Archives

Slovakia Spectator

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 10:16:00 +0100
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 2,241 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 261,700.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 20:21:43 +0100
Schools in worst-hit districts remain closed, negative test not required for outings
Government has agreed on the Covid automat, British variant set to become the only mutation in Slovakia soon.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 19:31:59 +0100
New special prosecutor elected. MPs chose the only non-prosecutor among candidates
Former minister Lipšic was considered a favourite from the start. The coalition elected him to the post.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 17:34:34 +0100
News digest: British variant widespread across the country
People will not be able to select their type of vaccine. Alleged Smer oligarch in pretrial custody. Special Prosecutor election takes place in parliament.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 17:13:53 +0100
Money instead of meal vouchers, rules for home office working set
MPs have amended the Labour Code.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 12:55:56 +0100
Roundup: Warm winters put Slovak ice caves under threat
Explore the town of Kremnica through a video and from your sofa.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 11:51:42 +0100
Should people be able to choose their vaccine? It's better not to, say experts and ministry
Sputnik matches Pfizer and Moderna in efficacy, but may not be available in sufficient amounts.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 18:37:16 +0100
More and more Slovak companies are entering tax havens
The country that reported the largest number of Slovak companies has remained a favourite tax haven.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 18:25:23 +0100
News digest: Some schools won’t open, British variant prevails in the capital
Branches of the Foreigners’ Police still remain closed, trains from Budapest to continue to Prague.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 18:17:03 +0100
Confused and frustrated municipalities call on government to treat them as equals
Expert on municipalities said the government has the right to manage municipalities directively; it did not help quality when carrying out the testing.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 17:57:09 +0100
Schools can re-open but some will remain closed
Municipalities say that they still do not have any guidance or ordinance concerning the opening of schools.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 17:36:22 +0100
Settlement in eastern Slovakia where positivity rate is 27.3 percent guarded by police and army
Hygienists are studying samples to see whether the British variant has spread in Sačurov.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 12:20:19 +0100
Strong presence of British variant confirmed in Bratislava
People do not come from one hotspot, the city opined.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 12:17:59 +0100
Cross-border cooperation projects with Ukraine to boost tourism and more
The money will go towards investment in culture, cycling routes, and science.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 12:13:38 +0100
Martin and Trnava threw away hundreds of vaccines due to unsuitable syringes
The Comirnaty vaccine by Pfizer is the most used vaccine in Slovakia.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 12:06:42 +0100
Roma health expert: In the second wave, the authorities accused us of panic
This year, Andrej Belák received a White Crow award for his work related to Covid-19 and Roma communities.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 12:03:42 +0100
Money transfer will take a few seconds. Some banks are ready to launch immediate payments
The system is expected to kick off next February.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 11:58:50 +0100
US Supreme Court Chief Justice is of Slovak descent
John Roberts' great-grandparents were from the eastern region of Spiš.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 10:53:54 +0100
Language learning in the Covid era: school selection no longer location-bound
Language schools plan to continue teaching partly online after the pandemic ends.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 09:20:00 +0100
The pandemic drives appetite for automation and robotisation
Business centres will not return to state before the coronavirus outbreak.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 08:25:00 +0100
Invest in Slovakia: Everything important about wages and employment relations
Practical information from Investment Advisory Guide

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 17:41:27 +0100
News digest: Slovakia will follow new rules from Monday, children will return to schools
Attempts to secure Sputnik V vaccine. PM Igor Matovič visits France.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 17:32:49 +0100
Respirators recommended for shops and public transport
The cabinet passed reduced VAT on respirators for two months. It now needs parliament's approval.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 17:22:37 +0100
Lifelong learning is key in the age of acceleration
A well-functioning society pursuing prosperity for all should give individuals multiple chances to succeed in the marketplace during their lifetime.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 15:58:13 +0100
Foreign trade breaks records, revenues in hospitality fall significantly
What January 2021 stats show about the economic situation in Slovakia. Take a look at the monthly overview.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 15:46:39 +0100
Schools will reopen on February 8, but only in districts under lower tier alert
Negative test will be required from parents and older pupils.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 14:44:01 +0100
Vaccinated or not, there is just one set of rules when crossing the border
Poland and some Baltic states have exceptions for vaccinated people. Slovakia supports a unified European solution.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 14:31:44 +0100
Mandatory home office or longer isolation. Cabinet changes anti-pandemic rules
The new alert system will definitely be launched on February 8.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 11:40:07 +0100
Unique experience museum in central Slovakia nominated for European Museum Award
Unique house of entertainment with the only Vault of Love in the world.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 11:29:37 +0100
Slovakia criticised for slow progress in preventing corruption of MPs and judges
Slovakia still failed to fully implement about half of 16 recommendations of the Council of Europe’s Group of States against Corruption.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 11:25:12 +0100
Slovakia interested in the production of coronavirus vaccines
The country has already offered its capacities, Health Minister Marek Krajčí said.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 11:20:45 +0100
Police raid a company of former two-time Smer minister Žiga
The raid reportedly involves his family’s company active in the timber wood business.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 08:15:00 +0100
Invest in Slovakia: Real estate prices
Practical information from Investment Advisory Guide

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 17:51:07 +0100
News digest: More changes at borders, former PM has a new address
Schools should open for some pupils as of Monday, February 8. All four candidates have been recommended for the Special Prosecutor's Office.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 17:18:19 +0100
The man who thrived under Fico’s governments has been detained. Who is Jozef Brhel?
He refused the charges.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 17:03:31 +0100
Parents in Slovakia worry about the future of their children due to closed schools
Children have concerns about their future, too.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 16:50:41 +0100
Vlhová watched all the way in Malaysia
Fans love the Slovak skier. When she is racing, everything else stops.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 12:06:06 +0100
After Bonaparte, Fico rents another luxury flat owned by his party colleague
The Smer leader's place of residence has been an issue since he lived in a luxury flat owned by a man condemned as a tax fraudster.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0100
The future of education starts now
Five experts from the world of business and academia shared their opinions regarding the trends that are the most likely to have a transformative impact on education in the next decade.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 11:41:30 +0100
One in ten Slovaks have a problem with alcohol
Slovaks above the age of 14 consume 11.1 litres of pure alcohol per year.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 11:26:14 +0100
Czech Republic will impose stricter measures at borders
Austria plans to control more cross-border commuters.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 18:04:26 +0100
News digest: Krajčí considers lockdown measures insufficient, wants to toughen it up
Ex-state secretary Jankovská in hospital. COVID automat to be launched.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 17:53:08 +0100
Covid automat arrives in a week. How will the measures change?
The new system puts an end to unpredictability but counts on regular mass testing. Some coalition partners want that to change.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 17:38:20 +0100
Most attractive employers revealed
The Profesia company publishes the results of its annual poll.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 15:30:40 +0100
Investigation of mafia in the police resulted in detention of a million in cash
The cases against the people facing charges in police and judicial corruption are not based on penitents' testimonies only, prosecutors say.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 12:42:04 +0100
Vaccination is a story that requires some editing
Organised crime charges fly high during an eventful week for the police and judiciary.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 12:27:17 +0100
Vlhová had a great ride. She ended second in super-G
She kept her leading position in World Cup standings.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 12:09:16 +0100
The regime didn't like that his films featured ugly people. Dušan Hanák's work finally released
The films have been digitalised.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Gone with the wind: Malacky and Korlátko
Discover the amazing Záhorie region.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 11:53:40 +0100
Spa faces fine after taking guests without doctor’s recommendation during lockdown
Hygienists suggest fines for the spa operator and plan to change the rules.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 11:46:46 +0100
UPDATED: Ex-state secretary Jankovská transported to hospital
She reportedly took some prescription medicaments.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 11:42:03 +0100
Vaccination campaign finally launched, supported by president and Olympians
Some experts on marketing and advertisement say it came too late.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 10:32:20 +0100
First AstraZeneca vaccines to arrive by the end of the week
The vaccine will likely be used only for people under the age of 55.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 08:50:00 +0100
Invest in Slovakia: Share of industries in Slovak regions
Practical information from Investment Advisory Guide

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Going remote and still meeting customers’ demands. Business centres adapt to the pandemic situation
The coronavirus prompted business service centres in Slovakia to come up with new solutions in dealing with their staff and customers.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 21:25:13 +0100
The vaccines are not free
It's now normal for taxpayer money to be spent subsidising private for-profit businesses.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 14:27:37 +0100
Developers hate him, the Economy Ministry has sued him
A criminal complaint has been submitted against him, though Marcel Slávik's activities have been declared legal before.



home