Slovakia News
Tue, 29 Jun 2021 05:20:02 +0000HR leader of a game developer: How education can become a passion
Lucia Šicková from the Pixel Federation helps young talents grow and seek greater career opportunities.
Published: Tuesday, June 29, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 29 Jun 2021 05:20:02 +0000Secrets of Slovak Paradise
Visit Slovak Paradise, where you can climb rocks and ladders, spot animals, and get a taste of Slovak culture.
Published: Tuesday, June 29, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 28 Jun 2021 16:20:03 +0000News digest: Travel rules may change soon, experts discuss potential restrictions
Two more Delta variants uncovered. Trnava-based carmaker plans a huge investment in e-mobility. Wood waste shredder plant in Bratislava catches fire.
Published: Monday, June 28, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 28 Jun 2021 16:20:03 +0000Trnava-based carmaker will manufacture new models
Investment worth €180 million should include e-vehicles.
Published: Monday, June 28, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 28 Jun 2021 16:20:03 +0000Defence Ministry fails to justify the purchase of F-16 fighter jets
The report by the Supreme Audit Office has pointed to some transparency deficiencies.
Published: Monday, June 28, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 28 Jun 2021 12:50:02 +0000Vaccination rollout turns into a race against Delta
Authorities worry about the low vaccine uptake in Slovakia as new information about the new variant adds to concerns.
Published: Monday, June 28, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 28 Jun 2021 12:20:02 +0000Slovak flying car shows off its abilities in air and on land
AirCar developed by visionary designer Štefan Klein flew from Nitra to Bratislava.
Published: Monday, June 28, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 28 Jun 2021 11:20:02 +0000President awards ice hockey players, scientists and other personalities with state decorations
24 personalities were recognised on June 27.
Published: Monday, June 28, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 28 Jun 2021 11:20:02 +0000AirCar shows off its abilities in air and on land
The flying car developed by visionary designer Štefan Klein flew from Nitra to Bratislava.
Published: Monday, June 28, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 28 Jun 2021 11:20:02 +0000Slovakia has to return more than €50 million to Brussels
The state was punished for a construction cartel agreement, the participants of which are doing quite well.
Published: Monday, June 28, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 28 Jun 2021 09:50:02 +0000Slovakia lags behind in preparations for the third Covid wave
It is still not clear how border checks, testing and quarantine rules will change.
Published: Monday, June 28, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 28 Jun 2021 06:50:02 +0000Due to poor assistance, Slovak folk music might vanish from North America
The number of folk groups has declined, and the existing ones are struggling.
Published: Monday, June 28, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 28 Jun 2021 05:50:02 +0000Slovak game changers: Happy brothers, rose lady, and Panna Cinka
A new book teaches people that difficult circumstances are not an obstacle to becoming super.
Published: Monday, June 28, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sun, 27 Jun 2021 12:50:01 +0000Bratislava Zoo director resigns 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
Sun, 27 Jun 2021 08:20:02 +0000Janáček’s Sinfonietta – an ode to Czechoslovakia - premiered in Prague 95 years ago
Sinfonietta, an orchestral composition by Leoš Janáček, written at a time of strong nationalism and an atmosphere of anticipation of the Seventh Sokol Slet is perceived as an ode to Czechoslovakia.
Published: Sunday, June 27, 2021Full story:&...
Sun, 27 Jun 2021 06:50:01 +0000UEFA isn’t apolitical, they are just politically inept
The real question is not whether Munich should or should not light its stadium with rainbow lights.
Published: Sunday, June 27, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 26 Jun 2021 08:50:02 +0000Summer 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 +0000Big 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 +0000I 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 +0000News 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.
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Fri, 25 Jun 2021 12:20:02 +0000UPDATED: 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 +0000BUSINESS 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 +0000Public 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 +0000Bratislava 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 +0000Coronavirus 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 +0000A 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 +0000Tornado 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 +0000Residential 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 +0000How 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 +0000Pandemic 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