Slovakia Spectator
Fri, 07 Jan 2022 10:23:43 +0100Heger backs agreement with the US, brands the claims of losing sovereignty as misleading
Controversy over defence agreement with the US after General Prosecutor's Office voiced objections.
Fri, 07 Jan 2022 10:05:00 +0100Coronavirus in Slovakia: 1,116 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 857,000.
Fri, 07 Jan 2022 09:29:25 +0100Weekend: What if life was like a box of Czechoslovak chocolates?
Get more info in the culture-travel roundup, including Trenčín's aim to revive its fashion tradition.
Thu, 06 Jan 2022 16:32:18 +0100Bratislava questions census results as it frets over 2022 income
Worries lockdowns in coming year could take a further bite out of city revenues.
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 22:16:21 +0100Woman protects whistleblowers: no fines yet, but police investigations underway
Zuzana Dlugošová on why she wanted to lead the Office for Protection of Whistleblowers and what cases her team deals with.
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 19:37:48 +0100Upcoming elections to show the country's mood. Eventful 2022 expected in Slovakia
PM Heger will mark one year in his post. Observers agree he is most likely to stay.
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 18:26:50 +0100News digest: General prosecutor criticises defence agreement, culture calls for reopening
Critics of the defence agreement talk about the loss of sovereignty, the ministry rejects it. Rules for entering Cyprus and the UK to change. Tomorrow is a national holiday.
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 17:25:44 +0100Initiatives call for reopening cultural facilities
Some politicians want theatres, cinemas and concert halls open for those fully vaccinated and recently recovered from Covid.
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 12:00:00 +0100The small village that contains a famous pre-romanesque church
Kopčany's Church of St Margaret of Antioch includes the foundations of 12 Great Moravian churches.
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 11:39:03 +0100General Prosecutor’s Office rejects Slovak-American defence agreement
Maroš Žilinka’s office sent 35 fundamental objections.
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 11:29:53 +0100Avian flu confirmed in three Slovak towns
State vets ordered several measures.
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 11:20:35 +0100Decaying Marian column in parking lot becomes a national monument
The artistic work in Šaštín-Stráže has not changed much, unlike the lot.
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 11:14:31 +0100To the city in the morning, back in the evening. A punker drives homeless people by bus
Roman Hulín is fulfilling his dream behind the wheel of the new bus line.
Tue, 04 Jan 2022 17:42:32 +0100News digest: Curfew soon to be over
Children will return to schools as scheduled. More than a million people in Slovakia have received the booster dose.
Tue, 04 Jan 2022 16:44:03 +0100Night curfew ends on January 10, most measures to remain in place
National emergency to remain in place even after curfew ends.
Tue, 04 Jan 2022 11:35:16 +0100Almost 3 percent of Slovakia’s population are foreigners
Nearly 153,000 foreign nationals are currently living in the country.
Tue, 04 Jan 2022 11:29:35 +0100Australian-Slovak pianist wins a Central European talent show
Ryan Martin Bradshaw has performed with several orchestras in Europe, despite his young age.
Tue, 04 Jan 2022 11:24:44 +0100Children should return to schools next Monday
Schools will follow the traffic light system, while voluntary self-testing of pupils will remain in place.
Tue, 04 Jan 2022 11:17:31 +0100Deposit return scheme for plastic bottles and cans launched, with transition period
Traders will be allowed to sell non-recyclable bottles during the first few months of the year.
Mon, 03 Jan 2022 17:54:59 +0100News digest: Slovakia reopens restaurants
Education minister plans on schools opening next Monday. Nine more Omicron cases confirmed.
Mon, 03 Jan 2022 17:11:02 +0100Some Slovak embassies will have to close
The deputy minister says lower funding from the state budget is behind the decision.
Mon, 03 Jan 2022 17:05:25 +0100Local councillors charged for keeping controversial street name
The councillors have submitted a complaint in response.
Mon, 03 Jan 2022 14:40:27 +0100As Omicron wave approaches, Slovakia shrugs in resignation
Government seems to have given up or misunderstood - again.
Mon, 03 Jan 2022 12:04:02 +0100Žilina names its park after a Swedish architect
The first time a park in Slovakia gets named after a Swede.
Mon, 03 Jan 2022 11:52:44 +0100Air companies limit flights due to Omicron. Changes also impact flights from Bratislava airport
Ryanair to suspend flights for three weeks in January and Wizz Air eliminates some connections for several months.
Mon, 03 Jan 2022 11:45:34 +0100Several temperature records measured on New Year’s Eve and New Year
The weather was especially warm.
Mon, 03 Jan 2022 11:40:19 +0100Gastronomy facilities open for recovered and vaccinated people, lockdown to be reconsidered
They can still sell takeaway and provide delivery.
Sun, 02 Jan 2022 10:05:00 +0100Populism is in decline
Positive trends don’t make headlines because the people who talk most publicly about these issues would need to admit their earlier theories were wrong.
Sun, 02 Jan 2022 09:45:00 +0100Population ageing, market with care services will need to expand
The ageing population is leading to an increased burden on those of working age.
Sat, 01 Jan 2022 16:35:10 +0100President Čaputová makes two wishes for Slovakia in 2022
The Slovak president did not mention hospitals or vaccination in her New Year's address. She called on people not to get provoked by hatred.
Fri, 31 Dec 2021 14:50:17 +0100Last digest of the year: Looking back at 2021
Prepare for the festivities and take a look at stories that deserve to be reread.