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Tue, 11 May 2021 08:20:02 +0000Coronavirus in Slovakia: 350 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 386,000.
Published: Tuesday, May 11, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 11 May 2021 05:20:01 +0000
Košice contains hidden scenes from Shakespeare’s plays
Košice State Theatre was designed by one of the most talented architects of the 19th century, Adolf Lang.
Published: Tuesday, May 11, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 10 May 2021 20:50:02 +0000
Mária Kolíková has survived an attempt to oust her
The opposition motion was supported by 51 MPs only.
Published: Monday, May 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 10 May 2021 16:50:02 +0000
News digest: Justice Minister Mária Kolíková faces ousting attempt
More than 240,000 people waiting for Covid vaccine shot. Five Slovak citizens sentenced by the British court.
Published: Monday, May 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 10 May 2021 16:50:02 +0000
Virtual reading of police stories or wedding reception. Museums and galleries will open for visitors
Attractive tours, games and even theatre performances will be held across the country on May 15.
Published: Monday, May 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 10 May 2021 16:20:02 +0000
Virtual reading, through police stories to wedding reception. Museums and galleries will open for visitors
Attractive tours, games and even theatre performances will be held across the country on May 15.
Published: Monday, May 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 10 May 2021 16:20:02 +0000
The third pandemic wave might be milder
Hygienists plan to examine waste water, PCR tests should be combined with antigen ones.
Published: Monday, May 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 10 May 2021 12:50:02 +0000
A fresh start for the Heger cabinet amid same old coalition tensions
Heat but no light from Matovič over nebulous tax reform, Za Ľudí defends its justice minister.
Published: Monday, May 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 10 May 2021 12:20:01 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 311 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 385,700.
Published: Monday, May 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 10 May 2021 10:50:01 +0000
In the region of the lonely forest people: Starý plášť
This mysterious and isolated mountain is proof of patience and endurance.
Published: Monday, May 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 10 May 2021 09:50:02 +0000
The Interior Ministry launched a pilot booking system
The service should also be available for people booking their appointment at the Foreigners’ Police soon.
Published: Monday, May 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 10 May 2021 09:20:01 +0000
People do not need to isolate when travelling to Czechia
At the same time, a ferry to Austria has restored its operation.
Published: Monday, May 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 10 May 2021 09:20:01 +0000
Kolíková faces ousting. These are the suspicions voiced against her
The vote on ousting Mária Kolíková from the post of justice minister was initiated by Smer chair Robert Fico.
Published: Monday, May 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sun, 09 May 2021 18:50:01 +0000
Most districts are in red and light red tiers. Look at the measures valid from May 10
Find out which rules apply when crossing borders, wearing masks and respirators, and going to schools.
Published: Sunday, May 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 08 May 2021 17:20:01 +0000
Justice Minister Kolíková: I see no reason to step down
OĽaNO claims that the minister has failed to clear up all the allegations raised by the opposition.
Published: Saturday, May 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 08 May 2021 16:20:02 +0000
Age limit for Pfizer and Moderna jabs down to 45 years
Vaccination appointments further allocated strictly according to age and diagnosis.
Published: Saturday, May 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 08 May 2021 09:50:01 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 373 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 385,395.
Published: Saturday, May 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 08 May 2021 09:20:01 +0000
Ambassador Nick Archer on British servicemen in the Prague Uprising and the ties that bind us
This week the British Embassy unveiled a plaque in memory of two British servicemen who took part in the Prague Uprising in 1945 and who saved many lives by their incredibly brave action. On the occasion of VE day the British ambassador to Prague, Ni...
Sat, 08 May 2021 07:50:02 +0000
Liptov will restore tradition of mountain sheep farming
The new project wants to introduce the region to visitors.
Published: Saturday, May 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 07 May 2021 15:50:02 +0000
Tax collection will not drop much. Labour market and economic growth help
Pandemic may further reduce the falling VAT.
Published: Friday, May 7, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 07 May 2021 14:50:01 +0000
News digest: Slovakia to switch to light red tier on Monday, anti-Covid measures keep relaxing
Shops will be closed on Saturday, May 8 due to national holiday marking the end of WWII.
Published: Friday, May 7, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 07 May 2021 13:50:02 +0000
SOR e-buses will run on Slovak batteries
InoBat to develop and produce batteries to power electric bus fleet across Europe.
Published: Friday, May 7, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 07 May 2021 13:50:02 +0000
47-year old woman suffering from blood-clotting disorder dies post vaccination
Slovakia registers three deaths post vaccination against Covid-19.
Published: Friday, May 7, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 07 May 2021 13:20:01 +0000
Activists want more 30 km/h zones in Bratislava
Vehicles do not keep to the speed limit. Activists registered a car driving at a speed of 92 km/h in the city centre.
Published: Friday, May 7, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 07 May 2021 13:20:01 +0000
New book explores role of Czech parachutists during WWII and one of their last operations
More than 70 years after the end of World War Two, new information is still coming out about the brave efforts that allied parachutists played in the Nazi occupied Czech lands. In the newly published book Foursquare: The Last Parachutist, George Bear...
Fri, 07 May 2021 09:20:02 +0000
Nameless Bratislava Old Town places to receive names
John Selecky on an amazing search for his roots in Slovakia; lost tribute to Stalin taking on a modern twist.
Published: Friday, May 7, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 07 May 2021 08:50:01 +0000
Special shopping hours end, some isolation rules change
The country switches to the light red tier on national level from next Monday.
Published: Friday, May 7, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 07 May 2021 08:50:01 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 362 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 385,000.
Published: Friday, May 7, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 06 May 2021 16:50:01 +0000
News digest: Pfizer and Moderna jabs now available to a younger age group in Slovakia
Former health minister Krajčí commented on the Sputnik V contract. Carmakers still affected by the lack of components.
Published: Thursday, May 6, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 06 May 2021 16:50:01 +0000
Matovič introduces tax reform
It will be based on three pillars: fair taxes, a single tax and single levy and benefits of €200 per child.
Published: Thursday, May 6, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator