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Sat, 27 Mar 2021 07:20:01 +0000Sparrows chirp of a healthy environment
The tradition of International Bird Day on April 1 arrives to central Slovakia.
Published: Saturday, March 27, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 20:50:02 +0000
Born under a lucky star, Google honours Slovakia’s first Roma writer
Elena Lacková was the first Slovak author to write about the Roma Holocaust.
Published: Thursday, March 25, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 16:20:02 +0000
Vaccine rollout slows as 284,000 fewer vaccines delivered than originally planned in March
Health Ministry plans to open registration for vaccination for those over 50 next week.
Published: Friday, March 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 16:20:02 +0000
News digest: Easter lockdown measures and slowed vaccination rollout
The coalition crisis must be resolved by Monday.
Published: Friday, March 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 16:20:02 +0000
New contactless drinking fountain installed in Bratislava
The first can be found in the garden of the Waterworks Museum.
Published: Friday, March 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 12:50:02 +0000
Slovak obscenity hidden in The Beatles classic
This week, we look at the lives of some incredible women, including the recently deceased Czechoslovak 'Édith Piaf'.
Published: Friday, March 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 09:50:01 +0000
These anti-Covid measures will apply to Slovakia this Easter
The government is not planning any significant changes to the restrictions, holidays perceived as a risky time for the virus spread.
Published: Friday, March 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 09:20:01 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 1,272 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 355,400.
Published: Friday, March 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 06:20:02 +0000
What happened with Slovakia's taxes last year and where it's leading
Last year’s reforms focused on the new Kuzarbeit scheme as well the Recovery Plan Framework. This year’s pro-business changes focus on the Smart Tax package as explained below.
Published: Friday, March 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectat...
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 17:20:02 +0000
News digest: Crisis continues as SaS withdraws from coalition until PM resigns
Slovakia’s economy should grow by 3.3 percent in 2021. Slovakia commemorates the departure of the first transport from Slovakia to Auschwitz.
Published: Thursday, March 25, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 16:50:02 +0000
Slovakia to purchase 3D Radar Systems from Israel
The primary subcontractor will be the state-owned aircraft repair company Letecké Opravovne Trenčín (LOT).
Published: Thursday, March 25, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 16:50:02 +0000
US-Slovak tech company tests its ultra-low energy consumption processor
The processor should help data centres improve their performance and energy consumption.
Published: Thursday, March 25, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 14:50:01 +0000
New kind of volunteering arises in Slovakia during pandemic
Volunteering still lacks the prestige it enjoys in more western countries.
Published: Thursday, March 25, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 11:20:02 +0000
SaS withdraws from the coalition until Matovič quits
All ministers of the junior ruling coalition party have stepped down. They urge the prime minister to depart and make way for talks.
Published: Thursday, March 25, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 11:20:02 +0000
Korčok: Slovakia is on thin ice in foreign policy as well
The outgoing foreign affairs minister urged the government that will come to resist the urge to use foreign policy to score political points at home.
Published: Thursday, March 25, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 11:20:02 +0000
Banská Bystrica will be launching a plan for sustainable mobility
Specialists from Žilina University putting together the plan and allowing locals to contribute to logo design.
Published: Thursday, March 25, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 11:20:02 +0000
The end of the pandemic and EU money should stimulate the economic growth
Slovakia's GDP is expected to grow by 3.3 percent this year, according to Finance Ministry analysts.
Published: Thursday, March 25, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 09:20:02 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 1,654 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 354,100.
Published: Thursday, March 25, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 07:50:01 +0000
Slovakia’s first Roma writer born 100 years ago
Google marks the centenary of Elena Lacková’s birth.
Published: Thursday, March 25, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 06:20:02 +0000
The walls protecting the city are now a piece of history
They are still present around Bratislava Castle, but others were demolished to allow the city to grow.
Published: Thursday, March 25, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 18:50:02 +0000
Hall of mirrors
What Slovak politicians mean when they say sebareflexia.
Published: Wednesday, March 24, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 17:50:02 +0000
News digest: Slovakia could end up among the least vaccinated EU countries
Coalition negotiations are stuck. Trnava-based carmaker will have their very first Slovak CEO.
Published: Wednesday, March 24, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 17:20:02 +0000
News digest: The change in the distribution key may impact Slovakia’s vaccination plans
Coalition negotiations are stuck. Trnava-based carmaker will have their very first Slovak CEO.
Published: Wednesday, March 24, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 17:20:02 +0000
Slovakia may be unable to vaccinate half of its population by the summer
Only Bulgaria and Croatia are expected to vaccinate fewer people, according to the recent changes to the distribution key.
Published: Wednesday, March 24, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 16:50:02 +0000
Slovakia may not manage to vaccinate half of its population by summer
Only Bulgaria and Croatia are expected to vaccinate fewer people, according to the recent changes to the distribution key.
Published: Wednesday, March 24, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 16:50:02 +0000
Curfew to be toughened up again. No evening visits to the countryside
It will not be possible to travel abroad for holiday reasons at night either.
Published: Wednesday, March 24, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 11:50:02 +0000
Cabinet crumbles. What happens once Matovič resigns?
President Čaputová to play a significant role on what the new cabinet would look like.
Published: Wednesday, March 24, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 11:20:01 +0000
New good news radio station should boost public morale
Engaging interviews, inspirational journeys and even stories. New radio station wants to offer it all.
Published: Wednesday, March 24, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 11:20:01 +0000
General Prosecutor Žilinka questions the constitutionality of a national emergency
The limitation of fundamental human rights and freedoms should also correspond in a national emergency, he said.
Published: Wednesday, March 24, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 11:20:01 +0000
Coronavirus keeps cutting down the number of foreigners working in Slovakia
Most foreigner workers come from Ukraine.
Published: Wednesday, March 24, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator