Slovakia Spectator
Sat, 03 Apr 2021 09:45:00 +0200The spark for wool production is coming back
The craft may once again become a source of money making.
Sat, 03 Apr 2021 09:29:23 +0200Slovakia to receive hundreds of thousands more vaccines by June
Slovakia benefits from the new redistribution. We will remember it when others turn to us asking for solidarity, foreign affairs minister commented.
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 13:02:48 +0200News digest: Slovakia experiences second Easter in lockdown
For some Easter means just four days holiday, for others it is the biggest religious festival of the year.
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 13:00:53 +0200Slovakia ranked among the best for sustainable travel
Easter with Bulgarian food and a Slovak orchestra on BBC Radio 3.
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 10:05:00 +0200Coronavirus in Slovakia: 1,385 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 363,000.
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 20:33:16 +0200Slovakia cannot be a closed island of the vaccinated. We need to view vaccination globally
People should not fear their residence status will be an issue at the vaccination centre, human rights lawyer says.
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 19:25:33 +0200State controllers make decision on Sputnik V, the ministry remains silent
Promised supply of Russian vaccines for March has not arrived in Slovakia.
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 18:25:46 +0200Pregnant women are entitled to new benefit
The sum starts at €215,50.
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 18:08:17 +0200News digest: Coalition gets second chance one day before Easter holidays
A calculator will provide an estimation of when it will be your turn for vaccination. Journey by train between Bratislava and Prague will take longer.
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 17:43:25 +0200Memories of a meditative Easter in Bratislava
The deep silence of Christ’s death night made me want to forget history, writes former Fulbright scholar and author Andrew Giarelli.
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 17:07:34 +0200Revenues receive a blow. Shops, restaurants and hotels report major gap
Foreign trade and industrial production still on a positive wave.
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 12:01:37 +0200Increasing number of people in Slovakia have encountered Covid
About 7 percent of respondents in the recent poll say they know a person who died of the virus.
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 11:56:02 +0200Parents and employees on sick leave will receive more from state
The amendment adopted by the parliament also specify conditions for receiving the Covid surcharge.
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 11:41:47 +0200Hong Kong protests inspired Slovak artist during his work on the film Justice League
Slovak visual effects artist Vladimír Valovič has worked on box-office hits such as Pirates of the Caribbean and Star Wars.
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 11:00:34 +0200Matovič is the new finance minister. What is expected of him?
Finance is a powerful department in the government.
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 10:18:21 +0200Who will stay and who will be replaced in the new government?
Most of the ministers of the Igor Matovič cabinet will continue under Eduard Heger.
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 10:10:58 +0200President appointed the cabinet of Eduard Heger, called for empathy
The labour minister has yet to be appointed, Sme Rodina is reconsidering the nomination.
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0200Find allegories of Faith, Hope, Love and Holy Script in the Church of Clarisses
The church became the seat of a legal academy and a Catholic school.
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 17:27:26 +0200News digest: National emergency is constitutional and remains in place
President will appoint the new cabinet tomorrow. Last chance to get counted in the online census. Slovakia defeated Russia in the World Cup qualifier.
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 17:10:44 +0200National emergency still valid
The Constitutional Court dismissed a motion submitted by the opposition and the general prosecutor.
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 17:08:04 +0200Slovak economy to reach pre-crisis levels by the end of this year
The central bank published its prognosis, which is more optimistic than the Finance Ministry's prognosis.
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 16:58:09 +0200Churches will be open for “individual spiritual care”
The cabinet approved new exceptions from the curfew and prolonged rapid test validity.
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 15:55:09 +0200Bratislava is searching for mosquito hunters
The capital wants to fight the annoying insect in an environmentally-friendly way, asking people to take part.
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 15:23:37 +0200The state is unable to fine drivers for missing e-stickers. MPs failed to remedy the error
60 days is too short for a fine for drivers on highways without e-stickers.
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 15:09:17 +0200Matovič as No. 2. Will Slovakia see conflict between him and Heger?
Support of the 53-strong OĽaNO caucus is likely to play a role.
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 11:50:20 +0200Archeological exploration results in unique findings
Archeologists found some remains of a Gothic house cellar.
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 11:47:50 +0200Slovakia will have its first geothermal power plant
Žiar basin is ideal for such a project, says the company that will construct the power plant.
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 11:38:17 +0200High-level corruption and threats against minorities. US report evaluates human rights practices in Slovakia
Slovakia alongside its closest allies and partners is considering improving human rights and democracy as a central pillar of its interest and value policies at home and also abroad.
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 11:34:54 +0200BUSINES FOCUS: Covid-19 pandemic changes way of education
Online education, requirements for new skills, home schooling and language learning during the Covid-19 era are among the highlights of the latest Business Focus.
Tue, 30 Mar 2021 18:02:08 +0200News digest: Prime-ministerial swap is on. Matovič out, Heger in
Rules for travelling to Austria will be harder for cross-border commuters. The epidemic situation in Slovakia keeps improving.
Tue, 30 Mar 2021 17:53:41 +0200Slovakia lacks general practitioners, particularly in the countryside
If the situation doesn’t improve, 200 ageing doctors will leave their posts annually.
Tue, 30 Mar 2021 17:49:23 +0200Epidemic situation keeps improving, 10 districts will remain in black tier
Experts warn to stay disciplined during upcoming holidays.
Tue, 30 Mar 2021 16:08:01 +0200Igor Matovič stepped down as PM
Matovič said on March 28 that his demands from last week are forgotten and he proposed to swap posts with Finance Minister Eduard Heger.
Tue, 30 Mar 2021 11:32:23 +0200Thousands of people in Slovakia struggle with so-called long Covid
They suffer from health problems for weeks.
Tue, 30 Mar 2021 11:17:48 +0200Economic sentiment steeply increased in March
After a significant deterioration in the last two months, it has thus returned to the level of December 2020.
Tue, 30 Mar 2021 11:13:03 +0200Should Slovakia shorten the workweek like Spain? Expert is hesitant
Results of studies in certain fields are often misinterpreted to represent the whole economy.
Tue, 30 Mar 2021 09:13:45 +0200Teacher living out her dream of having her own school
Iveta Barková won the third edition of the Teacher of Slovakia competition.
Tue, 30 Mar 2021 07:01:30 +0200Blog: A volunteer's actions are a drop in the ocean
Living with other cultures is a great way to realise how much we don't know, says ADRA Slovakia volunteer.
Tue, 30 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0200New homeschooling law gives parents more choice
Older primary school children will no longer have to enrol at Czech schools to keep learning at home.
Tue, 30 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0200The oldest church and oldest preserved edifice in Košice
The church dates back to the 13th century and once experienced a devastating fire.
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 19:04:15 +0200Heger preparing his list of ministers
The incumbent finance minister met with President Čaputová on March 29.
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 17:53:04 +0200News digest: Matovič will resign on Tuesday
New map of districts come into effect. The end of online census is nearing.
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 17:44:37 +0200PET bottles to be treated like glass bottles. Deposit scheme gearing up for launch
Deposit money will be uniform.
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 17:04:41 +0200A businessman reportedly pleaded guilty in corruption-related cases
Michal Suchoba has been detained in the United Arab Emirates.
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 13:43:34 +0200A straight swap resolves Slovakia’s scrapes – for now
Ordinary prime minister bestows forgiveness, Heger is to become prime minister, Sulik will cook for Matovič again.
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0200Modest joy: Záruby and Ostrý kameň
The Small Carpathians are hiding several diamonds in the rough.
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 11:31:15 +0200An American school bus will drive kids to school in Štiavnické Bane
Tourists will also be allowed to use it and enjoy a bus ride like in the movies.
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 11:25:46 +0200App to help fight human trafficking now available in new languages
The SAFE Travel & Work Abroad app by IOM can be used in 11 languages.
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 11:22:35 +0200Czech billionaire Petr Kellner killed in Alaska
His company had assets in Slovakia, too.
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 11:18:54 +0200The Health Ministry has received error reports on antigen tests by Siemens
The state bought 15 million tests, but the ministry has warned against their use.
Sun, 28 Mar 2021 21:22:11 +0200Neither engaging, nor offensive. What would Heger be like as PM?
The coalition has agreed PM Igor Matovič and Fin Min Eduard Heger will swap seats.
Sun, 28 Mar 2021 18:36:34 +0200Vaccination opened for another age group
People older than 50 years may sign up for vaccination with the AstraZeneca vaccine.
Sun, 28 Mar 2021 18:19:05 +0200Finance Minister Heger proposed as the new prime minister
Matovič said his demands from last week are forgotten.