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Sun, 25 Apr 2021 08:20:02 +0000Coronavirus in Slovakia: 435 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 379,000.
Published: Sunday, April 25, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sun, 25 Apr 2021 06:20:01 +0000
Every school should be a school of democracy. Slovakia laggs 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
Sat, 24 Apr 2021 08:20:02 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 841 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 379,000.
Published: Saturday, April 24, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 24 Apr 2021 07:50:01 +0000
Local market will boost town engagement
Trstená and Dolný Kubín are putting together market booths in their town squares, offering local products and traditions.
Published: Saturday, April 24, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 24 Apr 2021 07:20:01 +0000
Conditions for crossing borders change again, several exceptions from quarantine added
Conditions for cross-border commuters who have permanent or temporary residence in Slovakia and work in a neighbouring state will not change.
Published: Saturday, April 24, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 24 Apr 2021 07:20:01 +0000
People accompanying seniors to vaccination should be vaccinated at the same time
The ministry wants to motivate people to get vaccinated.
Published: Saturday, April 24, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 16:20:02 +0000
BUSINESS FOCUS: Coronavirus pandemic has caused a wave of spontaneous volunteering
Corporate social responsibility and volunteering during the Covid-19 pandemic as well as waste sorting are among the highlights of the latest Business Focus.
Published: Friday, April 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 16:20:02 +0000
Negative test will be required for restaurant terraces
The Public Health Authority has issued rules for restaurants and fitness centres ahead of another opening on Monday.
Published: Friday, April 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 16:20:02 +0000
Enviro Ministry greenlights extension of radioactive waste treatment facility in Jaslovské Bohunice
The verdict has not pleased the neighbouring municipalities.
Published: Friday, April 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 14:50:01 +0000
News digest: Mass testing may be over before the summer
A pile of rubbish at Bratislava’s Orthodox Jewish cemetery obscured precious gravestones.
Published: Friday, April 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 14:50:01 +0000
One of the expelled diplomats is reportedly the head of the GRU agents in Slovakia
Slovakia has expelled three Russian diplomats, including the military attache.
Published: Friday, April 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 14:50:01 +0000
Toy store chain is the retailer of the pandemic year 2020
Dráčik came ahead of the chain of bookstores Martinus that dominated the ranking in previous years.
Published: Friday, April 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 14:50:01 +0000
Hunting of wild boars permitted in Bratislava’s Karlova Ves
Due to sufficient food and lack of a natural predator wild boars are overpopulated in forests neighbouring Bratislava.
Published: Friday, April 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 12:50:02 +0000
Three Slovak castles recommended to royalty fans worldwide
A weekly exploration of Slovakia: Horehronie rail bikes and secret spots around Košice.
Published: Friday, April 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 12:20:02 +0000
Tombstones thought lost after wartime destruction of historic Jewish cemetery found again
Unearthing of 450 historic headstones helping to piece together history of Pressburg’s Jewish community.
Published: Friday, April 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 09:20:02 +0000
Applying for the S1 document for vaccination? Insurer will need proof of residence
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
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 08:20:02 +0000
Coronavirus 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