Slovakia News
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 09:20:01 +0000Coronavirus in Slovakia: 2,333 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 287,700.
Published: Friday, February 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 08:50:01 +0000Census is compulsory for everybody living in Slovakia (FAQs)
Find answers to some of the most pressing questions about the census.
Published: Friday, February 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 17:20:01 +0000News digest: Fico testifies to police, crematoria talk about unbearable situation
Slovak manufacturer will supply Slovakia with needed syringes for vaccination after hospitals claim they had problems buying them. Neighbouring countries will provide medical help to Slovakia.
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Thu, 18 Feb 2021 17:20:01 +0000Everyone counts – foreigners urged to take part in census
Data will help create better policies and services for communities, experts say.
Published: Thursday, February 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 17:20:01 +0000Witness in corruption case reportedly lives outside Europe, he is returning only to testify
He is using a private plane to fly from Dubai to Kuchyňa.
Published: Thursday, February 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 17:20:01 +0000I am not hungry. I had Covid
The power of the nose is much more influential over the body and psyche than previously understood.
Published: Thursday, February 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 17:20:01 +0000No more cash in taxis or at street vendors? There is now an app for that
Vendors will still have to pay fees to the provider, but lower than bank terminal rent.
Published: Thursday, February 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 16:20:03 +0000Slovakia faces lawsuit from EC due to insufficient air quality protection
The largest contributors to air pollution in Slovakia are large industrial sources and domestic sources of pollution.
Published: Thursday, February 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 11:50:02 +0000Czech Made - Zetor tractor
The Zetor tractor, which was first produced in Brno’s Zbrojovka plant nearly 75 years ago, has become one of the most famous Czech trademarks and one of Czechoslovakia’s greatest export articles.
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Thu, 18 Feb 2021 11:20:02 +0000Stamp collector: A counterfeit is sometimes more precious than its original
Pavol Lazar's collection of stamps is worth €1.5 million.
Published: Thursday, February 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 11:20:02 +0000Prešov cemetery is an architectural jewel, receiving praise from abroad
One global award has already come the cemetery's way.
Published: Thursday, February 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 11:20:02 +0000Retail chains will contribute more to the food bank
The aid will go to people endangered by the lack of food.
Published: Thursday, February 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 11:20:02 +0000Hotels closed their business the most
The number of tourism accommodation facilities plummeted last year due to the pandemic.
Published: Thursday, February 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 11:20:02 +0000The success of a Slovak tennis player: He will play in the Australian Open doubles finals
Filip Polášek is the first male Grand Slam tennis player to make it to the finals.
Published: Thursday, February 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 10:20:02 +0000Coronavirus in Slovakia: 2,555 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 285,400.
Published: Thursday, February 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 10:20:02 +0000Ski mountaineers in the Tatras can use new warning system against avalanches
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 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
Published: Wednesday, February 17, 202...
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