The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 1,446,000.

The president visited the Slovak-Ukrainian border. 44 people have asked for asylum so far. Slovak journalists support their colleagues in Ukraine and Russia.

The assistance is worth around €4.5 million.

PM Heger confirms the offer was extended to both Ukraine and Russia.

Joint statement of Slovak journalists.

Temporary protection can now be requested in Slovakia. Finance Minister proposes cash payments to those who take in refugees.

The snail was first discovered by zoologist Ján Brtek.

Public opinion has shifted. Fewer Slovaks are "bear huggers" after the invasion.

Hundreds gathered in the capital to support Ukraine.

Slovakia is deciding on the potential expulsion of Russian diplomats. The Foreign Ministry warns against travelling to Moldova and some regions of Belarus and Russia.

NATO troops will arrive from Germany and the Netherlands.

People feel strong solidarity because these are their friends, relatives and colleagues, says volunteer from Snina.

The reason is the mass arrival of people fleeing Ukraine.

Train transport between these two countries has been temporarily suspended.

Germany has confirmed it will send troops to Slovakia within the bolstered NATO defence.

Like it or not, Trump had a point about countries like Slovakia.

Parliament adopted a package of laws in relation to the war in Ukraine.

Local enthusiasts are trying to promote war-time shelters, but that is all they can do.

Municipalities have a big potential to help foreigners integrate.

Government ministers visited the border with Ukraine in Vyšné Nemecké.

The parliament called on Russia to stop aggression and expressed solidarity with the victims. It deems the Russian Federation responsible for the loss of life.

The first tanker with liquefied gas for Slovakia will arrive in March.

Several buildings in Bratislava are lit in Ukrainian colors, a special song for peace recorded in the streets of the capital.

Anton Srholec served as a priest in a nearby church.

After one year as special prosecutor, Daniel Lipšic says efforts to muddy the investigation of major corruption cases have been successful.

Government adjusts laws and earmarks money in anticipation of the arrival of large numbers of refugees. Slovak writer returns state award to Russia. Take a look at the front pages of Slovak newspapers today.

Slovakia needs to change its asylum-related laws to be able to handle the numbers of refugees the war in Ukraine might drive across the border.

The Slovak Spectator has put together information on how people can support Ukraine.

Defence Ministry chose not to use alternative for its MiG jets.

Despite a pandemic, more students have got involved in business-focused programmes run by Junior Achievement Slovakia.

Teamwork and communication are key to business survival, say entrepreneurs.

While the ruling coalition is united in its statements, some opposition politicians call the war an “American-Russian affair”.

How the war will affect Slovakia.

We're highlighting an unusual walking tour in Piešťany and a timeless Slovak specialty this week.

NATO troops could boost Slovakia's defences. We are ready to take in refugees, PM Heger said.

News chief steps down.

We are still capable of solidarity and humanity.

PM Heger compared today to 1968 when Czechs and Slovaks were fleeing the Warsaw Pact invasion.

Trains and flights to Ukraine have been temporarily suspended.

Winter was an entrepreneur who revived Piešťany and its spa facilities.

Observers expect other financial institutions to follow suit.

President Zuzana Čaputová and dozens of public life figures have condemned attacks against several people doing their job.

Yes, Slovakia does feel a threat, says Slovak defence minister.

The Russian president is sending a signal to all the crooks of the world.

In the aftermath of the Russian attack on Ukraine, Slovakia will ask NATO allies for consultation under Article 4.

First restrictions end on Saturday. No pressure on the border with Ukraine yet. Slovakia sends a diplomatic note to the Russian embassy.

There is no pressure on the eastern border for now, interior minister said.

The measures will be lifted in two phases.

Works by Ľudovít Fulla removed from his own gallery over building fears.

The Foreign Affairs Ministry stated that Russia's actions are in direct contradiction with Russia's declaration of seeking for a constructive and diplomatic solution to the conflict.

Elizabeth Báthory’s tenure at Čachtice Castle was only a short episode in its history, but her name draws thousands of tourists every year.

Petrol is expensive even now and could become more expensive.

No direct military threat to Slovakia now, but disinformation campaigns have intensified, state officials report.

Kitchen waste collection system to help reduce the capital's CO2 footprint.

Slovak ice-hockey players return home with Bronze medals. The US purchased a building in Bratislava but the embassy did not confirm the move.

Slovenská Pošta tries to motivate people to submit consignments electronically.

Russia has violated international laws and its own pledges with its recent steps.

Dušan Hanák's psychological drama, 322, was made in the late sixties.

Governors say that they are expected to receive less money from the funds and point to unclear powers.

Slovakia's foreign minister and prime minister back Ukraine.

Vladimír Šucha learned early on in life that even the powerless can do great things.

Slovakia is not ready for the challenges of the 21st century, but nobody really is, says the new head of the European Commission’s office in Bratislava.

National emergency to end tomorrow. The ministry recommends that people leave some Ukrainian territories. Prominent Slovak architect dies. More in today’s digest.

Comenius University suspended teaching on Monday, and plans to hold an earlier election of its rector.

Analysts are not happy about the solution.

The state should not interfere with business too much and instead focus on other areas.

The assassination of a journalist gave Slovakia an opportunity to take stock. It has been squandered.

Matica slovenská wants people to realise “the value of peace” again.

After they left, Benčík found leaflets in the corridor, calling him traitor of the nation.

OĽaNO would lose 1.3 percentage points.