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Sat, 21 Aug 2021 13:20:01 +0000Czechs mark 53rd anniversary of 1968 Soviet-led invasion
Czechs are marking the 53rd anniversary of the Sovie-led invasion of Czechoslovakia in 1968. Commemorative ceremonies are being held around the country at significant sites linked to the invasion of Warsaw Pact troops which were sent in by Moscow to ...
Fri, 20 Aug 2021 14:20:02 +0000
News digest: Bratislava castle turns purple in support of Paralympic athletes
Slovakia will mark the anniversary of the August 21, 1968, occupation on Saturday.
Published: Friday, August 20, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 20 Aug 2021 14:20:02 +0000
Climb up an architectural parasite in Stará Tržnica
The TUBE, a site-specific climbing frame, will be in the old market hall until August 29.
Published: Friday, August 20, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 20 Aug 2021 12:50:02 +0000
Czechs to mark anniversary of Soviet-led invasion, with Liberec in the spotlight
This Saturday, Czechs and Slovaks will commemorate the anniversary of the Soviet-led invasion of August 1968, sent by to crush the Prague Spring – the raft of reforms that Communist Party secretary Alexander Dubček had famously hoped would lead to...
Fri, 20 Aug 2021 08:20:03 +0000
Belgian teenager flies solo around the world on a Slovak plane
Two Spectacular Slovakia travel podcast episodes have been published this week. Have a listen.
Published: Friday, August 20, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 20 Aug 2021 08:20:03 +0000
Two dozen people evacuated from Afghanistan
Army plane with Slovak and Afghan passengers onboard, including a toddler, successfully landed in Slovakia on Wednesday night.
Published: Thursday, August 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 20 Aug 2021 06:50:02 +0000
How the middle of nowhere in Slovakia became a family holiday destination for foreigners
A Dutch couple arrived in Slovakia 12 years ago and founded a "Lazy" farm and camping site.
Published: Friday, August 20, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 19 Aug 2021 16:20:02 +0000
News digest: Eight Afghans request asylum in Slovakia
Former interior minister testified in Purgatory case. More districts will be in orange tier with stricter measures from Monday.
Published: Thursday, August 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 19 Aug 2021 15:20:02 +0000
Lack of engine drivers leads to train cancellations in western Slovakia
The long-term lack of employees was deepened by the pandemic.
Published: Thursday, August 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 19 Aug 2021 15:20:02 +0000
Wood, steel, and cement ever more expensive. Pandemic hikes construction bills
Post-pandemic recovery plans will create additional pressure on the price increase of building material.
Published: Thursday, August 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 19 Aug 2021 15:20:02 +0000
Six-year-old boy dies at summer camp, organisers did not react to storm warnings in time
The camp organisers called the mayor one hour after the storm started.
Published: Thursday, August 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 19 Aug 2021 14:50:01 +0000
Grape harvest festivities invite for burčiak, slightly fermented grape juice
Some big events were scrapped, but there are still many from which to choose.
Published: Thursday, August 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 19 Aug 2021 14:20:01 +0000
Electricity may become 15 percent more expensive for households
Opposition calls on the government to take action, Economy Ministry says it is working on solutions.
Published: Thursday, August 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 19 Aug 2021 10:20:02 +0000
Two dozens people evacuated from Afghanistan
Army plane with Slovak passengers onboard successfully landed in Slovakia on Thursday night.
Published: Thursday, August 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 19 Aug 2021 10:20:02 +0000
About one fifth of daily coronavirus caseload in Slovakia are children
12 districts will follow stricter rules as of next Monday.
Published: Thursday, August 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 19 Aug 2021 10:20:02 +0000
Star names at the Slovak cycling race. 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
Thu, 19 Aug 2021 09:50:02 +0000
Košice Pride will return to the streets, spotlighting Roma LGBT+ people
The Pride festival will be attended by Grainne Healy, who was behind the Irish marriage equality campaign.
Published: Thursday, August 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 19 Aug 2021 09:50:02 +0000
About one fifth of daily caseload are children
12 districts will follow stricter rules as of next Monday.
Published: Thursday, August 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 19 Aug 2021 09:50:02 +0000
Ex-PM Pellegrini’s party remains the most popular, but loses some support
More people would vote for both SaS and Smer, according to the latest AKO poll.
Published: Thursday, August 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
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