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Tue, 10 Aug 2021 08:50:02 +0000Coronavirus in Slovakia: 101 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 393,000.
Published: Tuesday, August 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 10 Aug 2021 02:20:02 +0000
The scorched castle deep in the Small Carpathian
The hike from the village of Borinka to Pajštún Castle offers breath-taking view.
Published: Tuesday, August 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 09 Aug 2021 17:20:02 +0000
Czechoslovak scientist, Holocaust survivor Tomáš Radil dies at age 90
Czechoslovak scientist, Holocaust survivor Tomáš Radil dies at age 90
Published: Monday, August 9, 2021Full story: Radio Prague
Mon, 09 Aug 2021 15:50:02 +0000
News digest: Slovakia remains green, but new rules for deteriorating situation already being discussed
Draft warning system gives premises a chance to pick entrance rules. Slovak districts remain in the green tier. Summer schools are now open.
Published: Monday, August 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 09 Aug 2021 14:20:01 +0000
Slovak firefighters will help fight fires in Greece
Greece appreciates the gesture, calling it an expression of solidarity.
Published: Monday, August 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 09 Aug 2021 14:20:01 +0000
Another top official confesses to accepting a hefty bribe in the Mýtnik case
The recently charged Daniel Čech testified that former prime minister Peter Pellegrini also received a bribe.
Published: Monday, August 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 09 Aug 2021 12:50:02 +0000
Charges fly around Slovakia’s former prime ministers
Summer suspense as police continue uncovering corruption schemes, while epidemiologists prepare for the Delta episode of the pandemic to unfold.
Published: Monday, August 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 09 Aug 2021 10:50:02 +0000
The second pandemic wave postponed the treatment of many patients
Some treatments had to be suspended or even cancelled by a doctor or a hospital.
Published: Monday, August 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 09 Aug 2021 10:50:02 +0000
Slovak and Polish gas transmission networks connected
The new gas pipeline will become an important part of the European north-south corridor.
Published: Monday, August 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 09 Aug 2021 10:50:02 +0000
Premises will decide on entry conditions. New Covid alert system proposed
The changes still need to be approved by the cabinet.
Published: Monday, August 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 09 Aug 2021 10:50:02 +0000
Respect, fear, and bravery: Pieniny
Discover Červený Kláštor, Dunajec and the Polish side of the mountains.
Published: Monday, August 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 09 Aug 2021 10:50:02 +0000
The biggest auditors, accountants and tax advisors in Slovakia
The Slovak Spectator compiled the ranking of the largest audit companies in Slovakia in 2020.
Published: Monday, August 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sun, 08 Aug 2021 20:20:01 +0000
Here are the 20 most beautiful books in Slovakia
A book about cats flying to Canada and a Bible named the most beautiful book for children in 2020.
Published: Sunday, August 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 07 Aug 2021 07:20:01 +0000
Iconic cars vroom up and down the Kysuce region
Vintage cars have been returning to the area for over 20 years.
Published: Saturday, August 7, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 07 Aug 2021 06:50:01 +0000
Fulbright is a life-changing experience, say participants
One of the largest international educational exchange programmes in the world marks 75 years.
Published: Saturday, August 7, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 07 Aug 2021 06:50:01 +0000
Slovakia won its fourth Olympic medal in Tokyo
Men's K4 team ended third.
Published: Saturday, August 7, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 14:20:02 +0000
News digest: First Slovak hydrogen bus originates from eastern Slovakia
Race walker Matej Tóth did not repeat his Olympic success in Sapporo.
Published: Friday, August 6, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 13:50:02 +0000
First Slovak hydrogen bus comes from eastern Slovakia
The prototype will be presented at the Expo in Dubai.
Published: Friday, August 6, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 13:50:02 +0000
Dilapidated Habermayer Palace in Bratislava’s centre getting another chance
A development company brushed off project for reconstruction.
Published: Friday, August 6, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 09:20:01 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 65 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 392,900.
Published: Friday, August 6, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 09:20:01 +0000
Luhačovice - “the pearl of Moravia”
Nicknamed “the pearl of Moravia”, Luhačovice takes great pride in its renowned spas and mineralized cold spring water, which is considered among Europe’s best and sold as a popular medicine in pharmacies throughout the country. Over the years,...
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 08:50:01 +0000
A 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