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Sat, 26 Jun 2021 08:50:02 +0000
Summer train will again take tourists from the capital to Záhorie region
The train starts at the Bratislava Main Station and the final destination is Plavecké Podhradie. Published: Saturday, June 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 07:20:02 +0000
Big Bang Theory in Slovakia: Young physicist making science cool
Interest in theoretical physicist Samuel Kováčik’s ‘Scientist’ project soars in pandemic. Published: Saturday, June 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 19:50:02 +0000
I don’t know if I’ll be able to find my parents' grave. A report from the tornado-struck villages
Not all householders were insured against storm damage. Published: Friday, June 25, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 13:20:02 +0000
News digest: Slovakia ready to help after damaging storm hits neighbours
Bratislava zoo director has resigned due to her citizenship. Purchase of American jet fighters unjustified. Also read about the annual city festival taking place in Bratislava and take a look at the unusual mammatus clouds above the city. Published:&...

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 12:20:02 +0000
UPDATED: Tornado damaged villages just across the Slovak borders
Czech authorities report three dead and hundreds of injured in southern Moravia region. Published: Friday, June 25, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 11:50:02 +0000
BUSINESS FOCUS: Real estate market bounces back after pandemic punch
The largest developers and projects in Slovakia, sustainable construction, and the future of offices post-pandemic are among the highlights of the latest Business Focus. Published: Friday, June 25, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 11:20:02 +0000
Public gets to name new cycle bridge over Morava River
The last such effort ended with a joke proposal to name the bridge after action film hero Chuck Norris. Published: Friday, June 25, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 11:20:02 +0000
Bratislava Zoo director resignes due to her foreign citizenship
After parliament adopts legislation enabling dual-citizenship in Slovakia, she might return. Published: Friday, June 25, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 09:20:02 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 34 new case confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 391,400. Published: Friday, June 25, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 08:50:01 +0000
A Slovak castle appears in "Friends: The Reunion"
A brown bear toured a Slovak town. You can now tour a region filled with tasty wine. Published: Friday, June 25, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 07:20:01 +0000
Tornado damaged villages just across the Slovak borders
Czech authorities report three dead and hundreds of injured in southern Moravia region. Published: Friday, June 25, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 05:20:02 +0000
Residential projects in Bratislava feature prominent architects, rich civic amenities and eco-friendly approach
Selection of large and interesting residential projects under construction in Bratislava. Published: Friday, June 25, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 15:50:01 +0000
How to change people's minds about vaccination? Experts hesitant that money is the answer
The state fears a third wave may hit hard in poorly vaccinated districts. The state should try whatever could work, analyst claims. Published: Thursday, June 24, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 15:50:01 +0000
Pandemic highlights the importance of parks and gardens
Parks and gardens across Slovakia will open during the Weekend of Open Parks and Gardens Published: Thursday, June 24, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 15:50:01 +0000
News digest: Green passes to be launched on Saturday, minister asks people not to sign up right away
Three other Delta variant cases confirmed in Slovakia. Travelling within the EU should be easier thanks to Green Passes. People in tourism optimistic about the upcoming season. Published: Thursday, June 24, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 15:20:01 +0000
Q&A: How to stay safe around bears
The best approach is to avoid a bear encounter. Published: Thursday, June 24, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 15:20:01 +0000
Roads from Záhorie to Bratislava are congested. What are some alternative routes?
Bridge repairs complicate traffic between the westernmost region of Slovakia and the capital, expected to last until the summer's end. Published: Thursday, June 24, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 15:20:01 +0000
Bratislava to host multi-day festival on last weekend of June
The summer tourist season in the Slovak capital will kick off following a two-month delay. Published: Thursday, June 24, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 15:20:01 +0000
App that simplifies travel during Covid should be available on Saturday
Additional information on travelling will be available after the June 28 meeting of the central crisis staff. Published: Thursday, June 24, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 14:20:02 +0000
The wrong way to put things right
Overturning not-guilty verdicts, especially in cases as emotive as the Kuciak murder trial, is a very bad idea. Published: Thursday, June 24, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 13:50:02 +0000
Once an ugly duckling, pandemic turns logistics real estate sector into desirable investment opportunity
The sector will continue to be driven by e-commerce, the automotive sector and the global trend of sustainability. Published: Tuesday, June 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 12:50:01 +0000
The wrong way to do right
Overturning not-guilty verdicts, especially in cases as emotive as the Kuciak murder trial, is a very bad idea. Published: Thursday, June 24, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 10:50:02 +0000
First Delta variant case confirmed in Slovakia
The labs confirmed the strain in a positive sample from a person who returned from Russia. Published: Wednesday, June 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 09:50:03 +0000
Which destinations do Slovaks buy trips to the most? Travel agencies relying on restart
Outlook on the season is good. Published: Thursday, June 24, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 09:50:03 +0000
Pensions of former communist officials to be slashed
MPs who wrote the law say it is also meant as a warning for the future. Published: Thursday, June 24, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 08:20:02 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 36 new case confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 391,400. Published: Thursday, June 24, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 05:20:02 +0000
Largest Slovak theatre with seven floors and more than 2,000 rooms
Construction of the new Slovak National Theatre began in 1989 and finished in 2007. Published: Thursday, June 24, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 16:20:02 +0000
News digest: Third wave is coming. President urges people to get vaccinated
President and the Catholic bishops encourage people to get Covid vaccine. More foreign countries classify Slovakia as green. Cabinet apologises for the infamous Moldava raid. Published: Wednesday, June 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 15:50:02 +0000
Slovakia will sell or donate unused Sputnik V vaccines
Finance Minister Igor Matovič, who orchestrated the purchase, might face an attempt to oust him. Published: Wednesday, June 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 15:50:02 +0000
Third wave cannot be handled without vaccination. President asks people to stop being hesitant
The situation in districts is improving, but the first occurrence of the Delta variant can bring complications. Published: Wednesday, June 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator



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