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Published: Monday, May 24, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 24 May 2021 06:20:02 +0000
Secret meeting of top state officials hints at a problem in the police
The most powerful officials in the state have met in a special room at the premises of the intelligence service.
Published: Monday, May 24, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 24 May 2021 05:20:01 +0000
Thousands of flats? The state is sitting on a fortune worth billions
State properties could help solve the housing issue in Slovakia.
Published: Monday, May 24, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sun, 23 May 2021 08:20:01 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 116 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 388,800.
Published: Sunday, May 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 22 May 2021 12:20:01 +0000
Rebels, diplomats and innovators honoured as Slovak heroes in new book
This bilingual, educational text includes some villains too.
Published: Saturday, May 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 22 May 2021 08:50:01 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 190 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 388,700.
Published: Saturday, May 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 22 May 2021 08:50:01 +0000
How a Slovak “travelled” to the Moon and got forgotten
A weekly dose of the stories not to be missed, including ice-hockey and Eurovision.
Published: Saturday, May 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 21 May 2021 22:20:01 +0000
The idea of Slavs being swastikaphiles is nonsense
Tomáš Klubert, a historian, speaks about the abuse of ancient symbols by extremists.
Published: Saturday, May 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 21 May 2021 15:20:02 +0000
News Digest: Experts approve easing of rules for foreign trips. Cabinet has not okayed it yet
Wine producers open their cellars for wine lovers, central bank marks three anniversaries with illuminated facade.
Published: Friday, May 21, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 21 May 2021 13:20:01 +0000
Wine cellars in Bratislava and its vicinity open for wine lovers
The Covid-19 pandemic has reduced wine consumption in Slovakia.
Published: Friday, May 21, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 21 May 2021 12:20:02 +0000
Police wanted to detain former criminal agency head. He is abroad
Branislav Zurian told the media he will report to the police after he returns.
Published: Friday, May 21, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 21 May 2021 08:50:02 +0000
Historical family photos allow a peek into the lives of Pressburgers
Views of places that no longer exist, historical photos of a rowing or athletics club or from a cooking class at a girls’ school.
Published: Friday, May 21, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 21 May 2021 08:20:02 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 138 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 388,500.
Published: Friday, May 21, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 21 May 2021 08:20:02 +0000
The Dutch design that brought commercial and residential living with a view of the Danube
River Park stands over the Danube and offers luxurious apartments and office spaces.
Published: Friday, May 21, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 20 May 2021 16:50:02 +0000
Third Covid-19 wave inevitable but should be milder, say scientists
Vaccinating as many people as possible is crucial, but AstraZeneca rejection raises more questions.
Published: Thursday, May 20, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 20 May 2021 16:50:02 +0000
News digest: International trains return, minister shows new vax certificate
Cyprus has listed Slovakia as a red country. The Defence Ministry plans to purchase two Black Hawk helicopters.
Published: Thursday, May 20, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 20 May 2021 15:20:02 +0000
Farmers count losses, fields with harvest have been flooded too
The situation is especially unfavourable near the Hron river basin.
Published: Thursday, May 20, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 20 May 2021 14:50:02 +0000
Poll: Party of previous PM would win the election (+graphs)
Far-right People’s Party Our Slovakia is losing supporters.
Published: Thursday, May 20, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 20 May 2021 14:50:02 +0000
Railways to renew nearly all international connections in June
Improving epidemiological conditions are cited as the chief reason for the change.
Published: Thursday, May 20, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 20 May 2021 09:50:01 +0000
A merchant and a farmer will walk tourists through the town
Tour guides in the Záhorie region will conduct tours in costume.
Published: Thursday, May 20, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 20 May 2021 09:50:01 +0000
Slovakia getting ready for ice hockey championships
The national team will play at least seven matches in the preliminary round.
Published: Thursday, May 20, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 20 May 2021 09:50:01 +0000
Slovakia’s economy should recover strongly after the pandemic
The country’s GDP is expected to rise by 4.7 percent this year, according to the International Monetary Fund.
Published: Thursday, May 20, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 20 May 2021 09:50:01 +0000
Lost and found on the highway to Košice
The path of the patient in Slovak health care is a mythical creature just like Slovakia's east-west highway.
Published: Thursday, May 20, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 20 May 2021 08:50:02 +0000
Slovak MPs object to EP report on sexual health
A group of lawmakers says the European Parliament has over-reached.
Published: Thursday, May 20, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 20 May 2021 08:20:01 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 253 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 388,300.
Published: Thursday, May 20, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 19 May 2021 15:50:02 +0000
News digest: More vaccinated people may bring further changes to the tier alert system
Changes to Covid automat may bring more benefits to vaccinated people. Nick Cave is expected to attend the Pohoda summer festival in 2022.
Published: Wednesday, May 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 19 May 2021 15:50:02 +0000
Ban 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.
Published: Wednesday, May 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 19 May 2021 15:20:02 +0000
Discussion 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.
Published: Wednesday, May 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 19 May 2021 14:50:02 +0000
Situation keeps improving, two districts placed in yellow tier
There should be some changes to the alert tier system again.
Published: Wednesday, May 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 19 May 2021 14:20:01 +0000
Ban on holidays abroad have been lifted. Problems may still occur
The Slovak Spectator has picked some destinations for travelling and requirements incomers have to meet when entering them.
Published: Wednesday, May 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator