Slovakia Spectator
Wed, 30 Mar 2022 10:05:00 +0200Coronavirus in Slovakia: 6,790 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 1,703,000.
Wed, 30 Mar 2022 08:11:23 +0200Мер Мелітополя відвідав Братиславу
Якби не НАТО, російська агресія була б спрямована на Словаччину, каже міністр оборони. Міністерство освіти запустило реєстр шкіл, готови...
Wed, 30 Mar 2022 07:05:53 +0200Zelensky's messages are meant to inspire, not inform
Social media feels like a particularly bad way to understand something as complex as war.
Tue, 29 Mar 2022 17:39:29 +0200News digest: If not for NATO, Russian aggressor would be looking at Slovakia
Mayor of Melitopol pays visit to Bratislava. The Education Ministry launches register of schools ready to enrol Ukrainian schoolkids.
Tue, 29 Mar 2022 17:24:45 +0200Refugees at home: how to request state contribution
The benefit depends on number of nights and rooms provided.
Tue, 29 Mar 2022 17:09:59 +0200Slovakia joined NATO 18 years ago. We must cherish it more than ever, defence minister says
I'm sure that if we were not NATO member country, the aggressor would look directly at us, Naď says.
Tue, 29 Mar 2022 13:32:37 +0200After years of humiliation, Russia feels pride once again. She is finally being taken seriously
My Russian story.
Tue, 29 Mar 2022 12:45:39 +0200Reliance on armament company with ties to Russia continues today
For now, the Willing company is required to service the Russian MiG-19 jets until 2023.
Tue, 29 Mar 2022 12:38:04 +0200Skiers break a record after they ski down a hill
Skiers broke a record from 2019 at Štrbské Pleso over the past weekend.
Tue, 29 Mar 2022 11:42:22 +0200The Nobel Prize for Slovak scientists? Most people consider it possible
The most probable fields are medicine, technologies and physics, according to a recent poll.
Tue, 29 Mar 2022 07:51:01 +0200У Братиславі відкривається центр великої місткості для біженців
Росія висилає словацьких дипломатів. Міністра внутрішніх справ очікує голосування щодо вотуму недовіри. Збройні сили Словаччини встан...
Mon, 28 Mar 2022 18:40:00 +0200News digest: Russia expels Slovak diplomats
Interior minister will face no-confidence vote. Large-capacity centre in Bratislava opens. New dates set for the Kuciak murder case. More in today's digest.
Mon, 28 Mar 2022 17:55:30 +0200One judge exchanged in the Kuciak murder case panel
New dates for proceedings set as well.
Mon, 28 Mar 2022 17:53:11 +0200New large-capacity centre for Ukrainian refugees opens in Bratislava
The centre will be open 24/7 and provide complete assistance to refugees.
Mon, 28 Mar 2022 14:17:32 +0200Has it only been two years? The government begins the second half of its term
Two prime ministers, one pandemic and war on the border – so far. And don’t forget the fight against corruption.
Mon, 28 Mar 2022 12:29:05 +0200Flights to Zagreb, Sicily and Dalaman. Summer flight schedule in Bratislava airport launched
Charter flights will take travellers even to Sri Lanka and Senegal.
Mon, 28 Mar 2022 12:12:06 +0200Interior minister will face no-confidence vote; criticised for mishandling refugee crisis
Roman Mikulec has to explain the choice of company for assistance at the border, which is close to the ruling OĽaNO.
Mon, 28 Mar 2022 11:39:14 +0200Slovak post office will send packages with humanitarian aid to Ukraine for free
Alcohol, weapons, explosives and flammable objects cannot be sent in the packages.
Sat, 26 Mar 2022 08:43:11 +0100Українські біженці можуть отримати допомогу в зазначених на карті місцях
Словаччина підтримує спільні закупівлі газу ЄС. Заяви про «денацифікацію» також є проявом антисемітизму, зазначає президентка. Братисл...
Sat, 26 Mar 2022 08:38:31 +0100Словацькі новини відтепер доступні українською мовою
The Slovak Spectator is publishing a Ukrainian-language version of its Today in Slovakia daily news digest.
Fri, 25 Mar 2022 16:02:39 +0100News digest: "Denazification" claims are anti-Semitism too, president says
Slovakia supports EU joint gas purchases. Bratislava to get a new Holocaust memorial. Live Aid Map provides more information for Ukrainians in Slovakia.
Fri, 25 Mar 2022 15:39:28 +0100Memorial at former factory will commemorate victims of the Holocaust
Slovakia marks the 80th anniversary of the first transport of Slovak Jews to extermination camps.
Fri, 25 Mar 2022 15:31:51 +0100Slovakia supports joint European gas purchases, PM declares
Heger advocates for a recovery plan for Ukraine during EU summit.
Fri, 25 Mar 2022 15:31:13 +0100New map shows Ukrainian refugees where they can find help
The 'Who Will Help Ukraine' initiative is updating the map continuously.
Fri, 25 Mar 2022 15:07:49 +0100Slovak parliament apologises for WWII transports of Jews
Slovakia marks 80 years since the first transport left for a Nazi death camp.
Fri, 25 Mar 2022 10:32:29 +0100Weekend: Warhol's legendary Marilyn Monroe set to make history
How well do you know the story of Bratislava sculptures?
Fri, 25 Mar 2022 10:27:38 +0100Highly-dependent Slovakia looks for alternatives to Russian gas
These might be natural gas from other countries but also green hydrogen or biomethane.
Fri, 25 Mar 2022 10:08:52 +0100Humenné diary: Many have asked us to take them back to Ukraine
Jana Koprivňáková spent last week volunteering at a camp in eastern Slovakia for people fleeing the war in Ukraine. These are her thoughts and impressions.
Fri, 25 Mar 2022 07:30:57 +0100Slovak towns struggle towards greater sustainability
Progress made in some places, but transport still a problem.
Fri, 25 Mar 2022 07:07:09 +0100Slovaks willing to pay a national park entrance fee
Ecotourism trips provide visitors to the Eastern Carpathians with a wilderness experience while contributing to the protection of local nature.
Fri, 25 Mar 2022 06:30:49 +0100Wandering sculptures go on tour
Hitler commemorative plaque in Bratislava did not last long.
Thu, 24 Mar 2022 17:58:21 +0100News digest: Court orders Smer MP to stop lying about president
Big changes for universities in Slovakia. Politicians pay tribute to Madeleine Albright.
Thu, 24 Mar 2022 17:15:41 +0100NATO gives green light to new battle group in Slovakia
President Čaputová says move is welcome.
Thu, 24 Mar 2022 16:55:41 +0100More than 30,000 jobs available for foreigners
Labour Ministry expects vacancies to grow in coming months.
Thu, 24 Mar 2022 11:48:27 +0100A restored Zborov church will serve as a cultural venue
St Žofia’s Church burned down in 1914 and later served as a warehouse.
Thu, 24 Mar 2022 11:45:37 +0100Operation of universities will change. MPs pass crucial reform
One of the largest universities in Slovakia still does not consider the amendment to be optimal.
Thu, 24 Mar 2022 11:29:04 +0100Smer MP Blaha must stop spreading lies about the president
The MP should remove false claims about the president from his Facebook posts.
Thu, 24 Mar 2022 11:25:37 +0100Government at midterm: Some anti-corruption achievements, but coalition could have done more
The ruling parties are united in their stance on the war in Ukraine, but struggling to deal with its consequences.
Wed, 23 Mar 2022 18:42:00 +0100News digest: New law to further simplify the life of Ukrainian refugees
Parliament passes Lex Ukraine. Slovak embassy in Ukraine moves to Uzhhorod. Omicron subvariant BA.2 likely to be dominant in the country.
Wed, 23 Mar 2022 17:59:59 +0100S-300 to stay in Slovakia if Russia leaves Ukraine, defence minister says
The comment came shortly after Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned of sending the system to Ukraine.
Wed, 23 Mar 2022 17:56:25 +0100Companies from risky countries will be excluded from public procurement
The amendment adopted by the parliament responds to the Russian attack on Ukraine.
Wed, 23 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0100How Bojnice Castle became a fairy-tale place
Bojnice Castle’s Golden Hall is arguably the most famous room in the complex.
Wed, 23 Mar 2022 11:58:06 +0100Another problem with European funds. EU stopped money for roads and railways
One operational programme is currently suspended but all money may be endangered in future.
Wed, 23 Mar 2022 11:50:46 +0100Parliament approves new legislation for further helping Ukrainian refugees
Refugees also do not have to pay municipal taxes and can open a bank account without the usual documents.