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Wed, 13 Apr 2022 10:03:00 +0200
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 2,538 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 1,757,000.

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 07:25:00 +0200
Словаччина готується до повернення дипломатів у Київ
Половина мешканців Словаччини незадоволена реакцією ЄС на війну в Україні. МВС терміново шукає заміну російським гелікоптерам.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 18:11:12 +0200
News digest: Slovakia prepares to return diplomats to Kyiv
Half the people in Slovakia are unsatisfied with the EU's response to the war in Ukraine. Interior Ministry urgently looks for the replacement of Russian helicopters.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 17:58:11 +0200
Interior Ministry ordered to urgently replace Russian helicopters
Price of new helicopters estimated to be €25 million.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 17:51:09 +0200
Another 900 NATO troops could arrive in Slovakia
About 3,000 soldiers in total.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 16:09:37 +0200
Nuclear physicist: Nuclear weapon threats cannot be taken lightly
Nuclear power plants are still safe.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 11:36:31 +0200
Canoeing the Latorica is like being in a rainforest
Canoeists can also learn more about wine-making traditions during their adventure.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 11:33:30 +0200
PM Heger: Ukraine could use Slovakia’s MiG jets
He also confirmed that the S-300 air defence system sent to Ukraine is in good condition.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 11:25:59 +0200
Half of Slovaks dissatisfied with EU’s response to conflict in Ukraine
Society in Slovakia is very polarised, a sociologist opines.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 11:22:14 +0200
Little heroes learn how to save their grandparents
FAST Heroes is a campaign targeted at children to raise awareness of stroke symptoms.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 07:15:00 +0200
Лідер опозиції Фіцо міг поставити під загрозу передачу ПРО Україні
Проти колишнього прем'єра відкрито кримінальну справу. Війна в Україні не впливає на політичні уподобання словаків. Автомобільні завод...

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 18:26:00 +0200
News digest: Opposition leader Fico might have endangered the S-300 transport
Criminal complaint submitted against former PM. War in Ukraine seems not to impact political preferences. Carmakers stop production lines again.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 17:44:46 +0200
Respirators might be dropped after Easter
The pandemic situation seems to be improving.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 17:39:44 +0200
Smer chair Fico faces a criminal complaint for publishing information about the S-300 transport
He might have threatened the lives of those transporting the missile system to Ukraine.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 16:34:15 +0200
Українці можуть вивчати словацьку мову безкоштовно
Щоб українці швидше адаптувались до життя у новій країні, багато мовних шкіл у Словаччині відкрили базові курси з вивчення мови.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 15:32:05 +0200
This is how it feels to be proud of your prime minister
Slovakia is experiencing an unfamiliar emotion.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 14:33:56 +0200
The Russian propaganda machine is broken, it used to be much more sophisticated
Making your country resilient to disinformation is one way to help Ukraine, says expert on the information warfare of the Ukrainian armed forces, Viktor Tregubov.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 12:35:49 +0200
European flight ticket prices grow as does interest in travelling
Destinations in countries neighbouring Ukraine have more expensive flight tickets.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 12:12:02 +0200
Kremnica to serve as retreat for foreign and Slovak translators and writers
The Zechenter’s House, once owned by a Slovak travel author, will welcome back creative souls.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 12:07:40 +0200
Poll: war has limited influence on party support
Hlas is still the strongest party while SaS support has dropped.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0200
The snows of March: Baranec
Baranec is also called the father of the Liptov region, proudly protecting all its inhabitants.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 11:27:58 +0200
I wanted to stay and help my dad
For refugee kids, school is a welcome distraction from anxious thoughts about what they left behind in Ukraine.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 10:34:47 +0200
Оренда квартири в Словаччині
The Slovak Spectator пропонує вам набір найпоширеніших запитань щодо оренди квартири в Словаччині.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 14:58:06 +0200
I've seen the biggest terrors of war, Heger about his visit to Bucha
Slovakia's security isn't compromised after it donated S-300 to Ukraine, Heger declared upon his return from Ukraine.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 07:16:07 +0200
Словаччина передала Україні свою систему протиракетної оборони
Вбивці Рейнгарда Гейдріха сьогодні виповнилося б 110 років, у Братиславі представлено проект-переможець військового меморіалу та де у Б...

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 22:35:29 +0200
Ukraine will never forget it. Zelensky thanks Slovakia
PM Eduard Heger met highest state representatives of Ukraine during his visit to Kyiv.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 20:26:25 +0200
Slovakia has sent an S-300 air defence system to Ukraine. Here's what it means
It is the first NATO country to have donated such a significant weapons system to Ukraine.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 15:38:19 +0200
News digest: Slovakia has sent its S-300 missile defence system to Ukraine
The assassin of Reinhard Heydrich would have turned 110 today, the winning design for Bratislava's war memorial is unveiled, and where to fix your bike in Bratislava.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 14:53:37 +0200
Winning design for Tomb of the Unknown Soldier memorial revealed
Bratislava Old Town chooses "minimalist" circular design for embankment location.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 13:24:59 +0200
Холодний пасхальний душ або жартівлива бійка
У Словаччині під час Великодня обливаються водою, дружньо б'ються гілочками та печуть пироги у формі ягня.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 13:01:31 +0200
Slovakia has sent its S-300 air defence system to Ukraine
Prime Minister Eduard Heger confirmed the move.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 12:19:19 +0200
Weekend: "Do you have hens?" a UK vlogger asks a Slovak villager
It is a relevant question to be asking ahead of Easter. But we have more to tell you about in this week’s roundup.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 07:00:25 +0200
Словаччина обговорює подальшу військову допомогу Україні
Землетрус у центральній Словаччині. Словацька студентська компанія визнана найкращою у світі.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 17:43:31 +0200
News digest: Slovakia discusses further military aid to Ukraine
Earthquake in central Slovakia. Slovak student company named best in world.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 17:22:36 +0200
Slovak student company named best in world
Firm takes top spot in global competition with zero-waste wax markers.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 16:56:31 +0200
Kotleba is guilty and might not meet the deadline to run in the next general election
Voters who had a problem with the far right leader had already left the party, observers agree.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 16:55:04 +0200
Russian gas stop would cost Slovakia €300 million a year
Economy minister “fundamentally disagrees” with EU embargo on Russian gas and oil.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 15:38:02 +0200
На Великодні свята магазини будуть зачинені
Як працюватимуть супермаркети під час свят у Словаччині.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 11:24:32 +0200
Can the new Spiš cycling route become a success?
Spišská Via Sacra will run along churches in the Spiš region.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 11:22:12 +0200
Creating digital vulnerabilities in times of danger
In spite of many governments, politicians and NGOs calling on digital platforms to quickly remove harmful content, their legislative activity seems to go in a different direction.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 11:15:51 +0200
Repairs of military technology and old Slovak howitzers. Further aid to Ukraine discussed
Unlike some other military technology, like S-300 or MiG jets, it would not need a replacement for the Zuzana howitzers.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 11:03:16 +0200
With one vote, Slovakia could introduce Viktor Orbán's winning electoral system
Increasing the quorum for political parties to enter parliament could be enough for a single-party government, a political scientist says.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 08:57:23 +0200
Прем'єр-міністр Словаччини поїде до Києва
Обміняти гривню на євро відтепер можна в ще одному місті. Люди, вакциновані за кордоном, тепер можуть подати заявку на отримання Green Pass ЄС...

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0200
Orbán wins re-election, but faces isolation within the region
Responses to the war prompt a political split within the Visegrad Group, which includes Slovakia.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 18:36:30 +0200
Ukraine war shatters confidence in Russian gas flows
Impact of immediate gas cut off could be devastating for industry, experts warn.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 18:10:00 +0200
News digest: Slovak prime minister will travel to Kyiv
Exchange of hryvnias for euros possible in another city. People vaccinated abroad can now apply for EU green pass.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 17:45:24 +0200
Good news for people vaccinated abroad: Everybody will receive the EU green pass
People entitled for the certificate will have to fill in some documents and send them to a special email address.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 17:06:01 +0200
PM Heger will travel to Ukraine to meet President Zelensky
He will be part of the EC delegation.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 14:59:19 +0200
Українським школярам важливо почуватися своїми
Блог: вдома у Львові ми неодмінно продовжимо вчити словацьку мову.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 12:57:19 +0200
Eastern Slovakia already protected by air defence
Systems monitor the Slovak-Ukrainian border 24/7.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 12:54:49 +0200
Bratislava bids farewell to iconic urban buses
Low emissions and increased comfort are among the benefits of 70 modern buses coming to the capital.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 12:41:10 +0200
President Čaputová: The aim of lies about the war is to make us cynical
Slovaks have a history of being prone to believe disinformation.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0200
Young HR professional: Building corporate culture and making workers feel good
Petra Matejíčková of Packeta had little experience as she set out to create an entire department.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0200
Three churches in one and other surprises of Nitra Castle
The cathedral, a gothic ditch, the Diocese Museum, and some parts of the fortification are open to the public.



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