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Fri, 06 Aug 2021 08:50:01 +0000A fortune teller predicted bad luck for him. Here is the big story of Olympic champion Matej Tóth
The Tokyo Olympic race was the last one for the Slovak race walker.
Published: Friday, August 6, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 08:20:01 +0000
He sold out all his shows. When Louis Armstrong gigged in Czechoslovakia
It is weekend time. Relax and enjoy our travel-culture roundup.
Published: Friday, August 6, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 04:20:02 +0000
There's no place for such a chubby boy in race walking. How Matej Tóth became an Olympic champion
The Tokyo Olympic race was the last one for Slovak race walker Matej Tóth.
Published: Friday, August 6, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 05 Aug 2021 18:50:02 +0000
Tornado hit a village in eastern Slovakia
It damaged several houses, firefighters arrived to help.
Published: Thursday, August 5, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 05 Aug 2021 16:20:02 +0000
News digest: Refrain from giving us history lessons, Slovak diplomacy tells Hungary
Weather spoils the plans of protesters against Covid vaccines in Bratislava. Charged oligarch suspended as Monaco honorary consul. Most people disapprove of the lottery for the vaccinated. More in today's digest.
Published: Thursday, August...
Thu, 05 Aug 2021 16:20:02 +0000
Dozens of protesters gathered in the capital, police intervene against attempts to block roads
Minor incidents occurred beneath pouring rain in Bratislava during protests against pandemic measures and vaccination.
Published: Thursday, August 5, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 05 Aug 2021 16:20:02 +0000
Lottery for vaccinated people is not a good idea, most people in Slovakia believe
New data from the “How are You, Slovakia?” survey suggest that the lottery may push thousands who are now hesitant to take a Covid shot.
Published: Thursday, August 5, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 05 Aug 2021 16:20:02 +0000
Former head of tax administration confesses after arrest
Lenka Wittenbergerová has been charged in a major corruption case, her predecessor in the top Financial Administration post testifying against her.
Published: Thursday, August 5, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 05 Aug 2021 14:50:01 +0000
Forgotten Bratislava garden restored to reveal unique habitat and rich history
City plans to continue works as Prϋger-Wallner garden opened daily.
Published: Thursday, August 5, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 05 Aug 2021 10:50:01 +0000
Hundreds of crayfish and fish dead due to extremely low Danube water level
The case already under investigation through environmental inspections.
Published: Thursday, August 5, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 05 Aug 2021 09:50:02 +0000
Artist who painted communist leader’s bust in red beaten in Martin
Peter Kalmus was treated in a local hospital and discharged.
Published: Thursday, August 5, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 05 Aug 2021 09:50:02 +0000
Korčok to Hungarian representation: Weigh your words, do not disturb the reconciliation
Hungarian parliament's speaker spoke of past sins that Hungarians have not forgiven during a ceremony in south-west Slovakia.
Published: Thursday, August 5, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 05 Aug 2021 07:50:02 +0000
I 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