when it comes to information laws.