Slovakia Spectator
Thu, 09 Dec 2021 10:08:00 +0100Coronavirus in Slovakia: 8,523 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 757,400.
Thu, 09 Dec 2021 09:39:28 +0100She did not speak a word of English when she moved to New York. Now she teaches German to Americans
Eva Malíková left behind a successful business in Slovakia and started a new life in the US.
Wed, 08 Dec 2021 18:17:53 +0100News digest: Slovak government eases measures but closes schools
First wave of easing the measures starts on Friday. President Čaputová listed among 100 most powerful women. Districts in western and central Slovakia should prepare for heavy snowfall.
Wed, 08 Dec 2021 17:16:00 +0100Christmas with curfew, family visits will not be an exception
Stricter measures will come back if hospitalisations reach a critical level.
Wed, 08 Dec 2021 17:05:12 +0100The largest disinformation website issued a printed magazine and sent it to schools
Many of them threw it away or sent it back.
Wed, 08 Dec 2021 12:00:00 +0100Feast on the best roasted goose in all of Slovakia
Slovenský Grob’s goose-roasting tradition is a result of the natural fertility of the land.
Wed, 08 Dec 2021 11:56:03 +0100Eat, dance and drink. Slovakia's intangible heritage has expanded
Six new things were inscribed in the intangible cultural heritage list in early December.
Wed, 08 Dec 2021 11:52:05 +0100Košice plans to build a new city centre. A similar plan took half a century in Scotland
New centre should be located near railway station.
Wed, 08 Dec 2021 11:39:11 +0100Pandemic dominated Google searches in Slovakia in 2021
In the category of foreign personalities, Slovaks searched Lady Gaga the most.
Tue, 07 Dec 2021 17:36:21 +0100News digest: Coalition bargains on closed schools for open shops
Antibodies testing is not an indicator to decide whether to vaccinate against Covid. More than 3,500 Covid patients in hospitals.
Tue, 07 Dec 2021 17:26:24 +0100Slovakia faces infringement for a directive on the use of energy from renewable sources
The law will change in response, setting a minimum greenhouse gas savings threshold for biofuels.
Tue, 07 Dec 2021 17:21:31 +0100Coalition agrees on 300-euro bonuses as vax motivation
Last attempt for positive motivation, says Matovič. Health Ministry will look into vaccine mandate possibility.
Tue, 07 Dec 2021 16:02:22 +0100Anti-Covid measures for Christmas announced in Slovakia
Lockdown continues in another form, shops will open, schools will close earlier than expected.
Tue, 07 Dec 2021 13:00:07 +0100Booster or bust: Foreigners still face vaccine barriers in Slovakia
How to have your Covid vaccine doses received abroad recognised in Slovakia.
Tue, 07 Dec 2021 11:58:43 +0100Bratislava lights up its Christmas trees, other big cities follow suit
Where can you find the tallest Christmas tree?
Tue, 07 Dec 2021 11:47:44 +0100Pandemic strengthened far right in Europe, extremists most active on Facebook in Slovakia too
ĽSNS linked the pandemic to anti-migration sentiments.
Tue, 07 Dec 2021 11:35:22 +0100Slovakia lacks the compensation mechanism for side effects of Covid vaccines
The Health Ministry has one proposal ready but wants to discuss it.
Tue, 07 Dec 2021 09:43:55 +0100Is Slovakia’s reputation a reflection of our own individual behaviour?
Just like in every other country, an average Slovak citizen does not have the means or power to change the dysfunctionality of the system.
Mon, 06 Dec 2021 18:38:26 +0100News digest: Ministry comes up with a plan to ease measures
Coalition to discuss longer lockdown. Slovakia lags behind in administering booster shots. Nearly half of Slovaks perceive the tax and levy reform negatively.
Mon, 06 Dec 2021 16:42:35 +0100Bratislava will have two new direct flights starting next summer
The routes to Sofia and Zagreb will be operated by Ryanair.
Mon, 06 Dec 2021 16:38:48 +0100Ministry proposes to start reopening Slovakia for the vaccinated and recovered shortly before Christmas
The Health Ministry came up with three phases, one of which involves a longer lockdown.
Mon, 06 Dec 2021 14:38:00 +0100PM’s calls for “respect” are ignored by his own colleagues
Finance minister proposes massive handout without consulting PM.
Mon, 06 Dec 2021 14:22:01 +0100This Slovak wears her folk costume even in New York City
Katarína Nováková Grubb made a career in the US. She remembers 2020 fondly despite the pandemic.
Mon, 06 Dec 2021 11:39:47 +0100The Christmas tram has arrived to Bratislava along with the Sleigh Bus
Festive people are used to the tram, but the bus is a novelty.
Mon, 06 Dec 2021 11:35:07 +0100PM insists that compulsory vaccination for 60+ is the way out of the pandemic
Minister negotiating within the coalition, lack of agreement on this topic.
Mon, 06 Dec 2021 11:29:52 +0100Vaccination of children could be available in Slovakia earlier than originally thought
The country still awaits the first children's vaccines.
Mon, 06 Dec 2021 11:25:55 +0100Citizenship amendment postponed due to new Hungarian law
The amendment will be discussed in the second reading in parliament in February 2022 at the soonest.
Mon, 06 Dec 2021 11:21:16 +0100Fastest InterCity trains return to the tracks
The fastest train connects Bratislava and Košice in four hours and 43 minutes.
Mon, 06 Dec 2021 11:02:06 +0100Automotive industry faces the biggest transformation in its history
Slovakia remains the world’s biggest car manufacturer per 1000 inhabitants.
Sun, 05 Dec 2021 12:03:05 +0100Experts advising the health minister propose another week of lockdown and one new measure
The coronavirus situation in Slovakia has not improved.
Fri, 03 Dec 2021 14:45:47 +0100News digest: Climate in Slovakia could be similar to Italy's in a few decades
Suburban transport in Bratislava Region to improve, registration for regulated parking in Bratislava launched, utility regulator announces price caps for 2022.
Fri, 03 Dec 2021 12:37:32 +0100Tests show 15,000 new positive cases. What is behind the drastic increase?
The positivity rate of the tests has only increased slightly.
Fri, 03 Dec 2021 12:30:07 +0100Households will pay more for gas and electricity next year
The regulatory authority has released caps for utility prices for 2022.
Fri, 03 Dec 2021 12:21:53 +0100Bratislava launches registration for regulated parking scheme
The city-wide parking policy will start in the first three zones on January 10, 2022.
Fri, 03 Dec 2021 08:10:04 +0100Weekend: Ježiško's Christmas Post Office is open, expecting letters from around the world
Make yourself comfortable and explore what has been going on in Slovakia in the past days.
Fri, 03 Dec 2021 07:44:55 +0100Spying on the press has a tradition in Slovakia
Who, and why, is surveilling journalists in the country.
Thu, 02 Dec 2021 18:35:12 +0100Culture Ministry looks to create ‘21st century environment’ for Slovak media
Transparency of ownership and financing among proposed overhaul of decades-old laws.
Thu, 02 Dec 2021 17:51:52 +0100News digest: Slovakia spent €40 million in the past three months to treat Covid patients
Slovakia supports Poland and the Baltic states in their efforts to protect their border with Belarus. The European Commission has launched legal action against five countries, including Slovakia.
Thu, 02 Dec 2021 17:20:56 +0100Slovak parliament supports Poland and the Baltics in securing borders with Belarus
It also denounced the destructive policy of the Belarussian regime.
Thu, 02 Dec 2021 17:13:32 +0100Social café gives eight women from five countries the opportunity to master their skills
Mareena has launched a crowdfunding campaign to support their idea.
Thu, 02 Dec 2021 11:51:12 +0100A giraffe, zebra, llama, or camel. Would you date them?
Bratislava Zoo offers Christmas dates with animals.
Thu, 02 Dec 2021 11:47:25 +0100Don’t respond to suspicious emails or texts from the post, they could be scams
Slovenská Pošta warns people amid reports of about 30 different types of scam emails.
Thu, 02 Dec 2021 11:39:50 +0100Spreading hoaxes can become a crime
The change is part of the amendment to the Penal Code presented by the justice minister.
Thu, 02 Dec 2021 11:28:46 +0100Hygienists can issue generally binding legislation
The Constitutional Court also ruled that ordinances do not have to be published in the Collection of Laws.