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Mon, 28 Feb 2022 10:06:00 +0100
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 4,728 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 1,446,000.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 17:37:00 +0100
News digest: Slovakia sends more help to Ukraine and offers a venue for peace talks
The president visited the Slovak-Ukrainian border. 44 people have asked for asylum so far. Slovak journalists support their colleagues in Ukraine and Russia.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 17:13:15 +0100
Slovakia will send more military material aid to Ukraine
The assistance is worth around €4.5 million.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 13:54:54 +0100
Slovak government offers Bratislava for peace talks
PM Heger confirms the offer was extended to both Ukraine and Russia.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Independent journalists in Ukraine and Russia deserve our support and admiration
Joint statement of Slovak journalists.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 11:15:09 +0100
Four hotspots and special website in Ukrainian to help refugees
Temporary protection can now be requested in Slovakia. Finance Minister proposes cash payments to those who take in refugees.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 09:20:00 +0100
A blind snail named after Bojnice Castle
The snail was first discovered by zoologist Ján Brtek.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 07:45:04 +0100
Most Slovaks blame Russia for the war (poll)
Public opinion has shifted. Fewer Slovaks are "bear huggers" after the invasion.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 22:28:31 +0100
Bratislava and other Slovak cities joined anti-war protests around the world
Hundreds gathered in the capital to support Ukraine.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 17:39:34 +0100
News digest: Slovakia declares state of emergency, arrival of NATO troops confirmed
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.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 17:18:12 +0100
Slovak defence minister confirms arrival of NATO troops with missile defence system
NATO troops will arrive from Germany and the Netherlands.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 16:01:57 +0100
People show solidarity with refugees from Ukraine by donating money and supplies
People feel strong solidarity because these are their friends, relatives and colleagues, says volunteer from Snina.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 11:25:43 +0100
State of emergency applies in Slovakia as of noon
The reason is the mass arrival of people fleeing Ukraine.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 10:29:36 +0100
There are Slovaks stuck in Ukraine. How will they get home?
Train transport between these two countries has been temporarily suspended.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 10:10:31 +0100
Allied troops to come sooner. It means bigger players will not sacrifice small countries like Slovakia
Germany has confirmed it will send troops to Slovakia within the bolstered NATO defence.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 09:48:34 +0100
Reality bites in central Europe
Like it or not, Trump had a point about countries like Slovakia.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 09:45:18 +0100
Fleeing Ukrainians to get temporary protection; the state will fight disinformation
Parliament adopted a package of laws in relation to the war in Ukraine.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 09:05:00 +0100
WWII bunkers in Fiľakovo a total hidden gem. Their future is dire
Local enthusiasts are trying to promote war-time shelters, but that is all they can do.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 07:55:00 +0100
Municipalities hardly know how to talk to foreigners. Nitra is an exception
Municipalities have a big potential to help foreigners integrate.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 20:17:08 +0100
Mainly women and children are entering Slovakia. This is what it looks like at the border
Government ministers visited the border with Ukraine in Vyšné Nemecké.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 20:13:16 +0100
Slovak parliament stands with Ukraine
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.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 17:07:47 +0100
Slovakia has enough oil and natural gas, for now
The first tanker with liquefied gas for Slovakia will arrive in March.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 16:45:12 +0100
How Bratislava and its people show support for Ukraine (photos and video)
Several buildings in Bratislava are lit in Ukrainian colors, a special song for peace recorded in the streets of the capital.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 16:44:45 +0100
Fighter against oppression to have Bratislava park named after him
Anton Srholec served as a priest in a nearby church.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 16:17:29 +0100
There were no anti-teams until we started prosecuting white collar suspects (interview)
After one year as special prosecutor, Daniel Lipšic says efforts to muddy the investigation of major corruption cases have been successful.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 15:59:28 +0100
News digest: Ukrainian anthem sounds in Slovakia's parliament
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.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 15:23:31 +0100
Hot-spots, school dorms and law changes. Slovakia prepares for refugees
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.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 15:04:13 +0100
Want to help Ukrainians? Here's how you can do it
The Slovak Spectator has put together information on how people can support Ukraine.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 14:24:32 +0100
Slovakia's air defence relies on Russian technicians
Defence Ministry chose not to use alternative for its MiG jets.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 10:57:47 +0100
Covid has failed to shut down student firms
Despite a pandemic, more students have got involved in business-focused programmes run by Junior Achievement Slovakia.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 10:56:09 +0100
How enterprising Slovaks got the better of the pandemic
Teamwork and communication are key to business survival, say entrepreneurs.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 10:40:53 +0100
Slovak politicians denounce the war in Ukraine, but some blame the US
While the ruling coalition is united in its statements, some opposition politicians call the war an “American-Russian affair”.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 10:14:25 +0100
War in Ukraine. Is Slovakia safe? (Q&A)
How the war will affect Slovakia.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 10:09:09 +0100
Weekend: Follow in the footsteps of Piešťany's famous phantom
We're highlighting an unusual walking tour in Piešťany and a timeless Slovak specialty this week.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 17:52:10 +0100
News digest: Slovakia stands with Ukraine
NATO troops could boost Slovakia's defences. We are ready to take in refugees, PM Heger said.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 17:25:56 +0100
Public service TV slammed over disinformation
News chief steps down.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 16:56:24 +0100
Slovakia cannot afford to let slip the clarity of this moment
We are still capable of solidarity and humanity.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 12:29:47 +0100
Keep calm and do not trust disinformation, Slovak government tells people
PM Heger compared today to 1968 when Czechs and Slovaks were fleeing the Warsaw Pact invasion.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 12:20:12 +0100
Slovakia will let everybody fleeing Ukraine in
Trains and flights to Ukraine have been temporarily suspended.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 11:53:20 +0100
Piešťany tells the story of Ľudovít Winter on special walking tours
Winter was an entrepreneur who revived Piešťany and its spa facilities.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 11:51:05 +0100
The end of cheap mortgages? Some banks have increased interest rates
Observers expect other financial institutions to follow suit.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 11:46:57 +0100
President’s call on society: Let’s say no to hatred and keep decency a norm
President Zuzana Čaputová and dozens of public life figures have condemned attacks against several people doing their job.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 11:44:52 +0100
NATO to bolster its presence on the eastern flank, including Slovakia
Yes, Slovakia does feel a threat, says Slovak defence minister.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 10:37:04 +0100
Putin is threatening all of us. Right now
The Russian president is sending a signal to all the crooks of the world.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 07:27:22 +0100
Heger: Putin will be held responsible for all the victims of this war
In the aftermath of the Russian attack on Ukraine, Slovakia will ask NATO allies for consultation under Article 4.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 18:05:00 +0100
News digest: One step closer to normal life. Slovakia prepares for big easing of measures
First restrictions end on Saturday. No pressure on the border with Ukraine yet. Slovakia sends a diplomatic note to the Russian embassy.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 17:24:14 +0100
Slovakia prepares for potential refugees from Ukraine
There is no pressure on the eastern border for now, interior minister said.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 17:22:07 +0100
Big easing of measures, but some restrictions remain in place
The measures will be lifted in two phases.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 16:35:24 +0100
Fulla cracks: Gallery dedicated to one of Slovakia’s greatest artists crumbling
Works by Ľudovít Fulla removed from his own gallery over building fears.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 12:05:25 +0100
Foreign Ministry hands protest note to Russian Embassy
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.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Where the legend of the murderous Blood Countess lives on
Elizabeth Báthory’s tenure at Čachtice Castle was only a short episode in its history, but her name draws thousands of tourists every year.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 11:58:22 +0100
How will the conflict in Ukraine impact people in Slovakia? (Q&A)
Petrol is expensive even now and could become more expensive.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 18:46:24 +0100
Russian imperialism must be stopped, says PM Heger
No direct military threat to Slovakia now, but disinformation campaigns have intensified, state officials report.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 18:01:32 +0100
How Bratislava plans to use its kitchen waste
Kitchen waste collection system to help reduce the capital's CO2 footprint.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 17:22:42 +0100
News digest: Slovakia supports Ukraine and condemns Kremlin's steps
Slovak ice-hockey players return home with Bronze medals. The US purchased a building in Bratislava but the embassy did not confirm the move.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 17:15:11 +0100
Slovak post office change prices as of March, international consignments also impacted
Slovenská Pošta tries to motivate people to submit consignments electronically.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 12:35:06 +0100
Trivialising aggression towards Ukraine undermines Slovakia’s sovereignty, foreign minister says
Russia has violated international laws and its own pledges with its recent steps.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 11:47:09 +0100
A once-banned film chosen as Slovakia's film of the century
Dušan Hanák's psychological drama, 322, was made in the late sixties.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 11:33:16 +0100
Problems with EU funds: regional governors complain about the ministry in Brussels
Governors say that they are expected to receive less money from the funds and point to unclear powers.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 08:20:28 +0100
Slovak diplomacy condemns Kremlin's steps as unacceptable
Slovakia's foreign minister and prime minister back Ukraine.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 08:05:00 +0100
The man who contracted fever for Europe
Vladimír Šucha learned early on in life that even the powerless can do great things.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 06:45:00 +0100
Money is poor glue, we need shared values to hold us together (interview)
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.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 18:18:00 +0100
News digest: Slovakia commemorates journalist’s murder
National emergency to end tomorrow. The ministry recommends that people leave some Ukrainian territories. Prominent Slovak architect dies. More in today’s digest.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 17:34:52 +0100
Unlike schools, MPs seem to have no problem with the university reform
Comenius University suspended teaching on Monday, and plans to hold an earlier election of its rector.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 17:27:00 +0100
Energy prices for households will be frozen
Analysts are not happy about the solution.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 16:56:32 +0100
How to turn Slovakia into a modern country? Twelve personalities offer advice
The state should not interfere with business too much and instead focus on other areas.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 14:15:58 +0100
The spectre of violence returns
The assassination of a journalist gave Slovakia an opportunity to take stock. It has been squandered.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 14:08:00 +0100
Get ready for a sleepover in a bunker. The Cold War Museum will open in late spring
Matica slovenská wants people to realise “the value of peace” again.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 11:59:59 +0100
Group of people banging on MP’s door because of his vote on defence agreement
After they left, Benčík found leaflets in the corridor, calling him traitor of the nation.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 11:54:42 +0100
Hlas would win election before second Smer; Christian Democrats grow
OĽaNO would lose 1.3 percentage points.



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