Slovakia News
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 08:20:02 +0000Coronavirus in Slovakia: 74 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 393,300.
Published: Thursday, August 12, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 23:50:02 +0000Drink like the Romans did along the Carpathian wine route
Slovakia’s Open Cellars festivals were reinstated after the fall of the communist regime.
Published: Thursday, August 12, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 18:20:01 +0000Slovak actress who gained fame abroad is unrecognised at home
Actress Mária Bárkány was born into a Jewish family in Košice. Her father wanted her to be an accountant. Her plans changed in Vienna.
Published: Wednesday, August 11, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 18:20:01 +0000Covid jab as a political statement. How do politicians' opinions matter to people?
Vaccination is an emotionally charged topic, that’s why many politicians cannot resist it.
Published: Wednesday, August 11, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 16:50:02 +0000News digest: Changes to Covid alert system can help some districts avoid lockdowns
Representatives of municipalities welcome the new tier system. Health care reform introduced. More in today's digest.
Published: Wednesday, August 11, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 15:50:02 +0000How will shopping, eating out or going to church look in the third wave? (Q&A)
The new Covid automat warning system will apply as of next Monday. Here are some basics you need to know.
Published: Wednesday, August 11, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 14:20:02 +0000Slovakia grew the most among its fellow EU members – in beer production
In 2020, over 203 million litres of alcoholic beer were produced in Slovakia.
Published: Wednesday, August 11, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 13:20:01 +0000Slovakia grew the most among its fellow EU members — in beer production
In 2020, over 203 million litres of alcoholic beer were produced in Slovakia.
Published: Wednesday, August 11, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 11:50:02 +0000Blog: Epic hikes in the High Tatras
Memorable and adventures trails in the Slovak mountains.
Published: Wednesday, August 11, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 09:50:02 +0000Filming of American TV series closes highway to Poland
State subsequently plans annual work on tunnel.
Published: Wednesday, August 11, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 09:50:02 +0000Launch of healthcare reform. Ministry wants to solve doctor shortage in five years
Plan includes hospital reform and addresses health insurer profits.
Published: Wednesday, August 11, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 09:50:02 +0000No more across-the-board measures. Cabinet approves new Covid warning system
The system takes district vaccination rate into account. Becomes effective on August 16.
Published: Tuesday, August 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
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 +0000Slovak 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 +0000Cabinet 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 +0000News 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 +0000Transitional 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 +0000Convicted 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 +0000When 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 +00002021 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 +0000Labour 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 +0000Bratislava 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 +0000Coronavirus 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 +0000The 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 +0000Czechoslovak 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 +0000News 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 +0000Slovak 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 +0000Another 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 +0000Charges 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 +0000The 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