The total number of cases has exceeded 196,000.

The town will organise mass testing during the upcoming weekend.

Hospitals in several Slovak towns kick off vaccination. The first nurse in Slovakia dies of COVID-19.

Regulation of energy prices is coming to the end.

While the perceived threat of the virus is as high as ever, Slovaks are not as willing to follow guidelines and regulations that would prevent its spread.

After the first incident two weeks before his death, the former police boss asked his lawyer to refute disinformation about his injury.

What the capital managed in 2020 and where it failed.

Test part of secondary school leaving exam will not take place.

It spreads faster, particularly among children.

YouTube also published the most-watched videos of last year, dancing hamsters stealing the show.

The Communist-era architecture of Petržalka isn't so bad. It is, at least, more attractive than the American strip mall.

A commission to investigate former police chief’s death was established. Schools will not be opened next week.

It should also investigate the first incident from early December.

The district crisis staff suggests restricting the operation of production companies, opening kindergartens for some children only and limiting the number of people in shops.

The new trail bypasses a busy asphalt road in the Small Carpathians above the Borough of Rača.

Some hospitals are on their last legs. A prominent suicide puts the government's future at stake.

Discover the highest located settlement in the Low Tatras.

Many surnames are linked to professions.

Maximum assessment basis for paying social insurance premiums increased as well.

The police will deal with the incidents.

Those taking care of COVID-19 patients take priority.

Slovakia lags in the renovation of family houses and public buildings.

There are three certainties in life.

The Slovak skier strengthens her lead in World Cup standings.

Emília Kováčová was the first president's spouse, passing away on the last day of 2020.

In her second New Year's address, President Zuzana Čaputová called for restoring trust and joined forces to cope with the crisis.

Cabinet cancels several restrictions in the curfew from January 1. Two cities prepare for mass testing. Zdeno Chára changes ice hockey club after 14 years.

Restrictions come into force already on January 1.

Some may come into force from midnight.

Some doubts have remained after his death.

Top stories from The Slovak Spectator in 2020.

His family announced his death; the Justice Ministry confirmed the information.

Read and listen back to the most popular stories and podcasts from this year in the last roundup of 2020.

ZAP proposes to use Recovery Fund money to build new alternative fuel charging stations.

The city re-enforces a ban on amateur pyrotechnics.

Opposition calls on Justice Minister Kolíková to resign.

Head of the Prison and Court Guard Service has resigned in response.