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Wed, 11 Aug 2021 07:50:02 +0000No more across-the-board measures. Cabinet approved the new Covid warning system
The system will take the vaccination rate in the district into account. It becomes effective on August 16.
Published: Tuesday, August 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 07:20:02 +0000
Slovak and Polish gas transmission networks are finally connected
The new gas pipeline will become an important part of the European north-south corridor.
Published: Monday, August 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 10 Aug 2021 17:50:01 +0000
Cabinet approved changes to the Covid warning system
There will be only five tiers, and the system will take vaccination rate into account.
Published: Tuesday, August 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 10 Aug 2021 16:20:02 +0000
News digest: Convicted mobster Kočner is tried again, this time for trying to influence witnesses
Rapid tests in hospitals to cost €5. Slovak firefighters arrive in Greece. Half a million people apply to vaccination lottery.
Published: Tuesday, August 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 10 Aug 2021 16:20:02 +0000
Transitional period for teenagers is over. Their vaccination status will now decide on quarantine
About one fifth in this age group has been vaccinated.
Published: Tuesday, August 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 10 Aug 2021 16:20:02 +0000
Convicted controversial businessman Kočner facing trial again, for sending instructions from prison
Several witnesses, including ex-journalist turned spy Peter Tóth, testified on the first day, talking about Kočner's activities from prison.
Published: Tuesday, August 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 10 Aug 2021 11:50:02 +0000
When the Hungarian royals were crowned in Bratislava. The city will return to the coronation times
The three-day programme will include a coronation parade, a tournament of knights, and free tours.
Published: Tuesday, August 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 10 Aug 2021 09:50:02 +0000
2021 sees a rapid increase in heart failure due to Covid
About 100,000 people in Slovakia have been diagnosed with it.
Published: Tuesday, August 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 10 Aug 2021 09:20:02 +0000
Labour market situation improves, 18,000 job ads were published in July
When compared with 2020, the number increased by 12 percent.
Published: Tuesday, August 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 10 Aug 2021 09:20:02 +0000
Bratislava will remember its coronation past
The three-day programme will include a coronation parade, a tournament of knights, and free tours.
Published: Tuesday, August 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 10 Aug 2021 08:50:02 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 101 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 393,000.
Published: Tuesday, August 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 10 Aug 2021 02:20:02 +0000
The scorched castle deep in the Small Carpathian
The hike from the village of Borinka to Pajštún Castle offers breath-taking view.
Published: Tuesday, August 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 09 Aug 2021 17:20:02 +0000
Czechoslovak scientist, Holocaust survivor Tomáš Radil dies at age 90
Czechoslovak scientist, Holocaust survivor Tomáš Radil dies at age 90
Published: Monday, August 9, 2021Full story: Radio Prague
Mon, 09 Aug 2021 15:50:02 +0000
News digest: Slovakia remains green, but new rules for deteriorating situation already being discussed
Draft warning system gives premises a chance to pick entrance rules. Slovak districts remain in the green tier. Summer schools are now open.
Published: Monday, August 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 09 Aug 2021 14:20:01 +0000
Slovak firefighters will help fight fires in Greece
Greece appreciates the gesture, calling it an expression of solidarity.
Published: Monday, August 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 09 Aug 2021 14:20:01 +0000
Another top official confesses to accepting a hefty bribe in the Mýtnik case
The recently charged Daniel Čech testified that former prime minister Peter Pellegrini also received a bribe.
Published: Monday, August 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 09 Aug 2021 12:50:02 +0000
Charges fly around Slovakia’s former prime ministers
Summer suspense as police continue uncovering corruption schemes, while epidemiologists prepare for the Delta episode of the pandemic to unfold.
Published: Monday, August 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 09 Aug 2021 10:50:02 +0000
The second pandemic wave postponed the treatment of many patients
Some treatments had to be suspended or even cancelled by a doctor or a hospital.
Published: Monday, August 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 09 Aug 2021 10:50:02 +0000
Slovak and Polish gas transmission networks connected
The new gas pipeline will become an important part of the European north-south corridor.
Published: Monday, August 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 09 Aug 2021 10:50:02 +0000
Premises will decide on entry conditions. New Covid alert system proposed
The changes still need to be approved by the cabinet.
Published: Monday, August 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 09 Aug 2021 10:50:02 +0000
Respect, fear, and bravery: Pieniny
Discover Červený Kláštor, Dunajec and the Polish side of the mountains.
Published: Monday, August 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 09 Aug 2021 10:50:02 +0000
The biggest auditors, accountants and tax advisors in Slovakia
The Slovak Spectator compiled the ranking of the largest audit companies in Slovakia in 2020.
Published: Monday, August 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sun, 08 Aug 2021 20:20:01 +0000
Here are the 20 most beautiful books in Slovakia
A book about cats flying to Canada and a Bible named the most beautiful book for children in 2020.
Published: Sunday, August 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 07 Aug 2021 07:20:01 +0000
Iconic cars vroom up and down the Kysuce region
Vintage cars have been returning to the area for over 20 years.
Published: Saturday, August 7, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 07 Aug 2021 06:50:01 +0000
Fulbright is a life-changing experience, say participants
One of the largest international educational exchange programmes in the world marks 75 years.
Published: Saturday, August 7, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 07 Aug 2021 06:50:01 +0000
Slovakia won its fourth Olympic medal in Tokyo
Men's K4 team ended third.
Published: Saturday, August 7, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 14:20:02 +0000
News digest: First Slovak hydrogen bus originates from eastern Slovakia
Race walker Matej Tóth did not repeat his Olympic success in Sapporo.
Published: Friday, August 6, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 13:50:02 +0000
First Slovak hydrogen bus comes from eastern Slovakia
The prototype will be presented at the Expo in Dubai.
Published: Friday, August 6, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 13:50:02 +0000
Dilapidated Habermayer Palace in Bratislava’s centre getting another chance
A development company brushed off project for reconstruction.
Published: Friday, August 6, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 09:20:01 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 65 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 392,900.
Published: Friday, August 6, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator