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Tue, 19 Jan 2021 09:50:01 +0000Coronavirus in Slovakia: 1,909 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 229,200.
Published: Tuesday, January 19, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 18 Jan 2021 18:20:02 +0000
News digest: Slovakia tests en mass and launches vaccination of seniors
Health minister admits resignation if alert system not observed. Slovak diplomat has a new lucrative post.
Published: Monday, January 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 18 Jan 2021 17:20:02 +0000
Political opposition in Russia should not end in custody
Slovak politicians respond to the detention of Alexei Navalny.
Published: Monday, January 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 18 Jan 2021 17:20:02 +0000
Drop in car production lower than expected
Carmakers manufactured 11 percent less cars than in 2019.
Published: Monday, January 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 18 Jan 2021 12:20:02 +0000
A swab instead of a jab. The renamed testing kicked off
The government spent the week deciding about nationwide testing. Lockdown is starting to show in infection numbers, experts say.
Published: Monday, January 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 18 Jan 2021 11:20:01 +0000
The saint under Orava Castle has been restored
Ján Nepomucký, Orava's favorite saint, has often been put up on pillars near the roads.
Published: Monday, January 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 18 Jan 2021 11:20:01 +0000
Travel agencies struggle but expect improvement this year
The pandemic has hit tourism hard.
Published: Monday, January 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 18 Jan 2021 11:20:01 +0000
Home of Slovak Leonardo da Vinci: Smolenice Castle
Wander around a romantic castle, visit the highest peak in the Small Carpathians and taste the "drink of Gods".
Published: Monday, January 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 18 Jan 2021 11:20:01 +0000
The Nitra district reports half the number of positive cases after the second mass testing
The testing also took place in Košice and its surroundings, and Banská Bystrica.
Published: Monday, January 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 18 Jan 2021 11:20:01 +0000
Curfew will be prolonged. Negative test result will be required for work or trips to nature (FAQ)
Here are some of the answers to questions about the ongoing mass testing.
Published: Monday, January 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 18 Jan 2021 11:20:01 +0000
The elderly will be given preference. Vaccination strategy changes
Health care facilities can now be fined for undue preferential vaccination.
Published: Saturday, January 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 18 Jan 2021 09:50:01 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 1,060 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 224,300.
Published: Monday, January 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sun, 17 Jan 2021 20:50:02 +0000
Why Trump's Twitter ban is no censorship
The solution is to force Facebook to regulate their content more — not less.
Published: Sunday, January 17, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sun, 17 Jan 2021 19:50:01 +0000
Leaving home will be nearly impossible without a negative test
Mass testing, which the government has now branded as screening, starts tomorrow.
Published: Sunday, January 17, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sun, 17 Jan 2021 09:50:01 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 573 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 223,300.
Published: Sunday, January 17, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 16 Jan 2021 19:50:02 +0000
Cabinet agrees on COVID screening
More details will be presented tomorrow.
Published: Saturday, January 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 16 Jan 2021 18:50:01 +0000
Vaccination strategy to change
People from critical infrastructure will be moved to the list of replacements.
Published: Saturday, January 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 16 Jan 2021 14:20:02 +0000
Invest in Slovakia: Clusters and associations
Practical information from Investment Advisory Guide
Published: Saturday, January 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 16 Jan 2021 14:20:02 +0000
Snow has arrived in Bratislava
Check out our gallery.
Published: Wednesday, January 13, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 16 Jan 2021 09:20:02 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 2,045 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 222,700.
Published: Saturday, January 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 16 Jan 2021 09:20:02 +0000
Tourists visit Morské Oko in winter. See the lake and surroundings
Popular tourist destination in eastern Slovakia.
Published: Saturday, January 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 15 Jan 2021 16:20:02 +0000
Economic restart after COVID-19 should be green
Slovakia’s plan for usage of money from the EU’s Recovery Fund, innovation potential and examples of green solutions of local companies and the challenge of renovating buildings are among the highlights of the latest Business Focus.
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Fri, 15 Jan 2021 16:20:02 +0000
News digest: Minister adjusts vaccine expectations, mass testing decision still in the balance
Police investigate reported surveillance of journalist. Wolf will be protected all year long.
Published: Friday, January 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 15 Jan 2021 16:20:02 +0000
The wolf will become a year-long protected animal as law stops trophy-hunters
Quotas for the hunting of wolves used to cause conflicts between ministries every year.
Published: Friday, January 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 15 Jan 2021 16:20:02 +0000
Police investigate surveillance of journalist, IPI calls for utmost seriousness
Police launch criminal prosecution after Denník N reporter said she was followed and opposition MP Robert Fico wrote about her private life.
Published: Friday, January 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 15 Jan 2021 14:20:02 +0000
Fire-damaged façade of Roland’s Palace is almost completely restored
Roland Café will not return.
Published: Friday, January 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 15 Jan 2021 11:50:02 +0000
Roundup: Fairytale app that makes children read
An award-winning design by a Slovak architect and a trip to Zádielska dolina valley. Here’s your latest roundup.
Published: Friday, January 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 15 Jan 2021 09:50:01 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 2,729 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 220,700.
Published: Friday, January 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:50:01 +0000
Forced to a halt, ski resorts are now fighting to survive
Due to the virus, the most important part of the winter ski season is over.
Published: Thursday, January 14, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 17:20:02 +0000
Flights to the UK and Ireland will be significantly limited until March
On the other hand, Flydubai launches the flights earlier than scheduled.
Published: Thursday, January 14, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator