Archives

Slovak Spectator

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 10:04:00 +0100
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 18,443 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 1,306,000.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 19:20:06 +0100
Unnoticed Slovak writer published in Ukraine: Ivan Yatskanyn
At 71, this busy author of Ukrainian ethnicity from the Prešov Region has never had any of his books translated into Slovak.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 18:11:55 +0100
News digest: Slovakia is closer to returning to normal life
Slovakia advances to the ice hockey semifinal in Beijing. MPs passed the amendment of the Citizenship Act, which was approved by the government in 2021.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 18:01:32 +0100
Parliament passes amendment of Citizenship Act
Draft amendment was in parliament for almost a year.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 17:49:22 +0100
Slovakia will send mine clearance systems and healthcare material to Ukraine
This is what Ukraine needs and how we are able to help, defence minister said.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Slovakia’s “Little Rome” has a grand history
Trnava was the religious and cultural centre of the Hungarian Kingdom for almost 300 years.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 11:44:00 +0100
UPDATED: Booster dose opens way to vast benefits. These are Slovakia's measures against Omicron (Q & A)
The new OP+ regime grants benefits to people with three doses or a combination of vaccine and recovery from Covid. Rules should apply all through the wave, government promises.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 11:22:26 +0100
First measures might be lifted in late February
Only the Basic entry regime is expected to stay in place.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 08:04:49 +0100
Slovakia advances to the ice hockey semifinal in Beijing
The Slovak team beat the US.

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 18:02:00 +0100
News digest: Protest of hauliers to block border crossings
Hygienists adjusted several anti-pandemic rules because of the situation in Ukraine. Debt generated by people in Slovakia has continued rising despite the pandemic.

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 17:55:57 +0100
Hauliers launch strike, they will block border crossing
The blockade starts on Tuesday evening and should continue on Wednesday.

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 17:51:39 +0100
Hygienists change some rules on borders and quarantine because of situation in Ukraine
Hotels and accommodation facilities can open for vaccinated, recovered and tested guests.

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 17:48:11 +0100
Economy still fails to catch up with pre-pandemic levels
Economic growth probably impacted by domestic demand and household consumption.

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 12:58:04 +0100
Heger points to attacks of misinformation led by opposition
They want us to return to the 1990s when Slovakia was a black hole for the West, the PM said.

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 12:36:24 +0100
One third of Slovaks delay mortgages past retirment age
The central bank prepared a new project to teach people financial literacy.

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 12:13:44 +0100
The world belongs to all of us, Košice Roma children sing
The choir Ďevjatkakere Čhave has put out its first music video.

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 12:07:55 +0100
First rector of Petersburg university came from Slovakia
The rector is one of the personalities featured in the oldest ethnic museum in Slovakia.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 18:25:00 +0100
News digest: Some MPs need protection after voting for the US defence deal
New Covid rules to come into force. Boosters for teenagers launched. Date for new Kuciak murder trial set.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 17:40:00 +0100
The trust of Slovaks in EU membership the lowest in the club
Yet the majority of Slovaks keep saying EU membership is beneficial for the country, according to a recent Eurobarometer survey.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 17:35:28 +0100
New tax to solve problems with high energy prices. The power generator warns of consequences
Slovenské Elektrárne warns that the tax might send them to bankruptcy, and employers call for negotiations.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 16:06:37 +0100
A turning point in the refurbishment of the dilapidated main station in Bratislava
The city, the railway operator and the state have joined forces to revamp the train station.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 15:44:40 +0100
Defence deal opponents adopt intimidation tactics
Those denouncing the defence cooperation agreement brought their wild antics inside parliament.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 11:47:48 +0100
Shops open for everyone, recovered fall under OP+ regime
There will be several changes to the valid anti-pandemic measures as of February 15.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 11:29:31 +0100
Environment minister considered most trustworthy member of cabinet
The former PM and finance minister are considered the least trustworthy.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 11:23:36 +0100
"Traitor of the country" lives here. Opposition goads masses against coalition MPs
Some MPs have police protection.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 10:28:55 +0100
Partyslava is obsolete, Bratislava needs a fresh tourism model
New strategy document to lay out path for “appropriate and attractive growth”.

Sat, 12 Feb 2022 16:59:16 +0100
Slovakia withdrawing families of diplomats from Ukraine
Foreign Affairs Ministry decided based on information from intelligence services.

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 16:16:51 +0100
News digest: Wild pigs roam the capital, boroughs call for action
An overview of ski resorts in Slovakia, the internet came to Czechoslovakia 30 year ago, and the Slovak National Gallery is acknowledged for its pro-children attitude.

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 15:36:07 +0100
Boars on borough's boulevards bring brouhaha to Bratislava
Global warming is being blamed for the growing number of wild pigs.

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 11:23:47 +0100
Everything you need to know about skiing in Slovakia
Our detailed ranking also reveals the longest slope and the best facility when it comes to value for money.

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 09:20:00 +0100
Slovak universities are attracting more foreign students
Universities are promoting themselves abroad, but there is still work to be done.

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 07:42:55 +0100
Weekend: The worst Valentine's Day gift ideas for Slovaks
We've got you covered ahead of Valentine's Day. Avoid these gifts for your better half when in Slovakia.

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 19:11:58 +0100
Americans might start to wonder why they bother
Which signatory to the U.S.-Slovak Defense Cooperation Agreement is more likely to need help defending itself?

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 17:39:07 +0100
News digest: Test and certificate regimes to be dropped for all shops
Former foreign affairs minister and diplomat dies. Inflation set to jump sharply this year, according to latest forecasts.

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 17:10:22 +0100
Town leaders call for referendum on more electoral wards in Slovakia
Experts warn changes could create populism problems

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 14:45:07 +0100
The iconic village of Čičmany is nearing collapse. Collection organised to save it
Officials are worried about the future of the traditional village with distinctive white paintings.

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 14:07:18 +0100
Bratislava has a new nature reserve, the first of its kind in Slovakia
The highest degree of nature protection in the capital does not prevent people from enjoying nature.

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:21:46 +0100
Latest archaeological finds confirm gold mining in Tužina
German settlers established the village in the Prievidza District in 1393.

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:15:17 +0100
Fico ready to cooperate with the far right
The Smer chair commented on potential partners after the next general election on conspiracy Internet TV channel.

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:05:32 +0100
President ratified the defence agreement
She did it on the same day as it was approved in parliament.



home