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Thu, 18 Mar 2021 06:20:02 +0000The center of tourist attractions in Košice
Main street goes on for one kilometer.
Published: Thursday, March 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 17 Mar 2021 18:50:02 +0000
Slovakia's recovery plan will be a storm of reform or a wasted opportunity
The government needs solid political capital to put the €6 billion package from the EU to good use.
Published: Wednesday, March 17, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 17 Mar 2021 17:50:01 +0000
The fate of the ruling coalition is in Igor Matovič's hands
One year after being appointed, the Matovič government is close to splitting or collapse.
Published: Wednesday, March 17, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 17 Mar 2021 17:20:01 +0000
News digest: No lifted measures during Easter
Rules for vaccinating foreigners specified. The waiting room for vaccination is now open.
Published: Wednesday, March 17, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 17 Mar 2021 16:50:01 +0000
Families of healthcare workers who died of Covid will be compensated
The cabinet approved several changes to healthcare laws. Some concern vaccination.
Published: Wednesday, March 17, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 17 Mar 2021 16:50:01 +0000
“Waiting room” for vaccination has been opened
But some people are still reporting problems.
Published: Wednesday, March 17, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 17 Mar 2021 16:50:01 +0000
Vaccination should be available to all foreigners in Slovakia. Health Ministry proposed a solution
The ministry proposed a law ensuring access to the Covid-19 vaccination to all inhabitants without difference or regard for social status.
Published: Wednesday, March 17, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 17 Mar 2021 16:50:01 +0000
Cabinet prolonged national emergency
The proposal needs to be approved by the parliament.
Published: Wednesday, March 17, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 17 Mar 2021 13:20:02 +0000
We are “green” beyond St Patrick’s Day
Without action on climate change, Ireland will no longer be as green as it is now.
Published: Wednesday, March 17, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 17 Mar 2021 12:20:02 +0000
Fewer districts will remain in the black tier from Monday
Situation in Slovakia slightly better, but measures should not be lifted.
Published: Wednesday, March 17, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 17 Mar 2021 10:50:02 +0000
Reconstruction should breathe life into Beckov Castle's magnificent palace
The former Gothic palace was build at the turn of the 14th and 15th centuries.
Published: Wednesday, March 17, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 17 Mar 2021 10:50:02 +0000
Sputnik V tests on guinea pigs and mice successful
Animals put to sleep after tests were over.
Published: Wednesday, March 17, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 17 Mar 2021 10:50:02 +0000
Police fine homeless person because he broke curfew rules, they claim
The man told the police he is homeless but it did not help him. Organisations are calling for exceptions.
Published: Wednesday, March 17, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 17 Mar 2021 10:50:02 +0000
Situation in Slovakia slightly better, but measures should not be lifted
Fewer districts will remain in the black tier from Monday.
Published: Wednesday, March 17, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 17 Mar 2021 09:20:02 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 2,892 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 342,400.
Published: Wednesday, March 17, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 17 Mar 2021 07:20:02 +0000
General Prosecutor fails to dispel MPs doubts over abduction case
Some MPs still have doubts about the investigation.
Published: Tuesday, March 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 18:50:01 +0000
Hard lockdown will not be necessary in Slovakia
Coronavirus situation has improved in the country in mid March, but lifting measures would be premature.
Published: Tuesday, March 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 17:50:02 +0000
News digest: PM silent about his next steps, coalition still in crisis
Some people cancelled their vaccination appointment after a public-service broadcaster's report. Guinea pigs and mice vaccinated with Sputnik V are fine.
Published: Tuesday, March 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 17:50:02 +0000
Buildings across Slovakia will turn green
Greening a symbol of friendship between Ireland and Slovakia.
Published: Tuesday, March 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 17:50:02 +0000
New vaccination “waiting room” app to be delayed
App made to prevent competition over vacant vaccination slots delayed in release.
Published: Tuesday, March 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 17:50:02 +0000
Parliamentary committee asked the general prosecutor about the Vietnamese abduction case
Some MPs still have doubts about the investigation.
Published: Tuesday, March 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 14:50:03 +0000
Almost 70 percent of Slovak inhabitants have participated in the census
The deadline for the obligatory census is the end of March.
Published: Tuesday, March 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 11:50:02 +0000
The myth of vocational education
Economic analyst Tibor Lorincz explains why he thinks some statements concerning vocational education can be proved wrong.
Published: Tuesday, March 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 10:50:02 +0000
Public service TV linked death with vaccination. Authorities claim there is no proof for that
Slovakia not planning to suspend the AstraZeneca vaccine rollout.
Published: Tuesday, March 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 10:20:02 +0000
Winegrowers have growing concerns as vineyards decrease in size
They fear the absolute collapse of winegrowing.
Published: Tuesday, March 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 09:50:02 +0000
In Memoriam – Russel Lunday
A good friend of The Slovak Spectator passed away on Sunday.
Published: Tuesday, March 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 09:50:02 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 1,578 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 339,000.
Published: Tuesday, March 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 09:50:02 +0000
OĽaNO says replacing Matovič is no go. Partners would not mind the finance minister
Eduard Heger could play the role Peter Pellegrini did when he replaced Robert Fico.
Published: Tuesday, March 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 08:50:02 +0000
Being a young European is increasingly difficult
Europe’s young people are likely to feel the fallout from the pandemic for years to come.
Published: Tuesday, March 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 06:20:01 +0000
How a shared fear of spiders could combat a fear of Muslims in Slovakia
Mareena’s new campaign is flashy, but its message is simple: Islamophobia has got to go.
Published: Tuesday, March 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator