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Tue, 23 Mar 2021 08:50:01 +0000Bratislava moves to cut through visual smog
New regulations will slash number of billboards and other advertising in the city.
Published: Tuesday, March 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 06:50:01 +0000
Blog: How a collective garden could help vulnerable groups during the pandemic
ADRA Slovakia volunteer Arancha Ferrer de la Cruz has found a creative solution to help those at risk in Albania.
Published: Tuesday, March 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 06:20:01 +0000
From a warehouse to a house of music
Once Košice’s Neolog Synagogue, now called Dom Umenia (House of Art).
Published: Tuesday, March 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 17:20:02 +0000
News digest: The week starts with a ministerial resignation, more expected
Za Ľudí will comment on their next steps in the coalition only tomorrow. The European Medicines Agency does not recommend ivermectin for Covid-19 treatment.
Published: Monday, March 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 16:50:02 +0000
No leaving exams for secondary school graduates
The final exam should reflect their four-year work, the Education Ministry suggested.
Published: Monday, March 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 15:20:01 +0000
Ruling coalition disregards elementary rules of effective ruling, analysts say
Although the current ruling coalition has achieved many goals during its first year, there are some drawbacks.
Published: Monday, March 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 14:20:02 +0000
Economy Minister Richard Sulík resigns
He expects PM Igor Matovič to proceed with the cabinet reshuffle.
Published: Monday, March 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 13:50:02 +0000
New project gives public opportunity to upload pictures of their Czechoslovak Legionary ancestors
A new online photo-database of Czechoslovak Legionaries who fought for the establishment of Czechoslovakia during World War One has recently been set up. The website not only gives viewers the chance to see the faces of thousands of legionaries, but ...
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 13:20:02 +0000
Slovak PM stages a pre-breakup festival of pettiness
Matovič says he is willing to leave the top job. But a look back at his government's first year shows he wants to take some of the best ministers down with him.
Published: Monday, March 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 13:20:02 +0000
Ruling coalition doesn't adhere to the elementary rules of effective ruling, political analysts say
Although the current ruling coalition has achieved many goals during its first year, there are some drawbacks.
Published: Monday, March 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 12:20:02 +0000
Twelve churches could receive the European Heritage Label
The churches are located in the Gemer region and inside them are beautiful frescoes, some of which are over 700 years old.
Published: Monday, March 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 10:50:01 +0000
A chance to receive the European Heritage Label
Twelve churches in Gemer have a chance to gain the European Heritage Label. Inside them are beautiful frescoes, some of which are over 700 years old.
Published: Monday, March 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 10:50:01 +0000
The government fails in management, political analysts say
Although the current ruling coalition has achieved many goals during its first year, there are some drawbacks.
Published: Monday, March 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 10:50:01 +0000
The Matovič government failed to meet voters' expectations
Most people in Slovakia are dissatisfied with the ruling coalition, the recent Median SK poll showed.
Published: Monday, March 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 10:50:01 +0000
General prosecutor enjoys more trust than new special prosecutor and police chief
The poll carried out by the Focus agency tried to find out more about the trust in the current government’s nominees.
Published: Monday, March 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 10:20:01 +0000
Parliament approves changes to car registration numbers
Registration of cars should become easier.
Published: Thursday, March 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 09:20:01 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 401 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 349,000.
Published: Monday, March 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 08:50:01 +0000
Online education cannot fully replace in-person teaching at universities
The pandemic and anti-coronavirus measures inspire innovative education.
Published: Monday, March 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 07:50:01 +0000
Matovič got personal, says SaS. It does not accept the PM’s conditions
Junior coalition party SaS insists there is no reason for it to give over a ministry to OĽaNO.
Published: Monday, March 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sun, 21 Mar 2021 18:50:01 +0000
Matovič to quit as prime minister if partners fulfill conditions
He made the announcement on the first anniversary of his government.
Published: Sunday, March 21, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sun, 21 Mar 2021 15:20:01 +0000
Historic success: Vlhová receives the Large Crystal Globe
Petra Vlhová is the first Slovak skier to win the top skiing prize.
Published: Sunday, March 21, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sun, 21 Mar 2021 11:50:01 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 925 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 348,869.
Published: Sunday, March 21, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 20 Mar 2021 13:20:02 +0000
Vlhová wins the Large Crystal Globe in downhill skiing
She is the first Slovak skier to win the World Cup.
Published: Saturday, March 20, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 20 Mar 2021 09:50:02 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 1,795 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 347,944.
Published: Saturday, March 20, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 20 Mar 2021 09:50:02 +0000
Open-air marketplaces free to open, quarantine exemptions scrapped
Public health authorities adjusted the rules as of Monday. Different types of respirators allowed, quarantine also applies to the vaccinated and people who have had Covid.
Published: Saturday, March 20, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 20 Mar 2021 09:20:01 +0000
People older than 55 can register for vaccination now
New category has been added to the booking system.
Published: Saturday, March 20, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 20 Mar 2021 08:50:01 +0000
Garden of birdhouses is a fairy tale land
There are hundreds of birdhouses and they serve a deeper purpose.
Published: Saturday, March 20, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 15:20:01 +0000
How to eliminate Covid within two years
The EU's Covid travel certificate, the way it was proposed, should be temporary.
Published: Friday, March 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 15:20:01 +0000
News digest: Gap in vaccine supplies will slow down the rollout
Coalition crisis talks ongoing. Police will check airports for holidaymakers. Parliament debates climate petition on Global Climate Strike day.
Published: Friday, March 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 13:20:01 +0000
How Slovak kids used to learn English from TV
A 10-year-old Slovak bass player, praised by Justin Timberlake, drops his first music video. Watch it here.
Published: Friday, March 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator