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Mon, 19 Jul 2021 08:50:02 +0000Popular humourist, actor and singer Milan Lasica dies
Slovakia has lost one of its most significant personalities, President Zuzana Čaputová commented.
Published: Monday, July 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 08:20:01 +0000
Scattered around Kysuce, quaint hilltop villages work their magic
Tips for what to see in the Kysuce region, from traditions to thrills.
Published: Monday, July 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 07:20:02 +0000
Surprise! When people work less, they feel better
If only democracies included some institution capable of regulating finance in a way that benefits most people.
Published: Monday, July 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 13:20:02 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 37 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 392,000.
Published: Saturday, July 17, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 06:50:02 +0000
New bridge hopes to become Nitra's next landmark
Investment in Kalvársky Cycling Bridge reaches €1.4 million.
Published: Saturday, July 17, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 14:50:03 +0000
New border rules take effect Monday
Changes will apply to people vaccinated with only one dose.
Published: Thursday, July 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 14:20:02 +0000
New border rules be effective as of Monday
Changes will apply to people vaccinated with only one dose.
Published: Thursday, July 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 13:50:02 +0000
News digest: New border rules lead tourists to rethink holiday plans
Activists protest against planned LNG terminal, legendary train Slovenská Strela marks 85th anniversary and the average price of new residential real estate in Bratislava hits new record.
Published: Friday, July 16, 2021Full story: Slovak ...
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 12:50:02 +0000
News digest: Foreign tourists reassess holiday in Slovakia due to new anti-Covid measures
Activists protest against planned LNG terminal, legendary train Slovenská Strela marks 85th anniversary and the average price of new residential real estate in Bratislava hits new record.
Published: Friday, July 16, 2021Full story: Slovak ...
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 12:50:02 +0000
Foreign tourists reassess holiday in Slovakia due to new anti-Covid measures
They see constant changes in measures as the biggest problem.
Published: Friday, July 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 11:50:01 +0000
Activists protest against LNG terminal planned for Danube port in Bratislava
The investor claims the project would reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Published: Friday, July 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 10:20:02 +0000
Slovak national parks lack protection. Amended law should be the first step towards change
None of the nine national parks complies with international rules.
Published: Friday, July 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 09:20:02 +0000
Mistaken for Native Americans. How Slovak emigrants used to arrive in 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
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 09:20:02 +0000
Vaccines offer better protection against Covid, 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
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 08:20:02 +0000
Today 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...