Slovakia Spectator
Tue, 02 Nov 2021 17:47:57 +0100News digest: Bratislava large-capacity vaccination centre reopens
The US recommends avoiding travel to Slovakia. Buildings lit green on occasion of climate summit where Slovak president spoke.
Tue, 02 Nov 2021 17:37:51 +0100Offer of flights from Bratislava airport expands with winter schedule
Seven regular flights should be renewed in the winter schedule.
Tue, 02 Nov 2021 17:33:15 +0100Cash payments in shops to be rounded off
But no need to get rid of one and two cent coins.
Tue, 02 Nov 2021 17:28:32 +0100He threatened journalists online but later used hackers as an excuse
Police found that 93 comments violated the law.
Tue, 02 Nov 2021 11:29:57 +0100Winter hiking season kicks off in the High Tatras, despite trail closures
Hikers, who should follow Covid updates for the High Tatras region, can now download a map of open hiking trails.
Tue, 02 Nov 2021 11:21:32 +0100One in three Slovaks interested in investing in visual arts
Paintings and usable art objects are the most sought-after.
Tue, 02 Nov 2021 11:14:17 +0100Both pro-life and pro-choice organisations address the parliament
While one group stresses the social aspect of the proposal submitted by a group around Anna Záborská, the other points to its risks.
Tue, 02 Nov 2021 11:01:53 +0100Smer continues to rise, despite recently leaked recordings
Robert Fico's party is the second-most popular in the recent Focus poll.
Tue, 02 Nov 2021 10:05:00 +0100Coronavirus in Slovakia: 2,287 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 487,900.
Tue, 02 Nov 2021 08:50:19 +0100Bacon, lawyers, corruption charges and Covid lies
The breathtaking extent of Fico’s cynicism is revealed in leaked tapes.
Mon, 01 Nov 2021 16:53:19 +0100Pandemics are uninsurable, climate change is the real challenge
In 2020, global insured losses from natural catastrophes amounted to $81 billion.
Sat, 30 Oct 2021 09:05:00 +0200Nivy Station named an architectural sin, but it's not the worst of this year's Slovak architecture
See the worst and best of this year's Slovak architecture.
Fri, 29 Oct 2021 15:41:14 +0200News digest: Slovaks commemorate the deceased
A former heating plant gets new life, the second package of measures will improve the business environment and police warn of burglars in Bratislava.
Fri, 29 Oct 2021 14:37:14 +0200Entrepreneurs will get a second package improving the business environment
It includes measures that concern all entrepreneurs, but also just selected sectors.
Fri, 29 Oct 2021 13:32:01 +0200Blog: Five ways to raise resilient children
The most important protective factor is social connection.
Fri, 29 Oct 2021 10:44:02 +0200Police warn public of increase of burglaries in Bratislava
Burglars are opening doors without causing any evident damage to the lock.
Fri, 29 Oct 2021 09:57:30 +0200Historic heating plant gets new lease on life
Iconic building on banks of Danube repurposed with offices, gallery, café, restaurant, and multipurpose hall.
Fri, 29 Oct 2021 08:30:32 +0200Weekend: This Halloween, Bratislava does the Mozart Mash
Bojnice Castle will celebrate the Halloween weekend with evening tours, and what's new in Bratislava?
Thu, 28 Oct 2021 17:44:40 +0200News digest: Travelling between Liptov and Košice continuous thanks to new highway stretch
Gastronomy sector asks the government for help. MP fined for taking a bath in High Tatras stream.
Thu, 28 Oct 2021 17:23:27 +0200New D1 highway stretch in Prešov opens, saving drivers 19 minutes
The stretch between Košice and Ivachnová is now uninterrupted.
Thu, 28 Oct 2021 17:08:05 +0200Slovak gastronomy is dying, say restaurants in black-tier districts
Reducing VAT on catering services from next year would help operators pay off huge debts as well as deferred taxes and levies, or pay higher wages to employees.
Thu, 28 Oct 2021 13:35:34 +0200Slovakia has its own 'tinfoil hat' punchline
Should we pity or fear those who see the world through the distorting lens of the conspiracy media?
Thu, 28 Oct 2021 11:55:00 +0200Travel to black and dark-red districts only if necessary, experts recommend before holiday
The shops will be closed on the first of November.
Thu, 28 Oct 2021 11:03:35 +0200The Mole made them popular. Bratislavans will sit on Prague benches
A thousand retro benches will be installed around Bratislava.
Thu, 28 Oct 2021 10:53:37 +0200Smer chair was robbed of gold coins and money, but failed to report it to police
Meanwhile, some politicians submitted criminal complaints in the case.
Thu, 28 Oct 2021 08:05:00 +0200Abortion is legal but comes with many obstacles. MPs now debate adding more
Some women cannot afford an abortion or fail to find a provider in their area, survey shows.
Wed, 27 Oct 2021 22:40:53 +0200Looking back at 'utopian' Bratislava housing estates through graffiti and symbols
Artists Matúš Maťátko and Filip Sabol worked on their latest paintings together for the first time. Break the Wall is their first joint display.
Wed, 27 Oct 2021 18:18:31 +0200News digest: Pandemic situation worsens, more districts join black tier
Robert Fico refuses to explain leaked recordings. Daily caseload the highest since the second wave’s peak.
Wed, 27 Oct 2021 16:29:46 +0200Bratislava is finally linked to Košice, through Hungary
The missing stretch of the M30 highway was put to use on Tuesday.
Wed, 27 Oct 2021 16:24:40 +0200Number of black-tier districts doubles, but national emergency will not be declared
The districts in the black tier of the Covid automat follow the strictest anti-pandemic measures.
Wed, 27 Oct 2021 13:06:25 +0200When injured or lost in the mountains, who do you call?
Mountain rescue service has an app that can save lives.
Wed, 27 Oct 2021 12:27:12 +0200Why do you care how I eat bacon? Fico refuses to explain meetings at cottage
Fico plays down journalists’ questions.
Wed, 27 Oct 2021 11:55:34 +0200New block of flats built where former block exploded, only some inhabitants want to return
Plan for three flats on each floor, 15 flats altogether.
Wed, 27 Oct 2021 11:36:28 +0200Third doses administered in Slovakia but not for everyone at the moment
Six months must pass from the administration of the second dose, people with immunity problems an exception.