Slovakia News
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 21:20:01 +0000More districts in the black tier as the pandemic situation worsens
Scientists recommend steps to improve the situation. Let's experiment less, says President Čaputová.
Published: Wednesday, February 17, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 16:50:01 +0000News digest: Coalition loses its first MP amid calls for resignations
A wanted businessman detained in United Arab Emirates.
Published: Wednesday, February 17, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 16:50:01 +0000Broadcast in English - 02/17/2021
News; Australian Open: Czech star Muchová upsets No.1 seed, home favourite Barty in Melbourne; Czech Tatra trams in Berlin; Czech Made: Zetor – one of Czechoslovakia’s greatest export articles
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Wed, 17 Feb 2021 16:20:01 +0000Unfavourable situation prompts calls for the PM and health minister to resign
It does not appear coalition representatives have discussed potential replacements, though.
Published: Wednesday, February 17, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 16:20:01 +0000Slovakia will ask foreign healthcare workers for help
The Health Ministry has pointed to complications caused by the new Covid strains.
Published: Wednesday, February 17, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 12:50:02 +0000Czech Made: Zetor – one of Czechoslovakia’s greatest export articles
The Zetor tractor, which started to be produced nearly 75 years ago, is one of the most famous Czech trademarks and one of Czechoslovakia’s greatest export articles. Find out more about the iconic tractor in this edition of Czech Made!
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Wed, 17 Feb 2021 12:20:02 +0000Coronavirus in Slovakia: what is going on?
The answer is just three words.
Published: Wednesday, February 17, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 11:20:02 +0000Beware of avalanches. The Tatras have new checkpoints
The PIEPS Checkpoint is a world-famous board according to which ski mountaineers can assess avalanches through avalanche transceivers.
Published: Wednesday, February 17, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 11:20:02 +0000Sexual harassment widespread in Slovak universities
Over three quarters of all male and female students at Slovak universities experience sexual harassment, a study finds.
Published: Wednesday, February 17, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 11:20:02 +0000More districts in the black tier as the pandemic situation is deteriorating
Scientists recommend steps to improve the situation. Let's experiment less, says President Čaputová.
Published: Wednesday, February 17, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 11:20:02 +0000Coalition is losing one MP
Measures taken by the government are not working, and there is no self-reflection, according to Miroslav Kollár.
Published: Wednesday, February 17, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 10:50:02 +0000Coalition losing one MP
Measures taken by the government are not working, and there is no self-reflection, according to Miroslav Kollár.
Published: Wednesday, February 17, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 09:50:02 +0000Coronavirus in Slovakia: 3,168 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 282,800.
Published: Wednesday, February 17, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 20:20:02 +0000Former state secretary Jankovská may be released from custody
As the prosecutor appealed the decision, the case will be discussed by the Supreme Court.
Published: Tuesday, February 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 17:20:02 +0000Slovakia tests a million people each week yet fails to contain coronavirus spread
The government insists on antigen testing, ignoring instructions for use, with lags in more accurate PCR testing and tracing of contacts.
Published: Tuesday, February 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 17:20:02 +0000News digest: Positive news for the economy, Slovakia may purchase Sputnik vaccine
Slovakia reports a high number of Covid deaths. The number of abuse and child pornography cases up.
Published: Tuesday, February 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 16:50:02 +0000Former ex-state secretary Jankovská may be released from custody
As the prosecutor appealed the decision, the case will be discussed by the Supreme Court.
Published: Tuesday, February 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 16:50:02 +0000Economic performance from the end of 2020 a pleasant surprise
Economic recovery will be mainly influenced by the success of the vaccination strategy and the effectiveness of vaccines.
Published: Tuesday, February 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 16:20:02 +0000Reducing emissions through technology and building resilience
Adaptation action must go hand in hand with reducing emissions, writes the Australian Ambassador to Slovakia.
Published: Tuesday, February 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 13:50:02 +0000Rare mineral discovered in eastern Slovakia
It comes from the roselite family and has a white, almost pink coloration.
Published: Tuesday, February 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 11:20:02 +0000Rare mineral discovered in Slovak Ore Mountains
It comes from the roselite family and has a white, almost pink coloration.
Published: Tuesday, February 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 10:50:02 +0000Slovakia is the worst in Europe in number of educated children of preschool age
A little more than two-thirds of children attend municipal kindergartens in eastern Slovakia.
Published: Tuesday, February 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 10:50:02 +0000Anti-extremist department no longer exists following general prosecutor's decision
Justice minister considers the change a political risk and burden.
Published: Tuesday, February 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 10:50:02 +0000Besides British strain, weak lockdown could be to blame for increase in covid deaths
I look outside of the window and I do not have a feeling there is a lockdown, analyst claims.
Published: Tuesday, February 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 09:20:02 +0000Coronavirus in Slovakia: 1,442 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 279,600.
Published: Tuesday, February 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 17:20:01 +0000What is the Slovak interest in Visegrad?
V4 as one power bloc in the EU is not a good idea, writes the Slovak foreign minister.
Published: Monday, February 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 17:20:01 +0000News 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.
Published: Monday, February 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 17:20:01 +0000Volkswagen has received the highest state support
The state paid out €860 million in total via its main subsidy programme.
Published: Monday, February 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 17:20:01 +0000MEP Ďuriš Nicholsonová leaves SaS
She made the decision after a press conference on EU funds.
Published: Monday, February 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 14:20:01 +0000Petra Vlhová wins her first medal at the world championship
The Slovak skier placed second in the Alpine Combined.
Published: Monday, February 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator