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Sun, 11 Apr 2021 08:20:02 +0000Coronavirus in Slovakia: 589 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 371,000.
Published: Sunday, April 11, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sun, 11 Apr 2021 05:20:02 +0000
If Bratislava had “talking statues”, they would gossip about Sputnik
Andrew Giarelli’s novel explores Rome’s centuries-long tradition of putting social commentary on statues.
Published: Sunday, April 11, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 10 Apr 2021 12:50:02 +0000
Heger: The decision to make Matovič discuss Sputnik V was pragmatic
The prime minister also commented on the recent statements of an OĽaNO MP.
Published: Saturday, April 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 10 Apr 2021 12:20:02 +0000
Another age group can now register for vaccination
The Health Ministry opened the registration for people older than 45 years.
Published: Saturday, April 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 10 Apr 2021 10:50:02 +0000
Russia’s vaccine diplomacy received a blow
Several foreign media have reported on the recent dispute over the Russian vaccine Sputnik V in Slovakia.
Published: Saturday, April 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 10 Apr 2021 10:50:02 +0000
Sputnik V was checked by a lab after ex-minister Krajčí’s request
Both the ministry and the drug control authority were notified about the lacking registration but had no objections, said head of the Biomedical Research Centre.
Published: Saturday, April 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 10 Apr 2021 10:50:02 +0000
Chief hygienist and scientists back the Slovak medicines agency
General Prosecutor’s office has received a motion to investigate the controversy surrounding vaccines.
Published: Friday, April 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 10 Apr 2021 08:20:02 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 1,080 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 370,400.
Published: Saturday, April 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 10 Apr 2021 07:50:01 +0000
Hop on a virtual train from Bratislava to Žilina
The destination is reached in less than four minutes.
Published: Saturday, April 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 10 Apr 2021 06:50:01 +0000
Sorting on the rise: how municipalities are finding tools to fight waste
Education, reward systems encourage people to sort waste.
Published: Saturday, April 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 15:20:01 +0000
Matovič fell into a trap carefully staged by Russia
The former prime minister committed a diplomatic faux pas and disregarded the Slovak national interest, says foreign policy analyst Pavel Havlíček.
Published: Friday, April 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 15:20:01 +0000
Former minister requested tests, Slovak Academy of Sciences responds
General Prosecutor’s office has received a motion to investigate the controversy surrounding vaccines.
Published: Friday, April 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 15:20:01 +0000
News digest: Matovič sides with the Russian vaccine producer against the Slovak regulator
The Heger cabinet is now complete. Progressives make their way to parliament.
Published: Friday, April 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 15:20:01 +0000
UPDATED: The Russian vaccine delivered to Slovakia to be tested in Hungary
Director of the Slovak Institute for Drug Control welcomes the laboratory tests but would be surprised if Hungarians performed the assessment.
Published: Friday, April 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 13:50:01 +0000
The Russian vaccine delivered to Slovakia will be tested in Hungary
The request was presented by Igor Matovič.
Published: Friday, April 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 12:20:02 +0000
UPDATED: Matovič says Russians want Sputnik V back, but door is still open
The former PM who now serves as finance minister is to visit Viktor Orbán today. Slovak Academy of Sciences says they tested the Russian vaccine per his health minister's request.
Published: Friday, April 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spe...
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 11:20:01 +0000
Elvis, Charlie Chaplin and other Roma tour the east of Slovakia
Spread kindness with happy stones or plan a trip to a giant bench.
Published: Friday, April 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 11:20:01 +0000
Czech PM's Communist State Security Service agent card discovered in Slovakia
Czech PM's Communist State Security Service agent card discovered in Slovakia
Published: Friday, April 9, 2021Full story: Radio Prague
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 10:20:02 +0000
Matovič: Russians want Sputnik back, but door is still open
The former PM who now serves as finance minister is to visit Viktor Orbán today. It will be about other vaccines, not just Sputnik, he said.
Published: Friday, April 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 08:50:02 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 923 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 369,300.
Published: Friday, April 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 19:50:02 +0000
Time will change again. Pandemic delays the scrapping of seasonal clock change
Slovakia has not taken a final decision on what time to keep yet.
Published: Thursday, April 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 16:50:02 +0000
News digest: Russia wants Sputnik V vaccines back from Slovakia
Schools gradually re-open from April 12. Slovak politicians call for de-escalation of tensions on the Ukrainian-Russian border.
Published: Thursday, April 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 16:50:02 +0000
Real estate prices continue to grow despite the pandemic
Košice has seen the largest rise.
Published: Thursday, April 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 16:50:02 +0000
Johnson&Johnson vaccine may be used for patients who cannot get to vaccination centres
The first batch should arrive in Slovakia in mid-April.
Published: Thursday, April 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 15:50:02 +0000
Kindergartens and the first stage of primary schools open for all children from Monday
Ministry promises more information on April 12, when it will announce how schools should operate from April 19.
Published: Thursday, April 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 15:20:02 +0000
UPDATED: Finance Minister Matovič flew to Moscow for Sputnik negotiations
Russians want the vaccine back, citing contract violations.
Published: Thursday, April 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 14:50:02 +0000
Slovak society will be more vigilant after the pandemic is over
Not everyone has the luxury of washing their hands 20 times a day, says sociologist Zuzana Kusá.
Published: Thursday, April 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 12:20:02 +0000
Finance Minister Matovič flew to Moscow for Sputnik negotiations
State controllers claim the batches Slovakia received may not be comparable to those used in other countries.
Published: Thursday, April 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 10:20:01 +0000
Mammoths were the first to discover Piešťany's thermal springs
Mammoth bones have recently been found near the spa town
Published: Thursday, April 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 10:20:01 +0000
Financial injection for gastronomy and tourism to be increased
Conditions remain the same as during the previous call.
Published: Thursday, April 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator