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Wed, 10 Feb 2021 09:20:01 +0000Coronavirus in Slovakia: 3,179 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 268,900.
Published: Wednesday, February 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:20:02 +0000
Drug co-payment to end for certain groups
Select groups will enjoy an exemption from surcharges at the cost of €37.5 million a year.
Published: Tuesday, February 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:20:02 +0000
News digest: Foreigners' Police open, Siberian winter coming
Slovakia is currently second worst in the world in weekly number of Covid-19 deaths. International and European arrest warrants issued for Slovak entrepreneur.
Published: Tuesday, February 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:20:02 +0000
Penta's Haščák wanted to donate thousands of euros to the Ilava prison. The director refused the money
Haščák offered to purchase new bed linen and computer.
Published: Tuesday, February 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:20:02 +0000
Ministry plans spring schools, date of holidays will not change
Spring schools will have voluntary attendance
Published: Tuesday, February 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 14:50:01 +0000
An enemy of Kočner with many friends in politics. Daniel Lipšic is the new special prosecutor
Kočner ordered his murder, Harabin predicted he would end up in jail.
Published: Tuesday, February 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 11:20:02 +0000
Cross country skiers forge new trails in the empty Tatras
There are new cross country skiing trails available.
Published: Tuesday, February 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 11:20:02 +0000
Volkswagen's Bratislava plant named the brand's best factory for the second year in a row
The award was given based on four areas: effectivity, quality, environmental protection and the satisfaction of employees.
Published: Tuesday, February 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 11:20:02 +0000
Krajčí wants to vaccinate teachers. Nobody knows when, how and where
Schools have opened, but teachers are waiting for more information about the promised vaccine.
Published: Tuesday, February 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 11:20:02 +0000
Gas utility must publish salaries and benefits following dispute with Transparency International Slovakia
The verdict is a turning point when it comes to information laws.
Published: Tuesday, February 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 09:20:01 +0000
Coronavirus 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