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Thu, 11 Mar 2021 09:20:02 +0000Coronavirus in Slovakia: 1,978 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 331,500.
Published: Thursday, March 11, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 11 Mar 2021 06:20:03 +0000
Police detained intelligence service head
The reason is reportedly corruption suspicions.
Published: Thursday, March 11, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 17:20:02 +0000
News digest: Sme Rodina sets conditions for staying in the coalition
Prevalence of the British strain confirmed, data on South African variant corrected. New vaccination slots will be opened today.
Published: Wednesday, March 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 16:50:01 +0000
Tourists abandoned Bratislava Region and the capital; tourism organisation is calling for help
Bratislava Region Tourism has addressed both the state and people.
Published: Wednesday, March 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 16:50:01 +0000
FFP2 respirators will soon become mandatory indoors. Here's how you should prepare
Learn more about what you should watch for when purchasing a respirator, how long to use it and how to dispose of it.
Published: Wednesday, March 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 16:50:01 +0000
Universities threaten a strike to protest the latest amendment. Ministry promises changes
The ministry proposes curbing their powers like under the totalitarian regime, universities claim.
Published: Wednesday, March 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:50:01 +0000
Police shelve investigation into mysterious death of Jan Masaryk
The state prosecutor’s office in Prague has shelved a new investigation into the death of Czechoslovak foreign minister Jan Masaryk in March 1948. The case, which remains shrouded in mystery despite several investigations, was reopened for the fi...
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 10:50:01 +0000
Slovak company searching for Covid antibody cure
They originally wanted to produce a vaccine.
Published: Wednesday, March 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 10:50:01 +0000
Historical castle in Humenné going into the last reconstruction stage
National historical monument will receive a new facade.
Published: Wednesday, March 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 10:50:01 +0000
Slovakia has its own Beth Harmon
Grew up in a poor environment.
Published: Wednesday, March 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 10:50:01 +0000
South African version wrongly identified, British strain still prevails
More districts enter black tier again, but health minister soon expects improvement of the situation.
Published: Wednesday, March 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 09:50:02 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 3,600 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 329,500.
Published: Wednesday, March 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 09:50:02 +0000
News digest: South African 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
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 09:50:02 +0000
South African variant confirmed in Slovakia
Virologists found it in seven samples this week.
Published: Sunday, March 7, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 21:20:01 +0000
News digest: The ministry makes vaccine promises, while the PM addresses EMA board chair
A man positive with the South Africa version died earlier than the strain was confirmed in Slovakia. NCIZ head ends following several problems.
Published: Tuesday, March 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 17:20:01 +0000
News digest: The ministry makes vaccine promises, while the PM defends Sputnik V
A man positive with the South Africa version died earlier than the strain was confirmed in Slovakia. NCIZ head ends following several problems.
Published: Tuesday, March 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 17:20:01 +0000
Sputnik V tested on animals in eastern Slovakia
The EMA does not recommend using the vaccine without registration, PM Matovič says they better work 24/7.
Published: Tuesday, March 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 17:20:01 +0000
Slovakia could start vaccinating 40+ age group in May
Vaccination chaos should be over on Monday, ministry promises.
Published: Tuesday, March 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 14:50:01 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 2,207 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 325,900.
Published: Tuesday, March 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 12:20:01 +0000
People from Slovakia continue flying to distant destinations despite curfew
The Maldives, Zanzibar and Dubai are popular destinations.
Published: Thursday, March 4, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:20:03 +0000
Women in Slovakia still have lower average pay than their male counterparts
Study says job-choice, maternity leave and gender roles are to blame.
Published: Tuesday, March 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:20:03 +0000
State planned tests for home use, but those bought by the ministry cannot be used for it yet
The Health Ministry spent nearly €140 million on 35 million tests. It is waiting for an exception.
Published: Monday, March 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 10:20:02 +0000
Recovery plan has five priorities, green economy will get the most money
The proposed plan will undergo interdepartmental review now.
Published: Tuesday, March 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 10:20:02 +0000
Jedi Knights and problems remembering marriage dates. People give funny answers in census
Some claim their religion is “Alcohol Witnesses".
Published: Tuesday, March 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 06:20:01 +0000
State 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 +0000
News 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 +0000
The 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 +0000
Do 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 +0000
Outrage 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 +0000
For 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