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Thu, 20 May 2021 08:50:02 +0000Slovak MPs object to EP report on sexual health
A group of lawmakers says the European Parliament has over-reached.
Published: Thursday, May 20, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 20 May 2021 08:20:01 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 253 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 388,300.
Published: Thursday, May 20, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 19 May 2021 15:50:02 +0000
News digest: More vaccinated people may bring further changes to the tier alert system
Changes to Covid automat may bring more benefits to vaccinated people. Nick Cave is expected to attend the Pohoda summer festival in 2022.
Published: Wednesday, May 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 19 May 2021 15:50:02 +0000
Ban on holidays abroad has been lifted. Problems may still occur
The Slovak Spectator has picked some destinations for travelling and requirements incomers have to meet when entering them.
Published: Wednesday, May 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 19 May 2021 15:20:02 +0000
Discussion about higher budgetary expenditures ignites new conflict in coalition
The Finance Ministry led by Igor Matovič proposes to increase state expenses by €3.4 billion. SaS of Richard Sulík disagrees.
Published: Wednesday, May 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 19 May 2021 14:50:02 +0000
Situation keeps improving, two districts placed in yellow tier
There should be some changes to the alert tier system again.
Published: Wednesday, May 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 19 May 2021 14:20:01 +0000
Ban on holidays abroad have been lifted. Problems may still occur
The Slovak Spectator has picked some destinations for travelling and requirements incomers have to meet when entering them.
Published: Wednesday, May 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 19 May 2021 14:20:01 +0000
People receiving the Covid vaccine jab will receive a bilingual certificate
The certificates will be available also to people who have been already vaccinated.
Published: Wednesday, May 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 19 May 2021 11:50:01 +0000
Everybody receiving the Covid vaccine jab will receive a bilingual certificate
The certificates will be available also to people who have been already vaccinated.
Published: Wednesday, May 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 19 May 2021 09:50:02 +0000
Košice Zoo welcomes a prickly new creature
The first North American porcupine and a few rare great hornbills become members of the animal family in Košice.
Published: Wednesday, May 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 19 May 2021 09:50:02 +0000
Ageing will be costly for Slovakia, experts call for timely reforms
Expenses for pensions, health fees and caretakers will rise at one of the fastest rates in the EU.
Published: Wednesday, May 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 19 May 2021 09:50:02 +0000
Ryanair will operate two new flights from Slovakia
Its summer schedule in Slovakia includes 55 flights per week across 21 routes.
Published: Wednesday, May 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 19 May 2021 09:50:02 +0000
Everybody can now receive the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines
The ministry has scrapped the age limits entirely.
Published: Wednesday, May 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 19 May 2021 09:50:02 +0000
Ministry promises to issue temporary vaccination certificates this week
Ministry also recommends asking general practitioners for confirmation if necessary. They often refuse, though.
Published: Wednesday, May 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 19 May 2021 08:20:02 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 246 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 388,100.
Published: Wednesday, May 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 18 May 2021 16:20:02 +0000
News digest: Some parts of Slovakia under water, economy remains above zero
Austria requires no quarantine upon arrival, but Belgium imposes it again. Schools to be equipped by digital technologies worth €40 million.
Published: Tuesday, May 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 18 May 2021 16:20:02 +0000
Data on people waiting for their vaccine jab revealed
The biggest interest in vaccination is in the Bratislava Region.
Published: Tuesday, May 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 18 May 2021 16:20:02 +0000
No quarantine required when travelling to Austria
New rules come into force on May 19.
Published: Tuesday, May 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 18 May 2021 11:50:02 +0000
Unhappy mayors, happy developers. What does the proposed construction law change?
Construction is governed by rules almost half a century old, Sme Rodina looking to make changes.
Published: Tuesday, May 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 18 May 2021 10:20:02 +0000
Making the connections between work and life
In the regular "Making the connections between work and life" section, Alena Kanabová of Accenture and Martin Maštalír of Cisco share what the turbulent last year has taught them both in and out of the office.
Published: Tuesday, Ma...
Tue, 18 May 2021 09:50:01 +0000
Lawyer spent more than year and half in custody. Constitutional Court ordered his immediate release
Slovakia deserves at least a bit of shame for this case, the lawyer's attorney said.
Published: Tuesday, May 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 18 May 2021 09:50:01 +0000
Economy grew slightly in beginning of the year, analysts pleasantly surprised
Slovak economy remained above zero in the first quarter of 2021, growth reached 0.3 percent.
Published: Tuesday, May 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 18 May 2021 08:20:02 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 233 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 387,800.
Published: Tuesday, May 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 18 May 2021 05:50:02 +0000
Burst reservoir in central Slovakia claims one life
The water also damaged about twenty cars, some were moved several dozens of metres.
Published: Tuesday, May 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 17 May 2021 16:50:02 +0000
News digest: Ministry promises to solve problem with vaccine certificates
New Covid automat rules become effective. Carmaker Stellantis suspended production again.
Published: Monday, May 17, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 17 May 2021 16:20:02 +0000
News digest: New alert system comes into force, but problems with vaccination certificates persist
New Covid automat rules become effective. Carmaker Stellantis suspended production again.
Published: Monday, May 17, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 17 May 2021 16:20:02 +0000
Families set to receive hundreds of euros. Who is entitled?
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Published: Monday, May 17, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 17 May 2021 16:20:02 +0000
Most homosexual couples afraid of holding hands in public
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Published: Monday, May 17, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 17 May 2021 13:20:02 +0000
It’s official: the second wave in Slovakia is now over
National emergency ends after more than half a year. Crucial vaccination programme witnesses yet more changes.
Published: Monday, May 17, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 17 May 2021 10:20:01 +0000
New and reconstructed castles Šášov and Revište draws in new visitors
An 18th-century 3D version of Šášov Castle will show what it originally looked like.
Published: Monday, May 17, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator