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Thu, 05 Aug 2021 07:50:02 +0000I followed the Jewish boy who walked through the war in a police officer's old shoes
What does it feel like to walk 130 kilometres in the footsteps of hiding children?
Published: Wednesday, August 4, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 05 Aug 2021 02:50:02 +0000
The closest farm with traditional food to Bratislava
Stupava’s Festival of Cabbage is held on the first weekend of October.
Published: Thursday, August 5, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 04 Aug 2021 17:20:02 +0000
Oligarch believed to be close to former PM Fico charged in major corruption case
Miroslav Výboh was detained along with several former Smer-nominated high state officials.
Published: Wednesday, August 4, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 04 Aug 2021 15:50:01 +0000
News digest: Protests return to Bratislava, police say they are ready
Two protests scheduled for Thursday. Oligarch described as a friend of Robert Fico charged. Police launch prosecution for vandalism in downtown Bratislava.
Published: Wednesday, August 4, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 04 Aug 2021 15:20:01 +0000
Parental bonus amendment proposed as first change to pension system, coalition partners at odds
Labour Ministry has unveiled the first part of its proposed pension scheme reform. Long-awaited tax system reform still out of sight.
Published: Wednesday, August 4, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 04 Aug 2021 14:50:01 +0000
Oligarch believed to be close to former PM Fico charged with corruption
Miroslav Výboh was detained along with several former Smer-nominated high state officials.
Published: Wednesday, August 4, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 04 Aug 2021 14:50:01 +0000
He walked through the war in the old shoes of a police officer
What does it feel like to walk 130 kilometres in the footsteps of hiding children?
Published: Wednesday, August 4, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 04 Aug 2021 14:50:01 +0000
Police get ready for protests in Bratislava
They recommend drivers and people not attending the gatherings to avoid the places where demonstrations will take place.
Published: Wednesday, August 4, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 04 Aug 2021 09:50:02 +0000
Vandals spray-paint historic and religious buildings in downtown Bratislava
Police already investigating the case.
Published: Wednesday, August 4, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 04 Aug 2021 08:20:01 +0000
There are still things within our control
We can spend a few minutes less each day on our phones and a few more brushing our teeth.
Published: Wednesday, August 4, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 04 Aug 2021 06:50:02 +0000
A land of Gorals, Hviezdoslav and great ice cream: Orava
This region in northern Slovakia is a place of active pursuits as well.
Published: Wednesday, August 4, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 03 Aug 2021 15:50:01 +0000
How many jabs in the arms make the vaccine pay off? Finance Ministry shows its numbers
They also calculated the costs of an unvaccinated person for society.
Published: Tuesday, August 3, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 03 Aug 2021 15:50:01 +0000
News digest: Most positive cases last week were Delta, ministry redesigns measures
The third wave will concern the vaccinated more than it could have. Police Corps president in hot water over protests. Demänovská Jaskyňa Slobody cave was discovered 100 years ago on this day.
Published: Tuesday, August 3, 2021Full story:&nbs...
Tue, 03 Aug 2021 15:50:01 +0000
Slovakia's first brass 5-euro coin celebrates honey bees
A special collector coin brings nature and environment in focus.
Published: Tuesday, August 3, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 03 Aug 2021 13:50:02 +0000
The third wave may not have concerned the vaccinated - but it will
Sme Rodina insists on using antigen test results as an alternative to vaccination. Epidemiologists thus need to rewrite measures.
Published: Tuesday, August 3, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 03 Aug 2021 12:20:02 +0000
Veteran Mania! Prague fairgrounds showcase rare, vintage Czechoslovak motorcycles
The Veteran Mania exhibition now underway at Prague’s Výstaviště fairgrounds showcases icons of Czechoslovak motorcycle history - as well as rare French and German models. It is a must-see for anyone interested in the motorbikes that played an i...
Tue, 03 Aug 2021 11:20:01 +0000
Slovakia to get extra €33 million to counter impacts of Brexit
This is €9 million more than originally proposed.
Published: Tuesday, August 3, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 03 Aug 2021 11:20:01 +0000
The impact Brexit has on businesses is hard to tell due to the pandemic
Prospective sectors are emobility, intelligent autonomous vehicles and green-tech.
Published: Tuesday, August 3, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 03 Aug 2021 10:20:02 +0000
Bratislava struggles with non-development
Tibor Lörincz from Tatra Banka takes a closer look at the particular problem Bratislava is facing when it comes to real estate development.
Published: Tuesday, August 3, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 03 Aug 2021 09:50:02 +0000
The problem of non-development
Tibor Lörincz from Tatra Banka takes a closer look at the particular problem Bratislava is facing when it comes to real estate development.
Published: Tuesday, August 3, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 03 Aug 2021 09:20:02 +0000
Investments of Slovak companies and start-ups in space exploration are growing
They would like to see stronger state support.
Published: Tuesday, August 3, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 03 Aug 2021 09:20:02 +0000
People do not want to get used to what happened in Bratislava last week, says Šeliga
Police Corps President Peter Kovařík is losing the trust of the coalition partners.
Published: Tuesday, August 3, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 03 Aug 2021 07:50:01 +0000
Slovakia gets its first centennial observing station
The Hurbanovo station was founded by Mikuláš Konkoly-Thege.
Published: Tuesday, August 3, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 03 Aug 2021 06:20:01 +0000
How a troubled marriage led to a miraculous baroque church
Thousands visit the pilgrimage site in Šaštín-Stráže every year.
Published: Tuesday, August 3, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 02 Aug 2021 16:50:02 +0000
News digest: Slovakia wins an unexpected medal during the weekend
Slovakia has three Olympic medals so far. People can register for vaccination lottery. Police ask for videos from last week's protest.
Published: Monday, August 2, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 02 Aug 2021 15:50:01 +0000
Slovakia and Greece will cooperate on migration-related issues
The bilateral collaboration will include in-field work and the exchange of information and knowledge.
Published: Monday, August 2, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 02 Aug 2021 15:50:01 +0000
The village of Valaská Belá declares emergency situation after floods
Several municipalities in the Upper Nitra region were flooded on Sunday.
Published: Monday, August 2, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 02 Aug 2021 13:50:01 +0000
A jab with your groceries? It’s time to make vaccination even easier
The anti-vax louts do not represent the hesitant any more than hooligans represent all football fans.
Published: Monday, August 2, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 02 Aug 2021 10:50:02 +0000
Registration for vaccination lottery is open
People will be able to win up to €100,000 in weekly drawings.
Published: Monday, August 2, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 02 Aug 2021 10:50:02 +0000
Under this mediaeval Slovak town lies many ancient cellars
Krupina is honeycombed with underground cavities.
Published: Monday, August 2, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator