Financial Administration takes steps against fraudster over Chinese textiles, damage is estimated at almost to €51 million. Slovak alcohol drinkers must learn cultivated drinking, medical examiner says.

The ministry is not planning to scrap the scheme after that, though.

Registration of cars should become easier.

The weather was in her favour.

One reason might be the more moderate pandemic in the country last spring.

I have no problem getting the Astra Zeneca vaccine, says Zuzana Baťová.

Slovak alcohol drinkers must yet learn cultivated drinking, a medical examiner says.

Member states will be free to decide on accepting vaccines not registered by the European Medicines Agency (EMA).

President Zuzana Čaputová also has some questions.

Employers join virologists to elaborate recommendations to prevent coronavirus from spreading in firms.

The total number of cases has exceeded 344,400.

Main street goes on for one kilometer.

The government needs solid political capital to put the €6 billion package from the EU to good use.

One year after being appointed, the Matovič government is close to splitting or collapse.

Rules for vaccinating foreigners specified. The waiting room for vaccination is now open.

The cabinet approved several changes to healthcare laws. Some concern vaccination.

But some people are still reporting problems.

The ministry proposed a law ensuring access to the Covid-19 vaccination to all inhabitants without difference or regard for social status.

The proposal needs to be approved by the parliament.

Without action on climate change, Ireland will no longer be as green as it is now.

The former Gothic palace was build at the turn of the 14th and 15th centuries.

Animals put to sleep after tests were over.

The man told the police he is homeless but it did not help him. Organisations are calling for exceptions.

Situation in Slovakia slightly better, but measures should not be lifted.

Coronavirus situation improved in the country in mid-March, but lifting measures would be premature.

Some people cancelled their vaccination appointment after a public-service broadcaster's report. Guinea pigs and mice vaccinated with Sputnik V are fine.

Greening a symbol of friendship between Ireland and Slovakia.

App made to prevent competition over vacant vaccination slots delayed in release.

Some MPs still have doubts about the investigation.

The deadline for the obligatory census is the end of March.

Economic analyst Tibor Lorincz explains why he thinks some statements concerning vocational education can be proved wrong.

Slovakia not planning to suspend the AstraZeneca vaccine rollout.

They fear the absolute collapse of winegrowing.

A good friend of The Slovak Spectator passed away on Sunday.

Eduard Heger could play the role Peter Pellegrini did when he replaced Robert Fico.

Europe’s young people are likely to feel the fallout from the pandemic for years to come.

Mareena’s new campaign is flashy, but its message is simple: Islamophobia has got to go.

We are not being targeted right now, but Islamophobia is still a problem in Slovakia, says Islamic Foundation director.

The circular, four-floor gallery stands on 17 Nedbalova Street.

He sees it as a political gesture.

Labour minister resigns. Virtual waiting room will be launched later than planned.

The election would be won by Hlas, plus Za Ľudí and ĽSNS would drop from parliament, AKO poll suggests.

Other carmakers not reporting any problems for now.

Book publisher Marenčin PT filling gaps in Bratislava's history.

Health minister belatedly steps down, but it may not be enough to avoid reshuffle – or collapse.

The Strážov mountains are built from a diverse mosaic of different formations, acute limestone cliffs, and rounded hills.

Coalition party Za Ľudí also demands the prime minister’s departure.

The ministry plans to introduce a virtual waiting room soon.

Vladimír Pčolinský, a nominee of Sme Rodina, will give up his post.

PM Igor Matovič sees a continuous decline in trust, only one minister is less trusted than him.

Number of foreigners keeps growing, but getting information is still a headache for many.

About half of graduates do not work in the field they studied.

She took the lead over Switzerland’s Lara Behrami-Gut for the World Cup overall title.

AstraZeneca batch under probe in Austria and Denmark not used in Slovakia. President wants Security Council committee to get involved after SIS director's arrest.

Vladimír Pčolinský faces corruption suspicions, he has been suspended.

Matovič sent partners back to the start with one press conference.

People can rent the pink bikes near the Červený Bridge and head to Železná Studnička.

Castle ruins in Jasenov, where counterfeit coins were minted, boast a new form.

Here is this week's list of culture and lifestyle stories, including Hamšík's move to Sweden.

Architectural historians discover city’s unique phenomenon of ‘unintentional continuity’.