Slovak Spectator
Thu, 19 Aug 2021 10:04:00 +0200Coronavirus in Slovakia: 77 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 393,700.
Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:16:15 +0200News digest: Covid prevailed among young people in July
Slovak firefighters met the PM and president after returning from Greece. Popular cyclists to attend Slovak race in September.
Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:08:24 +0200Star names at the Slovak cycling race: Sagan and a four-time winner of Tour de France to attend
Peter Sagan’s first time at Around Slovakia.
Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:03:45 +0200Single-dose vaccine without registration. Where to get a jab this upcoming weekend?
Walk-in vaccination will be available in 12 towns around Slovakia.
Wed, 18 Aug 2021 16:29:24 +0200The Taliban hates educated women, says Afghan-Slovak filmmaker rescued from Kabul
She first came to Slovakia as a refugee aged 17, now Sahraa Karimi describes her escape from Afghanistan.
Wed, 18 Aug 2021 12:51:58 +0200Slovak valley full of divine encounters
The Rajec Valley fits in an ancient Greek spa, the incredible Slovak Bethlehem, the unique village of Čičmany, and more.
Wed, 18 Aug 2021 12:09:03 +0200Back to school: Masks still mandatory, tests not necessary but recommended
Education minister pointed out districts where classrooms are likely to deal with infected children soon.
Wed, 18 Aug 2021 11:48:24 +0200Better pandemic situation stopped drop in rental prices
With favourable labour market developments and schools opening their gates soon, landlords have no reason to decrease rental prices.
Wed, 18 Aug 2021 11:44:42 +0200One third of Covid cases detected in July were imported from abroad
Most Covid-positive cases were detected in the 15-24 age group.
Wed, 18 Aug 2021 11:42:04 +0200An image of the mass testing wins Slovak Press Photo
Young photographers are coming to the forefront, with a different view of the world, says head of international jury.
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 18:56:00 +0200News digest: Schools should not be closed across the board
Schoolchildren won't need a negative test result. Lottery for vaccinated people reveals problems. GDP growth fell behind expectations.
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 17:56:24 +0200Newly-opened lookout tower one of the tallest in Slovakia
Tower outside Brezno offers views of the Lower Tatras and the Horehronie region.
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 17:51:44 +0200Economic growth broke record in Q2, yet still fell behind expectations
Low comparison base was behind record economic growth as well as growth of other indicators.
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 14:16:46 +0200Bratislava to have direct connection with Copenhagen and Lanzarote
There are new connections from the Košice airport, too.
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 14:06:42 +0200Vaccination lottery brings disappointment, prompts Matovič to take a trip
The show discriminates against people who watch the broadcast online as well as those with disabilities, critics say.
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 13:57:19 +0200Pope’s arrival to be accompanied by protest
Protesters point to the topic of sexual abuse by church representatives and separation of church and state.
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 13:45:46 +0200Slovakia hit by heavy storms, child dies in summer camp
Fallen branches and trees complicate public transport in Banská Bystrica, as the town declared an emergency.
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 10:19:24 +0200The truth about climate change
In the face of a global pandemic over the past 18 months, individual countries largely responded with their own sets of rules.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 18:10:00 +0200News digest: Health minister ready to discuss vaccine mandates for some
New Covid alert system effective. Planned evacuation of Slovaks from Afghanistan. Sunday a subtropical day.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 17:31:50 +0200Serious flaw in eHranica form: attackers able to send people into self-isolation
Ethical hackers from the Nethemba company uncovers two serious flaws in state systems, the second concerning EU vaccination.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 17:22:42 +0200Former representatives of Interior Ministry reportedly active in a gang
Police investigators bring charges against 11 people.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 14:07:02 +0200Slovakia should not see another countrywide lockdown
New colours and measures, starting today, are supposed to guide the country through the expected next wave of the pandemic. What could possibly go wrong?
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 12:49:12 +0200Slovakia ready to grant asylum to 10 Afghan citizens
Moreover, a special plane will be dispatched to evacuate Slovaks from Afghanistan.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 12:46:04 +0200Extremely high temperatures will be replaced by storms
The warnings of storms will be in place until tomorrow morning.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 12:43:00 +0200Two new destinations will be added to the Košice airport offer
They will be operated by Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 12:40:28 +0200Period panties and men’s thongs: exploring Slovak underwear fashion history
The display held in Nová Baňa was inspired by an old travel trunk.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 01:55:00 +0200Valley of prayers and miracles
Marian Valley is Slovakia’s oldest pilgrimage site.
Sun, 15 Aug 2021 08:40:00 +0200An artist by coincidence. Sculptor depicts Roma life
Miloš Rác wants to bust stereotypes about Roma artists.
Sun, 15 Aug 2021 07:25:00 +0200Music is a meeting point for the Roma and Slovaks
Despite the yawning gap between the Slovak majority and the Roma minority, Roma music does not suffer from acceptance issues and continues impacting Slovak artists to this day.
Sat, 14 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0200Waterless toilets from France installed in national park
Two eco toilets use earthworms to process human waste.
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 16:09:36 +0200Roman military camp in Bratislava makes UNESCO list
Gerulata site dating back to 1st century becomes capital’s first World Heritage Site.
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 15:35:10 +0200News digest: Bratislava marks glorious coronation history
Eastern Slovakia sees stork baby boom.
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 12:56:13 +0200Danube branch in Bratislava’s Petržalka will get four new bridges
Have a look at the winning designs.
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 11:20:00 +0200No plan, no leader. Slovakia politically unprepared to face climate change
We need a positive vision of a country entering a time of crisis we know won't be short, says journalist and climate activist Jakub Filo.
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 08:09:41 +0200Without scythe enthusiasts, Slovakia's globally unique meadows would vanish
The latest news in Slovak culture and travel rounded up in one place.
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 17:42:02 +0200News digest: Majority of adult Slovak population have received a jab
Court issues an international and European arrest warrant for Slovak businessman. The conflict between police units escalates. Former Belarusian Ambassador to Slovakia was arrested in Minsk.
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 17:17:54 +0200Eastern Slovakia is experiencing a stork baby boom
Stork-friendly weather is the main reason, experts say.
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 17:06:13 +0200Loosened car wheels and camera. Conflict between police officers escalates
Investigators have been followed in the past.
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 11:57:48 +0200Some parents will have to choose: free lunches or higher tax bonus
Free lunches for all schoolchildren have been scrapped.
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 11:54:56 +0200People in Slovakia carefully optimistic about their future
Covid not among biggest fears, suggests recent poll of Slovenská Sporiteľňa.
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 11:49:22 +0200A success of Slovak satellite in space: it detected gamma-ray bursts
The primary goal of the GRBAlpha satellite mission was to verify the functionality of a special gamma ray detector.