Slovakia Spectator
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 10:07:00 +0200Coronavirus in Slovakia: 61 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 391,200.
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 08:36:47 +0200The 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.
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0200Enjoy 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.
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0200Bratislava property prices soar amid pandemic
Apartment construction lagging demand as more people move to capital.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 18:43:00 +0200News 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.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 18:22:45 +0200Volkswagen in Bratislava will suspend its production again
The carmaker said that only the manufacture of SUV vehicles will be affected.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 18:20:45 +0200Pandemic situation improves, more districts lifting measures
The Health Ministry plans to stop registration for the Sputnik V vaccine in late June.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 15:19:23 +0200Concerns over teaching of other cultures as study reveals students’ attitudes to immigrants
Schools often reinforce cultural stereotypes, researchers claim.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 11:02:42 +0200Penta 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.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 10:59:59 +0200Money 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.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 10:55:54 +0200Another poll confirms the popularity of opposition parties (+graphs)
Eight parties would make it to parliament, latest AKO poll suggests.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0200Still 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.
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 20:01:37 +0200Kuciak case: Court overturned the acquittal of Kočner. What happens next?
The original verdict had been surrounded by questions since before it was delivered.
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 19:04:56 +0200Justice got another chance in the Kuciak case (reactions)
Bereaved families, journalists and society in general hope for a well-reasoned and just verdict.
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 18:17:49 +0200News 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.
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 18:11:07 +0200Not 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.
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 18:04:43 +0200Slovak team surprised to beat favoured Poland in the first match
Leader of the Slovak football representation put on a world class performance.
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 18:01:14 +0200Bear 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.
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 17:28:11 +0200Kuciak 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.
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 11:42:46 +0200Slovaks 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.
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 11:25:25 +0200Slovak construction company Váhostav taken over by Czech counterpart
Geosan Construction signed a contract for the purchase of 100 percent of the company's shares.
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 11:16:25 +0200President 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.
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0200Uncovering the words of the Bible in a UNESCO church
The mural paintings on the wall resemble Giotto’s work.
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0200Covid hit the real estate market but outlook remains positive
Sustainability to play a key role in investors’ decisions.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 18:04:00 +0200News 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.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:42:57 +0200Foreigners 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.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:40:50 +0200Presidents, 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.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 14:03:10 +0200Slovakia’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.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 11:38:41 +0200Honey 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.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 11:19:49 +0200Charges against former elite police head dropped
The prosecutor found the decision to prosecute Branislav Zurian unlawful, unfounded and premature.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 11:11:55 +0200Slovakia should prepare for the first heat wave
Temperatures are expected to exceed 30 degrees Celsius in the coming days.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 10:59:47 +0200Robert 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.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0200Amended Labour Code reflects the pandemic
Adopted chages pertain to home office, meal vouches and trade unions.
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0200Home 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.
Sat, 12 Jun 2021 09:17:12 +0200Historic deal on minimum global tax of 15 percent. Will it become relevant?
The planned tax reforms are both ambitious and complex; it is already clear that not everything will be enforceable.
Sat, 12 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0200Every Irish village has a Gaelic football team. So does Bratislava
Many people have never heard of the sport, but three months later, they’re playing in the European Gaelic Football championships.
Sat, 12 Jun 2021 08:30:00 +0200Pandemic has cut both job and salary offers. Labour market adapts to new trends
These were the trends of the Slovak labour market in the past year.
Sat, 12 Jun 2021 07:49:57 +0200Vaccination is not a race between countries but a race against time
Team Europe has become a part of our external action toolbox when it comes to supporting third countries.
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 15:11:20 +0200News digest: Another Covid strain detected in Slovakia
People who have received the first vaccine dose and more than 21 days have passed will have milder conditions when crossing the border from a green-tier country. No Covid death recorded today for the first time in several months. Slovaks will play th...
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 14:40:36 +0200Mass events, border crossing and vaccinated people. Several anti-pandemic rules change of Monday
When arriving to Slovakia from green-tier countries, it will be possible to show a negative test for Covid-19 from abroad.
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 14:33:57 +0200Slovak team plays Euro 2020, but they are not among favourites
See the Slovak nomination.
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 10:20:24 +0200Instead of love, "garden gnomes" cause uproar in a Slovak UNESCO town
Your weekly dose of easy reads about Slovakia.
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 09:39:23 +0200The Danube embankment in Petržalka will change its look
The theatre, water tower and parking lot on the other side of the Danube to be reconstructed.
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 07:00:55 +0200Further education gives hope, but not to people in Slovakia
Stepping up to world-class further education provision does not end with a strategy, examples from abroad show.
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0200Bratislava’s growth cannot be stopped, but it can be regulated
Sustainable construction means different things to different cities.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 17:53:31 +0200News digest: EU sues Slovakia over cancelled package holidays
New expert opinion in Kuciak murder case provided as the trial is approaching. Interior Ministry inspectorate secured files on some open cases. Solar eclipse was visible also from Slovakia.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 17:21:40 +0200Seven in ten people do not trust the government. Vaccination suffers, too
A significant decline in the confidence and popularity of the current government can have a significantly negative impact on the overall vaccination of the population.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 17:10:19 +0200Inspectorate of Interior Ministry secured several files at criminal unit
It also reportedly secured a file concerning the former Slovak Intelligence Service director.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 12:52:33 +0200The average Slovak drank seven cups of fairtrade coffee last year
Fairtrade products are on the rise in Slovakia. Cocoa was the most popular among them.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 12:47:28 +0200With new evidence on the table, Kuciak murder trial may see a turnaround
The Supreme Court will hear an appeal on June 15.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 12:09:13 +0200Vouchers and delayed reimbursement for cancelled holiday packages are against EU law
The European Commission is suing Slovakia for its policy towards tour operators during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 12:04:25 +0200Picturesque Levoča beefs up its offer for tourists
A new informational walkway dedicated to frogs will be added, among other things.