Slovak Spectator
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:00:49 +0200Electric cars not quite in fashion yet in Slovakia
The most popular e-cars are produced by Volkswagen.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 10:49:38 +0200Public-service RTVS condemned for sacking a journalist critical of a fake story about Covid vaccine
Reporters Without Borders has expressed its support for the fired reporter and pointed to several problems with the report.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 10:06:00 +0200Coronavirus in Slovakia: 51 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 392,400.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0200From a shot director to meeting the Queen: The British Council celebrates 75 years in Slovakia
The organisation’s mission had not changed over the decades, says current head.
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 22:43:48 +0200Power cut affects large part of Bratislava
Reasons for the vast outage remain unknown.
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 18:13:00 +0200News digest: New week starts with several changes to rules
Higher age limit for testing and longer test negativity for events. No Olympic medals for Slovakia so far. Collusive custody will change.
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 17:25:28 +0200They aren’t returning to spend money. Most business owners report fewer customers
Over 90 percent of entrepreneurs reported lower sales this spring compared to last year.
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 17:22:23 +0200Prepare for storms and high temperatures
Meteorologists have issued several weather warnings for the coming three days.
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 16:10:07 +0200UK Ambassador: Britons in Slovakia are a resilient community
Life is as it was before Brexit for British nationals in Slovakia once they've got their documents sorted.
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 12:14:18 +0200The tested and the vaccinated will be treated the same. Coalition passes a Delta compromise
MPs pass a law with mild advantages for the vaccinated, but vaccination will be required to see the Pope live.
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0200Slow silence: Haligovské skaly
Discover the monastery once inhabited by Carthusian monks and the "flying" rocks in the Pieniny mountains.
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 11:47:27 +0200Less red tape: People won’t have to submit 21 documents to authorities
The change will come into force at the beginning of next year.
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 11:20:34 +0200Conditions for mass events and age limit for testing change
Most of the new rules came into force on July 26, 2021.
Sat, 24 Jul 2021 21:47:43 +0200Non-vaccinated will not pay for tests for work, school or shops
Hundreds of people protested against the amendment that the parliament passed on Sunday morning.
Sat, 24 Jul 2021 10:05:00 +0200Virtual tours of Bratislava’s little-known places
A new video series takes people to places not many know of.
Sat, 24 Jul 2021 09:05:21 +0200The pandemic has made it clear that we must stand together
International friends and partners of Slovakia celebrate Bratislava Pride.
Fri, 23 Jul 2021 16:16:54 +0200News 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.
Fri, 23 Jul 2021 14:37:20 +0200BUSINESS 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.
Fri, 23 Jul 2021 13:22:11 +0200Actors and singers join President Čaputová in announcing public transport stops
Bratislava's city transport company wants to boost the morale of passengers.
Fri, 23 Jul 2021 10:07:39 +0200Protesters attempted to enter parliament, police intervened with tear gas (updated)
Protests are linked to the expected vote on new vaccination-based Covid measures.
Fri, 23 Jul 2021 09:17:17 +0200Famous 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.
Fri, 23 Jul 2021 08:47:46 +0200New Bratislava exhibit takes you to 1930s Slovak America
Culture, sports and travel stories rounded up in one place.
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 20:24:05 +0200Pope'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.
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 17:42:37 +0200News 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.
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 17:24:28 +0200Bratislava Pride will take place online
It will be streamed on July 24 and accompanied by numerous music performances.
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 17:17:06 +0200Slovak secondary school students win gold at international physics competition
The captain of the Slovak team won an award for the most successful tournament competitor.
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 15:00:13 +0200Another wave of pandemic politics is upon us
Slovakia has not yet tried the most effective way to incentivise vaccinations.
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 11:17:26 +0200Slovakia 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.
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 11:01:23 +0200Thousands of small jellyfish spotted in a reservoir in central Slovakia
Holidaymakers do not have to be afraid, they are not harmful.
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 08:00:28 +0200One 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.
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 08:00:20 +0200Some 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.
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0200Soak 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.
Wed, 21 Jul 2021 20:12:56 +0200Golden 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.
Wed, 21 Jul 2021 17:44:00 +0200News 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.
Wed, 21 Jul 2021 16:14:25 +0200No changes to measures in districts or border rules expected
But the worsening situation in some holiday destinations increases the risk of getting infected.
Wed, 21 Jul 2021 16:03:44 +0200Vaccination lottery will start in August
It is not clear for now how much money people will win.
Wed, 21 Jul 2021 11:51:47 +0200Slovakia will have two flag bearers at the Olympics opening ceremony
They both have already received Olympic medals.
Wed, 21 Jul 2021 11:34:41 +0200Flooded cars from Germany, Belgium and Netherlands may endanger Slovak market
The sellers of used cars will try to get rid of flooded vehicles.
Wed, 21 Jul 2021 11:16:17 +0200Croatia will not recognise everyone's vaccination certificate as of August
The validity of vaccination might be prolonged.
Wed, 21 Jul 2021 08:40:03 +0200Štefánik was a gifted networker. He would have enjoyed social media
Milan Rastislav Štefánik quickly learnt what it takes to triumph abroad.
Tue, 20 Jul 2021 18:33:19 +0200News digest: Unexploded WWII bomb paralysed downtown Bratislava
Only vaccinated people will meet the pope. Another bear was put to sleep.
Tue, 20 Jul 2021 18:24:17 +0200Full vaccination entrance ticket to masses celebrated by pope
People who have not been vaccinated yet have 11 days left to register to be considered fully vaccinated in mid-September.
Tue, 20 Jul 2021 18:19:13 +0200Food delivery giant enters Slovak market
Well-known platform seeks growth under its new owner.
Tue, 20 Jul 2021 11:31:56 +0200Presence of radioactive elements in village swimming pool kept secret, ministry claims
The operator of the Podhájska swimming pool refused the allegations.
Tue, 20 Jul 2021 11:06:41 +0200Combination of different vaccines allowed only in specific cases
The exception applies to people who have been vaccinated with the first dose abroad and such vaccine is not available or registered in Slovakia.