Slovakia Spectator
Mon, 12 Apr 2021 10:04:00 +0200Coronavirus in Slovakia: 106 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 371,000.
Mon, 12 Apr 2021 00:30:00 +0200Volunteering persists in Slovakia, despite the challenges of pandemic
Volunteering still lacks the prestige it enjoys in more western countries.
Sun, 11 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0200If 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.
Sat, 10 Apr 2021 14:39:50 +0200Heger: The decision to make Matovič discuss Sputnik V was pragmatic
The prime minister also commented on the recent statements of an OĽaNO MP.
Sat, 10 Apr 2021 13:56:18 +0200Another age group can now register for vaccination
The Health Ministry opened the registration for people older than 45 years.
Sat, 10 Apr 2021 12:24:56 +0200Russia’s vaccine diplomacy received a blow
Several foreign media have reported on the recent dispute over the Russian vaccine Sputnik V in Slovakia.
Sat, 10 Apr 2021 12:16:59 +0200Sputnik 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.
Sat, 10 Apr 2021 09:35:00 +0200Hop on a virtual train from Bratislava to Žilina
The destination is reached in less than four minutes.
Sat, 10 Apr 2021 08:25:00 +0200People sort their waste more. But there is still much to improve
Startups use sophisticated technology to give accurate data about waste.
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 17:18:13 +0200Matovič 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.
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 16:48:54 +0200Chief hygienist and scientists back the Slovak medicines agency
General Prosecutor’s office has received a motion to investigate the controversy surrounding vaccines.
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 16:42:45 +0200News digest: Matovič sides with the Russian vaccine producer against the Slovak regulator
The Heger cabinet is now complete. Progressives make their way to parliament.
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 15:33:41 +0200UPDATED: 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.
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 12:47:26 +0200Elvis, Charlie Chaplin and other Roma tour the east of Slovakia
Spread kindness with happy stones or plan a trip to a giant bench.
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 12:10:49 +0200UPDATED: 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.
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 21:35:55 +0200Time will change again. Pandemic delays the scrapping of seasonal clock change
Slovakia has not taken a final decision on what time to keep yet.
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 18:49:16 +0200News 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.
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 18:21:16 +0200Real estate prices continue to grow despite the pandemic
Košice has seen the largest rise.
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 18:13:50 +0200Johnson&Johnson vaccine may be used for patients who cannot get to vaccination centres
The first batch should arrive in Slovakia in mid-April.
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 17:32:27 +0200Kindergartens 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.
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 16:04:42 +0200Slovak 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.
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 13:50:10 +0200UPDATED: Finance Minister Matovič flew to Moscow for Sputnik negotiations
Russians want the vaccine back, citing contract violations.
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 11:51:15 +0200Mammoths were the first to discover Piešťany's thermal springs
Mammoth bones have recently been found near the spa town.
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 11:39:46 +0200Financial injection for gastronomy and tourism to be increased
Conditions remain the same as during the previous call.
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 11:36:14 +0200Slovak politicians call for de-escalation of tension at the Russian-Ukraine border
They have reassured Ukraine of Slovakia supporting its territorial sovereignty.
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 11:32:39 +0200Link between AstraZeneca and blood clots confirmed. Early diagnosis important
Blood clots can be a very rare side effect, but the overall benefit-risk remains positive, the European Medicines Agency said.
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 11:07:01 +0200Blog: Choosing the right university
What are the most important factors to consider?
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 07:05:00 +0200The street behind the walls of the castle
Kapitulská Street is separated from the castle and remains largely untouched.
Wed, 07 Apr 2021 17:28:35 +0200News digest: The new cabinet will be complete
Slovakia will receive first Johnson & Johnson vaccines by the end of April. Skier Petra Vlhová ends cooperation with her Italian coach.
Wed, 07 Apr 2021 17:15:37 +0200Pohoda summer festival postponed again
Only smaller events will be held at the Trenčín Airport this summer.
Wed, 07 Apr 2021 17:12:04 +0200Krajniak will return to the labour minister seat
The president will re-establish the minister on Friday.
Wed, 07 Apr 2021 11:59:51 +0200Town square gems reflect the history of Trnava
The town has two pillars related to its experience with plague.
Wed, 07 Apr 2021 11:56:22 +0200Only two districts will remain in the black tier
The measures may be lifted after April 19, if the situation does not worsen much.
Wed, 07 Apr 2021 11:54:20 +0200State controllers will not decide on Sputnik V. They do not have enough data
The Health Ministry has final word on whether Slovakia will vaccinate with Sputnik V or not.
Wed, 07 Apr 2021 11:51:39 +0200Most people prefer Pfizer. Willingness to get the jab increases again
Sputnik V should be used in Slovakia only after registration, respondents in a recent survey opined.
Wed, 07 Apr 2021 08:45:26 +0200Withering on the vine – Slovakia’s disappearing vineyards deepen gloom for wine producers
Warnings of hardest ever year ahead for producers.
Wed, 07 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0200Čaputová: If I had refused to appoint Matovič, the coalition deal would have collapsed
The president explains her steps and considerations in the recent coalition crisis.
Tue, 06 Apr 2021 18:05:24 +0200News digest: Ministry solves another vaccination trouble
Former PM published the most sexist status. Most of the prices in Bratislava public transport will be more expensive.
Tue, 06 Apr 2021 17:56:59 +0200The prices for public transport in Bratislava will change. An annual ticket will be cheaper
Some types of tickets will be scrapped, others will be more expensive.
Tue, 06 Apr 2021 17:52:45 +0200No more skipping lines for vaccination. Employers will have to confirm the registration
The change came after a doctor said that three quarters of people vaccinated on Easter were under eligible age.
Tue, 06 Apr 2021 12:21:19 +0200Case of police bullying: European court decided about compensation for three Romas
But it did not confirm inhumane treatment.
Tue, 06 Apr 2021 12:04:35 +0200More than 4.8 million participated in the census. Which region had the highest turnout?
The census is not over yet.
Tue, 06 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0200Turning Slovakia’s brain drain into brain gain
What are the keys to turning Slovakia's brain drain into brain gain?
Tue, 06 Apr 2021 11:59:11 +0200Retail in Slovakia mobilising to sue government over lockdown
Support and aid schemes are insufficient, they say.
Tue, 06 Apr 2021 11:49:15 +0200Some measures may be lifted by mid-April
The number of hospitalised Covid patients dropped in the last days of March, but the situation after Easter will be crucial.
Tue, 06 Apr 2021 09:55:00 +0200No more kitchen waste in trash bins. Municipalities have a new duty
Feedback from people is mostly positive.
Tue, 06 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0200Slovakia’s biggest church: Border between the Catholic and Byzantine worlds
St. Elizabeth's Cathedral took 130 years to build and stands as the largest cathedral in Slovakia.
Mon, 05 Apr 2021 19:24:09 +0200We will not be silent, helping professionals say after a recent anti-LGBTI vote
Psychologists, social workers and others condemn a recent parliamentary vote on a proposed change to the constitution to curb human rights.
Mon, 05 Apr 2021 11:21:28 +0200Heger will seem boring after Matovič. Thank heavens for that
The new prime minister could give Slovakia exactly what it needs right now.