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Mon, 27 Dec 2021 10:17:00 +0100
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 1,221 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 826,800.

Mon, 27 Dec 2021 10:00:59 +0100
One year of the vaccine: Why Slovakia failed to get jabbed
Going through the pandemic in a world where everything is politics.

Sun, 26 Dec 2021 07:10:00 +0100
How Slovakia failed to vaccinate its population
Resistance to novelties, jabs used for politicking, and the spread of disinformation among the main reasons for the low vaccination rate.

Sun, 26 Dec 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Covid vaccination in Slovakia: What went wrong? (timeline)
Slovakia belongs among the least vaccinated populations in the EU.

Sat, 25 Dec 2021 10:45:00 +0100
Only champagne should be exploding in the Tatras. New Year’s Eve will have no firecrackers
Stressful for wild and domestic animals.

Sat, 25 Dec 2021 08:05:00 +0100
An ancient diploma, important for his holder, found by archaeologists in Bratislava
Another stage of the archaeological research at Bratislava's Ancient Gerulata has come to an end.

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 15:25:00 +0100
Light park opens in Liptov, the only one of its kind in Slovakia
New attraction built out of 150,000 lights. The highest record created by seven-metre-tall elephant.

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 18:10:35 +0100
News digest: Second pandemic Christmas in Slovakia about to kick off
Vaccination centres will reopen on Monday. Shops will be closed during the holidays.

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 12:46:22 +0100
Despite pandemic, 2021 was a notable year for Bratislava
Return of historic furniture to legendary pharmacy, Nivy station completion, and ‘time box’ opening during mediaeval tower reconstruction among key events.

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 11:41:19 +0100
Government passes law on higher education
The amendment will shorten external studies and adjust the rector's election.

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 11:34:47 +0100
Health Ministry gears up for Omicron, plans to establish emergency health facilities
The aim is to minimise Covid deaths during the expected abrupt increase of hospitalisations caused by Omicron.

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 11:21:38 +0100
People with contraindications to Covid vaccine fall under vaccinated/recovered regime
They need confirmation of contraindication and a negative test.

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 09:47:17 +0100
Weekend: All you want for Christmas is ...
Your Christmas edition of the Spectacular Slovakia Weekly Roundup. Happy holidays, Nutcrackers and Mashas!

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 06:54:33 +0100
Šťastné a veselé Vianoce! 'Tis the season
Listen as five foreigners explore the holiday season in this podcast special.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 18:02:24 +0100
Travellers flying to Slovakia from high-risk countries need a negative PCR test before boarding
The Transport Ministry has set this condition for airlines flying from high-risk countries to Slovakia.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 17:50:36 +0100
News digest: Restaurants will reopen after New Year's
Slovakia will sell vaccines to Denmark. President signed reforms and law on state budget.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 17:17:36 +0100
Three Czech and Slovak Christmas movies to watch on Netflix with English subtitles
Until recently, the movies Cosy Dens and Three Wishes for Cinderella were on Netflix.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 17:14:18 +0100
UPDATED: Restaurants should reopen on January 3 for the vaccinated and recovered
The economy minister wanted to open as soon as possible.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 17:07:59 +0100
Registration for vaccination of children launched, first jabs given after New Year's
There are 22 centres around Slovakia that will administer the vaccine for this age group.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 13:35:15 +0100
Easier to succeed among optimists
Slovak professional Katarína Bridová made her career in New York's world of finance.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 12:06:12 +0100
Bratislava not satisfied with census results, city demands explanation
Mayors believe that the census result show fewer inhabitants of Bratislava than in reality.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 12:00:00 +0100
The trdelník capital of Slovakia has a scrumptious history
As a free royal town, Skalica had formidable fortifications, parts of which remain.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 11:49:13 +0100
"New Rules" and "Don't Start Now" singer to perform in Bratislava
Dua Lipa will play a concert during the Lovestream Festival in summer 2022.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 10:43:36 +0100
Opekance, pupáky or bobaľky: Poppy seeds were supposed to keep witches away, bryndza a luxury
Sweet or savoury, traditional baked Slovak dough balls should never be missing from the Christmas dinner table.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 07:00:58 +0100
Blog: Mindset is the key to successful learning
It is important to learn to get comfortable with being uncomfortable.

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 19:44:20 +0100
Slovak national parks won't need to envy Poland and Ukraine anymore
The parliament passed a national park reform that environmentalists praise as a step towards the development of sustainable tourism, but zoning plans needed.

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 17:53:39 +0100
News digest: Three more Omicron cases confirmed in Slovakia
Rules for returning to schools will be fine-tuned during the holidays. People arriving in Slovakia from certain countries are asked to register for a PCR test.

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 17:33:12 +0100
Arriving in Slovakia from the UK, Denmark or Norway? Register for a PCR test, ministry says
The test will be free for incomers from these countries.

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 17:26:18 +0100
More than half of unvaccinated people do not have antibodies against Covid
Antibodies are only part of the protection against the disease.

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 17:15:47 +0100
Support for mandatory vaccination increased slightly in December
A majority of people think that the state is insufficient in ensuring the public follows the epidemic measures.

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 11:17:59 +0100
German construction manager confused for one of Slovakia’s greatest writers
The man portrayed above the side door to St. Elisabeth Cathedral in Košice is not Pavol Országh Hviezdoslav.

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 11:09:02 +0100
Dialogue with Russia must not lead to the drawing of red lines, says head of Slovak diplomacy
Slovakia welcomes assurances from the US that Europe's security will not be discussed without Europe.

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 11:01:34 +0100
Slovakia has vaccines for children but registration has not been launched
Neighbouring countries have already started the vaccination.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 17:45:32 +0100
News digest: Seven recommendations for coping with Omicron during Christmas
The first results of the census show that more women than men live in Slovakia. PM Eduard Heger received a booster shot and encouraged people to get vaccinated.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 17:27:47 +0100
New buses will soon travel the streets of the capital
The interior of the new buses is air-conditioned and equipped with 39 hygienic leatherette seats and stainless steel handles.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 17:18:37 +0100
Scientists and doctors provide seven steps to enjoy a safe Christmas
Testing is recommended for vaccinated and recovered people too.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 16:05:00 +0100
How to do a Christmas cookie exchange right (recipes)
There have been 14 sucessful editions of this joint baking event.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 13:50:01 +0100
Parliament hinted at what the passing of Heger’s reforms will look like
Matovič’s first state budget also clears parliament, but the finance minister keeps part of the money on hold.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 11:27:25 +0100
First census results out: Slovakia has more women than men
More than 98 percent of Slovakia's permanent inhabitants have Slovak citizenship.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 11:22:59 +0100
Fewer people in hospitals, restaurants and cafés won't open
The government will reconsider the valid rules only after the New Year, Omicron may complicate matters.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 11:16:51 +0100
Special schools for Roma children were illegal, court rules
Historic decision in favour of Roma children educated in Slovakia's special school system.



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