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Fri, 16 Jul 2021 08:20:02 +0000Today we would call her an activist. Alice Masaryková, daughter of the first Czechoslovak president
She carried out her work with her entire soul, historian opined.
Published: Friday, July 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 08:20:02 +0000
What will Slovak athletes wear at the 2021 Olympics?
Catch up on travel and culture stories from this week.
Published: Friday, July 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 15:50:01 +0000
News digest: Health minister suggests how border rules will change on Monday
The vaccination rate of excluded communities lags behind the Slovak average. Trnava-based carmaker will suspend production again.
Published: Thursday, July 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 15:20:01 +0000
Former special prosecutor offered €70,000 for release. Court decides he will remain in custody
The trial of Dušan Kováčik concluded its sixth day.
Published: Thursday, July 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 15:20:01 +0000
Tatras tourist industry in sore need of workers after laying off employees due to Covid-19
An estimated 2,000 workers in the High Tatras lost their jobs.
Published: Thursday, July 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 12:20:02 +0000
New border rules should be effective as of Monday
Changes will apply to people vaccinated with only one dose.
Published: Thursday, July 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 10:20:01 +0000
Summer tourist season better than last year, but still far below pre-pandemic times
Unexpected and fundamental changes to anti-pandemic measures could result in confusion and uncertainty to already planned holiday trips.
Published: Thursday, July 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 10:20:01 +0000
Ex-intelligence agents and gang members reportedly laundered money through Chinese firms
The laundered money was allegedly used for bribes during the era of Smer-led governments.
Published: Thursday, July 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 10:20:01 +0000
Leaked recording implies that interior minister took a bribe, which he denies
The bribe reportedly concerned an order for an IT company when Roman Mikulec led the military intelligence agency.
Published: Thursday, July 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 06:50:02 +0000
Mistaken for Native Americans. How Slovak emigrants used to arrive to the US
Leaving in a folk costume and returning in a suit, with a cigar and dollars in one's pocket must have been an enormous ad for emigration, historian says.
Published: Thursday, July 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 06:20:01 +0000
Higher prices of building materials impacted the June inflation
The inflation rate has been the highest since February 2020.
Published: Wednesday, July 14, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 05:20:02 +0000
How the largest law firms cultivate some areas of law
Participation in legislative activities dominates socially beneficial activities of the largest law firms in Slovakia.
Published: Thursday, July 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 05:20:02 +0000
Listening to music in an upside down pyramid
The Slovak Radio building includes an excellent concert hall, with one of the biggest organs in Slovakia and a recording studio.
Published: Thursday, July 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 14 Jul 2021 21:50:01 +0000
Vaccines offer better protection against Covid, a research confirms
Scientists collected data from SAV employees at least 14 days after the second vaccine dose or at least 14 days after recovering from Covid.
Published: Wednesday, July 14, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 14 Jul 2021 16:20:02 +0000
On photography: Unscrupulous politicians fear the camera
Photographer Martin Tiso speaks about his experience with models and politicians.
Published: Wednesday, July 14, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 14 Jul 2021 15:50:01 +0000
News digest: Constitutional court suspends new border rules
The Constitutional Court will decide whether rules for crossing borders are in compliance with Constitution. All Slovak districts will follow the same measures from next week, as Slovakia turns to the best epidemic phase since winter. Learn more in t...
Wed, 14 Jul 2021 15:50:01 +0000
Inflation accelerated to 2.9 percent in June
It's the highest rate since February 2020.
Published: Wednesday, July 14, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 14 Jul 2021 15:50:01 +0000
All of Slovakia in green tier, some rules still apply
However, for the first time after a long time, Slovakia witnessed an increase in the daily number of Covid-19 cases.
Published: Wednesday, July 14, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 14 Jul 2021 15:50:01 +0000
The Constitutional Court suspended new border rules
The court has yet to decide whether the ordinance is in compliance with the Slovak Constitution.
Published: Wednesday, July 14, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 14 Jul 2021 13:50:02 +0000
Bratislava offers plenty of places to swim and cool down in
People can opt for official bathing venues as well as natural lakes. They can even bathe in the Danube.
Published: Wednesday, July 14, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 14 Jul 2021 10:50:01 +0000
Bratislava offers plenty of places where to swim and cool down
People can opt for official bathing venues as well as natural lakes and even bathe in the Danube.
Published: Wednesday, July 14, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 14 Jul 2021 10:20:01 +0000
Pictures of Slovak region enthral the world
Photos of a cherry tree in four seasons have been shared worldwide.
Published: Wednesday, July 14, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 14 Jul 2021 10:20:01 +0000
Vaccines offer better protection against Covid, a survey confirms
Scientists collected data from SAV employees at least 14 days after the second vaccine dose or at least 14 days after recovering from Covid.
Published: Wednesday, July 14, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 14 Jul 2021 10:20:01 +0000
Housing in Bratislava more expensive, but demand still increased
Higher prices impacted by housing shortage.
Published: Wednesday, July 14, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 14 Jul 2021 10:20:01 +0000
Slovakia's population to drop to 4.7 million by 2070
The fertility rate is expected to increase, but only slightly. Conversely, the dependency ratio should go up significantly.
Published: Wednesday, July 14, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 19:20:01 +0000
The Constitutional Court reportedly suspended new border rules
More details to be provided on Wednesday.
Published: Tuesday, July 13, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 19:20:01 +0000
Purses of Slovaks to become lighter
Slovakia to round up cash payments to reduce 1- and 2-cent coins in circulation.
Published: Tuesday, July 13, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 16:50:01 +0000
News digest: Slovakia not the first choice of foreign workers, but many want to stay
The state has two different statistics on vaccination-related deaths. Large-capacity vaccination centres will start walk-in vaccinations. People wait for their cars longer.
Published: Tuesday, July 13, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 15:50:02 +0000
Foreign migrant workers usually do not pick Slovakia first
The majority of foreigners who came to work in Slovakia have a different profession, a recent IOM survey suggests.
Published: Tuesday, July 13, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 15:50:02 +0000
Most coalition parties are falling, unlike Smer of ex-PM Fico
Seven parties would make it to parliament, recent AKO poll suggests.
Published: Tuesday, July 13, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator