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Tue, 15 Feb 2022 10:05:00 +0100
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 18,869 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 1,268,000.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 18:25:00 +0100
News digest: Some MPs need protection after voting for the US defence deal
New Covid rules to come into force. Boosters for teenagers launched. Date for new Kuciak murder trial set.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 17:40:00 +0100
The trust of Slovaks in EU membership the lowest in the club
Yet the majority of Slovaks keep saying EU membership is beneficial for the country, according to a recent Eurobarometer survey.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 17:35:28 +0100
New tax to solve problems with high energy prices. The power generator warns of consequences
Slovenské Elektrárne warns that the tax might send them to bankruptcy, and employers call for negotiations.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 16:06:37 +0100
A turning point in the refurbishment of the dilapidated main station in Bratislava
The city, the railway operator and the state have joined forces to revamp the train station.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 15:44:40 +0100
Defence deal opponents adopt intimidation tactics
Those denouncing the defence cooperation agreement brought their wild antics inside parliament.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 11:47:48 +0100
Shops open for everyone, recovered fall under OP+ regime
There will be several changes to the valid anti-pandemic measures as of February 15.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 11:29:31 +0100
Environment minister considered most trustworthy member of cabinet
The former PM and finance minister are considered the least trustworthy.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 11:23:36 +0100
"Traitor of the country" lives here. Opposition goads masses against coalition MPs
Some MPs have police protection.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 10:28:55 +0100
Partyslava is obsolete, Bratislava needs a fresh tourism model
New strategy document to lay out path for “appropriate and attractive growth”.

Sat, 12 Feb 2022 16:59:16 +0100
Slovakia withdrawing families of diplomats from Ukraine
Foreign Affairs Ministry decided based on information from intelligence services.

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 16:16:51 +0100
News digest: Wild pigs roam the capital, boroughs call for action
An overview of ski resorts in Slovakia, the internet came to Czechoslovakia 30 year ago, and the Slovak National Gallery is acknowledged for its pro-children attitude.

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 15:36:07 +0100
Boars on borough's boulevards bring brouhaha to Bratislava
Global warming is being blamed for the growing number of wild pigs.

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 11:23:47 +0100
Everything you need to know about skiing in Slovakia
Our detailed ranking also reveals the longest slope and the best facility when it comes to value for money.

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 09:20:00 +0100
Slovak universities are attracting more foreign students
Universities are promoting themselves abroad, but there is still work to be done.

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 07:42:55 +0100
Weekend: The worst Valentine's Day gift ideas for Slovaks
We've got you covered ahead of Valentine's Day. Avoid these gifts for your better half when in Slovakia.

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 19:11:58 +0100
Americans might start to wonder why they bother
Which signatory to the U.S.-Slovak Defense Cooperation Agreement is more likely to need help defending itself?

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 17:39:07 +0100
News digest: Test and certificate regimes to be dropped for all shops
Former foreign affairs minister and diplomat dies. Inflation set to jump sharply this year, according to latest forecasts.

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 17:10:22 +0100
Town leaders call for referendum on more electoral wards in Slovakia
Experts warn changes could create populism problems

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 14:45:07 +0100
The iconic village of Čičmany is nearing collapse. Collection organised to save it
Officials are worried about the future of the traditional village with distinctive white paintings.

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 14:07:18 +0100
Bratislava has a new nature reserve, the first of its kind in Slovakia
The highest degree of nature protection in the capital does not prevent people from enjoying nature.

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:21:46 +0100
Latest archaeological finds confirm gold mining in Tužina
German settlers established the village in the Prievidza District in 1393.

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:15:17 +0100
Fico ready to cooperate with the far right
The Smer chair commented on potential partners after the next general election on conspiracy Internet TV channel.

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:05:32 +0100
President ratified the defence agreement
She did it on the same day as it was approved in parliament.

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:02:54 +0100
Former foreign affairs minister and diplomat Eduard Kukan died
An elegant politician and great person left, several politicians commented.

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Losing my religion in Slovakia
Slovakia is traditionally viewed as the more religious part of the one-time common Czecho-Slovak state. Yet the latest census shows the country is becoming more atheist and this shift will likely be irreversible.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 18:01:00 +0100
News digest: US defence deal passed, but critics are not silenced
Ukrainians demand apology for the flag incident. Daily caseload breaks record. Slovak skier wins Olympic gold.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 17:08:49 +0100
Slovakia might be back to normal in late March
The number of Covid infected people is on the rise, but the situation in hospitals seems to be stable, the health minister said.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 13:54:51 +0100
MPs poured water on Ukrainian flag, Ukraine demands apology
Slovak chair of diplomacy said that the discussion is not only about the defence agreement anymore, but also about the direction of the foreign policy of Slovakia.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 13:02:22 +0100
Only aluminium producer in Slovakia faces threat of closure
Slovakia lacks the legislature mechanisms of other European countries to support them.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 12:42:38 +0100
Slovak parliament approves defence agreement with US
President Zuzana Čaputová has already ratified the deal.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Channel your inner Empress Sissi in Piešťany
In 1682, Emperor Leopold I issued a document protecting Piešťany as a spa, the very first paper of its kind in Europe.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 07:53:18 +0100
Slovakia wins its first medal. Skier Vlhová dominated the slalom race
Petra Vlhová won after ending eighth in the first run.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 18:03:00 +0100
News digest: Blocked speaker’s desk, boos and protests. MPs discuss defence deal
General prosecutor not allowed to speak about defence agreement, while protest was held in front of the parliamentary building. Children of foreigners often struggle in schools.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 17:29:34 +0100
General prosecutor: 1968 invasion agreement more advantageous than the US defence deal
Parliamentary discussion accompanied by several incidents and a protest.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 17:24:40 +0100
Elite NAKA investigators still facing charges
The General Prosecutor’s Office drops just some charges.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 16:16:11 +0100
Slovak minister teams up for Ukraine visit with Czech and Austrian counterparts
This kind of trip would not be possible with Hungary, analyst says.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 14:10:00 +0100
What does one eighteen-year-old Slovak have in common with Tom Holland?
Up-and-coming artist Nina Kohout's experience in music and the industry runs deep.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 12:22:02 +0100
Road builders discover cave in Liptov region
The new discovery will not impact the completion of a D1 stretch, the National Highway Company said.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 12:18:56 +0100
Foreigners' children often not welcome in Slovak schools
Their number has increased five times in the past ten years and schools are woefully unprepared.



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