Slovakia News
Tue, 27 Apr 2021 08:20:01 +0000Coronavirus in Slovakia: 488 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 380,400.
Published: Tuesday, April 27, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 27 Apr 2021 05:20:01 +0000Last remains of the extensive fortification system in Košice
An outdoor theatre and a reception area complete the site of the Executioner's Bastion and Radoshto.
Published: Tuesday, April 27, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 20:50:02 +0000Cabinet prolonged national emergency again
It extended it by another 30 days.
Published: Monday, April 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 16:20:01 +0000News digest: Coalition has yet to decide on prolonging national emergency
The Health Ministry will give preference to chronically ill patients. ZSSK plans to restore international trains.
Published: Monday, April 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 15:50:01 +0000Curfew might end this week
The cabinet should decide on prolonging the national emergency, but some coalition members reject the idea.
Published: Monday, April 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 15:50:01 +0000Volkswagen in Bratislava will suspend production of SUV models
The reason is a lack of semiconductor components.
Published: Monday, April 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 15:50:01 +0000Heger cabinet rediscovers government’s lost compass
OĽaNO leader Igor Matovič had cast doubt on Slovakia’s loyalty to its allies, but the Heger cabinet uses an opportunity to do the right thing.
Published: Monday, April 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 13:50:02 +0000Consumers want healthier food in shops
Retailers have increased the share of lactose-free and gluten-free products on their shelves.
Published: Monday, April 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 13:20:02 +0000Blog: Tips for choosing the best school for your child
Once the information is gathered and assessed, the bottom line is to choose the school that you and your child feel best about him attending.
Published: Monday, April 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 12:20:01 +0000Heger cabinet rediscovers government’s lost compass, expels three Russian diplomats
OĽaNO leader Igor Matovič had cast doubt on Slovakia’s loyalty to its allies, but the Heger cabinet uses an opportunity to do the right thing.
Published: Monday, April 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 11:20:01 +0000Slovakia is gradually opening up. What measures are in place after April 26?
Find out which rules apply when crossing borders, wearing masks and respirators, and going to schools.
Published: Monday, April 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 10:20:03 +0000Lonely protector: Pustý hrad
Even high atop the hill, the place is never silent.
Published: Monday, April 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 10:20:03 +0000Archeologists find graves from the Great Moravian era
This is the only discovery of its kind in Trnava Region.
Published: Monday, April 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 09:20:02 +0000Will the agreement on Sputnik V be published? Producer has no objections
The Health Ministry will wait for the official statement of the Russian side.
Published: Monday, April 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 09:20:02 +0000Cosumers want healthier food in shops
Retailers have increased the share of lactose-free and gluten-free products on their shelves.
Published: Monday, April 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 09:20:02 +0000People are sceptical about how long the Heger cabinet will last
Most respondents in a recent Focus poll opine the government will last only a few months.
Published: Monday, April 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 08:20:02 +0000Coronavirus in Slovakia: 99 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 380,000.
Published: Monday, April 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 07:20:01 +0000Every school should be a school of democracy. Slovakia lags behind
Pandemic sparks human rights-related debates, showing that most people lack the theoretical background to discuss these issues.
Published: Thursday, April 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sun, 25 Apr 2021 08:20:02 +0000Coronavirus in Slovakia: 435 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 379,000.
Published: Sunday, April 25, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sun, 25 Apr 2021 06:20:01 +0000Every school should be a school of democracy. Slovakia laggs behind
Pandemic sparks human rights-related debates, showing that most people lack the theoretical background to discuss these issues.
Published: Thursday, April 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 24 Apr 2021 08:20:02 +0000Coronavirus in Slovakia: 841 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 379,000.
Published: Saturday, April 24, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 24 Apr 2021 07:50:01 +0000Local market will boost town engagement
Trstená and Dolný Kubín are putting together market booths in their town squares, offering local products and traditions.
Published: Saturday, April 24, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 24 Apr 2021 07:20:01 +0000Conditions for crossing borders change again, several exceptions from quarantine added
Conditions for cross-border commuters who have permanent or temporary residence in Slovakia and work in a neighbouring state will not change.
Published: Saturday, April 24, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 24 Apr 2021 07:20:01 +0000People accompanying seniors to vaccination should be vaccinated at the same time
The ministry wants to motivate people to get vaccinated.
Published: Saturday, April 24, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 16:20:02 +0000BUSINESS FOCUS: Coronavirus pandemic has caused a wave of spontaneous volunteering
Corporate social responsibility and volunteering during the Covid-19 pandemic as well as waste sorting are among the highlights of the latest Business Focus.
Published: Friday, April 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 16:20:02 +0000Negative test will be required for restaurant terraces
The Public Health Authority has issued rules for restaurants and fitness centres ahead of another opening on Monday.
Published: Friday, April 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 16:20:02 +0000Enviro Ministry greenlights extension of radioactive waste treatment facility in Jaslovské Bohunice
The verdict has not pleased the neighbouring municipalities.
Published: Friday, April 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 14:50:01 +0000News digest: Mass testing may be over before the summer
A pile of rubbish at Bratislava’s Orthodox Jewish cemetery obscured precious gravestones.
Published: Friday, April 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 14:50:01 +0000One of the expelled diplomats is reportedly the head of the GRU agents in Slovakia
Slovakia has expelled three Russian diplomats, including the military attache.
Published: Friday, April 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 14:50:01 +0000Toy store chain is the retailer of the pandemic year 2020
Dráčik came ahead of the chain of bookstores Martinus that dominated the ranking in previous years.
Published: Friday, April 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator