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Thu, 22 Apr 2021 10:05:00 +0200
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 677 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 378,000.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0200
Location of coronations of the Hungarian Kingdom
18 monarchs of the Hungarian Kingdom were coronated in St Martin’s Cathedral, the biggest church in Bratislava.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 17:59:54 +0200
News digest: Situation gradually improves, Slovakia will lift more measures
Five districts will reopen all schools. Assisted census will start in May.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 17:25:01 +0200
Restaurant terraces and fitness centres will open next week
Schools continue to reopen; there will be no black-tier districts next week.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 16:41:58 +0200
Slovakia bought an unregistered medicine against Covid, similar to the one used by Trump
Slovakia will pay about €12.9 million for 15,000 packages.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 11:30:35 +0200
Trenčín wants to cultivate curiosity. City runs for capital of culture title
The project proposes cultivating public spaces, supporting civil activities, and more.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 11:27:36 +0200
Journalism is the best vaccine against disinformation. Press freedom in Slovakia has deteriorated
The country dropped to 35th place.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 11:24:01 +0200
The newly-established court should have its first president
The Judicial Council selected Pavol Naď to lead the Supreme Administrative Court, but he needs to be appointed by the president.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 11:20:31 +0200
Shortage of chips may affect car production in Bratislava
One of Slovakia's automotive plants had to halt production last month for the same reason.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 10:44:09 +0200
The talented Roma who are becoming Slovakia's future Olympic hopefuls
Poverty-stricken young athletes Daniel Kováč and Annamária Horváthová used to train wearing ripped shoes and ballerinas.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 18:03:34 +0200
News digest: No expulsions yet, Slovak authorities monitoring the situation
Teachers vaccinated with AstraZeneca will soon receive second dose. Criminal charges filed against former special prosecutor.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 17:58:13 +0200
Police officer attacked a homeless person lying on the ground. He stole alcohol, the police explained
Inspection service of the Interior Ministry to look into the case.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 17:49:50 +0200
Six parties would make it into parliament, extremists not among them
Hlas remains the strongest party, according to recent AKO poll.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 12:36:37 +0200
Russian agents also operated in Slovakia. Expulsion would make things harder for Moscow
Slovakia is likely to take action in the wake of the latest information about the Vrbetice blast.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 11:10:55 +0200
People in Slovakia felt night earthquake near Vienna
The earthquake was measured by a national network of seismic stations.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 11:04:37 +0200
Covid death rate still appears high in Slovakia due to delays in hospital reports
Analysts also call for the validation of positive antigen tests with PCR tests.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 10:55:43 +0200
OECD recommends Slovak government supports education and innovations
Slovakia has seen little progress when it comes to structural reforms, especially since the beginning of the pandemic.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0200
The most decorative church in Košice
The Church of the Holy Trinity is decorated with detail and offers visitors a place for personal worship and reflection.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 06:30:00 +0200
Tram line in new downtown stirs emotions among Bratislavans
Culture Ministry opposes the idea of routing the tram in front of the Slovak National Theater building.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 18:05:31 +0200
News digest: Slovakia stands with Czechia, proposes joint Visegrad position
The country opens up and lifts measures. Commission wraps up investigation into ex-police chief's suicide.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 17:46:36 +0200
Czechs will receive the Moderna vaccine from Slovakia, though it does not have much in stock
A technical selection, said Health Ministry spokesperson.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 17:42:30 +0200
Slovakia’s Security Council summoned to discuss situation in Czechia
We need facts to adopt decision, Foreign Affairs Minister Ivan Korčok stressed.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 13:42:10 +0200
Test-obsessed Slovakia opens up, though most elderly are still not immunised
What does the government need to do to make this post-lockdown opening Slovakia’s last? Sputnik, still at the centre of attention, is not the answer.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0200
National Receipt Lottery wrapped up
It lasted between September 2013 and February 2021.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 11:38:25 +0200
Skiers are returning to the slopes
After some restrictions are lifted, people can go to Štrbské Pleso and Jasná again. They need to follow certain conditions, though.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 11:32:49 +0200
Ex-police chief Lučanský was not beaten by guards. He committed suicide
The report on the suicide of former Police Corps president dispels some hoaxes.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 11:16:17 +0200
Matovič keeps losing popularity. He dropped to the very bottom
The public's trust in President Čaputová fell as well, the recent Focus poll suggests.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 10:57:05 +0200
Czechia is our closest ally. Slovak officials support diplomatic actions against Russia
President, prime minister and other high-ranking officials responded to the explosion row between Czechia and Russia.

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 12:55:00 +0200
Pandemic reduces incomes of NGOs
The number of individuals who decided to assign 2 percent also dropped significantly.

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 07:05:00 +0200
Acknowledging the best volunteers
Regional volunteering centres received a record 287 nominations to award volunteers and projects.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 23:01:09 +0200
Can I go shopping after 20:00 or travel to the Tatras? (Q&A)
The Public Health Authority specified the new anti-covid restrictions, valid as of Monday, April 19.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 17:14:55 +0200
News digest: Curfew to be partially lifted as of Monday
Shops, zoos, galleries, museums, hairdressers and others are preparing for opening.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 16:54:09 +0200
Travelling between districts possible again, people will need a test for shopping
The cabinet approved new curfew rules that will come into force on Monday.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 16:11:35 +0200
State institution in Slovakia became target of ransomware attacks
The National Security Authority is urging them to secure and backup their systems immediately.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 14:51:13 +0200
Bratislava plans to upgrade 25 public spaces this year
The city is working on a manual for public spaces to set unified principles for maintaining and developing public spaces in the capital.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 14:34:00 +0200
Rules for crossing borders change on Monday. Self-isolation and testing remain a condition
Exceptions apply to cross-border commuters from neighbouring as well as other EU countries.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 14:07:48 +0200
CORRECTION: Conditions for crossing borders change from April 19
Vaccinated people still have to undergo quarantine.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 13:46:39 +0200
Slovakia is not sexy, nor a trendsetter, report claims
The best Los Angeles Kings’ Slovak players, and a Slovak rapper introduced to Nigeria.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 10:03:06 +0200
ŠÚKL: We will not succumb to political pressure
The head of the medicines agency faces anonymous death threats. It is becoming ever harder to lead the organisation after the attacks from Matovič.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 09:38:35 +0200
Warnings sounded over low vaccination uptake among elderly
Slovakia struggles to get older people inoculated as Health Ministry announces younger groups can register for jab.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 07:00:38 +0200
When feelings count for more than lives
Why are Slovaks still dying in horrific numbers from a preventable disease?

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 19:48:20 +0200
News digest: President wants the Sputnik contract to become public, Matovič has not even read it
Rules for wearing masks and respirators will change. The pandemic committee has proposed that vaccinated people should not have to undergo testing anymore.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 19:43:52 +0200
One reason the Russians are demanding Sputnik V back is that Slovakia did not pay
Matovič emphasised that it was not the actual reason. The actual reason according to him was that it was “a matter of honour”.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 18:58:47 +0200
Slovaks recall the Duke of Edinburgh’s sense of humour
What was it like to meet Prince Philip? Some Slovaks know well.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 17:43:09 +0200
New audio-visual guide will lead visitors through Trnava
The app helps tourists to explore the old and the newer history of the town.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 17:33:46 +0200
More people died than were born in Slovakia for the first time in 17 years
The number of people who immigrated to the country significantly exceeded the number of people who emigrated.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 17:13:30 +0200
Customs tariffs to be expanded even for low-value goods
The change is part of a broader European eCommerce project.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 11:56:44 +0200
Slovaks more of bear huggers
Majority of Slovaks inclined to see Russia as a victim of the West, recent Globsec research showed.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 11:52:21 +0200
Slovakia will receive additional Pfizer vaccines
Meanwhile, the health minister commented on reported attempts to purchase vaccines outside the official EU system.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 11:48:47 +0200
Some hairdressers are fully booked. They are planning to reopen despite lack of clarity in rules
The cabinet is expected to discuss conditions on Monday's reopening of shops and services on Friday.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 11:37:49 +0200
President: Lab certification not the reason why Russians want Sputnik V back
The president indirectly suggested that Finance Minister Igor Matovič did not tell the truth about the deal, calls for the contract to be made public.



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