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Wed, 05 May 2021 08:20:02 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 708 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 384,300. Published: Wednesday, May 5, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Wed, 05 May 2021 08:20:02 +0000
Dobrú chuť. Are you going to eat that?
Do foreigners feel at home in Slovakia's food landscape? Listen to this podcast to find out. Published: Wednesday, May 5, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Tue, 04 May 2021 16:20:03 +0000
News digest: Vaccination now available two weeks after surviving Covid
Heger cabinet gains parliament's approval. Ministry plans to involve general practitioners in Covid vaccination programme. President bestows award on members of armed forces. Published: Tuesday, May 4, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Tue, 04 May 2021 15:20:02 +0000
Fitch: Slovakia to be the fastest growing economy in the region
The rating of the country remained unchanged from November 2020. Published: Tuesday, May 4, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Tue, 04 May 2021 15:20:02 +0000
Former general prosecutor faces indictment linked to Gorilla recording
The prosecutor pressed formal charges against Trnka for the abuse of powers of a public official. Published: Tuesday, May 4, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Tue, 04 May 2021 09:20:01 +0000
Heger’s cabinet has the trust of the parliament. MPs approved its programme statement
It was supported by 89 deputies present. Published: Tuesday, May 4, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Tue, 04 May 2021 09:20:01 +0000
The assisted census has kicked off
It will last until June 13. Published: Tuesday, May 4, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Tue, 04 May 2021 08:20:02 +0000
General practitioners will be able to vaccinate their patients against Covid. Some will start in May
The Health Ministry is addressing fears that the vaccination rate will be lower than needed to stop the virus from spreading. Published: Tuesday, May 4, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Tue, 04 May 2021 08:20:02 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 381 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 383,600. Published: Tuesday, May 4, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Tue, 04 May 2021 05:50:01 +0000
A pool turned into a cultural centre
Kunsthalle was once one of the most beautiful architectural buildings in Czechoslovakia. Published: Tuesday, May 4, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Mon, 03 May 2021 16:50:02 +0000
News digest: Interest in Covid jabs low, vaccination rate may be just over one third
Slovakia expects to receive nearly 1.5 million doses this month. Comenius University among 3 percent of the top universities across the globe. Published: Monday, May 3, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Mon, 03 May 2021 16:50:02 +0000
Barely half of Slovakia's population will get the Covid jab by the end of August, registration rate suggests
Few people have registered for the vaccines, poll shows some have strong preferences concerning manufacturers. Published: Monday, May 3, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Mon, 03 May 2021 16:50:02 +0000
The court acquits the first Roma person in the Moldava raid case
Similar verdicts concerning most of the group facing false accusations charges expected soon. Published: Monday, May 3, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Mon, 03 May 2021 12:20:02 +0000
What is the point of the current vaccination registration system?
Know-how acquired by people working with excluded Roma communities could help to get the rest of the country immunised quicker. Published: Monday, May 3, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Mon, 03 May 2021 09:50:02 +0000
Slovakia welcomes a new, unusual bird into its animal registry
Birdwatchers in Bratislava have confirmed a new bird breed originally from Spain and Portugal flying around. Published: Monday, May 3, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Mon, 03 May 2021 09:50:02 +0000
Slovak football player helps Italian team win championship
Milan Škriniar significantly contributed to Inter Milan's title. Published: Monday, May 3, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Mon, 03 May 2021 08:50:02 +0000
Mass testing was an expensive undertaking, Slovakia spent hundreds of millions on it
The money could have built 12 hospitals. Published: Monday, May 3, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Mon, 03 May 2021 08:50:02 +0000
Ministry cancels vaccination appointments for teenagers prioritised over seniors
The Health Ministry made a decision shortly after Igor Matovič published a critical Facebook status. Published: Monday, May 3, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Mon, 03 May 2021 08:20:02 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 130 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 383,200. Published: Monday, May 3, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Sun, 02 May 2021 21:50:01 +0000
Revenue and construction sector still suffer from pandemic
Industrial output returned to growth and foreign trade broke another record. Published: Sunday, May 2, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Sun, 02 May 2021 19:20:02 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 378 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 383,098. Published: Saturday, May 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Sun, 02 May 2021 15:20:02 +0000
Districts in red and light red tier lift more measures after May 3
Find out which rules apply when crossing borders, wearing masks and respirators, and going to schools. Published: Sunday, May 2, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Sat, 01 May 2021 07:50:01 +0000
The tallest spot in Trnava protected by a golden rooster
The Basilica of St Nicholas is the tallest building in the city accompanied by two towers and hiding many interesting objects inside. Published: Saturday, May 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 15:50:01 +0000
News digest: Slovakia will mark May Day with closed shops on Saturday
Sputnik contract finally made public; anti-covid measures are easing as of Monday, May 3. Published: Friday, April 30, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 13:50:02 +0000
Covid slashed passenger numbers on public transport in Bratislava by two thirds
Bratislava mayor rules out scrapping public transport routes in the capital. Published: Friday, April 30, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 12:50:01 +0000
Wind power stations can be erected in Slovakia after a 17-year ban
The first wind power plant in Slovakia was put in operation in 2003. Published: Friday, April 30, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 11:20:02 +0000
The oldest Slovak love poem is erotic, humorous and short
Pandemic rules for cultural events revealed. BBC Travel writes about Slovak mountain porters. Published: Friday, April 30, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 11:20:02 +0000
Waterloos: Tax and accounting laws change too often
Covid-19 pandemic accelerating digitisation and automation of accounting. Published: Friday, April 30, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 08:20:04 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 467 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 382,200. Published: Friday, April 30, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 08:20:04 +0000
Publishing details of Sputnik contract was to be fined with millions of euros
Current health minister says he is not going to allow the use of the Russian vaccine in Slovakia for now. Published: Friday, April 30, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator



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