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Sat, 28 Aug 2021 10:40:00 +0200
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 122 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 394,500.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 09:20:00 +0200
With "crime scenes", Bratislava tries to reduce cigarette butt pollution
Can the Ružinov borough stub out cigarette butt littering?

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 16:00:12 +0200
News digest: Bratislava mayor warns against 130 km/h speed on capital's bypass
Cross-border commuters will not need to quarantine as of Monday. Art Nouveau building in Bratislava's centre shines again. Second medal for Slovakia at the Tokyo Paralympics.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 15:44:06 +0200
Smart highway system in Bratislava is bad news for public transport, mayor says
The highway operator is introducing a system allowing speeds of up to 130 km/h on the bypass.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 14:13:56 +0200
Slovak engineers will develop rear lights for cars
Hella Group is opening a development centre in western Slovakia

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 12:27:05 +0200
Japan's father of skiing was Slovak
First Slovak lands on Times Square billboard. High Tatras get its first via ferrata. More great news in the Spectacular Slovakia roundup.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 10:20:41 +0200
Art Nouveau attraction at heart of Bratislava restored after fire
Experts reject criticism of ‘new’ look, say building that housed legendary café now has original appearance.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 09:28:42 +0200
How I walked Camino de Santiago in Slovakia
If your backpack is too heavy, you must have packed all your fears in it. Jana Liptáková shares the story of her pilgrimage.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 20:29:14 +0200
One of Bratislava's most controversial real estate projects gets the green light
The approval comes after years of protests and changes.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 18:39:03 +0200
From grazing sheep to internationally recognised resort. Demänovská Dolina marks 100 years of tourism
Concerns of the famous architect who helped develop the valley one century ago have materialised.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 18:28:13 +0200
Police Corps president charged with abusing powers and marring justice
Peter Kovařík filed a complaint against the charges.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 16:59:10 +0200
News digest: New infections highest since the end of the second wave
Lottery was not meant to increase vaccination uptake, according to Matovič. Teachers expect chaos at the start of the new school year. First medal for Slovakia at the Tokyo Paralympics.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 16:13:24 +0200
People are neglecting their teeth more due to the coronavirus
Health insurer calls on clients to get their annual dental check-ups before the end of the year.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 12:23:05 +0200
Can you guess the animal? Bojnice zoo has a new game
The bilingual game was inspired by the popular pastime of geocaching.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 12:17:37 +0200
Slovakia wins first medal in Tokyo, cyclist Metelka winning the bronze
Metelka is a Paralympic winner from Rio de Janeiro.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 12:14:02 +0200
Breeding of exotic animals to be banned in Slovakia
The Environment Ministry is also searching for unofficial breeding stations.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 12:09:02 +0200
Lottery for vaccinated not a tool to up vaccination rate, claims Matovič
The rules of the competition say something else.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 18:34:49 +0200
Ready for hybrid teaching? Schools will be switching between online and in-person education
Returning to school accompanied by joys as well as fears for adolescents.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 18:03:00 +0200
News digest: Unvaccinated people over 50 will decide on the third wave
Deputy culture minister dismissed despite objections of Roma organisations. Minimum wage will go up next year. More districts in the orange tier next week.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 17:06:49 +0200
Deputy culture minister dismissed without explanation. Some imply political games
Zuzana Kumanová has been supported by several Roma organisations active in Slovakia, who disagreed with the proposal.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 12:28:37 +0200
Who would have thought flying could be made any more miserable
The coronavirus, like the 9/11 hijackers, has excelled its forerunners in sheer deviousness.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 12:06:08 +0200
Minimum wage sees year-on-year growth
Tripartite meeting didn’t heed the demands of unions.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 12:03:16 +0200
Slovak film about British sailor wins top prize in America
Sailing legend Paul Johnson never learnt about the success as he died in June of this year.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 11:57:28 +0200
Lack of chips a menace to industry, say central bank analysts
Industrial production has not reached the pre-pandemic level despite strong growth.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 11:48:31 +0200
Pigeon droppings damage Košice's gothic cathedral. Dirty water pours indoors
Nets and spikes are being installed against birds.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 07:25:00 +0200
Blog: The ultimate guide to where to stay in the High Tatras
If you're stuck on where to stay in the High Tatras, I would suggest choosing which hikes you want to try first.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 18:17:00 +0200
News digest: 250 people with connections to Slovakia want to leave Afghanistan
If necessary, Slovakia can send another special plane to Afghanistan. Vaccination with Sputnik ends at the end of August.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 17:58:32 +0200
Companies struggle with data on vaccination of their employees
They can obtain information only if employees voluntarily provide it.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 17:54:05 +0200
Bratislava public transport lines will change
With the arrival of the school year, public transport in the capital should run more often.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 16:43:49 +0200
His DNA has not been detected. Investigation of ex-spy head's corruption suspicions nears its end
Former director of the Slovak intelligence agency Vladimír Pčolinský faces corruption charges. It is not easy to find DNA on banknotes, police say.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 15:22:57 +0200
We've got the key to winning the fight of our generation
Fighting Covid-19 requires sacrifice, patience, and patriotism, writes US Ambassador Bridget Brink.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 11:34:48 +0200
Unemployment rate will continue to fall in the following months, analysts predict
Demand for production operators grew.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 11:20:57 +0200
Let’s offer safety to people from Afghanistan, NGOs call on government
The public may join the call by signing an online petition.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 11:09:42 +0200
More than 400 people will lose their jobs in a plant near Martin
All employees will be dismissed before September 2022.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 18:39:00 +0200
News digest: Bratislava will most likely avoid the strictest pandemic measures
Nearly 75 percent of older people immunised in the capital. Travel conditions to Montenegro and Northern Macedonia will change. Slovak director wins award at international film festival.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 17:50:30 +0200
Slovakia won’t recognise illegal annexation of Crimea, its PM said
Eduard Heger attended the inaugural summit of the Crimea Platform, initiated by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 17:44:08 +0200
Northern and eastern Slovakia should prepare for lots of rain and potential floods
Meteorologists issue first-level warnings.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 15:03:20 +0200
AstraZeneca country director: We can now see which countries made the right decisions
There is always the issue in health care that all knowledge and findings are not implemented in real life how they should be.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 14:47:07 +0200
School bags rather than keyboards, please. Kids are more than ready to go back
Education Ministry promises there’ll be no widespread school closures this year, but there are still many unknowns.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0200
Green means go: to Stará Ľubovňa Castle
Visit the place where Polish crown jewels were once stored.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 11:52:56 +0200
Some escaped, some established beer gardens. Berlin Wall stories displayed in Bratislava
The open-air display "Wall: A Border Through Germany" is held in Bratislava until late August.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 11:36:39 +0200
Number of foreigners working in Slovakia continues to grow
Most foreign workers come from Ukraine.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 11:29:58 +0200
State app to check green Covid passes is now available
It took the state about two weeks to launch the app that facilities and organisers of mass events are supposed to use.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 11:15:00 +0200
Special prosecutor faces disciplinary motion for his statements in a corruption-related case
His superior, General Prosecutor Maroš Žilinka, submitted a motion in mid-August.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 20:15:00 +0200
Luník IX. The infamous, misunderstood housing estate Pope Francis plans to visit
Papal trip puts Eastern Slovakia’s segregated Roma settlement in spotlight.



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