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Fri, 07 May 2021 10:46:44 +0200
Special shopping hours end, some isolation rules change
The country switches to the light red tier on national level from next Monday.

Fri, 07 May 2021 10:07:00 +0200
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 362 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 385,000.

Thu, 06 May 2021 18:17:15 +0200
News digest: Pfizer and Moderna jabs now available to a younger age group in Slovakia
Former health minister Krajčí commented on the Sputnik V contract. Carmakers still affected by the lack of components.

Thu, 06 May 2021 17:51:38 +0200
Matovič introduces tax reform
It will be based on three pillars: fair taxes, a single tax and single levy and benefits of €200 per child.

Thu, 06 May 2021 17:34:12 +0200
Registration form for Covid vaccine has new features
You can now also register for a vaccination if you are accompanying a person aged 70 or over.

Thu, 06 May 2021 13:40:48 +0200
Zoom University: The pandemic stripped studying abroad of many of its lures and benefits
Slovak students share their experiences of studying at universities abroad during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Thu, 06 May 2021 13:32:37 +0200
Slovakia sent its 600-page plan to Brussels on becoming a better country
Only the next government will harvest the fruits of the planned reforms.

Thu, 06 May 2021 11:42:25 +0200
Near rock bottom, artisans in Slovakia pray for a better season
The pandemic has forced some to find new jobs, leaving their trades behind.

Thu, 06 May 2021 11:22:53 +0200
Real estate prices continued to climb at the beginning of the year, especially in Bratislava
Residential real-estate market seems to be Covid-proof. No signs increase in prices should end soon.

Thu, 06 May 2021 11:16:55 +0200
Intelligence agency has a new director
President Zuzana Čaputová appoints Michal Aláč to lead the SIS.

Thu, 06 May 2021 11:14:01 +0200
Number of deaths is still higher than in the past, but situation has slightly improved
Improved situation compared to previous months.

Thu, 06 May 2021 07:00:00 +0200
A pilgrimage destination for many Jews from around the world
Chatam Sófer Memorial is the sole remaining part of the Jewish cemetery used until 1847.

Wed, 05 May 2021 17:23:38 +0200
News digest: Curfew will stay in place for at least another week
The Health Ministry said the age limit for the Pfizer vaccine could change. EC greenlights the state assistance for tourism.

Wed, 05 May 2021 16:28:08 +0200
Šeliga leaves the deputy parliament’s speaker post after violating curfew rules
The politician was in a café after 21:00. His party colleague Jana Žitňanská drew consequences, too.

Wed, 05 May 2021 16:17:41 +0200
Situation improves, but curfew remains in place for now
Only two districts will remain in the dark red tier next week.

Wed, 05 May 2021 12:08:14 +0200
Visitors to opal mines can explore a renovated trail
Includes a replica of a water dam and a replica of a contemporary transportable backhouse used in the mines.

Wed, 05 May 2021 12:04:08 +0200
Slovakia will have a permanent kurzarbeit scheme as of next year
The state will cover 60 percent of the employee’s salary.

Wed, 05 May 2021 11:59:29 +0200
About 150,000 foreigners live in Slovakia
The pandemic also affects foreigners and the services provided by the IOM migration centre.

Wed, 05 May 2021 11:56:19 +0200
Will Slovakia hold another referendum? President has 30 days to decide
Petition to hold referendum signed by more than 585,000 people.

Wed, 05 May 2021 11:36:42 +0200
Auditors can help companies overcome current crisis
Less companies subject to compulsory auditing of financial statements.

Wed, 05 May 2021 10:00:00 +0200
Dobrú chuť. Are you going to eat that?
Do foreigners feel at home in Slovakia's food landscape? Listen to this podcast to find out.

Tue, 04 May 2021 17:28:58 +0200
News digest: Vaccination now available two weeks after surviving Covid
Heger cabinet gains parliament's approval. Ministry plans to involve general practitioners in Covid vaccination programme. President bestows award on members of armed forces.

Tue, 04 May 2021 17:17:25 +0200
Fitch: Slovakia to be the fastest growing economy in the region
The rating of the country remained unchanged from November 2020.

Tue, 04 May 2021 17:12:21 +0200
Former general prosecutor faces indictment linked to Gorilla recording
The prosecutor pressed formal charges against Trnka for the abuse of powers of a public official.

Tue, 04 May 2021 10:43:32 +0200
Heger’s cabinet has the trust of the parliament. MPs approved its programme statement
It was supported by 89 deputies present.

Tue, 04 May 2021 10:28:40 +0200
The assisted census has kicked off
It will last until June 13.

Tue, 04 May 2021 10:17:42 +0200
General practitioners will be able to vaccinate their patients against Covid. Some will start in May
The Health Ministry is addressing fears that the vaccination rate will be lower than needed to stop the virus from spreading.

Tue, 04 May 2021 07:00:00 +0200
A pool turned into a cultural centre
Kunsthalle was once one of the most beautiful architectural buildings in Czechoslovakia.

Mon, 03 May 2021 18:07:25 +0200
News digest: Interest in Covid jabs low, vaccination rate may be just over one third
Slovakia expects to receive nearly 1.5 million doses this month. Comenius University among 3 percent of the top universities across the globe.

Mon, 03 May 2021 17:57:52 +0200
Barely half of Slovakia's population will get the Covid jab by the end of August, registration rate suggests
Few people have registered for the vaccines, poll shows some have strong preferences concerning manufacturers.

Mon, 03 May 2021 17:52:20 +0200
The court acquits the first Roma person in the Moldava raid case
Similar verdicts concerning most of the group facing false accusations charges expected soon.

Mon, 03 May 2021 14:04:39 +0200
What is the point of the current vaccination registration system?
Know-how acquired by people working with excluded Roma communities could help to get the rest of the country immunised quicker.

Mon, 03 May 2021 11:07:48 +0200
Slovakia welcomes a new, unusual bird into its animal registry
Birdwatchers in Bratislava have confirmed a new bird breed originally from Spain and Portugal flying around.

Mon, 03 May 2021 11:00:58 +0200
Slovak football player helps Italian team win championship
Milan Škriniar significantly contributed to Inter Milan's title.

Mon, 03 May 2021 10:36:12 +0200
Mass testing was an expensive undertaking, Slovakia spent hundreds of millions on it
The money could have built 12 hospitals.

Mon, 03 May 2021 10:26:45 +0200
Ministry cancels vaccination appointments for teenagers prioritised over seniors
The Health Ministry made a decision shortly after Igor Matovič published a critical Facebook status.

Sun, 02 May 2021 23:04:21 +0200
Revenue and construction sector still suffer from pandemic
Industrial output returned to growth and foreign trade broke another record.

Sun, 02 May 2021 17:06:00 +0200
Districts in red and light red tier lift more measures after May 3
Find out which rules apply when crossing borders, wearing masks and respirators, and going to schools.

Sat, 01 May 2021 09:30:00 +0200
The tallest spot in Trnava protected by a golden rooster
The Basilica of St Nicholas is the tallest building in the city accompanied by two towers and hiding many interesting objects inside.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 17:22:41 +0200
News digest: Slovakia will mark May Day with closed shops on Saturday
Sputnik contract finally made public; anti-covid measures are easing as of Monday, May 3.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 15:38:49 +0200
Covid slashed passenger numbers on public transport in Bratislava by two thirds
Bratislava mayor rules out scrapping public transport routes in the capital.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 14:17:01 +0200
Wind power stations can be erected in Slovakia after a 17-year ban
The first wind power plant in Slovakia was put in operation in 2003.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 13:16:29 +0200
The oldest Slovak love poem is erotic, humorous and short
Pandemic rules for cultural events revealed. BBC Travel writes about Slovak mountain porters.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 13:00:37 +0200
Waterloos: Tax and accounting laws change too often
Covid-19 pandemic accelerating digitisation and automation of accounting.



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