Coronavirus situation improved in the country in mid-March, but lifting measures would be premature.

Some people cancelled their vaccination appointment after a public-service broadcaster's report. Guinea pigs and mice vaccinated with Sputnik V are fine.

Greening a symbol of friendship between Ireland and Slovakia.

App made to prevent competition over vacant vaccination slots delayed in release.

Some MPs still have doubts about the investigation.

The deadline for the obligatory census is the end of March.

Economic analyst Tibor Lorincz explains why he thinks some statements concerning vocational education can be proved wrong.

Slovakia not planning to suspend the AstraZeneca vaccine rollout.

They fear the absolute collapse of winegrowing.

A good friend of The Slovak Spectator passed away on Sunday.

The total number of cases has exceeded 339,000.

Eduard Heger could play the role Peter Pellegrini did when he replaced Robert Fico.

Europe’s young people are likely to feel the fallout from the pandemic for years to come.

Mareena’s new campaign is flashy, but its message is simple: Islamophobia has got to go.

We are not being targeted right now, but Islamophobia is still a problem in Slovakia, says Islamic Foundation director.

The circular, four-floor gallery stands on 17 Nedbalova Street.

He sees it as a political gesture.

Labour minister resigns. Virtual waiting room will be launched later than planned.

The election would be won by Hlas, plus Za Ľudí and ĽSNS would drop from parliament, AKO poll suggests.

Other carmakers not reporting any problems for now.

Book publisher Marenčin PT filling gaps in Bratislava's history.

Health minister belatedly steps down, but it may not be enough to avoid reshuffle – or collapse.

The Strážov mountains are built from a diverse mosaic of different formations, acute limestone cliffs, and rounded hills.

Coalition party Za Ľudí also demands the prime minister’s departure.

The ministry plans to introduce a virtual waiting room soon.

Vladimír Pčolinský, a nominee of Sme Rodina, will give up his post.

PM Igor Matovič sees a continuous decline in trust, only one minister is less trusted than him.

Number of foreigners keeps growing, but getting information is still a headache for many.

About half of graduates do not work in the field they studied.

She took the lead over Switzerland’s Lara Behrami-Gut for the World Cup overall title.

AstraZeneca batch under probe in Austria and Denmark not used in Slovakia. President wants Security Council committee to get involved after SIS director's arrest.

Vladimír Pčolinský faces corruption suspicions, he has been suspended.

Matovič sent partners back to the start with one press conference.

People can rent the pink bikes near the Červený Bridge and head to Železná Studnička.

Castle ruins in Jasenov, where counterfeit coins were minted, boast a new form.

Here is this week's list of culture and lifestyle stories, including Hamšík's move to Sweden.

Architectural historians discover city’s unique phenomenon of ‘unintentional continuity’.

Marek Krajčí, Matovič's most loyal minister, to step down on Friday.

Head of intelligence service detained on corruption suspicions. Doctors and nurses from Denmark and Belgium will help with Covid-19 patients in Banská Bystrica.

Vaccines from AstraZeneca will be used in the vaccination centre for now.

3D scanning experts bought by Epic Games.

Krajčí will leave only after the vaccination roll-out with Sputnik V is in full operation.

Tomáš Rafa's first full-length documentary, Refugees Are Welcome Here, will premiere online.

Outcome of recent meeting of coalition leaders not clear yet.

A Romanian with minimum wage can buy more goods and services than a Slovak, analysts say.

The prime minister must not take suspicions lightly if he wants his government to survive.

President Zuzana Čaputová suspended him temporarily from the position.

Prevalence of the British strain confirmed, data on South African variant corrected. New vaccination slots will be opened today.

Bratislava Region Tourism has addressed both the state and people.

Learn more about what you should watch for when purchasing a respirator, how long to use it and how to dispose of it.

The ministry proposes curbing their powers like under the totalitarian regime, universities claim.

They originally wanted to produce a vaccine.

National historical monument will receive a new facade.

Agáta Berková once played Russian chess legend Anatoly Karpov.

More districts enter black tier again, but health minister soon expects improvement of the situation.