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Wed, 08 Sep 2021 10:06:00 +0200
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 417 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 396,900.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 09:06:35 +0200
The smallest coalition party crumbles
The group around Justice Minister Mária Kolíková has left Za Ľudí.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 17:50:18 +0200
Who was really impacted by Covid?
Covid has only further exposed the divide between Europe’s north and west and its south and east.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 17:43:34 +0200
News digest: Thousands want to see the pope, though he is too liberal for some
General prosecutor fails to explain his actions to MPs. Some universities to start new year with online education.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 17:36:45 +0200
Tax fraudster Bašternák pleads guilty in another crime
He is currently serving a five-year prison sentence. The court did not increase his punishment.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 17:30:53 +0200
Top prosecutor alleges that editors-in-chief violated Press Code
MPs wanted to ask General Prosecutor Maroš Žilinka about letting selected journalists attend a press conference, but he did not come.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 15:09:49 +0200
Why some Slovak Catholics do not seek to meet the Pope
Conditions for attendance were eased, only tens of thousands have registered so far instead of the expected hundreds of thousands.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 11:44:26 +0200
Some will sleep in a field to get closer to the Pope. Unvaccinated will stay in the back
It is necessary to arrive at mass by eight in the morning at the latest.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 11:22:45 +0200
For fear of Delta, some universities are teaching online. Students are frustrated
Universities report good vaccination rate.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 10:10:00 +0200
How artificial intelligence is used in finance
Robo-advisers could be the future of private banking.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 00:50:00 +0200
Knock on Slovakia’s wooden village
Abeland features a chalet, a tea house and a church all constructed from timber.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 19:24:00 +0200
News digest: Prosecutor’s office steps into another investigation, while its former chief faces trial
Ex-general prosecutor rejects charges. One third of districts with stricter rules. More people allowed to register for papal visit. More in today’s digest.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 17:38:03 +0200
Prosecutor’s office stopped the prosecution of inspection service and spies
The General Prosecutor’s Office used the special paragraph again.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 14:20:45 +0200
Surprise and consternation as accused former spy boss is sped out of prison
The shock move by the General Prosecutor’s Office raised many legitimate questions. It then blocked some journalists from asking them at a press conference.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 12:03:42 +0200
How a healing wildflower has mutated into a 'magic broom'
A plant discovered by tourists has made it into a botanical dictionary.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0200
Vantage Point: Vyšné Ružbachy and Veterný vrch
Visit one of the oldest spas in Slovakia or enjoy amazing panoramic views.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 11:54:39 +0200
Seven-year-old mistake. Highways will cross but not connect
The public procurement for the junction started only last week.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 11:43:00 +0200
Pope Francis events now open to the tested and those who have recovered from Covid
The events are at just 13 percent of capacity.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 11:27:38 +0200
Former general prosecutor refuses plea bargain on first day of trial
He is the only former general prosecutor that has faced an indictment in Slovak history.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0200
Blaško: It is sad to hear Slovakia is unable to spend EU funds
We should think first about what to reform to fulfil our vision and only then look for money to cover the costs, says AmCham director.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 08:47:36 +0200
Slovakia wins gold in para-shooting
It is already the 11th medal for the country at the Tokyo Paralympic Games.

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 09:55:35 +0200
Slovakia has fourth gold from Tokyo
The Slovak team won the boccia team competition.

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 09:10:00 +0200
Why does an old Bible found in Košice matter to Hungary?
The remarkable piece of literature, illegally printed in the late 16th century, has been exhibited in the Košice library.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 14:21:41 +0200
News digest: Slovakia reports the highest daily caseload since spring
Editors-in-chief and international organisation address the General Prosecutor’s Office. Slovak president and Icelandic PM initiate a call to support Afghan women. More in today’s digest.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 13:42:32 +0200
Hard labour and threat of deportations. A museum shows the struggles of Slovak Jews
The town of Sereď houses the only Holocaust museum in Slovakia.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 13:28:42 +0200
Slovak bank account deposits are breaking records
Deposits increased by €2 billion in half a year.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 13:15:46 +0200
Slovakia’s sole AFP fact-checker: Disinformation peddlers lack originality and creativity
Problem is getting worse, not better.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 11:04:49 +0200
A Tom Cruise aircraft lands in Slovakia
This weekend will be full of events in Bratislava, from traditional crafts and a vintage festival to planes.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 17:49:49 +0200
News digest: General Prosecutor's Office premises closed to some journalists
Students and pupils returned to schools. Kitchen of the hospital became coronavirus hotspot. Slovak company to produce components for combat vehicles.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 17:30:18 +0200
Most journalists barred from general prosecutor's press conference on acquittal
The resolution raises legitimate doubts, the Special Prosecutor’s Office commented.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 14:30:40 +0200
Woman delayed a robber with oral sex. How did the case end?
The robber is in prison, but the court did not examine whether the woman was a victim of sexual violence.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 14:22:32 +0200
Former spy boss acquitted due to procedural errors and lack of evidence
Deputy General Prosecutor Jozef Kandera outlined his reasons to unexpectedly acquit Pčolinský on more than 70 pages.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 12:12:28 +0200
Slovakia wins more medals in Tokyo. Para-athlete and para table tennis players celebrated
Marián Kuřeja defended the bronze from Rio de Janeiro, while two para table tennis teams ended third.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 12:05:38 +0200
New school year starts, schools reporting delays in rapid test delivery
Schools should remain open if the epidemic situation significantly deteriorates.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 12:00:24 +0200
Central Slovak company will create components for Lynx combat vehicles
Partnership with Rheinmetall should support and strengthen the Slovak economy and local defence industry.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0200
Ways to create a functional innovation ecosystem
Selected experts share their views on what the key ingredients are for creating a functional innovation ecosystem in Košice.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 11:56:44 +0200
Where can I see Pope Francis in Slovakia? Events are scheduled for two days
People can choose between two eastern and one western town.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 02:50:00 +0200
Malacky: Where the Pálffy flair is unmistakable
The Holy Stairs and a Renaissance manor house await visitors of Malacky.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 18:00:48 +0200
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.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 16:21:38 +0200
Hundreds protested in Bratislava on Constitution Day, traffic blocked
Gatherings were held to protest against the government and vaccination.



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