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Tue, 05 Jan 2021 10:10:00 +0100
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 2,989 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 191,000.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 06:01:22 +0100
How I came to appreciate (some) Communist-time architecture (from our archive)
The Communist-era architecture of Petržalka isn't so bad. It is, at least, more attractive than the American strip mall.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 18:01:00 +0100
News digest: Situation in Nitra is worsening dramatically, new COVID-19 hospital in Galanta should help
A commission to investigate former police chief’s death was established. Schools will not be opened next week.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 17:49:50 +0100
A newly-formed commission will look into Lučanský’s suicide
It should also investigate the first incident from early December.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 17:41:31 +0100
Situation in Nitra is critical. Some call for total lockdown
The district crisis staff suggests restricting the operation of production companies, opening kindergartens for some children only and limiting the number of people in shops.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 13:50:23 +0100
Where can you go during the lockdown in Bratislava? Try new a hiking and running path
The new trail bypasses a busy asphalt road in the Small Carpathians above the Borough of Rača.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 13:43:08 +0100
The year of the vaccine started with a stricter lockdown
Some hospitals are on their last legs. A prominent suicide puts the government's future at stake.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 11:55:00 +0100
Liptov's gold rush: Magurka
Discover the highest located settlement in the Low Tatras.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 11:52:35 +0100
These are the most common surnames in Slovakia. Most of them are of Hungarian origin
Many surnames are linked to professions.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 11:47:52 +0100
Social security contributions for self-employed go up
Maximum assessment basis for paying social insurance premiums increased as well.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 11:45:53 +0100
Some churches in Orava remained open despite ban
The police will deal with the incidents.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 11:42:17 +0100
Healthcare staff and nursing home employees can register for vaccination online
Those taking care of COVID-19 patients take priority.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 08:30:00 +0100
Renewing buildings is a way to cope with the climate crisis
Slovakia lags in the renovation of family houses and public buildings.

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 19:01:38 +0100
Predictions for 2021: The most exciting thing since Waterloo and charges against Trump
There are three certainties in life.

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 17:01:46 +0100
Vlhová dominates slalom in Zagreb
The Slovak skier strengthens her lead in World Cup standings.

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 14:48:43 +0100
Former first lady dies
Emília Kováčová was the first president's spouse, passing away on the last day of 2020.

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 14:46:12 +0100
President calls for solution-oriented approach instead of blame game
In her second New Year's address, President Zuzana Čaputová called for restoring trust and joined forces to cope with the crisis.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 20:41:00 +0100
Special news digest: The year ends with tougher restrictions
Cabinet cancels several restrictions in the curfew from January 1. Two cities prepare for mass testing. Zdeno Chára changes ice hockey club after 14 years.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 20:33:12 +0100
Closed ski centres and churches, stricter curfew. Cabinet toughens up measures
Restrictions come into force already on January 1.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 14:29:29 +0100
Situation worsens before the year’s end, cabinet to discuss tougher restrictions
Some may come into force from midnight.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 14:13:55 +0100
Why did Lučanský return from Croatia and why was he alone in a cell? His story raises questions
Some doubts have remained after his death.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 19:00:00 +0100
Nicholson: Our past assumptions have been turned on their head
Top stories from The Slovak Spectator in 2020.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 18:06:51 +0100
Ex-police chief Lučanský has died after suicide attempt
His family announced his death; the Justice Ministry confirmed the information.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 16:56:33 +0100
Roundup: The best of 2020 travel and culture stories about Slovakia
Read and listen back to the most popular stories and podcasts from this year in the last roundup of 2020.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 15:53:13 +0100
Coronavirus crisis reduced car production by an estimated 20 percent in Slovakia
ZAP proposes to use Recovery Fund money to build new alternative fuel charging stations.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 15:45:56 +0100
New Year’s Eve in Bratislava will be silent
The city re-enforces a ban on amateur pyrotechnics.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 13:55:39 +0100
Coalition calls for investigation of Lučanský’s suicide attempt, opposition blames govt and PM
Opposition calls on Justice Minister Kolíková to resign.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 13:32:35 +0100
Ex-police chief Lučanský remains in critical condition after suicide attempt
Head of the Prison and Court Guard Service has resigned in response.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 08:30:00 +0100
2020 in photos: Pandemic, election and high-profile arrests
This is what 2020 looked like.

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 19:28:10 +0100
Ex-police chief Lučanský ends up in hospital after suicide attempt
He is facing corruption-related charges.

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 19:04:15 +0100
Special news digest: Curfew until January 10, mobile sites test online bookings
Ex-police chief Lučanský ends in hospital after suicide attempt. Western Slovakia could feel tremors from Croatian earthquake.

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 18:56:48 +0100
Cabinet prolongs the national emergency by 40 days
Restrictions will remain in place until January 10.

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 17:43:45 +0100
Some testing sites launch online booking of appointment
After the pilot phase, all mobile testing sites are expected to gradually join the system.

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 17:42:50 +0100
Slovak exporters to the UK will need a certificate of origin
Business relations between the EU member states and the UK changing after January 1, 2021.

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 17:38:09 +0100
Well-known travel agency declares bankruptcy. Due to the pandemic
Firo-tour has been on the Slovak market for more than 20 years.

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 13:50:00 +0100
Pandemic the biggest event, but not the only one. Events that changed Slovakia in 2020
Smer descended into opposition and split, high-profile arrests have continued.



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