Slovak Spectator
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 10:57:10 +0200Extremely hot weather continues, storms expected
Hydrometeorologists have issued several warnings for the coming days.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 10:01:00 +0200Coronavirus in Slovakia: 1 new case confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 391,300.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 08:39:12 +0200Austerity policies proved quantifiably deadly
EU's rescue fund is a complete reversal from the disastrous austerity policies pursued in Europe in the wake of the 2008 crisis.
Sat, 19 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0200Home office regulation is a wasted opportunity
Lawyers most often answered queries about state aid, sensitive data or repatriantion of posted employees.
Fri, 18 Jun 2021 14:39:35 +0200News digest: Slovak-Hungarian relationship has never been as good as now, Hungarian MFA says
Health Ministry fears spread of Delta strain from football match in Budapest. Hungarian Foreign Affairs Minister refutes claims of a negative relationship with his Slovak counterpart.
Fri, 18 Jun 2021 13:42:48 +0200Blog: Play is the child’s work
Learning through child-initiated play.
Fri, 18 Jun 2021 09:55:56 +0200A record set by Luis Suarez has been broken in Slovakia
Read other interesting stories from this week in the roundup.
Fri, 18 Jun 2021 09:15:40 +0200Law change makes cannabidiol legal
CBD allowed in cosmetics, but off the menu for food products.
Fri, 18 Jun 2021 08:42:52 +0200The cooperation of NATO allies will be ever more crucial in this new environment
The participants in one of the final debates at the GLOBSEC Bratislava Forum 2021 reflected on the recent NATO Summit in Brussels.
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 20:53:33 +0200Delta variant to shake up Slovak summer. Football match in Budapest may have been a critical moment
The government is set to toughen up the conditions for entering the country even from EU member states. The decision will be made next week.
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 18:01:29 +0200Fire in the main Košice hospital forced evacuation of patients and staff
60 patients, including some on lung ventilation, have been evacuated.
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 17:56:49 +0200News digest: Obligatory state quarantine to be discussed again
Slovak parliament rejected European report on sexual health. IKEA fined for harming the environment. Crisis staff addresses Delta variant.
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 17:32:42 +0200A quarter of Slovaks used personal contacts to deal with authorities in 2020
Every tenth Slovak admitted to using bribes.
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 17:21:25 +0200IKEA fined by Environmental Inspectorate for exceeding production limits
The company also transformed nearby wetlands without permission by planting shrub willows, sedges and grasses.
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 14:39:23 +0200Slovak lawmakers to the EP: Sexual and reproductive health is our affair
The parliament passed a resolution that slams an EP report on sexual and reproductive health and rights in the EU.
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 12:45:55 +0200Parched? Sommelier proposes four remarkable Slovak wines
Experienced sommelier Rastislav Šuták on the future of wine-making, cheap wine, and what wines to drink this summer.
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 12:06:37 +0200A hotel in High Tatras had an unexpected visitor. A bear visited its kitchen
The animal entered via a photocell door, jumped on a counter and ran away.
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 12:02:39 +0200Interior minister survives ousting attempt
The session, initiated by the opposition, lasted two days.
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 11:58:06 +0200The world enters a new age after pandemic outbreak
The future of Europe was widely discussed during the second day of the GLOBSEC Bratislava Forum 2021.
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 11:51:11 +0200The flying rock at Furča celebrates 35 years
The rock known as Rozlet (Flight) was created by Štefan Kovaľ.
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.