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Mon, 22 Mar 2021 08:50:01 +0000Online education cannot fully replace in-person teaching at universities
The pandemic and anti-coronavirus measures inspire innovative education.
Published: Monday, March 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 07:50:01 +0000
Matovič got personal, says SaS. It does not accept the PM’s conditions
Junior coalition party SaS insists there is no reason for it to give over a ministry to OĽaNO.
Published: Monday, March 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sun, 21 Mar 2021 18:50:01 +0000
Matovič to quit as prime minister if partners fulfill conditions
He made the announcement on the first anniversary of his government.
Published: Sunday, March 21, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sun, 21 Mar 2021 15:20:01 +0000
Historic success: Vlhová receives the Large Crystal Globe
Petra Vlhová is the first Slovak skier to win the top skiing prize.
Published: Sunday, March 21, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sun, 21 Mar 2021 11:50:01 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 925 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 348,869.
Published: Sunday, March 21, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 20 Mar 2021 13:20:02 +0000
Vlhová wins the Large Crystal Globe in downhill skiing
She is the first Slovak skier to win the World Cup.
Published: Saturday, March 20, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 20 Mar 2021 09:50:02 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 1,795 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 347,944.
Published: Saturday, March 20, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 20 Mar 2021 09:50:02 +0000
Open-air marketplaces free to open, quarantine exemptions scrapped
Public health authorities adjusted the rules as of Monday. Different types of respirators allowed, quarantine also applies to the vaccinated and people who have had Covid.
Published: Saturday, March 20, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 20 Mar 2021 09:20:01 +0000
People older than 55 can register for vaccination now
New category has been added to the booking system.
Published: Saturday, March 20, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 20 Mar 2021 08:50:01 +0000
Garden of birdhouses is a fairy tale land
There are hundreds of birdhouses and they serve a deeper purpose.
Published: Saturday, March 20, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 15:20:01 +0000
How to eliminate Covid within two years
The EU's Covid travel certificate, the way it was proposed, should be temporary.
Published: Friday, March 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 15:20:01 +0000
News digest: Gap in vaccine supplies will slow down the rollout
Coalition crisis talks ongoing. Police will check airports for holidaymakers. Parliament debates climate petition on Global Climate Strike day.
Published: Friday, March 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 13:20:01 +0000
How Slovak kids used to learn English from TV
A 10-year-old Slovak bass player, praised by Justin Timberlake, drops his first music video. Watch it here.
Published: Friday, March 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 09:20:01 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 1,679 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 346,100.
Published: Friday, March 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 18 Mar 2021 17:50:01 +0000
News digest: More than 100,000 registered for vaccination, Sputnik V still being assessed
Financial Administration takes steps against fraudster over Chinese textiles, damage is estimated at almost to €51 million. Slovak alcohol drinkers must learn cultivated drinking, medical examiner says.
Published: Thursday, March 18, 2021Full ...
Thu, 18 Mar 2021 17:20:01 +0000
Businesses have until the end of March to request aid to pay rent
The ministry is not planning to scrap the scheme after that, though.
Published: Thursday, March 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 18 Mar 2021 17:20:01 +0000
Parliament approves changes to registration numbers
Registration of cars should become easier.
Published: Thursday, March 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 18 Mar 2021 17:20:01 +0000
Slovak skier close to winning a Large Crystal Globe, only tragedy will stop her
The weather was in her favour.
Published: Thursday, March 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 18 Mar 2021 15:50:01 +0000
We’re an anomaly in the EU. Why are Slovaks spending more money?
One reason might be the more moderate pandemic in the country last spring.
Published: Thursday, March 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 18 Mar 2021 13:50:03 +0000
Head of medicines agency: we still don't have all data about the Russian vaccine
I have no problem getting the Astra Zeneca vaccine, says Zuzana Baťová.
Published: Thursday, March 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 18 Mar 2021 11:20:01 +0000
Binge drinking is the worst, yet typical of Slovaks
Slovak alcohol drinkers must yet learn cultivated drinking, a medical examiner says.
Published: Thursday, March 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 18 Mar 2021 11:20:01 +0000
Covid passports should simplify travel in the EU
Member states will be free to decide on accepting vaccines not registered by the European Medicines Agency (EMA).
Published: Thursday, March 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 18 Mar 2021 10:50:01 +0000
EC has a plan for travelling in the summer, introducing Covid passports
Passports should simplify travel in the EU.
Published: Thursday, March 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 18 Mar 2021 10:50:01 +0000
Has Slovakia failed to order millions of available Pfizer vaccines? Health Ministry refutes claim
President Zuzana Čaputová also has some questions.
Published: Thursday, March 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 18 Mar 2021 10:50:01 +0000
Anti-pandemic strategies help companies remain in operation
Employers join virologists to elaborate recommendations to prevent coronavirus from spreading in firms.
Published: Thursday, March 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 18 Mar 2021 09:50:02 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 2,040 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 344,400.
Published: Thursday, March 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 18 Mar 2021 06:20:02 +0000
The center of tourist attractions in Košice
Main street goes on for one kilometer.
Published: Thursday, March 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 17 Mar 2021 18:50:02 +0000
Slovakia's recovery plan will be a storm of reform or a wasted opportunity
The government needs solid political capital to put the €6 billion package from the EU to good use.
Published: Wednesday, March 17, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 17 Mar 2021 17:50:01 +0000
The fate of the ruling coalition is in Igor Matovič's hands
One year after being appointed, the Matovič government is close to splitting or collapse.
Published: Wednesday, March 17, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 17 Mar 2021 17:20:01 +0000
News digest: No lifted measures during Easter
Rules for vaccinating foreigners specified. The waiting room for vaccination is now open.
Published: Wednesday, March 17, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator