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Wed, 01 Sep 2021 10:46:01 +0200
Andrejčík wins a gold medal for Slovakia in boccia
Wednesday brought another success for the Slovak Paralympic Team.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 10:25:00 +0200
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 199 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 395,100.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 06:50:00 +0200
Becoming a programmer: The real life story of a fired miner
Two worlds clash in the award-winning documentary A New Shift.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 23:08:56 +0200
In this part of Slovakia, you will quickly forget about Tatras and Bratislava
The Malá Fatra region is home to one of the most vibrant Slovak cities, but it is Terchová and nearby hills that you will fall in love with.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 21:49:06 +0200
Ukraine should discard the victim narrative. Its success would be a blow to Russia
Ukraine should be proud that their army could stand up against the Russian Federation. NATO did not help Ukraine as much as it helped Afghanistan, says analyst.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 18:15:00 +0200
News digest: Ex-spy boss acquitted of corruption charges, police chief out
Several protests to be held on national holiday. Another proposal restricting abortions comes to parliament. More in today’s digest.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 17:16:02 +0200
Someone faints, everyone else leaves. Roma are often scared of vaccination
The Covid vaccination uptake in marginalised communities is far below the national average, provoking concerns ahead of Delta wave.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 15:55:44 +0200
Police chief resigns and leaves the force
Peter Kovařík does not want to continue in the post while being prosecuted.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 15:51:06 +0200
Former SIS head acquitted of all charges after General Prosecutor's Office intervention
Sme Rodina nominee for the top spy post released from custody after more than five months. Charges dropped in another case against Haščák of Penta as well.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 12:30:00 +0200
These beloved hills bring Slovakia’s landscape to life
Hiking, biking and wine-tasting await visitors of the Small Carpathians.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 11:34:03 +0200
One of the best WWII tanks in the world will undergo full restoration
Rare LT-38 tank was manufactured in Czechoslovakia.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 11:23:26 +0200
European Socialists will not move against Smer over alleged collaboration with extremists
Eight Slovak MEPs have called for excluding Smer from the socialist faction.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 11:15:31 +0200
Slovaks dominate paracycling time trial in Tokyo
The country secured two medals in the men’s C4 time trial.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 11:12:03 +0200
Shops will close for two national holidays in September
Slovakia will recognise its patron saint and the day its constitution was adopted.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 08:37:59 +0200
Delta will fine the unvaccinated
Restaurants, shopping malls, even neighborhoods, cities and whole countries would seemingly have similar motivations for action.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 18:14:00 +0200
News digest: Another evacuation mission from Afghanistan successful
28 people to arrive from Afghanistan. Universities to decide on opening new semester. Slovak ice hockey players qualify for the 2022 Winter Olympics. More in today's digest.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 17:38:56 +0200
Coronavirus not behind most deaths in July
The number of deaths recorded in July fell below the five-year average for the first time in 13 months.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 17:35:14 +0200
Military special plane successfully brought more people from Afghanistan
The operation in Kabul lasted about 80 hours.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 13:19:42 +0200
Why Slovakia’s number rarely comes up
Matovič’s lottery shows – again – what happens when anti-system politicians are allowed to rule the country.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 11:57:53 +0200
People come here to pray for miracles. Now, Pope Francis will visit
Šaštín is a national pilgrimage site in Slovakia. Francis is not the first pope to visit the site.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 11:47:39 +0200
Retail chain withdraws products containing too much psychoactive constituent in marijuana
It warns customers who have already purchased these products to refrain from using them.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 11:43:14 +0200
2,000-year-old grains discovered near Poprad
A bronze Celtic statue with golden eyes was unearthed in the same Poprad locality last year.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 11:35:46 +0200
Celebrations of rebellion against Nazi regime in Slovakia disrupted by protesters
The number of participants in the annual commemoration of the Slovak National Uprising was restricted due to the pandemic.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 11:23:52 +0200
Unvaccinated cross-border commuters will not have to self-isolate from September
They will still have to show a negative test and register, though.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 10:43:48 +0200
Another medal for Slovakia. Kánová wins silver
The paralympic table tennis player lost the final match.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 15:03:58 +0200
Popular air show returns, along with some entertaining Italians
The Sliač military airport will not host the SIAF festival this year due to a major reconstruction.

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
First Slovak lands on Times Square billboard
High Tatras get its first via ferrata. Japan's father of skiing was Slovak. More 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.



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