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Wed, 17 Mar 2021 07:20:02 +0000General Prosecutor fails to dispel MPs doubts over abduction case
Some MPs still have doubts about the investigation.
Published: Tuesday, March 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 18:50:01 +0000
Hard lockdown will not be necessary in Slovakia
Coronavirus situation has improved in the country in mid March, but lifting measures would be premature.
Published: Tuesday, March 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 17:50:02 +0000
News digest: PM silent about his next steps, coalition still in crisis
Some people cancelled their vaccination appointment after a public-service broadcaster's report. Guinea pigs and mice vaccinated with Sputnik V are fine.
Published: Tuesday, March 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 17:50:02 +0000
Buildings across Slovakia will turn green
Greening a symbol of friendship between Ireland and Slovakia.
Published: Tuesday, March 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 17:50:02 +0000
New vaccination “waiting room” app to be delayed
App made to prevent competition over vacant vaccination slots delayed in release.
Published: Tuesday, March 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 17:50:02 +0000
Parliamentary committee asked the general prosecutor about the Vietnamese abduction case
Some MPs still have doubts about the investigation.
Published: Tuesday, March 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 14:50:03 +0000
Almost 70 percent of Slovak inhabitants have participated in the census
The deadline for the obligatory census is the end of March.
Published: Tuesday, March 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 11:50:02 +0000
The myth of vocational education
Economic analyst Tibor Lorincz explains why he thinks some statements concerning vocational education can be proved wrong.
Published: Tuesday, March 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 10:50:02 +0000
Public service TV linked death with vaccination. Authorities claim there is no proof for that
Slovakia not planning to suspend the AstraZeneca vaccine rollout.
Published: Tuesday, March 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 10:20:02 +0000
Winegrowers have growing concerns as vineyards decrease in size
They fear the absolute collapse of winegrowing.
Published: Tuesday, March 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 09:50:02 +0000
In Memoriam – Russel Lunday
A good friend of The Slovak Spectator passed away on Sunday.
Published: Tuesday, March 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 09:50:02 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 1,578 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 339,000.
Published: Tuesday, March 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 09:50:02 +0000
OĽaNO says replacing Matovič is no go. Partners would not mind the finance minister
Eduard Heger could play the role Peter Pellegrini did when he replaced Robert Fico.
Published: Tuesday, March 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 08:50:02 +0000
Being a young European is increasingly difficult
Europe’s young people are likely to feel the fallout from the pandemic for years to come.
Published: Tuesday, March 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 06:20:01 +0000
How a shared fear of spiders could combat a fear of Muslims in Slovakia
Mareena’s new campaign is flashy, but its message is simple: Islamophobia has got to go.
Published: Tuesday, March 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 06:20:01 +0000
Muslims were more accepted in Slovakia shortly after the fall of socialism
We are not being targeted right now, but Islamophobia is still a problem in Slovakia, says Islamic Foundation director.
Published: Tuesday, March 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 06:20:01 +0000
Slovakia's very own Guggenheim museum
The circular, four-floor gallery stands on 17 Nedbalova Street.
Published: Tuesday, March 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 15 Mar 2021 17:50:02 +0000
Labour Minister Krajniak resigns
He sees it as a political gesture.
Published: Monday, March 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 15 Mar 2021 17:50:02 +0000
News digest: An ultimatum for Slovakia’s PM: he either leaves or loses coalition partners
Labour minister resigns. Virtual waiting room will be launched later than planned.
Published: Monday, March 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 15 Mar 2021 17:50:02 +0000
The ruling coalition would not have the majority and would lose a member
The election would be won by Hlas, plus Za Ľudí and ĽSNS would drop from parliament, AKO poll suggests.
Published: Monday, March 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 15 Mar 2021 17:50:02 +0000
Trnava-based carmaker had to halt production because it lacked chips
Other carmakers not reporting any problems for now.
Published: Monday, March 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 15 Mar 2021 14:20:01 +0000
When the pandemic ends, the return of bookstores will be spectacular
Book publisher Marenčin PT filling gaps in Bratislava's history.
Published: Monday, March 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 15 Mar 2021 12:20:02 +0000
Matovič-style political “innovation” keeps the coalition off-balance
Health minister belatedly steps down, but it may not be enough to avoid reshuffle – or collapse.
Published: Monday, March 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:20:02 +0000
Facing challenges: Vápeč
New perex
Published: Monday, March 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:20:02 +0000
SaS: It is either Matovič or us
Richard Sulík says cooperation with Igor Matovič is impossible, demands him to step down and offers resignation from his post in exchange.
Published: Monday, March 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 15 Mar 2021 10:50:02 +0000
Crowds in front of vaccination centres. Police and army had to help
The ministry plans to introduce a virtual waiting room soon.
Published: Monday, March 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 15 Mar 2021 10:50:02 +0000
Intelligence agency director taken into custody
Vladimír Pčolinský, a nominee of Sme Rodina, will give up his post.
Published: Monday, March 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 15 Mar 2021 10:50:02 +0000
None of Matovič's ministers trusted by more than half of the public
PM Igor Matovič sees a continuous decline in trust, only one minister is less trusted than him.
Published: Monday, March 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 15 Mar 2021 10:20:02 +0000
Trust in PM Matovič and his party OĽaNO keeps falling
SaS chair and Economy Minister Richard Sulík is the most trusted coalition member, but his support also dropped, the recent Focus poll showed.
Published: Monday, March 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 15 Mar 2021 09:50:01 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 457 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 337,900.
Published: Monday, March 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator