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Thu, 06 May 2021 10:05:00 +0200
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 343 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 384,600.

Thu, 06 May 2021 07:00:00 +0200
A pilgrimage destination for many Jews from around the world
Chatam Sófer Memorial is the sole remaining part of the Jewish cemetery used until 1847.

Wed, 05 May 2021 17:23:38 +0200
News digest: Curfew will stay in place for at least another week
The Health Ministry said the age limit for the Pfizer vaccine could change. EC greenlights the state assistance for tourism.

Wed, 05 May 2021 16:28:08 +0200
Šeliga leaves the deputy parliament’s speaker post after violating curfew rules
The politician was in a café after 21:00. His party colleague Jana Žitňanská drew consequences, too.

Wed, 05 May 2021 16:17:41 +0200
Situation improves, but curfew remains in place for now
Only two districts will remain in the dark red tier next week.

Wed, 05 May 2021 12:08:14 +0200
Visitors to opal mines can explore a renovated trail
Includes a replica of a water dam and a replica of a contemporary transportable backhouse used in the mines.

Wed, 05 May 2021 12:04:08 +0200
Slovakia will have a permanent kurzarbeit scheme as of next year
The state will cover 60 percent of the employee’s salary.

Wed, 05 May 2021 11:59:29 +0200
About 150,000 foreigners live in Slovakia
The pandemic also affects foreigners and the services provided by the IOM migration centre.

Wed, 05 May 2021 11:56:19 +0200
Will Slovakia hold another referendum? President has 30 days to decide
Petition to hold referendum signed by more than 585,000 people.

Wed, 05 May 2021 11:36:42 +0200
Auditors can help companies overcome current crisis
Less companies subject to compulsory auditing of financial statements.

Wed, 05 May 2021 10:00:00 +0200
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.

Tue, 04 May 2021 17:28:58 +0200
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.

Tue, 04 May 2021 17:17:25 +0200
Fitch: Slovakia to be the fastest growing economy in the region
The rating of the country remained unchanged from November 2020.

Tue, 04 May 2021 17:12:21 +0200
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.

Tue, 04 May 2021 10:43:32 +0200
Heger’s cabinet has the trust of the parliament. MPs approved its programme statement
It was supported by 89 deputies present.

Tue, 04 May 2021 10:28:40 +0200
The assisted census has kicked off
It will last until June 13.

Tue, 04 May 2021 10:17:42 +0200
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.

Tue, 04 May 2021 07:00:00 +0200
A pool turned into a cultural centre
Kunsthalle was once one of the most beautiful architectural buildings in Czechoslovakia.

Mon, 03 May 2021 18:07:25 +0200
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.

Mon, 03 May 2021 17:57:52 +0200
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.

Mon, 03 May 2021 17:52:20 +0200
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.

Mon, 03 May 2021 14:04:39 +0200
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.

Mon, 03 May 2021 11:07:48 +0200
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.

Mon, 03 May 2021 11:00:58 +0200
Slovak football player helps Italian team win championship
Milan Škriniar significantly contributed to Inter Milan's title.

Mon, 03 May 2021 10:36:12 +0200
Mass testing was an expensive undertaking, Slovakia spent hundreds of millions on it
The money could have built 12 hospitals.

Mon, 03 May 2021 10:26:45 +0200
Ministry cancels vaccination appointments for teenagers prioritised over seniors
The Health Ministry made a decision shortly after Igor Matovič published a critical Facebook status.

Sun, 02 May 2021 23:04:21 +0200
Revenue and construction sector still suffer from pandemic
Industrial output returned to growth and foreign trade broke another record.

Sun, 02 May 2021 17:06:00 +0200
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.

Sat, 01 May 2021 09:30:00 +0200
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.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 17:22:41 +0200
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.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 15:38:49 +0200
Covid slashed passenger numbers on public transport in Bratislava by two thirds
Bratislava mayor rules out scrapping public transport routes in the capital.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 14:17:01 +0200
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.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 13:16:29 +0200
The oldest Slovak love poem is erotic, humorous and short
Pandemic rules for cultural events revealed. BBC Travel writes about Slovak mountain porters.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 13:00:37 +0200
Waterloos: Tax and accounting laws change too often
Covid-19 pandemic accelerating digitisation and automation of accounting.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 08:36:22 +0200
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.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 17:48:23 +0200
News digest: Vaccination open to everyone, tens of thousands have applied
Rules for curfew change from May 3. Shops will be closed on the first two Saturdays in May.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 17:37:36 +0200
Marginalised Roma vaccine-shy as long as majority remain lukewarm towards vaccines
People living in settlements show little interest in getting the jab; involvement of doctors they know and trust could help, according to field workers.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 17:31:37 +0200
Paternity leave will be easier from May 1
Fathers will be not obliged to submit an agreement with mothers about care of a child.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 17:21:49 +0200
Shops will close on two consecutive Saturdays
All shops must close during the national holidays.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 16:55:29 +0200
Petition launched to get Rusovce manor house reconstruction moving
2019 public procurement process for repairs dragging on.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 11:46:36 +0200
Democracy is the best option, believe an increasing number of people in Slovakia
Support for non-democratic solutions and for EU exit has decreased in the Slovak population compared to 2016.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 11:40:33 +0200
The most expensive real estate transaction in history: Aupark in Bratislava will change hands
There will be two new owners.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 11:35:11 +0200
Curfew rules will change. Most restrictions will be kept only in districts in a bad situation
Changes come into force on Monday, May 3.



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