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Tue, 17 Aug 2021 10:26:00 +0200
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 74 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 393,600.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 10:19:24 +0200
The truth about climate change
In the face of a global pandemic over the past 18 months, individual countries largely responded with their own sets of rules.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 18:10:00 +0200
News digest: Health minister ready to discuss vaccine mandates for some
New Covid alert system effective. Planned evacuation of Slovaks from Afghanistan. Sunday a subtropical day.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 17:31:50 +0200
Serious flaw in eHranica form: attackers able to send people into self-isolation
Ethical hackers from the Nethemba company uncovers two serious flaws in state systems, the second concerning EU vaccination.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 17:22:42 +0200
Former representatives of Interior Ministry reportedly active in a gang
Police investigators bring charges against 11 people.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 14:07:02 +0200
Slovakia should not see another countrywide lockdown
New colours and measures, starting today, are supposed to guide the country through the expected next wave of the pandemic. What could possibly go wrong?

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 12:49:12 +0200
Slovakia ready to grant asylum to 10 Afghan citizens
Moreover, a special plane will be dispatched to evacuate Slovaks from Afghanistan.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 12:46:04 +0200
Extremely high temperatures will be replaced by storms
The warnings of storms will be in place until tomorrow morning.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 12:43:00 +0200
Two new destinations will be added to the Košice airport offer
They will be operated by Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 12:40:28 +0200
Period panties and men’s thongs: exploring Slovak underwear fashion history
The display held in Nová Baňa was inspired by an old travel trunk.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 01:55:00 +0200
Valley of prayers and miracles
Marian Valley is Slovakia’s oldest pilgrimage site.

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 08:40:00 +0200
An artist by coincidence. Sculptor depicts Roma life
Miloš Rác wants to bust stereotypes about Roma artists.

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 07:25:00 +0200
Music is a meeting point for the Roma and Slovaks
Despite the yawning gap between the Slovak majority and the Roma minority, Roma music does not suffer from acceptance issues and continues impacting Slovak artists to this day.

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0200
Waterless toilets from France installed in national park
Two eco toilets use earthworms to process human waste.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 16:09:36 +0200
Roman military camp in Bratislava makes UNESCO list
Gerulata site dating back to 1st century becomes capital’s first World Heritage Site.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 15:35:10 +0200
News digest: Bratislava marks glorious coronation history
Eastern Slovakia sees stork baby boom.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 12:56:13 +0200
Danube branch in Bratislava’s Petržalka will get four new bridges
Have a look at the winning designs.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 11:20:00 +0200
No plan, no leader. Slovakia politically unprepared to face climate change
We need a positive vision of a country entering a time of crisis we know won't be short, says journalist and climate activist Jakub Filo.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 08:09:41 +0200
Without scythe enthusiasts, Slovakia's globally unique meadows would vanish
The latest news in Slovak culture and travel rounded up in one place.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 17:42:02 +0200
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.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 17:17:54 +0200
Eastern Slovakia is experiencing a stork baby boom
Stork-friendly weather is the main reason, experts say.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 17:06:13 +0200
Loosened car wheels and camera. Conflict between police officers escalates
Investigators have been followed in the past.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 11:57:48 +0200
Some parents will have to choose: free lunches or higher tax bonus
Free lunches for all schoolchildren have been scrapped.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 11:54:56 +0200
People in Slovakia carefully optimistic about their future
Covid not among biggest fears, suggests recent poll of Slovenská Sporiteľňa.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 11:49:22 +0200
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.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 01:20:00 +0200
Drink like the Romans did along the Carpathian wine route
Slovakia’s Open Cellars festivals were reinstated after the fall of the communist regime.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 20:12:23 +0200
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.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 19:40:03 +0200
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.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 18:01:42 +0200
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.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 17:27:14 +0200
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.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 15:16:54 +0200
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.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 13:14:09 +0200
Blog: Epic hikes in the High Tatras
Memorable and adventurous trails in the Slovak mountains.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 11:39:23 +0200
Filming of American TV series closes highway to Poland
State subsequently plans annual work on tunnel.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 11:35:15 +0200
Launch of healthcare reform. Ministry wants to solve doctor shortage in five years
Plan includes hospital reform and addresses health insurer profits.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 19:20:21 +0200
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.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 18:03:47 +0200
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.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 17:54:59 +0200
Transitional period for teenagers is over. Their vaccination status will now decide on quarantine
About one fifth in this age group has been vaccinated.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 17:50:27 +0200
Convicted controversial businessman Kočner facing trial again, for sending instructions from prison
Several witnesses, including ex-journalist turned spy Peter Tóth, testified on the first day, talking about Kočner's activities from prison.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 11:36:57 +0200
2021 sees a rapid increase in heart failure due to Covid
About 100,000 people in Slovakia have been diagnosed with it.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 11:11:39 +0200
Labour market situation improves, 18,000 job ads were published in July
When compared with 2020, the number increased by 12 percent.



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