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Slovak Spectator

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 10:04:00 +0200
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 33 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 391,600.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 06:00:26 +0200
Pandemic greatly increased demand on free legal advice sector
The professional lawyer-client relationship is everything even in pro bono work, say pro bono lawyers of one of the largest law firms in Slovakia.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 17:59:52 +0200
News digest: GPs will start vaccinating soon, but not everyone will receive a jab
Belgian police officer punished for death of Slovak. Cabinet disagrees with attempt to oust Matovič.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 17:48:10 +0200
Increased subsistence wage will impact social benefits and taxes
Some will go up by several euros.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 16:03:19 +0200
Shoppers return to brick-and-mortar shops, but only partly
Many people who never shopped online tried it the first time during the pandemic.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 14:30:01 +0200
To all the Slovak boys I've loved before
A new memoir recounts an American teenager’s year of romance and heartbreak in Slovakia during the country’s fledgling independence.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0200
Moving beyond the “Moderate Innovator” category
Andrej Kurucz talks about the opportunities available at the EU level to boost the innovation and research activities of Slovak companies.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 11:31:48 +0200
Norway returns illegally exported Roman coins to Slovakia
The illegal trade in cultural heritage items is a large-scale global problem, the Slovak Foreign Affairs Minister claims.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 11:28:28 +0200
Less than 200 doctors sign up to vaccinate patients
The Health Ministry does not know where these doctors are from.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 11:02:35 +0200
Belgian police officer punished for death of Slovak
André Desenfants received a disciplinary punishment.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0200
HR leader of a game developer: How education can become a passion
Lucia Šicková from the Pixel Federation helps young talents grow and seek greater career opportunities.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0200
Secrets of Slovak Paradise
Visit Slovak Paradise, where you can climb rocks and ladders, spot animals, and get a taste of Slovak culture.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 18:14:00 +0200
News digest: Travel rules may change soon, experts discuss potential restrictions
Two more Delta variants uncovered. Trnava-based carmaker plans a huge investment in e-mobility. Wood waste shredder plant in Bratislava catches fire.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 17:52:42 +0200
Trnava-based carmaker will manufacture new models
Investment worth €180 million should include e-vehicles.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 17:49:30 +0200
Defence Ministry fails to justify the purchase of F-16 fighter jets
The report by the Supreme Audit Office has pointed to some transparency deficiencies.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 14:21:20 +0200
Vaccination rollout turns into a race against Delta
Authorities worry about the low vaccine uptake in Slovakia as new information about the new variant adds to concerns.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 12:19:01 +0200
President awards ice hockey players, scientists and other personalities with state decorations
24 personalities were recognised on June 27.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 12:11:43 +0200
Slovak flying car shows off its abilities in air and on land
AirCar developed by visionary designer Štefan Klein flew from Nitra to Bratislava.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 11:53:56 +0200
Slovakia has to return more than €50 million to Brussels
The state was punished for a construction cartel agreement, the participants of which are doing quite well.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 11:47:05 +0200
Slovakia lags behind in preparations for the third Covid wave
It is still not clear how border checks, testing and quarantine rules will change.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 08:07:43 +0200
Due to poor assistance, Slovak folk music might vanish from North America
The number of folk groups has declined, and the existing ones are struggling.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 07:15:18 +0200
Slovak game changers: Happy brothers, rose lady, and Panna Cinka
A new book teaches people that difficult circumstances are not an obstacle to becoming super.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 08:15:56 +0200
UEFA isn’t apolitical, they are just politically inept
The real question is not whether Munich should or should not light its stadium with rainbow lights.

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 10:35:00 +0200
Summer train will again take tourists from the capital to Záhorie region
The train starts at the Bratislava Main Station and the final destination is Plavecké Podhradie.

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0200
Big Bang Theory in Slovakia: Young physicist making science cool
Interest in theoretical physicist Samuel Kováčik’s ‘Scientist’ project soars in pandemic.

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 21:26:11 +0200
I don’t know if I’ll be able to find my parents' grave. A report from the tornado-struck villages
Not all householders were insured against storm damage.

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 14:23:03 +0200
News digest: Slovakia ready to help after damaging storm hits neighbours
Bratislava zoo director has resigned due to her citizenship. Purchase of American jet fighters unjustified. Also read about the annual city festival taking place in Bratislava and take a look at the unusual mammatus clouds above the city.

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 13:31:17 +0200
BUSINESS FOCUS: Real estate market bounces back after pandemic punch
The largest developers and projects in Slovakia, sustainable construction, and the future of offices post-pandemic are among the highlights of the latest Business Focus.

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 13:05:46 +0200
Public gets to name new cycle bridge over Morava River
The last such effort ended with a joke proposal to name the bridge after action film hero Chuck Norris.

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 12:59:53 +0200
Bratislava Zoo director resigns due to her foreign citizenship
After parliament adopts legislation enabling dual-citizenship in Slovakia, she might return.

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 10:02:51 +0200
A Slovak castle appears in "Friends: The Reunion"
A brown bear toured a Slovak town. You can now tour a region filled with tasty wine.

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 09:04:57 +0200
UPDATED: Tornado damaged villages just across the Slovak borders
Czech authorities report five dead, one a native of the Slovak town of Prešov, and hundreds of injured in southern Moravia region.

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0200
Residential projects in Bratislava feature prominent architects, rich civic amenities and eco-friendly approach
Selection of large and interesting residential projects under construction in Bratislava.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 17:42:25 +0200
How to change people's minds about vaccination? Experts hesitant that money is the answer
The state fears a third wave may hit hard in poorly vaccinated districts. The state should try whatever could work, researcher claims.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 17:30:44 +0200
Pandemic highlights the importance of parks and gardens
Parks and gardens across Slovakia will open during the Weekend of Open Parks and Gardens

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 17:21:41 +0200
News digest: Green passes to be launched on Saturday, minister asks people not to sign up right away
Three other Delta variant cases confirmed in Slovakia. Travelling within the EU should be easier thanks to Green Passes. People in tourism optimistic about the upcoming season.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 17:18:05 +0200
Q&A: How to stay safe around bears
The best approach is to avoid a bear encounter.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 16:49:48 +0200
Roads from Záhorie to Bratislava are congested. What are some alternative routes?
Bridge repairs complicate traffic between the westernmost region of Slovakia and the capital, expected to last until the summer's end.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 16:44:43 +0200
Bratislava to host multi-day festival on last weekend of June
The summer tourist season in the Slovak capital will kick off following a two-month delay.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 16:30:12 +0200
App that simplifies travel during Covid should be available on Saturday
Additional information on travelling will be available after the June 28 meeting of the central crisis staff.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 14:00:27 +0200
The wrong way to put things right
Overturning not-guilty verdicts, especially in cases as emotive as the Kuciak murder trial, is a very bad idea.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 11:32:26 +0200
Which destinations do Slovaks buy trips to the most? Travel agencies relying on restart
Outlook on the season is good.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 11:22:33 +0200
Pensions of former communist officials to be slashed
MPs who wrote the law say it is also meant as a warning for the future.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0200
Largest Slovak theatre with seven floors and more than 2,000 rooms
Construction of the new Slovak National Theatre began in 1989 and finished in 2007.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 18:17:18 +0200
News digest: Third wave is coming. President urges people to get vaccinated
President and the Catholic bishops encourage people to get Covid vaccine. More foreign countries classify Slovakia as green. Cabinet apologises for the infamous Moldava raid.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 17:31:40 +0200
Slovakia will sell or donate unused Sputnik V vaccines
Finance Minister Igor Matovič, who orchestrated the purchase, might face an attempt to oust him.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 17:26:58 +0200
Third wave cannot be handled without vaccination. President asks people to stop being hesitant
The situation in districts is improving, but the first occurrence of the Delta variant can bring complications.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 15:27:44 +0200
Cabinet apologised for the police raid in Roma settlement in 2013
The cabinet considers the apology a humanitarian gesture towards the victims and a commitment to avoid similar failures in the future.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 15:22:53 +0200
Too many comments return the construction legislation to the review process
Many organisations have been critical of the changes proposed by Deputy PM Štefan Holý.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 14:32:59 +0200
One euro for every comment. Slovak company turns hate into love on social media
The first such campaign in Slovakia, though quite a popular technique abroad.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0200
Travelling abroad is possible. This is what you should prepare for
The Slovak Spectator has picked some destinations for travelling and requirements incomers have to meet when entering them.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 11:48:20 +0200
Several antigen testing sites will close in the summer. But tests will still be needed
The testing sites might be kept in hospitals, policlinics and similar medical facilities.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 11:44:28 +0200
North Koreans and Russians. How did hackers target Slovakia?
The security authority reported hundreds of attacks over the past year.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 11:36:21 +0200
First Delta variant case confirmed in Slovakia
The labs confirmed the strain in a positive sample from a person who returned from Russia.



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