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Thu, 04 Mar 2021 10:06:00 +0100
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 2,800 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 317,100.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 09:42:01 +0100
Matovič should bear in mind that Orbán courts Slovakia's Hungarians
A Dunajská Streda psychiatrist on how Hungary's PM Viktor Orbán chases after voters in Slovakia.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0100
International school can help open the doors to the world
Many had to adopt new ways of teaching due to pandemic.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 18:23:25 +0100
PM Matovič’s statements caused uproar in Ukraine
Politicians and media were outraged by an inappropriate joke.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 17:42:42 +0100
News digest: Coalition is in trouble, some partners demand reshuffles
Stricter anti-pandemic measures came to force. Slovakia should receive 100,000 more Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 17:39:58 +0100
Official permission given for use of Sputnik V might be unlawful
The Health Ministry refuses to publish the agreements made on purchasing the vaccine.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 17:15:44 +0100
Changes in pandemic rules: shops will close sooner
The reason is the evening curfew.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 14:27:39 +0100
How Viktor Orbán exports his ideology
What remains to a member of the Hungarian minority who believes in the rule of law?

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 12:25:08 +0100
End of Matovič government not ruled out as post-Sputnik crisis continues
Coalition SaS demands reshuffles exceeding the exchange of the health minister.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 12:11:37 +0100
Slovakia catches up with the Internet era in its new security and defence strategies
After 15 years, Slovakia aligns its key defence and security policy documents with 21st century challenges.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 12:02:37 +0100
A new observation tower being constructed above Levoča and promising a view of half of Slovakia
The tower will reach 35 meters in height.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 11:55:26 +0100
Unique hydrogen technologies developed in Slovakia will be presented at EXPO in Dubai
The exhibits will include a hydrogen passenger car and a hydrogen bus using metal hydride storage tank technologies.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 11:48:53 +0100
Vaccination strategy changes again after criticism
Even people older than 55 years will receive the AstraZeneca vaccine.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 11:46:10 +0100
Only three districts in the red tier, situation keeps deteriorating
Rules for opening schools change from March 8.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 11:40:00 +0100
Environment Ministry wants constitutional ban on incineration of foreign radioactive waste
The Economy Ministry sees processing of radioactive waste as business opportunity Slovakia should not miss.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 18:20:31 +0100
News digest: Coalition is shaky, foreign affairs minister needs reassurance about Slovak foreign policy course
AstraZeneca could be used for older people in Slovakia. Schools will apply stricter measures from next Monday.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 18:07:59 +0100
Head of NAKA does not want to leave his post. Police Corps president wants to talk with him
There are several testimonies against Branislav Zurian.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 18:00:39 +0100
Sputnik V is a tool of hybrid war, foreign affairs minister says
Some coalition partners talk about leaving the coalition.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 11:47:55 +0100
Walking through Čertova dolina just become easier
Hiking Čertova dolina is manageable even during winter thanks to a new ferrata.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 11:41:37 +0100
Russian and European media report on Slovakia's purchase of Sputnik V
The official Twitter account of Sputnik V tweeted the PM's words about Russia being a stable partner.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 11:31:54 +0100
Minister Krajčí approved use of Russian vaccine
Full responsibility for any consequences of the vaccine should be taken by the attending physician.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 11:27:04 +0100
PM welcoming Russian vaccines was inappropriate
Matovič's partners react to purchase of Sputnik V.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 11:15:53 +0100
Retail chains are trying to ensure adequate supply of FFP2 respirators
Some sellers limit customers to ten pieces maximum.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Blog: Learning differently, learning effectively
There is so much that can be done to support learners with additional needs.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 18:36:45 +0100
Another MP quits coalition after Sputnik landing
Former ambassador to NATO Tomáš Valášek says the purchase of the Russian vaccine is spitting in the face of Slovakia's EU partners.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 18:34:14 +0100
Sputnik V vaccines landed in Slovakia
The vaccine will now be checked by authorities, probably offered after two weeks.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 18:11:12 +0100
News digest: Stricter rules and Russian vaccine supplies
Police officers in civilian clothing and soldiers have joined enforcement of measures. BBC1 and BBC1 Plus office buildings change hands.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 18:04:42 +0100
Universities protest purported attempts to politicise them
Many have declared a strike after seeing changes proposed by the Education Ministry.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 17:58:31 +0100
Some criticise recent changes to vaccination strategy
Teachers, shop assistants and drivers receive vaccines doubted by Matovič.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 17:45:00 +0100
Deputy minister: I hope Sputnik producers reconsider their incomprehensible attitude
If Russia wants to save lives, they may register their vaccine with the EU. Otherwise, there is probably something else going on.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 13:00:21 +0100
Lessons from one year with a (very) ordinary PM
Not everyone ‘grows into the job’.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0100
United colours of freedom: Orešanský hrebeň
Discover a mountain that attracts the plodding steps of all keen paragliders.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 11:39:59 +0100
New archeological artefacts discovered near Nemšová
The artefacts are 5,500 years old.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 11:25:05 +0100
New gargling tests will be available soon
The LAMP tests developed by MultiplexDX are quicker and simpler than PCR tests.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 11:19:22 +0100
The far-right is falling, SaS stays ahead of OĽaNO
Za Ľudí would return to the parliament, according to the latest poll.

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 21:31:15 +0100
Gov't approved stricter Covid measures. If ineffective, hard lockdown will follow
FFP2 respirators will be obligatory, some schools will close again.

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 16:50:42 +0100
We need to talk about AstraZeneca. Without curse words
If you can’t deliver — fine. Then don’t say you can.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 11:07:26 +0100
Shop assistants, public transport drivers and taxi drivers. More people entitled to vaccination
They will be vaccinated with the AstraZeneca vaccine.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 16:45:14 +0100
News digest: State of emergency continues, vaccine denied to some foreigners
Not all foreigners living in Slovakia have access to the country's vaccination rollout. Interpol releases wanted Slovak national.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 11:45:00 +0100
Some foreigners not entitled to Covid-19 vaccine. Type of insurance matters
Health Ministry dealing with the situation.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 11:11:58 +0100
Slovakia has one of the most beautiful national parks in Europe
Bratislava has turned Italian and will become French soon. Musical vaccine for Slovakia. Find out more in the roundup.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 18:12:30 +0100
News digest: Germany offers help with covid patients, former GP banned from entering the US
In the second wave of the pandemic, Slovakia is the only country in Europe where entire Roma communities continue to be quarantined, ombudswoman claims. Romanian healthcare workers arrive in Slovakia.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 17:54:33 +0100
Former general prosecutor banned from entering the US
His son is banned too.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 17:46:25 +0100
Nobody caused the death of Viola Macáková. According to the police, her heart failed
She was found at the Bratislava port in autumn 2019.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 17:34:32 +0100
Slovak cloud phone services startup attracts millions in investment
CloudTalk plans to expand its operation and hire new people in Slovakia.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 14:04:44 +0100
Rules for granting Slovak state citizenship receives green light from ministers
A non-parliamentary party wants to call on MPs not to give final approval to changes in parliament.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 11:46:10 +0100
Ski tows have to be turned off, some ski resorts circumvent measures
Inspired by Czechs.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 11:33:56 +0100
Arbor-vitaes and spruces in the city park will be replaced by new trees
Former Lenin Park in Banská Bystrica, recognized as a national cultural monument, is going through timber felling.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 11:29:53 +0100
Tourism industry drops to levels from 20 years ago
Revenues from foreign tourists made up less than one third of the overall revenues of accommodation facilities in Slovakia in 2020.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 11:27:33 +0100
Former police chief has been warned about his arrest in advance. Court points finger at Kaliňák
Tibor Gašpar led the police under Smer, now he is facing organised crime charges.



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