Slovakia Spectator
Thu, 11 Mar 2021 10:05:00 +0100Coronavirus in Slovakia: 1,978 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 331,500.
Thu, 11 Mar 2021 06:44:32 +0100Police detained intelligence service head
The reason is reportedly corruption suspicions.
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 18:03:45 +0100News digest: Sme Rodina sets conditions for staying in the coalition
Prevalence of the British strain confirmed, data on South African variant corrected. New vaccination slots will be opened today.
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 17:46:37 +0100Tourists abandoned Bratislava Region and the capital; tourism organisation is calling for help
Bratislava Region Tourism has addressed both the state and people.
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 17:42:41 +0100FFP2 respirators will soon become mandatory indoors. Here's how you should prepare
Learn more about what you should watch for when purchasing a respirator, how long to use it and how to dispose of it.
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 16:55:47 +0100Universities threaten a strike to protest the latest amendment. Ministry promises changes
The ministry proposes curbing their powers like under the totalitarian regime, universities claim.
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 11:41:27 +0100Slovak company searching for Covid antibody cure
They originally wanted to produce a vaccine.
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 11:38:50 +0100Historical castle in Humenné going into the last reconstruction stage
National historical monument will receive a new facade.
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 11:34:08 +0100Slovakia has its own Beth Harmon
Grew up in a poor environment.
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 11:28:59 +0100South African version wrongly identified, British strain still prevails
More districts enter black tier again, but health minister soon expects improvement of the situation.
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 18:09:13 +0100News digest: The ministry makes vaccine promises, while the PM addresses EMA board chair
A man positive with the South Africa version died earlier than the strain was confirmed in Slovakia. NCZI head ends following several problems.
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 18:01:08 +0100Sputnik V tested on animals in eastern Slovakia
The EMA does not recommend using the vaccine without registration, PM Matovič says they better work 24/7.
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 17:55:07 +0100Slovakia could start vaccinating 40+ age group in May
Vaccination chaos should be over on Monday, ministry promises.
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:27:05 +0100Women in Slovakia still have lower average pay than their male counterparts
Study says job-choice, maternity leave and gender roles are to blame.
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:17:34 +0100Recovery plan has five priorities, green economy will get the most money
The proposed plan will undergo interdepartmental review now.
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:05:29 +0100Jedi Knights and problems remembering marriage dates. People give funny answers in census
Some claim their religion is “Alcohol Witnesses".
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 18:25:31 +0100News digest: South African 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 +0100The 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 +0100Do 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 +0100Outrage 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 +0100For 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 +0100Historically significant monastery saved from demolition
The monument in Levoča was recently renovated.
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:32:28 +0100Women’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 +0100People trust Pfizer and Sputnik V the most
The poll was carried out by the Focus agency.
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:20:23 +0100State planned tests for home use, but those bought by the ministry cannot be used for it yet
The Health Ministry spent nearly €140 million on 35 million tests. It is waiting for an exception.
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 09:39:33 +0100Chaos 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 +0100Diplomats 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 +0100Bad mood is the new plague
What would have to happen for things to be worse?
Sun, 07 Mar 2021 15:31:27 +0100Vlhová 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 +0100South African variant confirmed in Slovakia
Virologists found it in seven samples this week.
Sun, 07 Mar 2021 11:30:29 +0100Hospitality 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 +0100Vlhová ends second in the Alpine Ski World Cup slalom in Jasná
Mikaela Shiffrin won the race.
Fri, 05 Mar 2021 15:50:47 +0100News 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 +0100More 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 +0100Hungary 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 +0100From 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 +0100Slovak Billie Eilish comes from Čadca
Your weekly dose of inspiration from Slovakia.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 18:25:59 +0100News 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 +0100Pandemic 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 +0100Still 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 +0100People from Slovakia continue flying to distant destinations despite curfew
The Maldives, Zanzibar and Dubai are popular destinations.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:33:45 +0100Rolling 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 +0100New 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 +0100Nationwide testing cost nearly €120 million
Final bill published by the Finance Ministry.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 11:41:14 +0100The 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 +0100Júlia Hanuliaková: From campaigner against animal captivity to zoo director
Bratislava native returns from US to take top job at capital’s zoo.