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Tue, 27 Jul 2021 08:20:02 +0000Coronavirus in Slovakia: 51 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 392,400.
Published: Tuesday, July 27, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 05:20:02 +0000
From a shot director to meeting the Queen: The British Council celebrates 75 years in Slovakia
The organisation’s mission had not changed over the decades, says current head.
Published: Tuesday, July 27, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 20:50:02 +0000
Power cut affects large part of Bratislava
Reasons for the vast outage remain unknown.
Published: Monday, July 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 16:20:01 +0000
News digest: New week starts with several changes to rules
Higher age limit for testing and longer test negativity for events. No Olympic medals for Slovakia so far. Collusive custody will change.
Published: Monday, July 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 16:20:01 +0000
They aren’t returning to spend money. Most business owners report fewer customers
Over 90 percent of entrepreneurs reported lower sales this spring compared to last year.
Published: Monday, July 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 16:20:01 +0000
Prepare for storms and high temperatures
Meteorologists have issued several weather warnings for the coming three days.
Published: Monday, July 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 14:50:01 +0000
UK Ambassador: Britons in Slovakia are a resilient community
Life is as it was before Brexit for British nationals in Slovakia once they've got their documents sorted.
Published: Monday, July 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 10:20:02 +0000
The tested and the vaccinated will be treated the same. Coalition passes a Delta compromise
MPs pass a law with mild advantages for the vaccinated, but vaccination will be required to see the Pope live.
Published: Monday, July 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 10:20:02 +0000
Slow silence: Haligovské skaly
Discover the monastery once inhabited by Carthusian monks and the "flying" rocks in the Pieniny mountains.
Published: Monday, July 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 09:50:02 +0000
Less red tape: People won’t have to submit 21 documents to authorities
The change will come into force at the beginning of next year.
Published: Monday, July 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 09:50:02 +0000
Conditions for mass events and age limit for testing change
Most of the new rules came into force on July 26, 2021.
Published: Monday, July 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sun, 25 Jul 2021 08:20:01 +0000
Non-vaccinated will not pay for tests for work, school or shops
Hundreds of people protested against the amendment that the parliament passed on Sunday morning.
Published: Saturday, July 24, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sun, 25 Jul 2021 08:20:01 +0000
New Bratislava exhibit takes you to 1930s Slovak America
Culture, sports and travel stories rounded up in one place.
Published: Friday, July 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 24 Jul 2021 19:50:01 +0000
Coalition finds a compromise. Non-vaccinated will not pay for tests for work, school or shops
Hundreds of people protested against the amendment that the parliament advanced to the second reading.
Published: Saturday, July 24, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 24 Jul 2021 08:20:01 +0000
Virtual tours of Bratislava’s little-known places
A new video series takes people to places not many know of.
Published: Saturday, July 24, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 24 Jul 2021 07:50:01 +0000
The pandemic has made it clear that we must stand together
International friends and partners of Slovakia celebrate Bratislava Pride.
Published: Saturday, July 24, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 23 Jul 2021 14:20:01 +0000
News digest: Crowd blocks entrance to parliament ahead of vaccine-related vote
The youngest member of the Slovak Olympic team kicks off the games with a personal record. Extensive reconstruction of Bratislava's Michael's Tower launched.
Published: Friday, July 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 23 Jul 2021 12:50:02 +0000
BUSINESS FOCUS: Demand for free legal advice increased in pandemic, pro bono specialists say
The use of AI in law firms, the CSR activities of law firms, an interview with Special Prosecutor Daniel Lipšic and gender equality in law firms are among the highlights of the latest Business Focus.
Published: Friday, July 23, 2021Full story:&...
Fri, 23 Jul 2021 11:50:02 +0000
Actors and singers join President Čaputová in announcing public transport stops
Bratislava's city transport company wants to boost the morale of passengers.
Published: Friday, July 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 23 Jul 2021 09:50:01 +0000
Protesters attempted to enter parliament, police intervened with tear gas (updated)
Protests are linked to the expected vote on new vaccination-based Covid measures.
Published: Friday, July 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 23 Jul 2021 08:20:02 +0000
People protest against Covid-related measures in front of the parliament
The police had to use tear gas.
Published: Friday, July 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 23 Jul 2021 07:20:02 +0000
Famous statue ready to reveal its treasures as reconstruction of Michael’s Tower in Bratislava gets underway
Inside of sculpture believed to contain historical and religious artefacts.
Published: Friday, July 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 23 Jul 2021 07:20:02 +0000
Slovakia will open a new institute, this time in Jerusalem
Culture, sports and travel stories rounded up in one place.
Published: Friday, July 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 18:50:01 +0000
Pope's visit to Slovakia a miracle, says church analyst
Pope will meet people in four locations around Slovakia over his three-day visit in September.
Published: Thursday, July 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 15:50:02 +0000
News digest: Slovak Olympic team is the smallest in country's history, but medal hopes are high
Efforts to improve the independence of the Slovak justice system have continued in 2020. Pride will be online this year. Learn more in today's digest.
Published: Thursday, July 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 15:50:02 +0000
Bratislava Pride will take place online
It will be streamed on July 24 and accompanied by numerous music performances.
Published: Thursday, July 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 15:50:02 +0000
Slovak secondary school students win gold at international physics competition
The captain of the Slovak team won an award for the most successful tournament competitor.
Published: Thursday, July 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 13:20:02 +0000
Another wave of pandemic politics is upon us
Slovakia has not yet tried the most effective way to incentivise vaccinations.
Published: Thursday, July 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 09:50:02 +0000
Slovakia has made improvements in rule of law, but shortcomings remain
The 2021 Rule of Law Report on Slovakia highlights certain changes in the judiciary and the fight against corruption.
Published: Thursday, July 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 09:50:02 +0000
Thousands of small jellyfish spotted in a reservoir in central Slovakia
Holidaymakers do not have to be afraid, they are not harmful.
Published: Thursday, July 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator