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Tue, 02 Mar 2021 07:20:02 +0000Blog: Learning differently, learning effectively
There is so much that can be done to support learners with additional needs.
Published: Tuesday, March 2, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 01 Mar 2021 18:20:01 +0000
Another MP quits coalition after Sputnik landing
Former ambassador to NATO Tomáš Valášek says the purchase of the Russian vaccine is spitting in the face of Slovakia's EU partners.
Published: Monday, March 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 01 Mar 2021 18:20:01 +0000
Sputnik V vaccines landed in Slovakia
The vaccine will now be checked by authorities, probably offered after two weeks.
Published: Monday, March 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 01 Mar 2021 17:20:03 +0000
News digest: Stricter rules and Russian vaccine supplies
Police officers in civilian clothing and soldiers have joined enforcement of measures. BBC1 and BBC1 Plus office buildings change hands.
Published: Monday, March 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 01 Mar 2021 17:20:03 +0000
Universities protest purported attempts to politicise them
Many have declared a strike after seeing changes proposed by the Education Ministry.
Published: Monday, March 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 01 Mar 2021 17:20:03 +0000
Some criticise recent changes to vaccination strategy
Teachers, shop assistants and drivers receive vaccines doubted by Matovič.
Published: Monday, March 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 01 Mar 2021 17:20:03 +0000
Deputy minister: I hope Sputnik producers reconsider their incomprehensible attitude
If Russia wants to save lives, they may register their vaccine with the EU. Otherwise, there is probably something else going on.
Published: Monday, March 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 01 Mar 2021 16:50:02 +0000
Deputy minister: I hope Sputnik producers re-evaluate their incomprehensible attitude
If Russia wants to save lives, they may register their vaccine with the EU. Otherwise, there is probably something else going on.
Published: Monday, March 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 01 Mar 2021 13:20:02 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 842 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 308,900.
Published: Monday, March 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 01 Mar 2021 12:20:01 +0000
Lessons from one year with a (very) ordinary PM
Not everyone ‘grows into the job’.
Published: Monday, March 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 01 Mar 2021 11:50:01 +0000
United colours of freedom: Orešanský hrebeň
Discover a mountain, which attracts the plodding steps of all keen paragliders.
Published: Monday, March 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 01 Mar 2021 10:50:03 +0000
New archeological artefacts discovered near Nemšová
The artefacts are 5,500 years old.
Published: Monday, March 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 01 Mar 2021 10:50:03 +0000
New gargling tests will be available soon
The LAMP tests developed by MultiplexDX are quicker and simpler than PCR tests.
Published: Monday, March 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 01 Mar 2021 10:50:03 +0000
The far-right is falling, SaS stays ahead of OĽaNO
Za Ľudí would return to the parliament, according to the latest poll.
Published: Monday, March 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sun, 28 Feb 2021 20:50:02 +0000
Gov't approved stricter Covid measures. If ineffective, hard lockdown will follow
FFP2 respirators will be obligatory, some schools will close again.
Published: Sunday, February 28, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sun, 28 Feb 2021 16:20:01 +0000
We need to talk about AstraZeneca. Without curse words
If you can’t deliver — fine. Then don’t say you can.
Published: Sunday, February 28, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sun, 28 Feb 2021 09:20:02 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 1,815 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 308,000.
Published: Sunday, February 28, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 27 Feb 2021 10:20:02 +0000
Shop assistants, public transport drivers and taxi drivers. More people entitled to vaccination
They will be vaccinated with the AstraZeneca vaccine.
Published: Saturday, February 27, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 27 Feb 2021 09:20:02 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 2,848 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 306,000.
Published: Saturday, February 27, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 16:20:01 +0000
News digest: State of emergency continues, vaccine denied to some foreigners
Not all foreigners living in Slovakia have access to the country's vaccination rollout. Interpol releases wanted Slovak national.
Published: Friday, February 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 13:20:02 +0000
Smithfield Foods buys Penta's meat-processing business
Mecom will fit into their growth plan in Europe, the buyer said.
Published: Monday, February 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 11:20:01 +0000
Some foreigners not entitled to Covid-19 vaccine. Type of insurance matters
Health Ministry dealing with the situation.
Published: Friday, February 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 10:20:02 +0000
Slovakia has one of the most beautiful national parks in Europe
Bratislava has turned Italian and will become French soon. Musical vaccine for Slovakia. Find out more in the roundup.
Published: Friday, February 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 09:20:01 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 2,645 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 303,420.
Published: Friday, February 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 17:20:02 +0000
News digest: Germany offers help with covid patients, former GP banned from entering the US
In the second wave of the pandemic, Slovakia is the only country in Europe where entire Roma communities continue to be quarantined, ombudswoman claims. Romanian healthcare workers arrive in Slovakia.
Published: Thursday, February 25, 2021Full s...
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 17:20:02 +0000
Former general prosecutor banned from entering the US
His son is banned too.
Published: Thursday, February 25, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 17:20:02 +0000
Nobody caused the death of Viola Macáková. According to the police, her heart failed
She was found at the Bratislava port in autumn 2019.
Published: Thursday, February 25, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 17:20:02 +0000
Slovak cloud phone services startup attracts millions in investment
CloudTalk plans to expand its operation and hire new people in Slovakia.
Published: Thursday, February 25, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 14:50:02 +0000
Ski tows have to be turned off, some ski resorts circumvent measures
Inspired by Czechs.
Published: Thursday, February 25, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 13:20:01 +0000
Rules for granting Slovak state citizenship receives green light from ministers
A non-parliamentary party wants to call on MPs not to give final approval to changes in parliament.
Published: Thursday, February 25, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator