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Fri, 04 Mar 2022 10:04:00 +0100
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 11,029 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 1,493,000.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 09:59:25 +0100
Weekend: Slovak squares will sing for Ukraine
We'll sing, we'll hike, and we'll visit Vukovar virtually.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 19:40:00 +0100
CEO at Kyiv Independent: Putin will not stop in Ukraine. Our neighbours could come next
Daryna Shevchenko describes the war in Kyiv and journalism in times of war.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 18:29:00 +0100
Slovaks offer educational platform to Ukrainian teachers and pupils
They can connect with their classmates and teachers even if they are in various countries.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 18:02:04 +0100
News digest: Soviet monument in Bratislava painted Ukrainian colours
EC President thanks Slovakia for helping Ukrainians fleeing the war. More than 79,000 refugees have crossed the Slovak-Ukrainian border since the war started.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 17:40:04 +0100
EU will help Slovakia organise assistance for Ukrainians
EC President Ursula von der Leyen discussed the situation at the borders with President Zuzana Čaputová and PM Eduard Heger.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 17:21:58 +0100
Slavín monument painted yellow and blue, Russian Embassy is outraged
Russia has trampled on the memory of the fallen, the Foreign Affairs Ministry said in response.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 11:10:06 +0100
How a Slovak artist created a large portrait of Steve Jobs
Entrepreneur Milan Kovalančík from Lučenec came up with the idea.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 11:08:13 +0100
Also Slovaks inquire about a possibility to fight in Ukraine. The permission process is difficult, though
The currently valid law somewhat discourages people from joining foreign armies.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 10:02:13 +0100
The Vietnamese campaign for their rights: “We belong here”
The first Vietnamese people arrived in former Czechoslovakia in the 1950s, but they have never been recognised as ethnic minority in Slovakia.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 09:20:20 +0100
Slovakia’s potential for business centres still not fully tapped
Major BSCs not expected to move services out of Slovakia this year.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 18:41:00 +0100
News digest: EC President Von der Leyen will arrive to discuss the situation in Ukraine
Slovak Embassy in Kyiv evacuated. One of the largest disinformation websites blocked.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 18:01:48 +0100
One of the largest disinformation websites blocked
The National Security Authority made the decision after discovering harmful activities.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 17:54:58 +0100
People in Slovakia support the state’s response to the war in Ukraine
The answers given by the respondents of a recent poll differ based on their attitude to NATO membership.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 16:00:34 +0100
Mostly individuals help refugees; state's role less apparent on Ukrainian border
Slovakia may witness the largest refugee crisis Europe has seen in this century.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Trenčín Castle: Residence of the owner of 50 castles in Slovakia
It is visible from all around the town below, and is the largest urban castle complex in Slovakia.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 11:42:34 +0100
Bratislava Region says it is not as rich as it appears, wants a bigger portion of EU funds
Slovak capital is one of the most prosperous regions in the EU, but local and regional authorities cite that statistics do not match life.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 11:33:19 +0100
Education minister: We are ready to help every pupil who comes from Ukraine to our schools
The ministry has prepared materials advising Ukrainian parents on how to enrol children in Slovak schools.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 11:20:07 +0100
General Prosecutor’s Office cancels agreement with Russia signed two months ago
The office says it does not need politicians to tell it how to react to the current situation in Ukraine.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 11:06:32 +0100
Slovak Embassy in Kyiv evacuated
The embassy has provided shelter in the past few days for children and journalists.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 09:56:16 +0100
Reality made the disinformation war temporarily irrelevant
Former Fulbright scholar and author Andrew Giarelli asks what will happen when Russia wipes its bloody nose and ramps up the brutality to Syrian or Chechen levels.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 07:31:39 +0100
War in Ukraine prompts Slovakia to act against disinformation
Public opinion towards Russia seems to be shifting.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 17:45:38 +0100
News digest: No need to purchase iodine pills or arrange passports, authorities calm people down
Bratislava Old Town takes steps against Russian Embassy. Public transport in the capital is free for Ukrainian refugees.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 17:30:11 +0100
Slovakia provides temporary protection to Ukrainians. What does it mean?
Temporary protection will be provided until the end of 2022 for now.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 17:26:54 +0100
Station in Košice full of refugees, mostly students from Africa
They speak of suffering and fear.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 17:20:16 +0100
EC Commissioner in Slovakia: We have to prepare for millions of people to come
Commissioner met with politicians, diplomats and NGOs in Slovakia.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 17:16:27 +0100
Russian aircraft lands in Bratislava despite closed airspace
Slovakia depends on raw materials from Russia.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 15:12:07 +0100
Foreigners’ Police branches will remain open only to foreigners from Ukraine
The police react to tens of thousands of refugees crossing the Slovak border.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 11:46:58 +0100
Stará Ľubovňa Castle to create a permanent falconry space
The castle is the first in Slovakia to offer falcon therapy.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 11:42:04 +0100
Head of hospital: We have no replacement for Ukrainian doctors who decide to join the army
At least 200 Ukrainian doctors work in hospitals in eastern Slovakia.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 11:26:06 +0100
Košice steelworks to invest more than €1 billion into modernisation
But the investment cannot be carried out without the joint effort of the EU institutions, the Slovak government and affected businesses, the company has said.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 11:19:10 +0100
People are buying iodine pills. There is no need, the ministry responds
No deflections from the standard radiation values reported yet.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 10:23:31 +0100
Slovakia won't give its fighter jets to Ukraine, but may ground them earlier than planned
Neighbours may be asked to guard Slovakia's airspace when Russian machines are put out of operation.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 09:35:00 +0100
BSCs harness Slovakia’s engineering skills, innovation and creativity
The industry has grown into one of the country’s most dominant with further potential.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 18:22:00 +0100
News digest: Slovakia voices support for Ukraine's EU membership
Kuciak murder trial restarted. Several news websites faced attacks. Czech police officers will help at the border.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 17:48:09 +0100
Cost of food production to rise due to the war in Ukraine
The ongoing crisis will have an effect on the agro-food industry in Slovakia.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 17:44:32 +0100
Slovakia closes its airspace to Russian planes
The country has not decided on expelling Russian diplomats.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 14:47:01 +0100
The war in Ukraine will hurt Slovakia's economy
Higher energy prices will accelerate inflation, gas flow for now.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 14:45:38 +0100
Zelensky is not the only one growing into his role
Slovakia is rising to the challenge of being a good neighbour and a reliable partner, but there is a long road ahead.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Tries and failures: Šíp
The mountains are our teacher, they teach us endurance, patience, and humility. For some mountains we just should wait.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 11:44:48 +0100
BUSINESS FOCUS: Slovak universities are losing students
The largest universities in Slovakia, impact of the pandemic on language schools and dual education are among the highlights of the latest Business Focus.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 11:40:08 +0100
Resigned Bratislava Zoo director returns after citizenship debacle
Bratislava councillors reappointed Júlia Hanuliaková to the post in February, despite criticism.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 11:33:35 +0100
Restarted Kuciak murder case adjourned following complaints of defendants
The case was connected to planned murder of prosecutors.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 11:17:55 +0100
Classrooms do not have to quarantine after a positive case anymore
Only Covid-positive pupils have to go into isolation.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 17:37:00 +0100
News digest: Slovakia sends more help to Ukraine and offers a venue for peace talks
The president visited the Slovak-Ukrainian border. 44 people have asked for asylum so far. Slovak journalists support their colleagues in Ukraine and Russia.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 17:13:15 +0100
Slovakia will send more military material aid to Ukraine
The assistance is worth around €4.5 million.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 13:54:54 +0100
Slovak government offers Bratislava for peace talks
PM Heger confirms the offer was extended to both Ukraine and Russia.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Independent journalists in Ukraine and Russia deserve our support and admiration
Joint statement of Slovak journalists.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 11:15:09 +0100
Four hotspots and special website in Ukrainian to help refugees
Temporary protection can now be requested in Slovakia. Finance Minister proposes cash payments to those who take in refugees.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 09:20:00 +0100
A blind snail named after Bojnice Castle
The snail was first discovered by zoologist Ján Brtek.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 07:45:04 +0100
Most Slovaks blame Russia for the war (poll)
Public opinion has shifted. Fewer Slovaks are "bear huggers" after the invasion.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 22:28:31 +0100
Bratislava and other Slovak cities joined anti-war protests around the world
Hundreds gathered in the capital to support Ukraine.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 17:39:34 +0100
News digest: Slovakia declares state of emergency, arrival of NATO troops confirmed
Slovakia is deciding on the potential expulsion of Russian diplomats. The Foreign Ministry warns against travelling to Moldova and some regions of Belarus and Russia.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 17:18:12 +0100
Slovak defence minister confirms arrival of NATO troops with missile defence system
NATO troops will arrive from Germany and the Netherlands.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 16:01:57 +0100
People show solidarity with refugees from Ukraine by donating money and supplies
People feel strong solidarity because these are their friends, relatives and colleagues, says volunteer from Snina.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 11:25:43 +0100
State of emergency applies in Slovakia as of noon
The reason is the mass arrival of people fleeing Ukraine.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 10:29:36 +0100
There are Slovaks stuck in Ukraine. How will they get home?
Train transport between these two countries has been temporarily suspended.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 10:10:31 +0100
Allied troops to come sooner. It means bigger players will not sacrifice small countries like Slovakia
Germany has confirmed it will send troops to Slovakia within the bolstered NATO defence.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 09:48:34 +0100
Reality bites in central Europe
Like it or not, Trump had a point about countries like Slovakia.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 09:45:18 +0100
Fleeing Ukrainians to get temporary protection; the state will fight disinformation
Parliament adopted a package of laws in relation to the war in Ukraine.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 09:05:00 +0100
WWII bunkers in Fiľakovo a total hidden gem. Their future is dire
Local enthusiasts are trying to promote war-time shelters, but that is all they can do.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 07:55:00 +0100
Municipalities hardly know how to talk to foreigners. Nitra is an exception
Municipalities have a big potential to help foreigners integrate.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 20:17:08 +0100
Mainly women and children are entering Slovakia. This is what it looks like at the border
Government ministers visited the border with Ukraine in Vyšné Nemecké.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 20:13:16 +0100
Slovak parliament stands with Ukraine
The parliament called on Russia to stop aggression and expressed solidarity with the victims. It deems the Russian Federation responsible for the loss of life.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 17:07:47 +0100
Slovakia has enough oil and natural gas, for now
The first tanker with liquefied gas for Slovakia will arrive in March.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 16:45:12 +0100
How Bratislava and its people show support for Ukraine (photos and video)
Several buildings in Bratislava are lit in Ukrainian colors, a special song for peace recorded in the streets of the capital.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 16:44:45 +0100
Fighter against oppression to have Bratislava park named after him
Anton Srholec served as a priest in a nearby church.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 16:17:29 +0100
There were no anti-teams until we started prosecuting white collar suspects (interview)
After one year as special prosecutor, Daniel Lipšic says efforts to muddy the investigation of major corruption cases have been successful.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 15:59:28 +0100
News digest: Ukrainian anthem sounds in Slovakia's parliament
Government adjusts laws and earmarks money in anticipation of the arrival of large numbers of refugees. Slovak writer returns state award to Russia. Take a look at the front pages of Slovak newspapers today.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 15:23:31 +0100
Hot-spots, school dorms and law changes. Slovakia prepares for refugees
Slovakia needs to change its asylum-related laws to be able to handle the numbers of refugees the war in Ukraine might drive across the border.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 15:04:13 +0100
Want to help Ukrainians? Here's how you can do it
The Slovak Spectator has put together information on how people can support Ukraine.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 14:24:32 +0100
Slovakia's air defence relies on Russian technicians
Defence Ministry chose not to use alternative for its MiG jets.



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