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Fri, 02 Jul 2021 07:20:02 +0000A new Bratislava mural celebrates central Europe
Check out reading and travel tips for the weekend.
Published: Friday, July 2, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 02 Jul 2021 05:50:01 +0000
How to find excellent senior leaders
Executive Search consultants have access to a global network.
Published: Friday, July 2, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 02 Jul 2021 05:50:01 +0000
Young HR professional: Having an idea is not enough. Execution is important
Building good relationships with others is key, said Michelle Krivda of Swiss Re, the laureate of HRTalent 2020 award.
Published: Friday, July 2, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 02 Jul 2021 05:50:01 +0000
They thought I was an assistant. Women in law still struggle with prejudice
What is the representation of women in law firms?
Published: Friday, July 2, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 01 Jul 2021 16:20:02 +0000
News digest: People who persuade others to get vaccinated should be rewarded
EU digital Covid certificates are valid as of today. Less than 16,000 people in Slovakia registered for the Sputnik jab. Experts from Slovakia developed a spectrometer, which will detect Covid-19 on a person’s breath.
Published: Thursday, July...
Thu, 01 Jul 2021 16:20:02 +0000
5G network expands in areas surrounding Bratislava
Orange Slovakia has launched its high-speed 5G network in Petržalka and Banská Bystrica.
Published: Thursday, July 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 01 Jul 2021 15:20:02 +0000
For the first time ever less than half of municipal waste ended up in the dump
Slovakia improved in recycling, but there are significant regional differences.
Published: Thursday, July 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 01 Jul 2021 15:20:02 +0000
Croatia changes conditions for arrival, test or vaccination necessary
The conditions apply as of July 1.
Published: Thursday, July 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 01 Jul 2021 13:20:01 +0000
Meadows and neglected gardens full of weeds you can eat
Slovak graphic designer Dodo Dobrík raises awareness of non-cultivated food plants.
Published: Thursday, July 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 01 Jul 2021 10:50:01 +0000
Diana's visit: Prague fascinated her as a city. In Bratislava, she was enchanted by the people
On her visit to the Slovak capital 30 years ago, Princess Diana opened a section for the visually handicapped at a local library.
Published: Thursday, July 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 01 Jul 2021 10:20:01 +0000
Aid scheme for businesses follows new rules
The scheme will follow the epidemiological situation.
Published: Thursday, July 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 01 Jul 2021 10:20:01 +0000
Slovaks develop an analyser to detect Covid based on breath
Analyser developed by the Masatech company in cooperation with two universities.
Published: Thursday, July 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 01 Jul 2021 10:20:01 +0000
State wants to motivate people to be vaccinated through a lottery
The financial bonus for those who persuade others to be vaccinated will depend on age.
Published: Thursday, July 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 01 Jul 2021 10:20:01 +0000
Bratislava’s iconic historical pharmacy will house art for now
After the failure of talks to obtain original furniture, the Salvator pharmacy will become a temporary gallery.
Published: Thursday, July 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 01 Jul 2021 10:20:01 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 17 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 391,600.
Published: Thursday, July 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 01 Jul 2021 05:50:02 +0000
Blue on the inside and out. A rare place in Bratislava
The Blue Church, also known as St Elizabeth’s Church, is one of the few examples of art nouveau architecture in Bratislava.
Published: Thursday, July 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 30 Jun 2021 17:20:02 +0000
News digest: Summer holiday brings new travelling and testing rules
Vaccination the decisive factor for self-isolation. State will focus on PCR tests. Children start summer holiday.
Published: Wednesday, June 30, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 30 Jun 2021 15:50:01 +0000
EU digital Covid certificates to be valid soon. Here’s how to request yours
Prepare your phone number, Covid-19-pass number and year of birth.
Published: Wednesday, June 30, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 30 Jun 2021 15:20:01 +0000
Testing strategy will change. The focus should move to PCR tests
Only mild restrictions will be applied in Slovakia from next Monday.
Published: Wednesday, June 30, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 30 Jun 2021 15:20:01 +0000
Travelling rules change. Incomers to Slovakia vaccinated against Covid will have benefits
Cross-border commuters and children aged 12-18 will follow temporary rules until mid-August.
Published: Wednesday, June 30, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 30 Jun 2021 10:50:02 +0000
MP stopped two legislation proposals on abortion
SaS MP Jana Bittó Cigániková took advantage of the lack of attention by other deputies.
Published: Wednesday, June 30, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 30 Jun 2021 09:50:02 +0000
Today is the last day to submit your tax returns
No longer possible to extend the deadline.
Published: Wednesday, June 30, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 30 Jun 2021 09:50:02 +0000
Border rules to change. Unvaccinated people should be quarantined
More details expected later today.
Published: Wednesday, June 30, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 30 Jun 2021 09:50:02 +0000
Every inhabitant of Slovakia produces a hundred kilos of biowaste a year
One person throws out €100 - €150 worth of expired groceries annually.
Published: Wednesday, June 30, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 30 Jun 2021 09:20:02 +0000
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.
Published: Wednesday, June 30, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 30 Jun 2021 08:50:01 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 33 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 391,600.
Published: Wednesday, June 30, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 29 Jun 2021 16:50:02 +0000
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.
Published: Tuesday, June 29, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 29 Jun 2021 15:50:02 +0000
Increased subsistence wage will impact social benefits and taxes
Some will go up by several euros.
Published: Tuesday, June 29, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 29 Jun 2021 14:50:01 +0000
Shoppers return to brick-and-mortar shops, but only partly
Many people who never shopped online tried it the first time during the pandemic.
Published: Tuesday, June 29, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 29 Jun 2021 12:50:01 +0000
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.
Published: Tuesday, June 29, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator