Slovak Spectator
Thu, 20 May 2021 10:30:52 +0200Slovak MPs object to EP report on sexual health
A group of lawmakers says the European Parliament has over-reached.
Thu, 20 May 2021 10:04:00 +0200Coronavirus in Slovakia: 253 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 388,300.
Wed, 19 May 2021 17:47:19 +0200News digest: More vaccinated people may bring further changes to the tier alert system
Temporary vaccination certificates to be issued from Saturday. Nick Cave is expected to attend the Pohoda summer festival in 2022.
Wed, 19 May 2021 16:53:28 +0200Discussion about higher budgetary expenditures ignites new conflict in coalition
The Finance Ministry led by Igor Matovič proposes to increase state expenses by €3.4 billion. SaS of Richard Sulík disagrees.
Wed, 19 May 2021 16:43:33 +0200Situation keeps improving, two districts placed in yellow tier
There should be some changes to the alert tier system again.
Wed, 19 May 2021 15:37:31 +0200Ban on holidays abroad has been lifted. Problems may still occur
The Slovak Spectator has picked some destinations for travelling and requirements incomers have to meet when entering them.
Wed, 19 May 2021 11:38:05 +0200Košice Zoo welcomes a prickly new creature
The first North American porcupine and a few rare great hornbills become members of the animal family in Košice.
Wed, 19 May 2021 11:33:52 +0200Ageing will be costly for Slovakia, experts call for timely reforms
Expenses for pensions, health fees and caretakers will rise at one of the fastest rates in the EU.
Wed, 19 May 2021 11:29:59 +0200Ryanair will operate two new flights from Slovakia
Its summer schedule in Slovakia includes 55 flights per week across 21 routes.
Wed, 19 May 2021 11:28:25 +0200Everybody can now receive the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines
The ministry has scrapped the age limits entirely.
Wed, 19 May 2021 11:26:55 +0200People receiving the Covid vaccine jab will receive a bilingual certificate
The certificates will be available also to people who have been already vaccinated.
Tue, 18 May 2021 18:04:20 +0200News digest: Some parts of Slovakia under water, economy remains above zero
Austria requires no quarantine upon arrival, but Belgium imposes it again. Schools to be equipped by digital technologies worth €40 million.
Tue, 18 May 2021 17:57:57 +0200Data on people waiting for their vaccine jab revealed
The biggest interest in vaccination is in the Bratislava Region.
Tue, 18 May 2021 17:53:46 +0200No quarantine required when travelling to Austria
New rules come into force on May 19.
Tue, 18 May 2021 13:38:57 +0200Unhappy mayors, happy developers. What does the proposed construction law change?
Construction is governed by rules almost half a century old, Sme Rodina looking to make changes.
Tue, 18 May 2021 12:00:00 +0200Making the connections between work and life
In the regular "Making the connections between work and life" section, Alena Kanabová of Accenture and Martin Maštalír of Cisco share what the turbulent last year has taught them both in and out of the office.
Tue, 18 May 2021 11:36:59 +0200Lawyer spent more than year and half in custody. Constitutional Court ordered his immediate release
Slovakia deserves at least a bit of shame for this case, the lawyer's attorney said.
Tue, 18 May 2021 11:28:18 +0200Economy grew slightly in beginning of the year, analysts pleasantly surprised
Slovak economy remained above zero in the first quarter of 2021, growth reached 0.3 percent.
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.