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Thu, 02 Sep 2021 01:50:02 +0000Malacky: Where the Pálffy flair is unmistakable
The Holy Stairs and a Renaissance manor house await visitors of Malacky.
Published: Thursday, September 2, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 01 Sep 2021 19:20:02 +0000
Hundreds protested in Bratislava on Constitution Day, traffic blocked
Gatherings were held to protest against the government and vaccination.
Published: Wednesday, September 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 01 Sep 2021 16:50:02 +0000
Opposition and anti-system groups protested in Bratislava and Košice
Protesters blocked the roads in Bratislava, one protest in Košice was attended by a former president.
Published: Wednesday, September 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 01 Sep 2021 15:20:01 +0000
Hundreds are protesting in Bratislava on Constitution Day, traffic blocked
Gatherings are being held to protest against the government and vaccination.
Published: Wednesday, September 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 01 Sep 2021 08:50:02 +0000
Andrejčík wins a gold medal for Slovakia in boccia
Wednesday brought another success for the Slovak Paralympic Team.
Published: Wednesday, September 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 01 Sep 2021 08:50:02 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 199 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 395,100.
Published: Wednesday, September 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 01 Sep 2021 05:20:01 +0000
Becoming a programmer: The real life story of a fired miner
Two worlds clash in the award-winning documentary A New Shift.
Published: Wednesday, September 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 31 Aug 2021 21:20:01 +0000
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.
Published: Tuesday, August 31, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 31 Aug 2021 20:20:01 +0000
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.
Published: Tuesday, August 31, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 31 Aug 2021 16:20:01 +0000
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.
Published: Tuesday, August 31, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 31 Aug 2021 16:20:01 +0000
Military special plane successfully brought more people from Afghanistan
The operation in Kabul lasted about 80 hours.
Published: Monday, August 30, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 31 Aug 2021 15:20:03 +0000
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.
Published: Tuesday, August 31, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 31 Aug 2021 14:50:01 +0000
Police chief resigns and leaves the force
Peter Kovařík does not want to continue in the post while being prosecuted.
Published: Tuesday, August 31, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 31 Aug 2021 14:20:01 +0000
Police chief resigns and leaves the service
Peter Kovařík does not want to continue in the post while being prosecuted.
Published: Tuesday, August 31, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 31 Aug 2021 14:20:01 +0000
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.
Published: Tuesday, August 31, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 31 Aug 2021 12:20:02 +0000
Radio Prague International celebrates 85 years on the airwaves
Although the origins of foreign language broadcasting on Czech Radio stretch as far back as 1926 – in the form of English and French lectures about Czechoslovakia – the birth of the foreign language service is traditionally dated to August 31, 19...
Tue, 31 Aug 2021 11:20:02 +0000
European Socialists will not move against Smer over alleged collaboration with extremists
Eight Slovak MEPs have called for excluding Smer from the socialist faction.
Published: Tuesday, August 31, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 31 Aug 2021 10:50:02 +0000
These beloved hills bring Slovakia’s landscape to life
Hiking, biking and wine-tasting await visitors of the Small Carpathians.
Published: Tuesday, August 31, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 31 Aug 2021 10:20:01 +0000
One of the best WWII tanks in the world will undergo full restoration
Rare LT-38 tank was manufactured in Czechoslovakia.
Published: Tuesday, August 31, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 31 Aug 2021 10:20:01 +0000
European Socialists defend ex-PM Fico’s party
Eight Slovak MEPs have called for excluding Smer from the socialist faction.
Published: Tuesday, August 31, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 31 Aug 2021 09:20:03 +0000
Slovaks dominate paracycling time trial in Tokyo
The country secured two medals in the men’s C4 time trial.
Published: Tuesday, August 31, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 31 Aug 2021 09:20:03 +0000
Shops will close for two national holidays in September
Slovakia will recognise its patron saint and the day its constitution was adopted.
Published: Tuesday, August 31, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 31 Aug 2021 06:50:01 +0000
Delta will fine the unvaccinated
Restaurants, shopping malls, even neighborhoods, cities and whole countries would seemingly have similar motivations for action.
Published: Tuesday, August 31, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 30 Aug 2021 16:20:01 +0000
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.
Published: Monday, August 30, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectato...
Mon, 30 Aug 2021 16:20:01 +0000
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.
Published: Monday, August 30, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 30 Aug 2021 16:20:01 +0000
Military special plane will bring more people from Afghanistan
Mostly family members of Afghans with Slovak citizenship, including children and students.
Published: Monday, August 30, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 30 Aug 2021 14:50:02 +0000
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.
Published: Monday, August 30, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 30 Aug 2021 12:20:01 +0000
Why Slovakia’s number rarely comes up
Matovič’s lottery shows – again – what happens when anti-system politicians are allowed to rule the country.
Published: Monday, August 30, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 30 Aug 2021 12:20:01 +0000
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.
Published: Monday, August 30, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 30 Aug 2021 10:20:02 +0000
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.
Published: Monday, August 30, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator