Slovakia Spectator
Fri, 22 Oct 2021 10:06:00 +0200Coronavirus in Slovakia: 3,470 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 449,700.
Fri, 22 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0200Slovakia’s industry strives to be greener, needs more money and time
Companies in Slovakia innovate to reduce emissions.
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 17:58:09 +0200News digest: Part of Slovakia in the worst possible colour of European Covid map
The Covid vaccine booster will be available for more people starting Monday. Education system reform is about to start.
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 17:36:01 +0200Educational reform should move Slovak schools into 21st century
The reform is made up of three main laws that have been already approved by parliament.
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 17:09:52 +0200State sent millions of euros in pandemic first aid to shell companies
It is possible that suspicious companies have gained up to €24 million from public finances.
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 14:07:41 +0200In a rich English family, she had to shower an eight-year-old. What followed surprised her even more
The experience of the first Slovak au pairs is wide-ranging. Some dealt with sexual harassment or no windows in their rooms, others had a wonderful time.
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 12:01:59 +0200New Low Tatras attraction fascinates and worries hikers
Two white chamois have been observed in the national park, but their colour exposes them to danger.
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 11:58:59 +0200Twitter buys chat app co-developed by Slovak
The price of the transaction has not been published.
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 11:56:48 +0200Some petrol stations report a shortage of fluid for diesel engines. Minister says no cars will have to remain parked
Production of AdBlue substance impacted by high prices of natural gas.
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 11:52:29 +0200Hundreds of thousands in Slovakia have income below poverty line
Yet Slovakia belongs among countries with lowest poverty risk rates in Europe.
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 11:45:17 +0200Russia, not emission allowances, is to blame for electricity and gas prices
Gazprom is tightening the taps and gas prices are rising, claims MEP Martin Hojsík.
Wed, 20 Oct 2021 18:07:53 +0200News digest: Travelling on All Saints’ Day should not be restricted
Salaries of frontline workers will be frozen. Slovakia records a new record in daily caseload. Meteorologists warn of strong wind.
Wed, 20 Oct 2021 17:10:43 +0200Applause for frontline workers replaced with salary freeze
Regional hygienists, nursing homes employees, teachers and soldiers will all be affected.
Wed, 20 Oct 2021 11:42:38 +0200Berlin Wall fragments land in Nitra
Nitra is the first city in Slovakia to become home to the pieces.
Wed, 20 Oct 2021 11:39:58 +0200Austrian developer arrives in Bratislava. Many before him have failed
Almost all foreign developers who arrived in Slovakia have left. Those that remained have Slovak owners as well.
Wed, 20 Oct 2021 11:34:45 +0200Facebook post not necessarily enough to prosecute a bully
MP Taraba published a picture of the president's daughter, saying he was not being ironic.
Wed, 20 Oct 2021 11:29:12 +0200Extended paid leaves not cheap, only big corporations can afford them
These leaves could cause a shortage of employees in companies, employers warn.
Wed, 20 Oct 2021 07:55:00 +0200Extremists benefit from radical narratives spread by some Slovak politicians
It’s not only the far right that is behind extremist narratives in Slovakia – something which risks normalising such views and making them mainstream.
Tue, 19 Oct 2021 18:11:32 +0200News digest: Slovakia reports more than 1,000 Covid hospitalisations
MP cyberbullied the president's daughter, police say. Slovakia has donated more than 700,000 vaccines. Famous Slovak opera diva dies.
Tue, 19 Oct 2021 18:00:03 +0200Slovakia does not recognise US certificate of vaccination, though Czechia does
About 3,000 people awaiting the recognition of Covid vaccination confirmation.
Tue, 19 Oct 2021 17:51:00 +0200Far-right MP exposed president’s daughter to online mockery. Police talk about cyberbullying
Leave my children out of it, the president responded.
Tue, 19 Oct 2021 16:23:41 +0200Discover one of Slovakia’s best-preserved and most imposing castles
The inventory of impossible extravagance is endless at Červený Kameň.
Tue, 19 Oct 2021 11:29:23 +0200Human rights commissioner urges Slovak MPs to reconsider amendment on reproductive rights
This is not the first time Dunja Mijatović has addressed a letter to Slovak MPs.
Tue, 19 Oct 2021 11:19:21 +0200World-famous Slovak opera singer dies at age 74
Edita Gruberová performed on opera stages across the world.
Tue, 19 Oct 2021 11:08:59 +0200Three-time Pulitzer Prize winner will speak in Bratislava
Matt Apuzzo was awarded for his reporting on the surveillance of the Muslim community, Russia's impact on the US election and the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Tue, 19 Oct 2021 10:10:00 +0200Four examples of how artificial intelligence is used in education
Robots can’t replace teachers, but they can help grade papers and individualise lesson plans.
Mon, 18 Oct 2021 23:07:37 +0200Hooligans from abroad came to Trnava trained and organised, system failed to detect them
The police and football associations have an information system to detect problematic individuals and groups.
Mon, 18 Oct 2021 21:51:16 +0200Some people want to make the real world equivalent to a Facebook feed
You can criticise journalists, but calling them enemies is going too far.
Mon, 18 Oct 2021 18:32:00 +0200News digest: Delta variant still dominates in Slovakia
Experts and activists warn of planned changes to abortions. New campaign supposed to lure people into vaccination. Football fans thwart a match in Trnava.
Mon, 18 Oct 2021 17:56:31 +0200Experts warn against the impacts of the recent anti-abortion draft
The proposal of conservative MP Anna Záborská will be discussed in a second reading at the October parliamentary session.
Mon, 18 Oct 2021 17:49:32 +0200No antibodies study on unvaccinated people. Scientists lack money
The study could help predict the course of the pandemic or set restrictions in districts according to regional hygienists.
Mon, 18 Oct 2021 14:27:13 +0200The ‘Latvian scenario’ repeats in Slovakia
Central bank governor Kažimír shows no signs of resigning, despite corruption charges.
Mon, 18 Oct 2021 11:57:22 +0200“We all have a common enemy.” Ministry launches new vaccination campaign
Apart from the new campaign, the Health Ministry continues in its informational activities to boost the vaccination rate.
Mon, 18 Oct 2021 11:45:38 +0200From next spring, more people will strip down and rest up in eastern Slovakia
Slovakia has a handful of forest saunas. A new one will be built in Harichovce.
Mon, 18 Oct 2021 11:32:13 +0200Trnava football match ends after 15 minutes due to fight between fans
Police and paramedics were called to the scene.
Mon, 18 Oct 2021 11:15:27 +0200Ex-PM Pellegrini's party still enjoys lion's share of public's vote
Eight parties would make it into parliament, the recent AKO poll suggests.
Fri, 15 Oct 2021 15:17:28 +0200News digest: Preparations for Bratislava Christmas markets are in full swing
Getting a jab while shopping, challenges of cycling in Bratislava and a solution for clients of failed alternative energy supplier Slovakia Energy.
Fri, 15 Oct 2021 15:13:46 +0200Clients of failed alternative energy supplier offered an alternative option
State company offers to take over consumers of gas as well as electricity.
Fri, 15 Oct 2021 13:19:47 +0200In spite of pandemic, Bratislava is preparing for Christmas markets
But there won't be an ice rink in Hviezdoslavovo Square this year.
Fri, 15 Oct 2021 11:50:38 +0200Weekend: Slovakia has selected its Oscar candidate, and the choice is no surprise
Philip Morris has opened an interactive laboratory in Banská Bystrica, and private radio stations will say goodbye to Slovak music.