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Tue, 03 Aug 2021 07:50:01 +0000Slovakia gets its first centennial observing station
The Hurbanovo station was founded by Mikuláš Konkoly-Thege.
Published: Tuesday, August 3, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 03 Aug 2021 06:20:01 +0000
How a troubled marriage led to a miraculous baroque church
Thousands visit the pilgrimage site in Šaštín-Stráže every year.
Published: Tuesday, August 3, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 02 Aug 2021 16:50:02 +0000
News digest: Slovakia wins an unexpected medal during the weekend
Slovakia has three Olympic medals so far. People can register for vaccination lottery. Police ask for videos from last week's protest.
Published: Monday, August 2, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 02 Aug 2021 15:50:01 +0000
Slovakia and Greece will cooperate on migration-related issues
The bilateral collaboration will include in-field work and the exchange of information and knowledge.
Published: Monday, August 2, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 02 Aug 2021 15:50:01 +0000
The village of Valaská Belá declares emergency situation after floods
Several municipalities in the Upper Nitra region were flooded on Sunday.
Published: Monday, August 2, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 02 Aug 2021 13:50:01 +0000
A jab with your groceries? It’s time to make vaccination even easier
The anti-vax louts do not represent the hesitant any more than hooligans represent all football fans.
Published: Monday, August 2, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 02 Aug 2021 10:50:02 +0000
Registration for vaccination lottery is open
People will be able to win up to €100,000 in weekly drawings.
Published: Monday, August 2, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 02 Aug 2021 10:50:02 +0000
Under this mediaeval Slovak town lies many ancient cellars
Krupina is honeycombed with underground cavities.
Published: Monday, August 2, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 02 Aug 2021 09:50:02 +0000
Under this medieval Slovak town lies many ancient cellars
Krupina is honeycombed with underground cavities.
Published: Monday, August 2, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 02 Aug 2021 09:50:02 +0000
President stresses importance of Roma Holocaust stories, PM advocates for education of young Roma
Several politicians, Roma activists, artists and athletes attended an event commemorating Roma Holocaust Memorial Day.
Published: Monday, August 2, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 02 Aug 2021 06:20:02 +0000
Now you're a legend, his wife whispered to him. Rory Sabbatini won silver for Slovakia
He is the third-ever foreigner to represent Slovakia at the Olympic games and win medals.
Published: Monday, August 2, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sun, 01 Aug 2021 15:20:01 +0000
Universities passed pandemic test, but students suffered from lack of contact, massive survey finds
Research shows traineeships and practical education suffered during Covid-19 crisis.
Published: Sunday, August 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sun, 01 Aug 2021 12:20:02 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 57 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 392,700.
Published: Sunday, August 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sun, 01 Aug 2021 08:50:01 +0000
Slovakia wins third Olympic medal, in golf
Rory Sabbatini won silver.
Published: Sunday, August 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sun, 01 Aug 2021 04:50:02 +0000
Follow Cyril and Methodius on Europe’s new cultural route
The route was certified by the Council of Europe before the summer.
Published: Sunday, August 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 08:50:02 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 66 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 392,647.
Published: Friday, July 30, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 08:20:02 +0000
From the archive: Little Switzerland awaits exploration
Tisovec, a town in central Slovakia, remains undiscovered at large.
Published: Saturday, July 31, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 13:50:01 +0000
A nation in love with conspiracy theories?
You cannot use a pandemic to score political points any more than you can use a tsunami.
Published: Friday, July 30, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 12:50:03 +0000
News digest: Slovakia gets a silver medal and a new UNESCO site
NCZI will check for vaccination among attendees of Pope-related events. Pro-vaccination gathering planned in Bratislava on Friday evening. Storm warnings this weekend.
Published: Friday, July 30, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 12:50:03 +0000
Nivy station prepares for opening
The complex combining a bus station and a shopping centre should open by the end of September.
Published: Friday, July 30, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 11:50:02 +0000
Another UNESCO world heritage site in Slovakia dates back to the Roman Empire
The western part of the Danube Limes is now listed on the World Heritage List.
Published: Friday, July 30, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 08:50:01 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 44 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 392,500.
Published: Friday, July 30, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 08:50:01 +0000
Slovak Billie Eilish supports LGBTI people on live Polish TV
Sports, travel and culture stories about Slovakia in one place.
Published: Friday, July 30, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 07:50:02 +0000
Slalom canoeist Grigar wins second medal for Slovakia
He ended second in the men's slalom K-1.
Published: Friday, July 30, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 18:20:02 +0000
US and Germany made a declaration on Nord Stream 2. Where does it leave Slovakia?
Slovakia’s official position to Nord Stream 2 has gone from slightly critical to silent, analyst says.
Published: Thursday, July 29, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 15:50:02 +0000
Rules for cross-border workers and teenagers remain unchanged
Constitutional Court corrected its decision from earlier this week.
Published: Thursday, July 29, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 15:50:02 +0000
News digest: It's an Olympic gold day for most in Slovakia, protest day for some
Trap shooter Rehák Štefečeková wins her first Olympic gold. Anti-vaxxers block traffic in downtown Bratislava. Slovakia has sold its unused Sputnik V doses.
Published: Thursday, July 29, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 14:50:01 +0000
Volkswagen prepares Bratislava plant for Passat and Superb
Current recruitment of new staff not related to the planned expansion of production.
Published: Thursday, July 29, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 14:50:01 +0000
Adjustments on local level may make all the difference in coping with climate change
You can’t fix the problem if you don’t know what the problem is.
Published: Thursday, July 29, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 11:50:02 +0000
Protesters cause a traffic collapse in downtown Bratislava
Police recommend drivers to avoid Hodžovo Square, if possible.
Published: Thursday, July 29, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator