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Fri, 23 Apr 2021 08:20:02 +0000Coronavirus in Slovakia: 485 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 378,600.
Published: Friday, April 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 07:50:02 +0000
Student White Crow awardee: We felt like hostages, but not of striking teachers
Elena Štefancová, a former FIIT STU student, speaks about last year’s scandal at one of the best Slovak IT faculties.
Published: Friday, April 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 07:50:02 +0000
Slovak tennis players banned for match fixing
Dagmara Bašková was hit with a 12-year ban for repeated corruption offences.
Published: Friday, April 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 07:20:02 +0000
Applying for the S1 document for vaccination? Insurer will need proof of residence in Slovakia
EU citizens who live in Slovakia and want to be vaccinated against Covid-19 should request the S1 form in the country of their insurance.
Published: Friday, April 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 19:20:01 +0000
Surprise and accusations of Russophobia. Politicians react to expulsion of Russian diplomats
The Czech PM has thanked Slovakia for what he called a huge gesture of solidarity.
Published: Thursday, April 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 16:50:02 +0000
News digest: Slovakia supports Czech Republic and expels Russian diplomats
People who have recovered from Covid will not be required to take a test for a longer period. The grey wolf is a year-long protected animal from today.
Published: Thursday, April 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 15:50:02 +0000
Chip shortage hits VW Slovakia in Bratislava
The Covid-19 pandemic reduced car production in the Slovak arm of the German carmaker last year.
Published: Thursday, April 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 15:20:01 +0000
Minister signs decree enacting year-round protection for the grey wolf in Slovakia
The social value of the wolf will be €3,000.
Published: Thursday, April 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 15:20:01 +0000
Slovakia to expel three Russian diplomats
They have seven days to leave Slovakia.
Published: Thursday, April 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 14:20:02 +0000
Every school should be school of democracy. Slovakia lags behind
Pandemic sparks human rights-related debates, showing that most people lack the theoretical background to discuss these issues.
Published: Thursday, April 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 10:20:02 +0000
Penta financial group leaves Petit Press six years after hostile takeover
Petit Press publishes the Sme daily and co-owns The Slovak Spectator.
Published: Thursday, April 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 09:20:02 +0000
Employers offer more remote work
Most remote job ads published in IT, telecommunications and translation, Profesia.sk reported.
Published: Thursday, April 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 09:20:02 +0000
Validity of Covid recovery confirmation extended
Cabinet removes discrepancy with conditions presented by hygienists.
Published: Thursday, April 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 09:20:02 +0000
First eco-truck will arrive in Slovakia
Vehicle using biodiesel should reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Published: Thursday, April 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 08:50:02 +0000
Coronavirus 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