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Tue, 09 Feb 2021 09:20:01 +0000Coronavirus in Slovakia: 1,724 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 265,800.
Published: Tuesday, February 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 08 Feb 2021 17:50:02 +0000
The 2021 census may bring Bratislava an additional €10-15 mill to the state coffers
Ten years ago, some Bratislavans did not participate fearing lack of anonymity.
Published: Monday, February 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 08 Feb 2021 17:50:02 +0000
News digest: COVID automat comes into force, as well as new curfew rules
Scientists work on tests to reveal the South Africa variant. Sahara sand arrives to Slovakia.
Published: Monday, February 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 08 Feb 2021 17:50:02 +0000
It will be possible to pick two nationalities in this year’s census
The Statistics Office withdrew its proposal to keep only one nationality after harsh criticism.
Published: Monday, February 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 08 Feb 2021 17:20:01 +0000
Curfew has been prolonged. Where will I need a negative test result?
These measures came into force after February 8.
Published: Monday, February 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:50:01 +0000
‘Unprecedented’ Bratislava zoo set for overhaul as new boss takes the reins
Welfare of animals is top priority, insists director.
Published: Monday, February 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:20:01 +0000
Government will assess the sales of some critical infrastructure firms
The changes were adopted due to the current situation in Slovenské Elektrárne.
Published: Monday, February 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:50:02 +0000
N95 respirators recommended for shops and public transport
The cabinet passed reduced VAT on respirators for two months. It now needs parliament's approval.
Published: Wednesday, February 3, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 08 Feb 2021 13:50:01 +0000
The worst of pandemic politics in Slovakia now on display
Also this week: the floating Sputnik, Lipšic heads the office he founded, and employees can bid farewell to meal vouchers if they want to.
Published: Monday, February 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 08 Feb 2021 12:50:02 +0000
The worst of pandemic politics now on display in Slovakia
Also this week: the floating Sputnik, Lipšic heads the office he founded, and employees can bid farewell to meal vouchers if they want to.
Published: Monday, February 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 08 Feb 2021 12:50:02 +0000
Roundup: A Slovak short film’s hat trick at a Los Angeles festival
A Slovak oak and a Slovak museum want to be the best in Europe.
Published: Friday, February 5, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 08 Feb 2021 11:50:02 +0000
An American with a stool sample walks into a Slovak hospital
Listen to Jeremy Hill's amusing account of the day he presented a Slovak nurse with a stool sample in a Tesco shopping bag.
Published: Monday, February 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 08 Feb 2021 10:50:03 +0000
Frozen waterfalls give Slovak paradise a beautiful look in the winter
The walk to Letanovsky mill is short and easy.
Published: Monday, February 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 08 Feb 2021 10:50:03 +0000
Government will have more influence on critical infrastructure firms
The changes were adopted due to the current situation in Slovenské Elektrárne.
Published: Monday, February 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 08 Feb 2021 10:50:03 +0000
Office protecting whistleblowers finally has its chief
It was established in early 2019 but hasn't been fully functional until now.
Published: Monday, February 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 08 Feb 2021 10:20:02 +0000
PM Matovič as distrusted by the public as Kotleba and Fico
President Zuzana Čaputová remains the most trustworthy politician in Slovakia, the recent Focus poll shows.
Published: Monday, February 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 08 Feb 2021 09:50:02 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 757 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 264,000.
Published: Monday, February 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 08 Feb 2021 08:50:02 +0000
Favourable business environment creates competitive business centres
The shared service industry as such has demonstrated a high level of resiliency towards negative external developments.
Published: Monday, February 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 08 Feb 2021 08:20:01 +0000
Negative test not required for outings
Government has agreed on the Covid automat, British variant set to become the only mutation in Slovakia soon.
Published: Friday, February 5, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sun, 07 Feb 2021 15:50:01 +0000
Schools in Bratislava will remain closed
Other cities and districts have decided not to open, too.
Published: Sunday, February 7, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sun, 07 Feb 2021 09:20:02 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 1,552 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 263,300.
Published: Sunday, February 7, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sun, 07 Feb 2021 00:20:01 +0000
90 years since birth of world football legend Josef Masopust
Global soccer great Josef Masopust, a World Cup runner-up with Czechoslovakia and the first Czech recipient of the Ballon d’Or, was born on 9 February 1931.
Published: Sunday, February 7, 2021Full story: Radio Prague
Sat, 06 Feb 2021 09:20:02 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 2,241 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 261,700.
Published: Saturday, February 6, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 05 Feb 2021 20:20:02 +0000
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.
Published: Friday, February 5, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 05 Feb 2021 20:20:02 +0000
Schools will reopen on February 8, but only in districts under lower tier alert
Negative test will be required from parents and older pupils.
Published: Wednesday, February 3, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 05 Feb 2021 18:50:02 +0000
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.
Published: Friday, February 5, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 05 Feb 2021 16:50:02 +0000
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.
Published: Friday, February 5, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 05 Feb 2021 16:20:01 +0000
Money instead of meal vouchers, rules for home office working set
MPs have amended the Labour Code.
Published: Friday, February 5, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 05 Feb 2021 16:20:01 +0000
Roundup: Warm winters put Slovak ice caves under threat
Explore the town of Kremnica through a video and from your sofa.
Published: Friday, February 5, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 05 Feb 2021 14:50:02 +0000
New book maps fascinating history of Namibian children raised in communist Czechoslovakia
A new book by Czech anthropologist Kateřina Mildnerová called ‘Namibian Czechs’ maps a fascinating and little known chapter in Czechoslovakia’s history. In 1985, the communist authorities enabled 56 children of Namibian war refugees to live a...