Slovakia News
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 06:20:01 +0000State planned tests for home use, but those bought by the ministry cannot be used for it
The Health Ministry spent nearly €140 million on 35 million tests.
Published: Monday, March 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 18:20:02 +0000News digest: South Africa strain confirmed, while problems at the Health Ministry pile up
Pope Francis considers visiting Slovakia. Prepare for a chilly night.
Published: Monday, March 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 17:20:02 +0000The ministry published instructions for Covid home treatment after one year
There is one more website to find information, but only in Slovak.
Published: Monday, March 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 17:20:02 +0000Do not travel abroad, experts warn
Altogether 35 Covid-positive cases were imported from abroad in February and March.
Published: Monday, March 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 13:50:01 +0000Outrage over Old Town tree felling
Controversial cutting down of woodland for Drotárska Cesta project prompts calls for new planning laws.
Published: Monday, March 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 12:20:02 +0000For Slovakia, one crisis is not enough
Amid the mounting pressure to step down, the prime minister muffed the one thing his government has been fairly good at.
Published: Monday, March 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:50:01 +0000Historically significant monastery saved from demolition
The monument in Levoča was recently renovated.
Published: Monday, March 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:50:01 +0000Women’s rights are still systematically violated
Amnesty International Slovakia has pointed to several problems, including attempts to restrict the reproductive rights of women.
Published: Monday, March 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:50:01 +0000People trust Pfizer and Sputnik V the most
The poll was carried out by the Focus agency.
Published: Monday, March 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:50:01 +0000State planned tests for home use, but the minister bought the wrong ones
The Health Ministry spent nearly €140 million on 35 million tests.
Published: Monday, March 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 09:20:01 +0000Coronavirus in Slovakia: 396 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 323,700.
Published: Monday, March 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 08:50:01 +0000Chaos in vaccination registration as new slots open
People 60+ will be able to register for their Covid jab as of Monday.
Published: Monday, March 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 08:50:01 +0000A new observation tower being constructed above Levoča promises a view of half of Slovakia
The tower will reach 35 meters in height.
Published: Wednesday, March 3, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 06:20:01 +0000Diplomats recognise the contribution of women in the fight against Covid-19
Women have the right to have full control over their body and health, states the diplomatic community on the occasion of International Women's Day.
Published: Monday, March 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sun, 07 Mar 2021 19:20:02 +0000Bad mood is the new plague
What would have to happen for things to be worse?
Published: Sunday, March 7, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sun, 07 Mar 2021 15:20:02 +0000Vlhová wins giant slalom in Jasná
In the overall standings, she closed the gap on the leader to 36 points.
Published: Sunday, March 7, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sun, 07 Mar 2021 15:20:02 +0000Coronavirus in Slovakia: 1,286 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 323 390.
Published: Sunday, March 7, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sun, 07 Mar 2021 13:50:02 +0000South Africa variant confirmed in Slovakia
Virologists found it in six samples this week.
Published: Sunday, March 7, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sun, 07 Mar 2021 10:50:02 +0000Hospitality sector kept falling, but industry showed resistance towards the second wave
Take a look at what the February 2021 statistics show about the economic situation in Slovakia.
Published: Sunday, March 7, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
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 +0000Coronavirus 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 +0000News 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 +0000More 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 +0000Hungary 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 +0000From 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 +0000Slovak 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 +0000Karel 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 +0000Coronavirus 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 +0000News 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 +0000Pandemic 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