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Thu, 22 Apr 2021 08:50:02 +0000Coronavirus in Slovakia: 677 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 378,000.
Published: Thursday, April 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 05:20:01 +0000
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.
Published: Thursday, April 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 16:50:01 +0000
News digest: Situation gradually improves, Slovakia will lift more measures
Five districts will reopen all schools. Assisted census will start in May.
Published: Wednesday, April 21, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 15:50:03 +0000
Restaurant terraces and fitness centres will open next week
Schools continue to reopen; there will be no black-tier districts next week.
Published: Wednesday, April 21, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 15:20:02 +0000
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.
Published: Wednesday, April 21, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 09:50:02 +0000
Trenčín wants to cultivate curiosity. City runs for capital of culture title
The project proposes cultivating public spaces, supporting civil activities, and more.
Published: Wednesday, April 21, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 09:50:02 +0000
Journalism is the best vaccine against disinformation. Press freedom in Slovakia has deteriorated
The country dropped to 35th place.
Published: Wednesday, April 21, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 09:50:02 +0000
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.
Published: Wednesday, April 21, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 09:50:02 +0000
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.
Published: Wednesday, April 21, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 08:50:01 +0000
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.
Published: Wednesday, April 21, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 08:50:01 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 764 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 377,400.
Published: Wednesday, April 21, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 20 Apr 2021 16:50:02 +0000
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.
Published: Tuesday, April 20, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 20 Apr 2021 16:50:02 +0000
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.
Published: Tuesday, April 20, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 20 Apr 2021 16:50:02 +0000
Six parties would make it into parliament, extremists not among them
Hlas remains the strongest party, according to recent AKO poll.
Published: Tuesday, April 20, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 20 Apr 2021 11:20:01 +0000
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.
Published: Tuesday, April 20, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 20 Apr 2021 09:50:02 +0000
People in Slovakia felt night earthquake near Vienna
The earthquake was measured by a national network of seismic stations.
Published: Tuesday, April 20, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 20 Apr 2021 09:50:02 +0000
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.
Published: Tuesday, April 20, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 20 Apr 2021 09:50:02 +0000
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.
Published: Tuesday, April 20, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 20 Apr 2021 08:20:02 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 642 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 376,700.
Published: Tuesday, April 20, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 20 Apr 2021 05:20:02 +0000
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.
Published: Tuesday, April 20, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 20 Apr 2021 04:50:02 +0000
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.
Published: Tuesday, April 20, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 16:20:02 +0000
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.
Published: Monday, April 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 16:20:02 +0000
Czechs will receive the Moderna vaccine from Slovakia, though it does not have much in stock
A technical selection, said Health Ministry spokesperson.
Published: Monday, April 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 16:20:02 +0000
Slovakia’s Security Council summoned to discuss situation in Czechia
We need facts to adopt decision, Foreign Affairs Minister Ivan Korčok stressed.
Published: Monday, April 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 12:20:02 +0000
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.
Published: Monday, April 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 10:50:01 +0000
National Receipt Lottery wrapped up
It lasted between September 2013 and February 2021.
Published: Monday, April 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 09:50:02 +0000
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.
Published: Monday, April 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 09:50:02 +0000
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.
Published: Monday, April 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 09:50:02 +0000
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.
Published: Monday, April 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 09:50:02 +0000
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.
Published: Monday, April 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator