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Sat, 10 Jul 2021 06:50:01 +0000Wood is the new bitcoin. Small Slovak sawmills are being destroyed by price wars
The prices of wood products, gazebos and holiday cottages are going up.
Published: Saturday, July 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 10 Jul 2021 05:50:02 +0000
An emperor was to be held hostage at Košeca Castle
Legend has it that the Templars built the castle.
Published: Saturday, July 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 09 Jul 2021 12:50:01 +0000
News digest: Protesting cross-border commuters blocked some border crossings
The pandemic has cost Slovakia almost €8 billion so far, funny traffic signs call on car and bike drivers to be tolerant. More in today's digest.
Published: Friday, July 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 09 Jul 2021 12:50:01 +0000
Protests have clogged some border crossings
New traffic rules are effective as of Friday, July 9.
Published: Friday, July 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 09 Jul 2021 12:50:01 +0000
The community vineyard in Bratislava’s outskirts serves as an example and inspiration
The revitalised Široké vineyard recalls the viticulture history of Bratislava’s Vajnory.
Published: Friday, July 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 09 Jul 2021 10:50:01 +0000
Special traffic signs in Bratislava encourage mutual respect on roads
The problem is not just the lack of infrastructure for cyclists.
Published: Friday, July 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 09 Jul 2021 10:50:01 +0000
Slovaks worked record 190 days this year to pay taxes and levies
The pandemic is only partly behind the extremely unfavourable state of public finances.
Published: Friday, July 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 09 Jul 2021 10:50:01 +0000
Slovakia reopens all border crossings with Czechia
Slovakia reopens all border crossings with Czechia
Published: Friday, July 9, 2021Full story: Radio Prague
Fri, 09 Jul 2021 08:20:02 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 39 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 391,800.
Published: Friday, July 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 09 Jul 2021 07:20:01 +0000
Murder, hardship and love affairs: The khroniky tell the story of Ukrainians
Explore Slovakia's wild swimming spots and the Liptov region.
Published: Friday, July 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 08 Jul 2021 15:20:01 +0000
News digest: More Delta cases confirmed in Slovakia
Trial with former special prosecutor continues. Every other young and educated Slovak considers leaving Slovakia. Learn more in today's digest.
Published: Thursday, July 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 08 Jul 2021 15:20:01 +0000
Small border crossings will reopen on Friday
Controls will continue.
Published: Thursday, July 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 08 Jul 2021 13:50:02 +0000
Half of young, educated Slovaks considering leaving the country, new survey shows
Brain drain a threat to society, warn experts behind poll.
Published: Thursday, July 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 08 Jul 2021 13:20:02 +0000
'We didn't have worse guests than the Slovaks': An interview with ex-Airbnb property manager
The pandemic was a salvation for Sefo Raclavský, who quit his job and became a beekeeper in a rural area.
Published: Thursday, July 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 08 Jul 2021 10:50:01 +0000
Former special prosecutor stands trial
Dušan Kováčik may be sentenced to more than 12 years in prison.
Published: Thursday, July 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 08 Jul 2021 10:20:01 +0000
Slovak cinematographer Štrba will decide on Oscar awards
He joined the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences along with British actor Robert Pattison.
Published: Thursday, July 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 08 Jul 2021 10:20:01 +0000
Trial with former special prosecutor begins
Dušan Kováčik may be sentenced to more than 12 years in prison.
Published: Thursday, July 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 08 Jul 2021 09:50:01 +0000
State to reimburse a certain number of PCR tests, but antigen tests won’t be free
Health Ministry tasked with preparing a financial analysis.
Published: Thursday, July 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 08 Jul 2021 05:20:01 +0000
Attorney-turned-prosecutor: Penal law can be an opportunity for large law firms
The career decision to go into prosecution service does not need to be final, says Special Prosecutor Daniel Lipšic.
Published: Thursday, July 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 08 Jul 2021 05:20:01 +0000
The only synagogue in Bratislava still serves as an active house of worship
In 2012, the synagogue was extended to house the Bratislava Jewish Community Museum.
Published: Thursday, July 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 16:20:02 +0000
News digest: Court stops the referendum on early election, but some politicians criticise the president
Referendum on snap election would be unconstitutional. Small border crossings will reopen, following some protests. The trial of an ex-special prosecutor began.
Published: Wednesday, July 7, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 15:20:02 +0000
No referendum on snap election. The court deems the question unconstitutional
Such a referendum can be hold only after the Constitution is amended.
Published: Wednesday, July 7, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 14:20:02 +0000
Minister promises to open smaller border crossings
The decision comes after several protests took place to oppose the closure of some crossings.
Published: Wednesday, July 7, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 10:50:02 +0000
Hamáček: Slovakia to reopen border crossings with Czechia
Hamáček: Slovakia to reopen border crossings with Czechia
Published: Wednesday, July 7, 2021Full story: Radio Prague
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 10:50:02 +0000
Amazon acts like a Mafia boss in a film
The Wall Street Journal reported on the offers one can't refuse.
Published: Wednesday, July 7, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 10:50:02 +0000
Where to swim and cool off in Slovakia this summer
Take a dip in regularly checked lakes and water dams.
Published: Wednesday, July 7, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 10:50:02 +0000
Some centres vaccinated people without booked appointment
The vaccination centre in Bratislava vaccinated more than 2,000 people without appointment over the last weekend, and plans to do it again.
Published: Wednesday, July 7, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 10:50:02 +0000
People protest the closing of smaller border crossings
Far-right MP arrested after attacking a police officer at one protest.
Published: Wednesday, July 7, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 09:50:02 +0000
Ex-chair of tax authority said an investigation involving ex-president Kiska was discussed at a meeting with Fico
He also talked of an alleged bribe for former PM Peter Pellegrini.
Published: Wednesday, July 7, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 09:20:01 +0000
Mass served for Jan Hus at church where he preached
The patriarch of the Czechoslovak Hussite Church, Tomáš Butt, served mass on Tuesday at the Bethlehem Chapel in Prague on the occasion of the 606th anniversary of the burning at the stake of Jan Hus, the Czech Church reformer who preached at the sa...