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Sat, 06 Mar 2021 14:20:02 +0000Vlhová ends second in the Alpine Ski World Cup slalom in Jasná
Mikaela Shiffrin won the race.
Published: Saturday, March 6, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 06 Mar 2021 10:20:01 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 2,522 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 322,104.
Published: Saturday, March 6, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 05 Mar 2021 15:20:03 +0000
News digest: Ukrainians respond to misplaced joke by Matovič by spray-painting slogans on Slovakia's consulate
Slovakia will mark the first confirmed Covid-19 case on Saturday, March 6.
Published: Friday, March 5, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 05 Mar 2021 14:50:02 +0000
More red-and-white containers for small electronic waste in Bratislava
Ružinov hopes that the containers will not become target of vandals.
Published: Friday, March 5, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 05 Mar 2021 14:50:02 +0000
Hungary should not interfere in Slovakia’s domestic affairs, the MFA says
Ivan Korčok commented on the recent visit of the Hungarian foreign affairs minister who wants to discuss changes in granting Slovak citizenship.
Published: Friday, March 5, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 05 Mar 2021 14:50:02 +0000
From the world's best to the worst. The pandemic year in Slovakia
Things have been going steeply downhill in Slovakia since December.
Published: Friday, March 5, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 05 Mar 2021 11:20:02 +0000
Slovak Billie Eilish comes from Čadca
Your weekly dose of inspiration from Slovakia.
Published: Friday, March 5, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 05 Mar 2021 09:50:01 +0000
Karel Zeman – wizard of the big screen
The year 1956 saw the premiere of Invention for Destruction, a fantasy adventure by Czech director Karel Zeman, loosely inspired by Jules Verne’s novel of the same name. The film became a global success, selling to more than 70 countries, and made ...
Fri, 05 Mar 2021 09:20:01 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 2,423 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 319,500.
Published: Friday, March 5, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:50:01 +0000
News digest: Politicians welcome rolling review of Sputnik V, but coalition crisis not solved
Former state secretary released from prison and immediately detained again. France will donate 15,000 AstraZeneca vaccines to Slovakia.
Published: Thursday, March 4, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:50:01 +0000
Pandemic has made logistics real estate attractive for investors
Online shopping leaves lower carbon footprint than in-store trips.
Published: Thursday, March 4, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:50:01 +0000
Still not enough flats in the capital, this year will not bring any change
The pandemic has not decreased interest in the purchase of real estate.
Published: Thursday, March 4, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:50:02 +0000
People from Slovakia continue flying to exotic destinations despite curfew
The Maldives, Zanzibar and Dubai are popular destinations.
Published: Thursday, March 4, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:50:02 +0000
Rolling review of Sputnik by EMA begins, a move welcomed by Slovak politicians
I believe that the serious discussion in Slovakia also contributed to this process, MFA wrote.
Published: Thursday, March 4, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 13:50:02 +0000
Karel Zeman - wizard of the big screen
The year 1956 saw the premiere of Invention for Destruction, a fantasy adventure by Czech director Karel Zeman, loosely inspired by Jules Verne’s novel of the same name. The film became a global success, selling to more than 70 countries, and made ...
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 11:50:02 +0000
New rules came into force, but ordinance published late
Some rules came into force on March 3, but others will become effective only next Monday.
Published: Thursday, March 4, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 11:50:02 +0000
PM Matovič’s “joke” causes uproar in Ukraine
Ukrainian diplomacy is asking for an apology.
Published: Wednesday, March 3, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 10:50:02 +0000
Nationwide testing cost nearly €120 million
Final bill published by the Finance Ministry.
Published: Thursday, March 4, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 10:50:02 +0000
The fate of the coalition remains unclear after evening meeting
Talks will continue, Sme Rodina will meet only next week.
Published: Thursday, March 4, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 10:50:02 +0000
Júlia Hanuliaková: From campaigner against animal captivity to zoo director
Bratislava native returns from US to take top job at capital’s zoo.
Published: Thursday, March 4, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 09:20:02 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 2,800 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 317,100.
Published: Thursday, March 4, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 09:20:02 +0000
Matovič should bear in mind that Orbán courts Slovakia's Hungarians
A Dunajská Streda psychiatrist on how Hungary's PM Viktor Orbán chases after voters in Slovakia.
Published: Thursday, March 4, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 06:20:01 +0000
International school can help open the doors to the world
Many had to adopt new ways of teaching due to pandemic.
Published: Thursday, March 4, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 21:20:02 +0000
PM Matovič’s statements caused uproar in Ukraine
Politicians and media were outraged by an inappropriate joke.
Published: Wednesday, March 3, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 17:50:01 +0000
PM Matovič’s statements reportedly caused a diplomatic scandal in Ukraine
Politicians and media were allegedly outraged by an inappropriate joke.
Published: Wednesday, March 3, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 17:20:01 +0000
News digest: Coalition is in trouble, some partners demand reshuffles
Stricter anti-pandemic measures came to force. Slovakia should receive 100,000 more Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines.
Published: Wednesday, March 3, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 17:20:01 +0000
Official permission given for use of Sputnik V might be unlawful
The Health Ministry refuses to publish the agreements made on purchasing the vaccine.
Published: Wednesday, March 3, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 16:20:02 +0000
Changes in pandemic rules: shops will close sooner
The reason is the evening curfew.
Published: Wednesday, March 3, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 14:20:02 +0000
How Viktor Orbán exports his ideology
What remains to a member of the Hungarian minority who believes in the rule of law?
Published: Wednesday, March 3, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 12:20:02 +0000
End of Matovič government not ruled out as post-Sputnik crisis continues
Coalition SaS demands reshuffles exceeding the exchange of the health minister.
Published: Wednesday, March 3, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator