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Wed, 16 Jun 2021 08:20:02 +0000Kuciak murder trial goes back to Specialised Criminal Court
The Supreme Court overturned the original verdict. The first-instance court will deal with the case again and consider newly-proposed evidence.
Published: Tuesday, June 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 07:20:01 +0000
Bear kills man in northern Slovakia. First fatal bear attack in country's modern history
The man was mauled and fresh bear prints were found at the site.
Published: Tuesday, June 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 06:50:01 +0000
Bear kills man in northern Slovakia. First bear fatal attack in country's modern history
The man was mauled and fresh bear prints were found at the site.
Published: Tuesday, June 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 18:20:01 +0000
Kuciak case: Court overturned the acquittal of Kočner. What happens next?
The original verdict had been surrounded by questions since before it was delivered.
Published: Tuesday, June 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 17:20:01 +0000
Justice got another chance in the Kuciak case (reactions)
Bereaved families, journalists and society in general hope for a well-reasoned and just verdict.
Published: Tuesday, June 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 16:20:02 +0000
News digest: Supreme Court reverses Kočner's acquittal in the Kuciak murder case
Marian Kočner and Alena Zsuzsová to be tried again. Man killed by bear. New embassy established in Slovakia. Learn more in today's digest.
Published: Tuesday, June 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 16:20:02 +0000
Not only recovery, but also deep and structural changes are necessary after pandemic
See some of the remarks by participants on the first day of the GLOBSEC Bratislava Forum 2021.
Published: Tuesday, June 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 16:20:02 +0000
Slovak team surprised to beat favoured Poland in the first match
Leader of the Slovak football representation put on a world class performance.
Published: Tuesday, June 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 16:20:02 +0000
Bear kills man in northern Slovakia. First bear attack in country's modern history
The man was mauled and fresh bear prints were found at the site.
Published: Tuesday, June 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 16:20:02 +0000
Kuciak murder trial goes back to court. Supreme Court accepted the prosecutor’s appeal
The Specialised Criminal Court will deal with the case again and consider newly-proposed evidence.
Published: Tuesday, June 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 09:50:01 +0000
Slovaks plan summer holidays but they still fear travelling abroad
Most people are ready to travel to Croatia this summer (10 percent) but this share is still significantly less than before the pandemic.
Published: Tuesday, June 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 09:50:01 +0000
Slovak construction company Váhostav taken over by Czech counterpart
Geosan Construction signed a contract for the purchase of 100 percent of the company's shares.
Published: Tuesday, June 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 09:20:01 +0000
President Čaputová met with Biden, he appreciated Slovakia’s progress
According to Čaputová, the partnership of countries in NATO is strong and based on the values of democracy, the rule of law and respect for human rights.
Published: Tuesday, June 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 06:50:02 +0000
Robert Fico's Smer has gained its best result since its split (+graphs)
Several coalition parties struggle with support, unlike the opposition, according to the June poll by Focus.
Published: Monday, June 14, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 05:20:02 +0000
Uncovering the words of the Bible in a UNESCO church
The mural paintings on the wall resemble Giotto’s work.
Published: Tuesday, June 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 16:20:02 +0000
News digest: New travel rules become effective, more foreigners can sign up for vaccination
The appellate proceeding in the Kuciak murder case starts tomorrow. Travel map changes. Registration for Covid vaccine now open to more foreigners.
Published: Monday, June 14, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 15:50:02 +0000
Foreigners without Slovak public health insurance can now register for a Covid jab
On June 14 the ministry expanded the group of people entitled for vaccination.
Published: Monday, June 14, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 15:50:02 +0000
Presidents, prime ministers and even the pope. The world is coming to Bratislava again
The GLOBSEC Bratislava Forum 2021 will focus on rebuilding the post-pandemic world.
Published: Monday, June 14, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 12:50:01 +0000
Slovakia’s “me too” moment? OĽaNO MP quits parliament
Ján Herák faces a series of serious sexual abuse allegations, while a similar case hits a rising star of Czech politics.
Published: Monday, June 14, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 12:50:01 +0000
“It’s no surprise to me” – says historian on revelation that Oxford academic was Czechoslovak spy
Dr Jirina Stone, a Czech émigré who became an astrophysicist at the University of Oxford was a secret informer for the Czechoslovak communist intelligence service, according to a story recently published in the Daily Mail by its investigations team...
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 09:50:01 +0000
Honey bees do not always sting. Sometimes they can be friends
A new eco-apiary allows visitors to see the life of bees from up close. They do not always have to be bred for honey.
Published: Monday, June 14, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 09:50:01 +0000
Charges against former elite police head dropped
The prosecutor found the decision to prosecute Branislav Zurian unlawful, unfounded and premature.
Published: Monday, June 14, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 09:20:01 +0000
Slovakia should prepare for the first heat wave
Temperatures are expected to exceed 30 degrees Celsius in the coming days.
Published: Monday, June 14, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 09:20:01 +0000
Robert Fico's Smer has gained its best result since last summer (+graphs)
Several coalition parties struggle with support, unlike the opposition, according to the June poll by Focus.
Published: Monday, June 14, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 07:20:02 +0000
Behind every successful business lies a set of skilled people
Three questions for Zuzana Rumiz, Country Manager, ManpowerGroup Slovakia.
Published: Monday, June 14, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 05:20:01 +0000
Still much room for improvement in the Labour Code
Law firms propose to refine legislation pertaining to home office and meal vouchers as well as dismissals or competition by former employees.
Published: Monday, June 14, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 05:20:01 +0000
Amended Labour Code reflects the pandemic
Adopted chages pertain to home office, meal vouches and trade unions.
Published: Monday, June 14, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 05:20:01 +0000
Covid hit the real estate market but outlook remains positive
Sustainability to play a key role in investors’ decisions.
Published: Monday, June 14, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 08:50:01 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 42 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 391,000.
Published: Sunday, June 13, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 07:20:02 +0000
Home office will be preserved in some form in the future
Technical equipment and support, along with social isolation, among main challenges in transitioning to remote work.
Published: Sunday, June 13, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator