Slovakia Spectator
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 10:18:00 +0100Coronavirus in Slovakia: 2,555 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 285,400.
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 17:47:29 +0100News digest: Coalition loses its first MP amid calls for resignations
Employers call for approving the supply of Russian vaccines. Stricter border rules come into force.
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 17:18:40 +0100Unfavourable situation prompts calls for the PM and health minister to resign
It does not appear coalition representatives have discussed potential replacements, though.
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 17:11:27 +0100Slovakia will ask foreign healthcare workers for help
The Health Ministry has pointed to complications caused by the new Covid strains.
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 13:15:12 +0100Coronavirus in Slovakia: what is going on?
The answer is just three words.
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 12:05:19 +0100Beware 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.
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 11:59:21 +0100Sexual harassment widespread in Slovak universities
Over three quarters of all male and female students at Slovak universities experience sexual harassment, a study finds.
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 11:52:41 +0100More districts in the black tier as the pandemic situation worsens
Scientists recommend steps to improve the situation. Let's experiment less, says President Čaputová.
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 11:47:34 +0100Coalition is losing one MP
Measures taken by the government are not working, and there is no self-reflection, according to Miroslav Kollár.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 19:42:06 +0100How to travel to and from Slovakia during COVID-19
Check out which border crossings are open, and how bus, train and air transport works.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 18:08:21 +0100Slovakia 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.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 17:51:44 +0100News 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.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 17:43:09 +0100Former state secretary Jankovská may be released from custody
As the prosecutor appealed the decision, the case will be discussed by the Supreme Court.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 17:39:21 +0100Economic 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.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 16:18:31 +0100Reducing emissions through technology and building resilience
Adaptation action must go hand in hand with reducing emissions, writes the Australian Ambassador to Slovakia.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 12:00:01 +0100Rare mineral discovered in eastern Slovakia
It comes from the roselite family and has a white, almost pink coloration.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 11:47:18 +0100Slovakia 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.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 11:35:57 +0100Anti-extremist department no longer exists following general prosecutor's decision
Justice minister considers the change a political risk and burden.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 11:20:54 +0100Besides 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.
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.