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Fri, 13 Aug 2021 08:20:01 +0000Coronavirus in Slovakia: 59 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 393,300.
Published: Friday, August 13, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 06:50:01 +0000
Without scythe enthusiasts, Slovakia's globally unique meadows would vanish
The latest news in Slovak culture and travel rounded up in one place.
Published: Friday, August 13, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 18:50:02 +0000
Eastern Slovakia is experiencing a stork baby boom
Stork-friendly weather is the main reason, experts say.
Published: Thursday, August 12, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 15:50:01 +0000
News digest: Majority of adult Slovak population have received a jab
Court issues an international and European arrest warrant for Slovak businessman. The conflict between police units escalates. Former Belarusian Ambassador to Slovakia was arrested in Minsk. Learn more in today's digest.
Published: Thursday...
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 15:20:01 +0000
Eastern Slovakia is experiencing a stork babyboom
Stork-friendly weather is the main reason, experts say.
Published: Thursday, August 12, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 15:20:01 +0000
Loosened car wheels and camera. Conflict between police officers escalates
Investigators have been followed in the past.
Published: Thursday, August 12, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 14:20:01 +0000
A success of Slovak satellite in space: it detected gamma-ray bursts
The primary goal of the GRBAlpha satellite mission was to verify the functionality of a special gamma ray detector.
Published: Thursday, August 12, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 13:50:01 +0000
A success of Slovak nanosatellite: it detected gamma-ray bursts
The GRBAlpha satellite is the second Slovakia sends to space.
Published: Thursday, August 12, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 12:50:02 +0000
The scorched castle deep in the Small Carpathians
The hike from the village of Borinka to Pajštún Castle offers breathtaking views.
Published: Tuesday, August 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 12:50:02 +0000
Dozens of vintage cars embark on “Thousand Miles of Czechoslovakia” race
More than a hundred vintage cars embarked from the centre of Prague on early Thursday morning on a three-day journey to the Slovak capital Bratislava and back. The “Thousand Miles of Czechoslovakia” tour, which dates back to 1933, is organised by...
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 10:20:02 +0000
Some parents will have to choose: free lunches or higher tax bonus
Free lunches for all schoolchildren have been scrapped.
Published: Thursday, August 12, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 10:20:02 +0000
People in Slovakia carefully optimistic about their future
Covid not among biggest fears, suggests recent poll of Slovenská Sporiteľňa.
Published: Thursday, August 12, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 10:20:02 +0000
Slovak satellite becomes first nanosatellite to detect gamma-ray bursts
The GRBAlpha satellite is the second Slovakia sends to space.
Published: Thursday, August 12, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 08:20:02 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 74 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 393,300.
Published: Thursday, August 12, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 23:50:02 +0000
Drink like the Romans did along the Carpathian wine route
Slovakia’s Open Cellars festivals were reinstated after the fall of the communist regime.
Published: Thursday, August 12, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 18:20:01 +0000
Slovak actress who gained fame abroad is unrecognised at home
Actress Mária Bárkány was born into a Jewish family in Košice. Her father wanted her to be an accountant. Her plans changed in Vienna.
Published: Wednesday, August 11, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 18:20:01 +0000
Covid jab as a political statement. How do politicians' opinions matter to people?
Vaccination is an emotionally charged topic, that’s why many politicians cannot resist it.
Published: Wednesday, August 11, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 16:50:02 +0000
News digest: Changes to Covid alert system can help some districts avoid lockdowns
Representatives of municipalities welcome the new tier system. Health care reform introduced. More in today's digest.
Published: Wednesday, August 11, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 15:50:02 +0000
How will shopping, eating out or going to church look in the third wave? (Q&A)
The new Covid automat warning system will apply as of next Monday. Here are some basics you need to know.
Published: Wednesday, August 11, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 14:20:02 +0000
Slovakia grew the most among its fellow EU members – in beer production
In 2020, over 203 million litres of alcoholic beer were produced in Slovakia.
Published: Wednesday, August 11, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 13:20:01 +0000
Slovakia grew the most among its fellow EU members — in beer production
In 2020, over 203 million litres of alcoholic beer were produced in Slovakia.
Published: Wednesday, August 11, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 11:50:02 +0000
Blog: Epic hikes in the High Tatras
Memorable and adventures trails in the Slovak mountains.
Published: Wednesday, August 11, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 09:50:02 +0000
Filming of American TV series closes highway to Poland
State subsequently plans annual work on tunnel.
Published: Wednesday, August 11, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 09:50:02 +0000
Launch of healthcare reform. Ministry wants to solve doctor shortage in five years
Plan includes hospital reform and addresses health insurer profits.
Published: Wednesday, August 11, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 09:50:02 +0000
No more across-the-board measures. Cabinet approves new Covid warning system
The system takes district vaccination rate into account. Becomes effective on August 16.
Published: Tuesday, August 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 07:50:02 +0000
No more across-the-board measures. Cabinet approved the new Covid warning system
The system will take the vaccination rate in the district into account. It becomes effective on August 16.
Published: Tuesday, August 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 07:20:02 +0000
Slovak and Polish gas transmission networks are finally connected
The new gas pipeline will become an important part of the European north-south corridor.
Published: Monday, August 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 10 Aug 2021 17:50:01 +0000
Cabinet approved changes to the Covid warning system
There will be only five tiers, and the system will take vaccination rate into account.
Published: Tuesday, August 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 10 Aug 2021 16:20:02 +0000
News digest: Convicted mobster Kočner is tried again, this time for trying to influence witnesses
Rapid tests in hospitals to cost €5. Slovak firefighters arrive in Greece. Half a million people apply to vaccination lottery.
Published: Tuesday, August 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 10 Aug 2021 16:20:02 +0000
Transitional period for teenagers is over. Their vaccination status will now decide on quarantine
About one fifth in this age group has been vaccinated.
Published: Tuesday, August 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator