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Mon, 08 Mar 2021 18:25:31 +0100
News digest: South Africa strain confirmed, while problems at the Health Ministry pile up
Pope Francis considers visiting Slovakia. Prepare for a chilly night.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 18:13:15 +0100
The ministry published instructions for Covid home treatment after one year
There is one more website to find information, but only in Slovak.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 18:05:05 +0100
Do not travel abroad, experts warn
Altogether 35 Covid-positive cases were imported from abroad in February and March.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 14:29:26 +0100
Outrage over Old Town tree felling
Controversial cutting down of woodland for Drotárska Cesta project prompts calls for new planning laws.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 13:04:42 +0100
For Slovakia, one crisis is not enough
Amid the mounting pressure to step down, the prime minister muffed the one thing his government has been fairly good at.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:41:29 +0100
Historically significant monastery saved from demolition
The monument in Levoča was recently renovated.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:32:28 +0100
Women’s rights are still systematically violated
Amnesty International Slovakia has pointed to several problems, including attempts to restrict the reproductive rights of women.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:24:29 +0100
People trust Pfizer and Sputnik V the most
The poll was carried out by the Focus agency.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:20:23 +0100
State planned tests for home use, but those bought by the ministry cannot be used for it
The Health Ministry spent nearly €140 million on 35 million tests.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:10:00 +0100
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 396 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 323,700.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 09:39:33 +0100
Chaos in vaccination registration as new slots open
People 60+ will be able to register for their Covid jab as of Monday.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 07:10:18 +0100
Diplomats recognise the contribution of women in the fight against Covid-19
Women have the right to have full control over their body and health, states the diplomatic community on the occasion of International Women's Day.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 19:58:59 +0100
Bad mood is the new plague
What would have to happen for things to be worse?

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 15:31:27 +0100
Vlhová wins giant slalom in Jasná
In the overall standings, she closed the gap on the leader to 36 points.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 14:41:27 +0100
South Africa variant confirmed in Slovakia
Virologists found it in seven samples this week.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 11:30:29 +0100
Hospitality sector kept falling, but industry showed resistance towards the second wave
Take a look at what the February 2021 statistics show about the economic situation in Slovakia.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 14:50:08 +0100
Vlhová ends second in the Alpine Ski World Cup slalom in Jasná
Mikaela Shiffrin won the race.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 15:50:47 +0100
News digest: Ukrainians respond to misplaced joke by Matovič by spray-painting slogans on Slovakia's consulate
Slovakia will mark the first confirmed Covid-19 case on Saturday, March 6.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 15:16:35 +0100
More red-and-white containers for small electronic waste in Bratislava
Ružinov hopes that the containers will not become target of vandals.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 15:05:19 +0100
Hungary should not interfere in Slovakia’s domestic affairs, the MFA says
Ivan Korčok commented on the recent visit of the Hungarian foreign affairs minister who wants to discuss changes in granting Slovak citizenship.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 15:00:54 +0100
From the world's best to the worst. The pandemic year in Slovakia
Things have been going steeply downhill in Slovakia since December.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 12:06:51 +0100
Slovak Billie Eilish comes from Čadca
Your weekly dose of inspiration from Slovakia.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 18:25:59 +0100
News digest: Politicians welcome rolling review of Sputnik V, but coalition crisis not solved
Former state secretary released from prison and immediately detained again. France will donate 15,000 AstraZeneca vaccines to Slovakia.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 18:23:35 +0100
Pandemic has made logistics real estate attractive for investors
Online shopping leaves lower carbon footprint than in-store trips.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 18:04:24 +0100
Still not enough flats in the capital, this year will not bring any change
The pandemic has not decreased interest in the purchase of real estate.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:49:03 +0100
People from Slovakia continue flying to exotic destinations despite curfew
The Maldives, Zanzibar and Dubai are popular destinations.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:33:45 +0100
Rolling review of Sputnik by EMA begins, a move welcomed by Slovak politicians
I believe that the serious discussion in Slovakia also contributed to this process, MFA wrote.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 11:55:06 +0100
New rules came into force, but ordinance published late
Some rules came into force on March 3, but others will become effective only next Monday.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 11:42:52 +0100
Nationwide testing cost nearly €120 million
Final bill published by the Finance Ministry.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 11:41:14 +0100
The fate of the coalition remains unclear after evening meeting
Talks will continue, Sme Rodina will meet only next week.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 11:23:45 +0100
Júlia Hanuliaková: From campaigner against animal captivity to zoo director
Bratislava native returns from US to take top job at capital’s zoo.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 09:42:01 +0100
Matovič should bear in mind that Orbán courts Slovakia's Hungarians
A Dunajská Streda psychiatrist on how Hungary's PM Viktor Orbán chases after voters in Slovakia.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0100
International school can help open the doors to the world
Many had to adopt new ways of teaching due to pandemic.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 18:23:25 +0100
PM Matovič’s “joke” causes uproar in Ukraine
Igor Matovič apologised on Twitter.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 17:42:42 +0100
News digest: Coalition is in trouble, some partners demand reshuffles
Stricter anti-pandemic measures came to force. Slovakia should receive 100,000 more Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 17:39:58 +0100
Official permission given for use of Sputnik V might be unlawful
The Health Ministry refuses to publish the agreements made on purchasing the vaccine.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 17:15:44 +0100
Changes in pandemic rules: shops will close sooner
The reason is the evening curfew.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 14:27:39 +0100
How Viktor Orbán exports his ideology
What remains for a member of the Hungarian minority who believes in the rule of law?

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 12:25:08 +0100
End of Matovič government not ruled out as post-Sputnik crisis continues
Coalition SaS demands reshuffles exceeding the exchange of the health minister.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 12:11:37 +0100
Slovakia catches up with the Internet era in its new security and defence strategies
After 15 years, Slovakia aligns its key defence and security policy documents with 21st century challenges.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 12:02:37 +0100
A new observation tower being constructed above Levoča promises a view of half of Slovakia
The tower will reach 35 meters in height.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 11:55:26 +0100
Unique hydrogen technologies developed in Slovakia will be presented at EXPO in Dubai
The exhibits will include a hydrogen passenger car and a hydrogen bus using metal hydride storage tank technologies.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 11:48:53 +0100
Vaccination strategy changes again after criticism
Even people older than 55 years will receive the AstraZeneca vaccine.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 11:46:10 +0100
Only three districts in the red tier, situation keeps deteriorating
Rules for opening schools change from March 8.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 11:40:00 +0100
Environment Ministry wants constitutional ban on incineration of foreign radioactive waste
The Economy Ministry sees processing of radioactive waste as business opportunity Slovakia should not miss.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 18:20:31 +0100
News digest: Coalition is shaky, foreign affairs minister needs reassurance about Slovak foreign policy course
AstraZeneca could be used for older people in Slovakia. Schools will apply stricter measures from next Monday.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 18:07:59 +0100
Head of NAKA does not want to leave his post. Police Corps president wants to talk with him
There are several testimonies against Branislav Zurian.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 18:00:39 +0100
Sputnik V is a tool of hybrid war, foreign affairs minister says
Some coalition partners talk about leaving the coalition.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 11:47:55 +0100
Walking through Čertova dolina just become easier
Hiking Čertova dolina is manageable even during winter thanks to a new ferrata.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 11:41:37 +0100
Russian and European media report on Slovakia's purchase of Sputnik V
The official Twitter account of Sputnik V tweeted the PM's words about Russia being a stable partner.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 11:31:54 +0100
Minister Krajčí approved use of Russian vaccine
Full responsibility for any consequences of the vaccine should be taken by the attending physician.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 11:27:04 +0100
PM welcoming Russian vaccines was inappropriate
Matovič's partners react to purchase of Sputnik V.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 11:15:53 +0100
Retail chains are trying to ensure adequate supply of FFP2 respirators
Some sellers limit customers to ten pieces maximum.



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