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Thu, 22 Jul 2021 11:01:23 +0200
Thousands of small jellyfish spotted in a reservoir in central Slovakia
Holidaymakers do not have to be afraid, they are not harmful.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 10:03:00 +0200
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 34 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 392,200.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 08:00:28 +0200
One language for work, one for home. What bilingualism means for Hungarians in Slovakia
Contemporary Hungarian used in Slovakia takes some words and even grammar from Slovak.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 08:00:20 +0200
Some people still lower their voice when speaking Hungarian in public
I wish people would perceive us as an enrichment, not as a 1,000-year-old disease that still occurs here, says a Slovak-Hungarian writer.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0200
Soak up the sun and sip coffee in a garden in Bratislava's city centre
The Aspremont Summer Palace now houses the office of the dean of the Faculty of Medicine of Comenius University.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 20:12:56 +0200
Golden hopes for Slovakia's Olympic team in Tokyo
Speed canoeists Erik Vlček attends his sixth Olympics. Walker Matej Tóth to wind up his successful career in Tokyo.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 17:44:00 +0200
News digest: Slovakia will remain green, despite worsening situation abroad
Border rules will not change, despite protests. 72 cases of Delta variant confirmed. Slovakia commemorates 141 years since Milan Rastislav Štefánik was born.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 16:14:25 +0200
No changes to measures in districts or border rules expected
But the worsening situation in some holiday destinations increases the risk of getting infected.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 16:03:44 +0200
Vaccination lottery will start in August
It is not clear for now how much money people will win.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 11:51:47 +0200
Slovakia will have two flag bearers at the Olympics opening ceremony
They both have already received Olympic medals.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 11:34:41 +0200
Flooded cars from Germany, Belgium and Netherlands may endanger Slovak market
The sellers of used cars will try to get rid of flooded vehicles.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 11:16:17 +0200
Croatia will not recognise everyone's vaccination certificate as of August
The validity of vaccination might be prolonged.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 08:40:03 +0200
Štefánik was a gifted networker. He would have enjoyed social media
Milan Rastislav Štefánik quickly learnt what it takes to triumph abroad.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 18:33:19 +0200
News digest: Unexploded WWII bomb paralysed downtown Bratislava
Only vaccinated people will meet the pope. Another bear was put to sleep.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 18:24:17 +0200
Full vaccination entrance ticket to masses celebrated by pope
People who have not been vaccinated yet have 11 days left to register to be considered fully vaccinated in mid-September.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 18:19:13 +0200
Food delivery giant enters Slovak market
Well-known platform seeks growth under its new owner.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 11:31:56 +0200
Presence of radioactive elements in village swimming pool kept secret, ministry claims
The operator of the Podhájska swimming pool refused the allegations.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 11:06:41 +0200
Combination of different vaccines allowed only in specific cases
The exception applies to people who have been vaccinated with the first dose abroad and such vaccine is not available or registered in Slovakia.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 10:39:13 +0200
WWII-era aerial bomb removed, transport in the capital renewed
It was discovered on Chalupkova Street.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0200
An enchanting encounter with royalty at Betliar
The 50-room home reflects the luxurious life of the aristocracy.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 18:30:00 +0200
News digest: Slovakia enters the new week with green
The country loses an exceptional performer. German flood wave hits Bratislava, but no danger expected. New border rules come into effect.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 18:03:55 +0200
Interest in being vaccinated by GPs is low
The Health Ministry still considers the project to be good.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 17:58:05 +0200
Slovak government should compensate victims of forced sterilisation
Justice Minister Mária Kolíková responded that the government takes this issue very seriously, Heger wants to wait for a legislative proposal.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:50:00 +0200
Labour market in Slovakia (online content of Career & Employment Guide)
Exploring Slovak labour market trends and human resources in the wider EU context.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 13:05:40 +0200
Change is constant at the borders, but new rules still favour the vaccinated
Only the biggest ones leave like this. If only it didn't hurt the rest of us so badly. Slovakia remembers deceased actor Milan Lasica.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 11:13:43 +0200
This is what a crisis looks like
Weather extremes will cost us ever more resources that could otherwise be invested elsewhere.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 11:02:39 +0200
Danube’s water level higher than usual due to floods in Germany
Apart from the Danube, the water levels of the Morava River also increased.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 10:54:42 +0200
Are Slovakia's national parks crowded?
See for yourself. A website with another traffic light system has been launched to help tourists.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 10:46:51 +0200
Popular humourist, actor and singer Milan Lasica dies
Slovakia has lost one of its most significant personalities, President Zuzana Čaputová commented.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 10:02:00 +0200
Scattered around Kysuce, quaint hilltop villages work their magic
Tips for what to see in the Kysuce region, from traditions to thrills.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 08:19:15 +0200
Surprise! When people work less, they feel better
If only democracies included some institution capable of regulating finance in a way that benefits most people.

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 08:25:00 +0200
New bridge hopes to become Nitra's next landmark
Investment in Kalvársky Cycling Bridge reaches €1.4 million.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 14:45:51 +0200
News digest: New border rules lead tourists to rethink holiday plans
Activists protest against planned LNG terminal, legendary train Slovenská Strela marks 85th anniversary and the average price of new residential real estate in Bratislava hits new record.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 14:25:37 +0200
Foreign tourists reassess holiday in Slovakia due to new anti-Covid measures
They see constant changes in measures as the biggest problem.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 13:46:49 +0200
Activists protest against LNG terminal planned for Danube port in Bratislava
The investor claims the project would reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 12:10:42 +0200
Slovak national parks lack protection. Amended law should be the first step towards change
None of the nine national parks complies with international rules.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 09:39:20 +0200
Today we would call her an activist. Alice Masaryková, daughter of the first Czechoslovak president
She carried out her work with her entire soul, historian opined.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 09:31:06 +0200
What will Slovak athletes wear at the 2021 Olympics?
Catch up on travel and culture stories from this week.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 17:35:01 +0200
News digest: Health minister suggests how border rules will change on Monday
The vaccination rate of excluded communities lags behind the Slovak average. Trnava-based carmaker will suspend production again.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 17:17:21 +0200
Former special prosecutor offered €70,000 for release. Court decides he will remain in custody
The trial of Dušan Kováčik concluded its sixth day.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 17:01:28 +0200
Tatras tourist industry in sore need of workers after laying off employees due to Covid-19
An estimated 2,000 workers in the High Tatras lost their jobs.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 12:57:02 +0200
New border rules take effect Monday
Changes will apply to people vaccinated with only one dose.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 11:32:28 +0200
Summer tourist season better than last year, but still far below pre-pandemic times
Unexpected and fundamental changes to anti-pandemic measures could result in confusion and uncertainty to already planned holiday trips.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 11:29:06 +0200
Ex-intelligence agents and gang members reportedly laundered money through Chinese firms
The laundered money was allegedly used for bribes during the era of Smer-led governments.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 11:25:30 +0200
Leaked recording implies that interior minister took a bribe, which he denies
The bribe reportedly concerned an order for an IT company when Roman Mikulec led the military intelligence agency.



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