Slovakia News
Sat, 24 Jul 2021 08:20:01 +0000Virtual tours of Bratislava’s little-known places
A new video series takes people to places not many know of.
Published: Saturday, July 24, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 24 Jul 2021 07:50:01 +0000The pandemic has made it clear that we must stand together
International friends and partners of Slovakia celebrate Bratislava Pride.
Published: Saturday, July 24, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 23 Jul 2021 14:20:01 +0000News digest: Crowd blocks entrance to parliament ahead of vaccine-related vote
The youngest member of the Slovak Olympic team kicks off the games with a personal record. Extensive reconstruction of Bratislava's Michael's Tower launched.
Published: Friday, July 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 23 Jul 2021 12:50:02 +0000BUSINESS FOCUS: Demand for free legal advice increased in pandemic, pro bono specialists say
The use of AI in law firms, the CSR activities of law firms, an interview with Special Prosecutor Daniel Lipšic and gender equality in law firms are among the highlights of the latest Business Focus.
Published: Friday, July 23, 2021Full story:&...
Fri, 23 Jul 2021 11:50:02 +0000Actors and singers join President Čaputová in announcing public transport stops
Bratislava's city transport company wants to boost the morale of passengers.
Published: Friday, July 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 23 Jul 2021 09:50:01 +0000Protesters attempted to enter parliament, police intervened with tear gas (updated)
Protests are linked to the expected vote on new vaccination-based Covid measures.
Published: Friday, July 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 23 Jul 2021 08:20:02 +0000People protest against Covid-related measures in front of the parliament
The police had to use tear gas.
Published: Friday, July 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 23 Jul 2021 07:20:02 +0000Famous statue ready to reveal its treasures as reconstruction of Michael’s Tower in Bratislava gets underway
Inside of sculpture believed to contain historical and religious artefacts.
Published: Friday, July 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 23 Jul 2021 07:20:02 +0000Slovakia will open a new institute, this time in Jerusalem
Culture, sports and travel stories rounded up in one place.
Published: Friday, July 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 18:50:01 +0000Pope's visit to Slovakia a miracle, says church analyst
Pope will meet people in four locations around Slovakia over his three-day visit in September.
Published: Thursday, July 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 15:50:02 +0000News digest: Slovak Olympic team is the smallest in country's history, but medal hopes are high
Efforts to improve the independence of the Slovak justice system have continued in 2020. Pride will be online this year. Learn more in today's digest.
Published: Thursday, July 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 15:50:02 +0000Bratislava Pride will take place online
It will be streamed on July 24 and accompanied by numerous music performances.
Published: Thursday, July 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 15:50:02 +0000Slovak secondary school students win gold at international physics competition
The captain of the Slovak team won an award for the most successful tournament competitor.
Published: Thursday, July 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 13:20:02 +0000Another wave of pandemic politics is upon us
Slovakia has not yet tried the most effective way to incentivise vaccinations.
Published: Thursday, July 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 09:50:02 +0000Slovakia has made improvements in rule of law, but shortcomings remain
The 2021 Rule of Law Report on Slovakia highlights certain changes in the judiciary and the fight against corruption.
Published: Thursday, July 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 09:50:02 +0000Thousands of small jellyfish spotted in a reservoir in central Slovakia
Holidaymakers do not have to be afraid, they are not harmful.
Published: Thursday, July 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 06:20:02 +0000One language for work, one for home. What bilingualism means for Hungarians in Slovakia
Contemporary Hungarian used in Slovakia takes some words and even grammar from Slovak.
Published: Thursday, July 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 06:20:02 +0000Some people still lower their voice when speaking Hungarian in public
I wish people would perceive us as an enrichment, not as a 1,000-year-old disease that still occurs here, says a Slovak-Hungarian writer.
Published: Thursday, July 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 05:20:01 +0000Soak up the sun and sip coffee in a garden in Bratislava's city centre
The Aspremont Summer Palace now houses the office of the dean of the Faculty of Medicine of Comenius University.
Published: Thursday, July 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 21 Jul 2021 18:50:01 +0000Golden hopes for Slovakia's Olympic team in Tokyo
Speed canoeists Erik Vlček attends his sixth Olympics. Walker Matej Tóth to wind up his successful career in Tokyo.
Published: Wednesday, July 21, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 21 Jul 2021 16:20:02 +0000News digest: Slovakia will remain green, despite worsening situation abroad
Border rules will not change, despite protests. 72 cases of Delta variant confirmed. Slovakia commemorates 141 years since Milan Rastislav Štefánik was born.
Published: Wednesday, July 21, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 21 Jul 2021 14:20:02 +0000No changes to measures in districts or border rules expected
But the worsening situation in some holiday destinations increases the risk of getting infected.
Published: Wednesday, July 21, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 21 Jul 2021 14:20:02 +0000Vaccination lottery will start in August
It is not clear for now how much money people will win.
Published: Wednesday, July 21, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 21 Jul 2021 13:50:01 +0000Prague may reopen trial of Czechoslovak Army general convicted in 1947
Prague may reopen trial of Czechoslovak Army general convicted in 1947
Published: Wednesday, July 21, 2021Full story: Radio Prague
Wed, 21 Jul 2021 10:20:02 +0000Slovakia will have two flag bearers at the Olympics opening ceremony
They both have already received Olympic medals.
Published: Wednesday, July 21, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 21 Jul 2021 09:50:02 +0000Flooded cars from Germany, Belgium and Netherlands may endanger Slovak market
The sellers of used cars will try to get rid of flooded vehicles.
Published: Wednesday, July 21, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 21 Jul 2021 09:20:02 +0000Croatia will not recognise everyone's vaccination certificate as of August
The validity of vaccination might be prolonged.
Published: Wednesday, July 21, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 21 Jul 2021 08:20:02 +0000Brodské-Lanžhot crossing between Slovakia and Czechia likely to be blocked by protestors
Brodské-Lanžhot crossing between Slovakia and Czechia likely to be blocked by protestors
Published: Wednesday, July 21, 2021Full story: Radio Prague
Wed, 21 Jul 2021 08:20:02 +0000Coronavirus in Slovakia: 46 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 392,100.
Published: Wednesday, July 21, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 21 Jul 2021 06:50:01 +0000Štefánik was a gifted networker. He would have enjoyed social media
Milan Rastislav Štefánik quickly learnt what it takes to triumph abroad.
Published: Wednesday, July 21, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator