Slovak Spectator
Tue, 18 May 2021 10:04:00 +0200Coronavirus in Slovakia: 233 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 387,800.
Tue, 18 May 2021 07:48:41 +0200Burst reservoir in central Slovakia claims one life
The water also damaged about twenty cars, some were moved several dozens of metres.
Mon, 17 May 2021 18:08:20 +0200News digest: Ministry promises to solve problem with vaccine certificates
New Covid automat rules become effective. Carmaker Stellantis suspended production again.
Mon, 17 May 2021 17:53:27 +0200Families set to receive hundreds of euros. Who is entitled?
The coalition agreed on sending €333 per child to families in material need, but some details need to be fine-tuned.
Mon, 17 May 2021 17:51:30 +0200Most homosexual couples afraid of holding hands in public
The Mladí (OZ Mladí) civic association launched a campaign on the occasion of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia.
Mon, 17 May 2021 15:01:50 +0200It’s official: the second wave in Slovakia is now over
National emergency ends after more than half a year. Crucial vaccination programme witnesses yet more changes.
Mon, 17 May 2021 11:39:43 +0200New and reconstructed castles Šášov and Revište draws in new visitors
An 18th-century 3D version of Šášov Castle will show what it originally looked like.
Mon, 17 May 2021 11:33:14 +0200Changes to public procurement submitted for interdepartmental review
The changes proposed by Deputy PM Štefan Holý were criticised at first.
Mon, 17 May 2021 10:53:33 +0200Matovič sees decarbonisation as the only way to secure the future of Košice steelmaker
The finance minister says the plant could possibly be helped through the recovery fund, but a coalition member disagrees.
Mon, 17 May 2021 10:44:08 +0200Slovakia drops out of travelling agreement due to lack of uniform vaccination certificates
The Health Ministry said they are working on the vaccination passports.
Sat, 15 May 2021 17:40:48 +0200Conditions for travelling to Czechia change again
Self-isolation will be required.
Sat, 15 May 2021 09:30:00 +0200Fiľakovo Castle reopens for visitors
Other sites like the museum of local history, the Novohrad tourist information center and the library will be opening as well.
Fri, 14 May 2021 17:14:04 +0200News digest: National emergency ends
Nature is reclaiming its space: Danubiana closes its terrace roof due to nesting seagulls and a herd of wild pigs take a stroll through Pezinok.
Fri, 14 May 2021 16:05:50 +0200Bratislava's city beach returns
Residents and visitors of Bratislava can enjoy a seaside atmosphere on the Danube River until mid September.
Fri, 14 May 2021 15:56:43 +0200New reactor at Mochovce nuclear power plant reaches next milestone
After Slovakia’s nuclear regulator okayed its commissioning, the operator plans to load nuclear fuel this autumn.
Fri, 14 May 2021 15:10:05 +0200Heger: Lifting the national emergency is a victory for all
While national emergency ends, the emergency situation declared last March is still in place for now.
Fri, 14 May 2021 12:56:15 +0200More mobile vaccination teams roll out to help elderly get jabs
Operation expands amid low take-up among older people.
Fri, 14 May 2021 12:00:14 +0200American museum weeds out Czechoslovak cars
At the weekend caves will reopen, and so will a Bratislava city beach.
Fri, 14 May 2021 05:38:26 +0200Bratislava honey tastes like a blend of meadow flowers and trees
City bees make people more sensitive to their environment.
Thu, 13 May 2021 18:52:31 +0200News digest: Open cinemas and eating inside restaurants in some districts. New rules apply from Monday
Date of appeal hearing in the case of the murder of Ján Kuciak and Martina Kušnírová has been set. Beach in Bratislava opens to public on May 14.
Thu, 13 May 2021 18:32:13 +0200Anti-pandemic measures change again – some restaurants will be able to serve indoors
Rules will be decided based on regional criteria.
Thu, 13 May 2021 17:44:24 +0200Slovakia will participate in the testing of Covid passes. They should be launched in mid-June
Slovakia has received several proposals for bilateral recognition of vaccinations.
Thu, 13 May 2021 12:04:19 +0200Respirators will not be obligatory in some districts. Cabinet approves new Covid alert system
Testing should remain in place only if situation deteriorates.
Thu, 13 May 2021 12:04:09 +0200For a brighter future, Prešov firm aims to build multicopters fuelled by hydrogen
But to make its project a reality, Tomark Aero first needs EU money.
Thu, 13 May 2021 11:57:08 +0200Slovakia should experience swift economic recovery
Economic growth is rebounding as the economy reopens.
Thu, 13 May 2021 11:53:39 +0200Slovak scientists will cooperate with MIT
The agreement will interconnect the best Slovak talents with one of the best universities in the world.
Thu, 13 May 2021 07:00:00 +0200Bratislava castle: The landmark that was almost demolished
Bratislava Castle has undergone some changes but remains the capital's historical treasure.
Wed, 12 May 2021 18:18:31 +0200Human rights suffered as a result of Covid in Slovakia
Ombudswoman pointed to quarantine facilities, schools as well as maternity wards in her 2020 report.
Wed, 12 May 2021 17:38:40 +0200News digest: AstraZeneca vaccine is safe, Indian strain confirmed in Slovakia
Sputnik V to be put to use soon. President Čaputová will turn to the Constitutional Court with questions on snap election referendum.
Wed, 12 May 2021 16:57:12 +0200President turns to the Constitutional Court with referendum on snap election
The court will now have 60 days to decide.
Wed, 12 May 2021 16:50:06 +0200Age limit for Pfizer and Moderna vaccines reduced, Sputnik to be administered soon
Health Minister Vladimír Lengvarský expects to start using the Russian vaccine starting in June.
Wed, 12 May 2021 16:45:46 +0200National emergency continues, but all schools will open next week
The epidemiological situation keeps improving, and only two districts will remain in the dark red tier starting May 17.
Wed, 12 May 2021 11:19:08 +0200The Iron Curtain trail becomes cycling trail of the year 2021
The nearly 400km long cycling trail was picked for a unique theme that cyclists can experience in three countries.
Wed, 12 May 2021 11:15:37 +0200Slovak National Theatre closes its historical building
Renovation is necessary, the management says.
Wed, 12 May 2021 11:13:12 +0200Lifted measures impact the labour market
The largest job portal in Slovakia, Profesia.sk, talks about the most successful April in six years.
Wed, 12 May 2021 11:10:28 +0200Denník N has rejected Russia’s demand to withdraw a story on Sputnik V
The Russian marketer of the vaccine threatened a lawsuit if demands were not met.
Wed, 12 May 2021 10:02:42 +0200Slovakia suspends the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine. What does it mean? (Q&A)
People who have already received appointments will be given another vaccine.
Tue, 11 May 2021 21:04:24 +0200The Istanbul Convention for a better future for all
It has already had a positive impact on women’s lives across Europe.
Tue, 11 May 2021 17:56:42 +0200News digest: Vaccination with AstraZeneca halted for now
Travelling to Belgium easier. Pregnant women in Bratislava Region will be given preference in vaccination list of stand-ins.
Tue, 11 May 2021 17:50:32 +0200AstraZeneca vaccination has been suspended
The Health Ministry promises to administer second shot to those waiting as planned.
Tue, 11 May 2021 17:45:29 +0200Head of the National Criminal Agency leaves the police
Branislav Zurian did not want to comment on his decision.
Tue, 11 May 2021 17:41:53 +0200Highway will soon connect Košice and Bratislava via Hungary
It remains unclear when the cross-country highway through Slovakia will be finished.
Tue, 11 May 2021 14:15:00 +0200Pandemic opened path to changes. Digitalisation and automation issues dominate
Companies focus on their operation in new conditions, and their relation to customers, stems from a survey among business consulting experts.
Tue, 11 May 2021 11:05:20 +0200Number of long-term unemployed increased by 50 percent in a year
Most long-term unemployed people in Slovakia are in Prešov Region.