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Thu, 17 Jun 2021 08:50:01 +0000Coronavirus in Slovakia: 61 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 391,200.
Published: Thursday, June 17, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 06:50:01 +0000
The Slovak region compared to Tuscany is a big unknown
Set out on a trip to the Turiec region with a new Spectacular Slovakia podcast series.
Published: Thursday, June 17, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 05:20:01 +0000
Enjoy some food, drinks, a view and culture all in one place
The Eurovea shopping center set on the north bank of the Danube river welcomes people of all ages to its leisure and entertainment spaces.
Published: Thursday, June 17, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 05:20:01 +0000
Bratislava property prices soar amid pandemic
Apartment construction lagging demand as more people move to capital.
Published: Thursday, June 17, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 16:50:01 +0000
News digest: Portugal will be a “no go” country, border checks for Covid variants to be discussed
More districts in Slovakia are lifting measures. Bratislava-based carmaker suspends production again. Meteorologists issue heat warnings.
Published: Wednesday, June 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 16:50:01 +0000
Volkswagen in Bratislava will suspend its production again
The carmaker said that only the manufacture of SUV vehicles will be affected.
Published: Wednesday, June 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 16:50:01 +0000
Pandemic situation improves, more districts lifting measures
The Health Ministry plans to stop registration for the Sputnik V vaccine in late June.
Published: Wednesday, June 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 15:20:02 +0000
Money from the recovery package should be invested, not just spent
Leading representatives of central European countries participated in a discussion on the EU economic reboot on the first day of the GLOBSEC Bratislava Forum 2021 conference.
Published: Wednesday, June 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 13:50:01 +0000
Concerns over teaching of other cultures as study reveals students’ attitudes to immigrants
Schools often reinforce cultural stereotypes, researchers claim.
Published: Wednesday, June 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 13:20:01 +0000
Concerns over teaching of other cultures as study reveals students’ attitudes to cultural stereotypes
Schools often reinforce cultural stereotypes, researchers claim.
Published: Wednesday, June 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 13:20:01 +0000
Money from the recovery package should be invested, not spent
Leading representatives of central European countries participated in a discussion on the EU economic reboot on the first day of the GLOBSEC Bratislava Forum 2021 conference.
Published: Wednesday, June 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 12:20:02 +0000
Penta changes its ownership structure. Two of its founders leave
Jaroslav Haščák began transferring his shares to a newly established trust fund, whose beneficiaries are his wife and two sons.
Published: Wednesday, June 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 12:20:02 +0000
Three Central-European PMs: Money from the recovery package should be invested, not spent
Leading representatives of central European countries participated in a discussion on the EU economic reboot on the first day of the GLOBSEC Bratislava Forum 2021 conference.
Published: Wednesday, June 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 09:20:01 +0000
Penta changes its ownership structure. Haščák leaves
Jaroslav Haščák began transferring his shares to a newly established trust fund, whose beneficiaries are his wife and two sons.
Published: Wednesday, June 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 09:20:01 +0000
Investing money from the EU recovery package will be important
Leading representatives of central European countries participated in a discussion on the EU economic reboot on the first day of the GLOBSEC Bratislava Forum 2021 conference.
Published: Wednesday, June 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 09:20:01 +0000
Another poll confirms the popularity of opposition parties (+graphs)
Eight parties would make it to parliament, latest AKO poll suggests.
Published: Wednesday, June 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 08:20:02 +0000
Kuciak 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