Slovak Spectator
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 10:05:00 +0200Coronavirus in Slovakia: 467 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 382,200.
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 08:36:22 +0200Publishing details of Sputnik contract was to be fined with millions of euros
Current health minister says he is not going to allow the use of the Russian vaccine in Slovakia for now.
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 17:48:23 +0200News digest: Vaccination open to everyone, tens of thousands have applied
Rules for curfew change from May 3. Shops will be closed on the first two Saturdays in May.
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 17:37:36 +0200Marginalised Roma vaccine-shy as long as majority remain lukewarm towards vaccines
People living in settlements show little interest in getting the jab; involvement of doctors they know and trust could help, according to field workers.
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 17:31:37 +0200Maternity leave for fathers will be easier from May 1
Fathers will be not obliged to submit an agreement with mothers about care of a child.
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 17:21:49 +0200Shops will close on two consecutive Saturdays
All shops must close during the national holidays.
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 16:55:29 +0200Petition launched to get Rusovce manor house reconstruction moving
2019 public procurement process for repairs dragging on.
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 11:46:36 +0200Democracy is the best option, believe an increasing number of people in Slovakia
Support for non-democratic solutions and for EU exit has decreased in the Slovak population compared to 2016.
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 11:40:33 +0200The most expensive real estate transaction in history: Aupark in Bratislava will change hands
There will be two new owners.
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 11:35:11 +0200Curfew rules will change. Most restrictions will be kept only in districts in a bad situation
Changes come into force on Monday, May 3.
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0200The house in Bratislava where time stops
The House of the Good Shepherd houses the Museum of Clocks, an exhibition of more than 60 historical timepieces.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 19:13:16 +0200Art theft sparked friendship between Czech artist and Norwegian thief
Barbora Kysilková's paintings were stolen from an art gallery in Oslo.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 17:54:38 +0200Global chip shortage has reached carmakers' production lines in Slovakia
The Covid-19 pandemic slashed car production by 11 percent last year. A look at more detailed car production statistics from 2020.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 17:39:35 +0200News digest: More measures should be lifted, but details remain unclear
The health minister promised to publish agreement on Sputnik V today. Cabinet approved new director of the intelligence agency.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 17:12:26 +0200Slovakia's recovery plan is ready to be sent to Brussels
Slovakia should receive more than €6 billion.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:30:00 +0200Slovakia: Where the bees buzz and the honey flows
Quality honey and award-winning meads is only a small fragment of what Slovakia’s bees and apiculturers can offer.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:08:02 +0200The system for picking a vaccination centre will change
The situation in Slovakia keeps improving; more districts will open all schools next week.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 15:57:57 +0200The woman who negotiated additional Pfizer vaccines for Slovakia: In the EU, Sputnik is not taboo
Ľubica Karvašová is the EU affairs advisor to the Slovak prime minister.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:00:38 +0200UPDATED: Russia will expel three Slovak diplomats
Korčok considers it a reciprocal step to Slovakia’s earlier decision to expel three Russian diplomats.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 11:36:47 +0200A reopened museum in Darney, France will offer a fresh look at the Czechoslovak army
The museum has helped develop and maintain friendly relations between Darney, Slavkov u Brna, and Humenné for the past 30 years.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 11:34:09 +0200Assistance for UK nationals applying for residency in Slovakia extended
IOM has provided UK nationals with advice and support in taking the action the Slovak government has required when securing correct residence documentation.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 11:31:00 +0200Mobile provider launches trial operation of 5G network in Bratislava
4ka would like to provide the highest standard for receiving mobile data in summer in localities with many people.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 11:21:04 +0200Gargling tests can be used for mass events. How do they work?
LAMP tests take samples through gargling or saliva instead of a nasal swab, which is uncomfortable for many.
Tue, 27 Apr 2021 18:05:24 +0200News digest: Anyone older than 16 will be able to register for the Covid jab this week
National emergency prolonged. Indian Covid strain has not been detected in Slovakia.
Tue, 27 Apr 2021 17:56:53 +0200Vaccination registration for anyone older than 16 will open on Thursday
Russians ask for samples of Sputnik V vaccines for testing.
Tue, 27 Apr 2021 17:52:19 +0200Twice as many people in Slovakia willing to get vaccinated
People willing to get Russian vaccine is the highest of all 10 surveyed countries.
Tue, 27 Apr 2021 17:48:08 +0200Extra funds assigned to those helping victims of domestic violence
PM Eduard Heger grants millions to organisations from his reserve fund.
Tue, 27 Apr 2021 12:59:53 +0200Energy can flow better through new cross-border electricity lines
Slovakia ceases to be a European museum of the energy sector, expert says.
Tue, 27 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0200R&D in Slovakia: Peanuts and Monkeys
Tibor Lörincz of Tatra Banka points out that Slovakia's path to knowledge economy requires many changes and much effort, but the first inevitable step is to start investing into R&D.
Tue, 27 Apr 2021 11:33:07 +0200Pandemic cuts marriage rate in 2020, lowest number since 1918
Probable reasons behind the decrease are anti-pandemic measures and an unwillingness to get married under such conditions.
Tue, 27 Apr 2021 11:18:28 +0200Explosion in Czech ammunition depot was act of Russian aggression
Prime Ministers of the Visegrád Group condemn illegal actions carried out by Russian intelligence operatives in a joint declaration.
Tue, 27 Apr 2021 11:14:06 +0200First jab from AstraZeneca, second from Pfizer? State is hesitant, experts supportive
The mixing of vaccines has been approved in Germany, France and Sweden.
Tue, 27 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0200Last remains of the extensive fortification system in Košice
An outdoor theatre and a reception area complete the site of the Executioner's Bastion and Radoshto.
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 22:35:38 +0200Cabinet prolonged national emergency again
It was extended by another 30 days.
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 17:56:20 +0200News digest: Coalition has yet to decide on prolonging national emergency
The Health Ministry will give preference to chronically ill patients. ZSSK plans to restore international trains.
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 17:47:51 +0200Curfew might end this week
The cabinet should decide on prolonging the national emergency, but some coalition members reject the idea.
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 17:42:59 +0200Volkswagen in Bratislava will suspend production of SUV models
The reason is a lack of semiconductor components.
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 15:14:06 +0200Blog: Tips for choosing the best school for your child
Once the information is gathered and assessed, the bottom line is to choose the school that you and your child feel best about him attending.
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 14:11:20 +0200Heger cabinet rediscovers government’s lost compass
OĽaNO leader Igor Matovič had cast doubt on Slovakia’s loyalty to its allies, but the Heger cabinet uses an opportunity to do the right thing.
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 12:47:37 +0200Slovakia is gradually opening up. What measures are in place after April 26?
Find out which rules apply when crossing borders, wearing masks and respirators, and going to schools.
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0200Lonely protector: Pustý hrad
Even high atop the hill, the place is never silent.
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 11:29:25 +0200Archeologists find graves from the Great Moravian era
This is the only discovery of its kind in Trnava Region.
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 11:13:47 +0200Will the agreement on Sputnik V be published? Producer has no objections
The Health Ministry will wait for the official statement of the Russian side.
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 10:51:42 +0200Consumers want healthier food in shops
Retailers have increased the share of lactose-free and gluten-free products on their shelves.
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 10:44:03 +0200People are sceptical about how long the Heger cabinet will last
Most respondents in a recent Focus poll opine the government will last only a few months.
Sat, 24 Apr 2021 09:25:00 +0200Local market will boost town engagement
Trstená and Dolný Kubín are putting together market booths in their town squares, offering local products and traditions.
Sat, 24 Apr 2021 09:11:32 +0200Conditions 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.
Sat, 24 Apr 2021 08:59:07 +0200People accompanying seniors to vaccination should be vaccinated at the same time
The ministry wants to motivate people to get vaccinated.
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 18:03:41 +0200BUSINESS 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.
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 17:57:33 +0200Negative 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.
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 17:32:58 +0200Enviro Ministry greenlights extension of radioactive waste treatment facility in Jaslovské Bohunice
The verdict has not pleased the neighbouring municipalities.
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 16:39:45 +0200News digest: Mass testing may be over before the summer
A pile of rubbish at Bratislava’s Orthodox Jewish cemetery obscured precious gravestones.
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 16:18:32 +0200One of the expelled diplomats is reportedly the head of the GRU agents in Slovakia
Slovakia has expelled three Russian diplomats, including the military attache.
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 16:11:32 +0200Toy 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.
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 16:03:58 +0200Hunting 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.
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 14:29:01 +0200Three Slovak castles recommended to royalty fans worldwide
A weekly exploration of Slovakia: Horehronie rail bikes and secret spots around Košice.
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 13:32:53 +0200Tombstones 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.