Slovakia News
Fri, 21 May 2021 08:50:02 +0000Historical family photos allow a peek into the lives of Pressburgers
Views of places that no longer exist, historical photos of a rowing or athletics club or from a cooking class at a girls’ school.
Published: Friday, May 21, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 21 May 2021 08:20:02 +0000Coronavirus in Slovakia: 138 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 388,500.
Published: Friday, May 21, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 21 May 2021 08:20:02 +0000The Dutch design that brought commercial and residential living with a view of the Danube
River Park stands over the Danube and offers luxurious apartments and office spaces.
Published: Friday, May 21, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 20 May 2021 16:50:02 +0000Third Covid-19 wave inevitable but should be milder, say scientists
Vaccinating as many people as possible is crucial, but AstraZeneca rejection raises more questions.
Published: Thursday, May 20, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 20 May 2021 16:50:02 +0000News digest: International trains return, minister shows new vax certificate
Cyprus has listed Slovakia as a red country. The Defence Ministry plans to purchase two Black Hawk helicopters.
Published: Thursday, May 20, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 20 May 2021 15:20:02 +0000Farmers count losses, fields with harvest have been flooded too
The situation is especially unfavourable near the Hron river basin.
Published: Thursday, May 20, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 20 May 2021 14:50:02 +0000Poll: Party of previous PM would win the election (+graphs)
Far-right People’s Party Our Slovakia is losing supporters.
Published: Thursday, May 20, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 20 May 2021 14:50:02 +0000Railways to renew nearly all international connections in June
Improving epidemiological conditions are cited as the chief reason for the change.
Published: Thursday, May 20, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 20 May 2021 09:50:01 +0000A merchant and a farmer will walk tourists through the town
Tour guides in the Záhorie region will conduct tours in costume.
Published: Thursday, May 20, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 20 May 2021 09:50:01 +0000Slovakia getting ready for ice hockey championships
The national team will play at least seven matches in the preliminary round.
Published: Thursday, May 20, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 20 May 2021 09:50:01 +0000Slovakia’s economy should recover strongly after the pandemic
The country’s GDP is expected to rise by 4.7 percent this year, according to the International Monetary Fund.
Published: Thursday, May 20, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 20 May 2021 09:50:01 +0000Lost and found on the highway to Košice
The path of the patient in Slovak health care is a mythical creature just like Slovakia's east-west highway.
Published: Thursday, May 20, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
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 +0000Coronavirus 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 +0000News 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 +0000Ban 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 +0000Discussion 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 +0000Situation 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 +0000Ban 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 +0000People 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 +0000Everybody 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 +0000Košice 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 +0000Ageing 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 +0000Ryanair 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 +0000Everybody 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 +0000Ministry 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 +0000Coronavirus 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 +0000News 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 +0000Data 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 +0000No quarantine required when travelling to Austria
New rules come into force on May 19.
Published: Tuesday, May 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator