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Tue, 02 Feb 2021 10:08:00 +0100
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 1,737 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 252,000.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 18:04:26 +0100
News digest: Krajčí considers lockdown measures insufficient, wants to toughen it up
Ex-state secretary Jankovská in hospital. COVID automat to be launched.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 17:53:08 +0100
Covid automat arrives in a week. How will the measures change?
The new system puts an end to unpredictability but counts on regular mass testing. Some coalition partners want that to change.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 17:38:20 +0100
Most attractive employers revealed
The Profesia company publishes the results of its annual poll.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 15:30:40 +0100
Investigation of mafia in the police resulted in detention of a million in cash
The cases against the people facing charges in police and judicial corruption are not based on penitents' testimonies only, prosecutors say.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 12:42:04 +0100
Vaccination is a story that requires some editing
Organised crime charges fly high during an eventful week for the police and judiciary.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 12:27:17 +0100
Vlhová had a great ride. She ended second in super-G
She kept her leading position in World Cup standings.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 12:09:16 +0100
The regime didn't like that his films featured ugly people. Dušan Hanák's work finally released
The films have been digitalised.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Gone with the wind: Malacky and Korlátko
Discover the amazing Záhorie region.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 11:53:40 +0100
Spa faces fine after taking guests without doctor’s recommendation during lockdown
Hygienists suggest fines for the spa operator and plan to change the rules.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 11:46:46 +0100
UPDATED: Ex-state secretary Jankovská transported to hospital
She reportedly took some prescription medicaments.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 11:42:03 +0100
Vaccination campaign finally launched, supported by president and Olympians
Some experts on marketing and advertisement say it came too late.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 10:32:20 +0100
First AstraZeneca vaccines to arrive by the end of the week
The vaccine will likely be used only for people under the age of 55.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 08:50:00 +0100
Invest in Slovakia: Share of industries in Slovak regions
Practical information from Investment Advisory Guide

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Going remote and still meeting customers’ demands. Business centres adapt to the pandemic situation
The coronavirus prompted business service centres in Slovakia to come up with new solutions in dealing with their staff and customers.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 21:25:13 +0100
The vaccines are not free
It's now normal for taxpayer money to be spent subsidising private for-profit businesses.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 14:27:37 +0100
Developers hate him, the Economy Ministry has sued him
A criminal complaint has been submitted against him, though Marcel Slávik's activities have been declared legal before.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 20:25:25 +0100
The Czech Republic closes its borders for foreigners
Only essential travels will be allowed.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 18:58:30 +0100
Nitra COVID emergency may repeat in Bratislava
Health minister says situation in the hospitals of the Slovak capital is alarming and worsening.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 17:55:24 +0100
News digest: Organised group charges against more influential people
Chief hygienist rejects the prosecutors' protests. New highway stretch opens near Žilina.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 17:48:06 +0100
There are no painless solutions, chief hygienist reacts to general prosecutor's protests
Health care would collapse if we followed the general prosecutor's interpretation of the law, says Chief Hygienist Mikas.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 10:45:33 +0100
Roundup: Dr Jo, Slovak trailblazer who changed English football, has died at 84
Jozef Vengloš managed Birmingham’s Aston Villa and Celtic Glasgow.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 09:49:10 +0100
Influential businessman charged as head of an organised group
Charges pressed against Jozef Brhel and his alleged accomplices, including former tax administration head under Smer.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 19:33:15 +0100
Police Corps have new president
In the past, OĽaNO wanted Peter Kovařík to step down from a governmental post, now their minister appointed him the top police chief.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 19:21:22 +0100
News digest: Schools remain closed, hygienists broke the law
Slovakia has updated its Defence and Security strategies. Sampling points will be established in Nitra and Bratislava during the upcoming weekend, even though testing there is not obligatory.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 18:47:50 +0100
Hygienists have issued two illegal ordinances, claims General Prosecutor
General Prosecutor Maroš Žilinka says the office exceeded its authority in issuing them.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 18:25:10 +0100
Slovakia among five EU member states with highest perceived corruption
Slovakia drops further in Corruption Perception Index, Matovič government could improve the country's standing but has serious flaws too.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 18:05:06 +0100
Seniors may now apply for vaccinations but many dates are booked out
Especially in western Slovakia it would be hard to find vacant date.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 17:01:04 +0100
Stéphanie – The forgotten princess of Rusovce
Habsburg royal gave up title for love and moved to Bratislava manor house.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 14:50:23 +0100
Lipšic and his security clearance raise eyebrows as special prosecutor vote nears
The Labour Ministry helped Lipšic, the only non-prosecutor among candidates for special prosecutor.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 12:21:16 +0100
Easterners in Bratislava resemble American Slovaks, a scriptwriter from Prešov claims
Michaela Zakuťanská speaks of a relationship between westerners and easterners, her love of theatre, and why online theatre is not theatre.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 12:15:00 +0100
Employers can now test their employees
The families of employees can be tested, too.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 11:47:53 +0100
Blog: The games of life - win, lose or draw, we all learn through our experiences
When the games are the curriculum.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 11:20:03 +0100
People in the Upper Nitra region felt a quake
The information was confirmed by the Slovak Academy of Sciences.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 11:16:26 +0100
Slovakia has new defence and security strategy after 16 years
The coronavirus pandemic shows our vulnerability, Foreign Affairs Minister Ivan Korčok noted.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 08:15:00 +0100
Invest in Slovakia: Types of business companies in Slovakia (advantages & disadvantages)
Practical information from Investment Advisory Guide

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 17:52:42 +0100
Bratislava does not have to be tested in the second round
The final data of the nationwide screening were presented.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 17:32:57 +0100
News digest: Foreigners’ Police departments remain closed
Slovenia has ordered PCR tests developed by Slovak scientists. Holocaust survivors received the coronavirus vaccine jab.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 17:23:31 +0100
One of the most successful Slovak tech startups changes hands
The Exponea company has been purchased by US firm Bloomreach.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 17:15:21 +0100
Use of parasite medication to treat coronavirus patients approved in Slovakia
The Health Ministry approved the therapeutic use of Ivermectin for six months.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 17:06:38 +0100
Not just labour costs. What is behind mass layoffs in Johnson Controls and other BSCs
Labour market watchers say the shared services sector in Slovakia is able to absorb ousted employees.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 13:27:52 +0100
Slovakia is taking a cautious approach in vaccination
The state is keeping the reserve in order to administer the second dose to people who have already received their first jab.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 11:46:17 +0100
Stará Ľubovňa wants to renovate walking paths and build a new roundabout
Plans include renovations of the biggest interior block in the city

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 11:43:36 +0100
Companies complain about an absurd fee. They need to add information state also has
Firms have to add their representatives’ birth numbers to business register. They can be fined if they fail to do it.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 11:32:59 +0100
Stricter curfew rules come into force, police intensify checks
Negative test result required when going to work or doing sports in nature.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 11:30:30 +0100
Some slots for vaccination remain empty, hospitals unable to fill them
It is possible to register as a stand-in, but every vaccination centre sets its own rules.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 11:03:09 +0100
The death of white nationalism in America
What appears to be a hateful monster awakening is, in fact, the writhing contortions of a sick animal aware of its own impending death.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 08:45:00 +0100
Invest in Slovakia: Information on regions
Practical information from Investment Advisory Guide

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 17:49:44 +0100
News digest: The far right is falling apart
One person died after being vaccinated in Slovakia. Almost 2.6 million people tested so far.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 17:37:50 +0100
Covid vaccine now available for people over 75 in Slovakia
Applications accepted online or via a call centre.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 17:31:45 +0100
Scientists: British strain may not be as prevalent in Slovakia as hygienists claim
The Public Health Authority promised to verify their results.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 17:19:50 +0100
Zoo animals are enjoying unused Christmas trees
Animals in captivity need enrichment to support their natural curiosity and stimulate their senses.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 17:00:04 +0100
Far right splits: prominent faces leave after Kotleba changed statute
Analyst says that strengthening of extremists is unlikely.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 16:30:55 +0100
It was a long time ago and it never happened anyway
How much of the present will be intelligible through the kaleidoscopic lens of digital media in just a few years – or even months?

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 11:47:01 +0100
Better hiking infrastructure for Bratislava locals during pandemic
The tourist board of the capital invested in the revitalisation of popular tourist spots visited by locals.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 11:35:34 +0100
Company operating Tatras ski resort to dismiss 260 employees
The decision comes after the company streamlined the structures it completed in the spring of 2020.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 11:26:10 +0100
PM's advisor steps down after gaining European funds for his association
The Environment Ministry refused corruption allegations. The prosecutor’s office will look into the case.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 11:18:13 +0100
Worse-off districts in Slovakia should undergo another round of testing
It is necessary to carry a negative COVID-19 test result from January 27 to at least February 2.



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