The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 866,400.

A new kind of pandemic, experts say.

Cabinet changes rules for mass events, but not everyone is happy. General prosecutor criticised for trip to Russia. More in today’s digest.

Maroš Žilinka has been criticised by both coalition politicians and Slovak MEPs.

The cabinet will also set new conditions for other mass events.

This week Žilinka will celebrate with a Russian prosecutor named on an EU sanctions list.

Štrbské Pleso had to close because of the traffic.

The defence minister said he will resign if any allegations of the agreement's opponents comes true.

People protested in front of the house of one of the alleged perpetrators.

The outlaw Juraj Jánošík, who has been turned into a folk hero, was sent to the gallows in the early 18th century.

Three statues celebrating Slovak folk tales have been erected in the town.

Problems with census' results in Bratislava, discontentment with the defence agreement with the US and a facelift for recreational venue Malý Slavín.

Covid automat alert system remains switched off.

The restoration of other public places is in the pipeline.

They are most interested in green solar power generated in Slovakia.

Controversy over defence agreement with the US after General Prosecutor's Office voiced objections.

Get more info in the culture-travel roundup, including Trenčín's aim to revive its fashion tradition.

Worries lockdowns in coming year could take a further bite out of city revenues.

Zuzana Dlugošová on why she wanted to lead the Office for Protection of Whistleblowers and what cases her team deals with.

PM Heger will mark one year in his post. Observers agree he is most likely to stay.

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.

Some politicians want theatres, cinemas and concert halls open for those fully vaccinated and recently recovered from Covid.

Kopčany's Church of St Margaret of Antioch includes the foundations of 12 Great Moravian churches.

Maroš Žilinka’s office sent 35 fundamental objections.

State vets ordered several measures.

The artistic work in Šaštín-Stráže has not changed much, unlike the lot.

Roman Hulín is fulfilling his dream behind the wheel of the new bus line.

Children will return to schools as scheduled. More than a million people in Slovakia have received the booster dose.

National emergency to remain in place even after curfew ends.

Nearly 153,000 foreign nationals are currently living in the country.

Ryan Martin Bradshaw has performed with several orchestras in Europe, despite his young age.

Schools will follow the traffic light system, while voluntary self-testing of pupils will remain in place.

Traders will be allowed to sell non-recyclable bottles during the first few months of the year.