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Thu, 25 Feb 2021 09:20:02 +0000Coronavirus in Slovakia: 2,438 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 300,000.
Published: Thursday, February 25, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 07:50:01 +0000
Bach's ancestors made pastries in Bratislava
The baker loved music, often playing a cithara at work.
Published: Thursday, February 25, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 07:20:01 +0000
Sputnik vaccine orbits Slovak politics
Slovakia’s febrile politics has made it vulnerable to Russian mischief using its Sputnik vaccine.
Published: Thursday, February 25, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 17:50:02 +0000
Even more districts in the black tier, no room for lifting measures now
Every three hours, one patient dies in Košice hospital, chief infectologist says.
Published: Wednesday, February 24, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 17:20:01 +0000
Manufacturing companies top the list of biggest receivers of direct pandemic aid
Slovakia’s price tag for pandemic measures is €4.6 billion so far.
Published: Wednesday, February 24, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 17:20:01 +0000
News digest: More people in hospital and vaccination halted
Kurzarbeit to become a permanent tool. Sulík offers himself for health minister. Slovakia gets another protected regional specialty.
Published: Wednesday, February 24, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 17:20:01 +0000
Government greenlighted permanent kurzarbeit, self-employed not included
A new fund of employment will not come to being.
Published: Wednesday, February 24, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 17:20:01 +0000
Last year was the warmest in the past 140 years
The rainiest month was October.
Published: Wednesday, February 24, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 16:20:02 +0000
Liptov potato sausage earns EC trademark
Liptovské droby sausage owes its meaty aroma and flavour to cracklings.
Published: Wednesday, February 24, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 14:50:02 +0000
How to stop Covid overload in hospitals
Experts and hospitals share their view of what Slovakia needs to do to relieve the critical situation.
Published: Wednesday, February 24, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 10:50:01 +0000
If Sputnik V is used in Slovakia, it would be within clinical trials
Slovakia asked EU member states to provide 100,000 vaccines.
Published: Wednesday, February 24, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 10:50:01 +0000
The man who took the 'alien' out of the Foreigners' Police's name appointed its director
Robert Gucký became the main government's plenipotentiary for state borders and director of the Office for the Border and Foreigners' Police.
Published: Wednesday, February 24, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 10:50:01 +0000
Yet more districts in the black tier, no room for lifting measures now
Every three hours, one patient dies in Košice hospital, chief infectologist says.
Published: Wednesday, February 24, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 09:50:01 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 3,547 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 298,000.
Published: Wednesday, February 24, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 06:20:02 +0000
Blog: EU Aid Volunteers acquire on-the-job training abroad
It has been a really intense year, but I don't regret anything, writes ADRA Slovakia volunteer Laura Naw.
Published: Wednesday, February 24, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 17:50:01 +0000
News digest: President wrote to health minister to listen to scientists
Students and teachers have a problem with mental health. MP infected with coronavirus twice in two months.
Published: Tuesday, February 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 17:50:01 +0000
Romania sends healthcare workers to aid Slovakia
Intensive care specialists to stay three weeks.
Published: Tuesday, February 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 17:50:01 +0000
EU wants Germany to explain why it closed its eastern borders
The European Commission did not recommend closing borders, stressing the need for free movement of people and goods.
Published: Tuesday, February 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 17:50:01 +0000
People in financial dire straits less willing to get Covid jab
Most people believe vaccination will lead to an improvement in their financial situation, a survey shows.
Published: Tuesday, February 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 16:50:03 +0000
Surviving, so far as we can tell
Does anyone understand Slovakia’s pandemic rules any more?
Published: Tuesday, February 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 11:50:01 +0000
Don’t overlook in-house talent
Why it may be a good idea to focus your attention in-house when looking for talent?
Published: Tuesday, February 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 10:50:01 +0000
WWI cemeteries are special. There aren't any others similar to them in Slovakia
All of them are gradually becoming monuments.
Published: Tuesday, February 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 10:50:01 +0000
University students and teachers report decline in mental health due to pandemic
The research shows that depression and anxiety have increased twofold since 2018.
Published: Tuesday, February 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 09:20:02 +0000
We are not entering the wars of Matovič
Independent journalists will continue doing their job.
Published: Tuesday, February 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 09:20:02 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 1,998 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 294,000.
Published: Tuesday, February 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:50:01 +0000
News digest: Food industry giant changes hands, new rules for travelling to Czechia
Interest in houses skyrockets. No more lack of syringes. Hospitals report record numbers of Covid patients.
Published: Monday, February 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:50:01 +0000
Americans buy Penta's meat-processing business
Mecom will fit into their growth plan in Europe, the buyer said.
Published: Monday, February 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:20:01 +0000
General practitioners demand more info on ivermectin treatment
They claim the ministry did not provide the necessary instructions after use of the drug was approved last month.
Published: Monday, February 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 13:50:02 +0000
Matovič’s latest crisis response is to woo anti-system voters
Also this week: The coalition loses an MP, Sputnik creates new splits in the coalition, and some good news about the economy.
Published: Monday, February 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 10:50:02 +0000
Slovakia should have more than enough syringes for Covid-19 vaccines
Chirana T. Injecta will supply 4 million syringes to Slovakia by March 19.
Published: Monday, February 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator