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Thu, 19 Aug 2021 08:20:01 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 77 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 393,700. Published: Thursday, August 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 15:20:02 +0000
News digest: Covid prevailed among young people in July
Slovak firefighters met the PM and president after returning from Greece. Popular cyclists to attend Slovak race in September. Learn more in today's digest. Published: Wednesday, August 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 15:20:02 +0000
Star names at the Slovak cycling race: Sagan and a four-time winner of Tour de France to attend
Peter Sagan’s first time at Around Slovakia. Published: Wednesday, August 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 15:20:02 +0000
Single-dose vaccine without registration. Where to get a jab this upcoming weekend?
Walk-in vaccination will be available in 12 towns around Slovakia. Published: Wednesday, August 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 14:50:02 +0000
The Taliban hates educated women, says Afghan-Slovak filmmaker rescued from Kabul
She first came to Slovakia as a refugee aged 17, now Sahraa Karimi describes her escape from Afghanistan. Published: Wednesday, August 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 11:50:02 +0000
Slovak valley full of divine encounters
The Rajec Valley fits in an ancient Greek spa, the incredible Slovak Bethlehem, the unique village of Čičmany, and more. Published: Wednesday, August 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 10:20:01 +0000
Back to school: Masks still mandatory, tests not necessary but recommended
Education minister pointed out districts where classrooms are likely to deal with infected children soon. Published: Wednesday, August 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 10:20:01 +0000
Better pandemic situation stopped drop in rental prices
With favourable labour market developments and schools opening their gates soon, landlords have no reason to decrease rental prices. Published: Wednesday, August 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 10:20:01 +0000
One third of Covid cases detected in July were imported from abroad
Most Covid-positive cases were detected in the 15-24 age group. Published: Wednesday, August 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 10:20:01 +0000
An image of the mass testing wins Slovak Press Photo
Young photographers are coming to the forefront, with a different view of the world, says head of international jury. Published: Wednesday, August 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 08:50:02 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 112 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 393,700. Published: Wednesday, August 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 17:20:01 +0000
News digest: Schools should not be closed across the board
Schoolchildren won't need a negative test result. Lottery for vaccinated people reveals problems. GDP growth fell behind expectations. Published: Tuesday, August 17, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 16:20:01 +0000
Newly-opened lookout tower one of the tallest in Slovakia
Tower outside Brezno offers views of the Lower Tatras and the Horehronie region. Published: Tuesday, August 17, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 16:20:01 +0000
Economic growth broke record in Q2, yet still fell behind expectations
Low comparison base was behind record economic growth as well as growth of other indicators. Published: Tuesday, August 17, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 12:20:01 +0000
Bratislava to have direct connection with Copenhagen and Lanzarote
There are new connections from the Košice airport, too. Published: Tuesday, August 17, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 12:20:01 +0000
Vaccination lottery brings disappointment, prompts Matovič to take a trip
The show discriminates against people who watch the broadcast online as well as those with disabilities, critics say. Published: Tuesday, August 17, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 12:20:01 +0000
Pope’s arrival to be accompanied by protest
Protesters point to the topic of sexual abuse by church representatives and separation of church and state. Published: Tuesday, August 17, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 11:50:01 +0000
Slovakia hit by heavy storms, child dies in summer camp
Fallen branches and trees complicate public transport in Banská Bystrica, as the town declared an emergency. Published: Tuesday, August 17, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 08:50:01 +0000
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. Published: Tuesday, August 17, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 19:50:02 +0000
Ceremony at Winged Lion memorial honours Czechoslovak RAF pilots
Ceremony at Winged Lion memorial honours Czechoslovak RAF pilots Published: Monday, August 16, 2021Full story: Radio Prague

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 16:50:01 +0000
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. Published: Monday, August 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 16:50:01 +0000
Extremely high temperatures will be replaced by storms
The warnings of storms will be in place until tomorrow morning. Published: Monday, August 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 15:50:02 +0000
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. Published: Monday, August 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 15:50:02 +0000
Former representatives of Interior Ministry reportedly active in a gang
Police investigators bring charges against 11 people. Published: Monday, August 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 12:50:01 +0000
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? Published: Monday, August 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 11:20:02 +0000
Slovakia ready to grant asylum to 10 Afghan citizens
Moreover, a special plane will be dispatched to evacuate Slovaks from Afghanistan. Published: Monday, August 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 11:20:02 +0000
Slovakia will be hit by storms
The warnings of storms will be in place until tomorrow morning. Published: Monday, August 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 11:20:02 +0000
Two new destinations will be added to the Košice airport offer
They will be operated by Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair. Published: Monday, August 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 11:20:02 +0000
Period panties and men’s thongs: exploring Slovak underwear fashion history
The display held in Nová Baňa was inspired by an old travel trunk. Published: Monday, August 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 00:20:02 +0000
Valley of prayers and miracles
Marian Valley is Slovakia’s oldest pilgrimage site. Published: Monday, August 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator



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