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Wed, 24 Mar 2021 08:50:02 +0000
Education Minister Branislav Gröhling resigns
He will meet President Zuzana Čaputová tomorrow in the afternoon. Published: Wednesday, March 24, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 17:20:01 +0000
News digest: Ministerial resignations continue, president calls on PM to step down
Hungarian minority parties merge. Ongoing parliamentary session adjourned due to coalition conflicts. Published: Tuesday, March 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 17:20:01 +0000
Pandemic situation gradually improving in Slovakia
The number of vaccinated people in nursing homes is growing, about one third of clients receiving the second shot. Published: Tuesday, March 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 17:20:01 +0000
Bratislava Old Town residents urged to partake in the census
Foreigners living in Slovakia are obligated to count themselves. The online census is available until the end of March. Published: Tuesday, March 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 16:20:02 +0000
Slovakia can do better than Tiso
Why countries glorify war criminals – and what to do about it. Published: Tuesday, March 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 12:50:02 +0000
Descendants of Slovak migrants eye citizenship, see opportunity in a now-debated amendment
Constitutional lawyers warn against too loose of an approach to granting citizenship to non-residents. Published: Tuesday, March 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 12:20:02 +0000
Justice Minister Mária Kolíková steps down
She hopes to return to the new cabinet. Published: Tuesday, March 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 10:50:03 +0000
SD Biosensor tests receive exception for self-diagnosis
The Health Ministry has some obligations to fulfil before the actual introduction of nasal antigen tests for Covid-19 self-diagnosis on the market. Published: Tuesday, March 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 10:50:03 +0000
China imposes sanctions on Slovak MEP
Slovak MEP Miriam Lexmann said it is regrettable that China, instead of solving the situation, reacts with threats and sanctions against MEPs. Published: Tuesday, March 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 10:20:02 +0000
One week left to submit tax return. No postponement on deadline this year from state
Taxpayers may request postponement individually. Published: Tuesday, March 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 10:20:02 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 1,281 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 350,500. Published: Tuesday, March 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 08:50:01 +0000
Bratislava moves to cut through visual smog
New regulations will slash number of billboards and other advertising in the city. Published: Tuesday, March 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 06:50:01 +0000
Blog: How a collective garden could help vulnerable groups during the pandemic
ADRA Slovakia volunteer Arancha Ferrer de la Cruz has found a creative solution to help those at risk in Albania. Published: Tuesday, March 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 06:20:01 +0000
From a warehouse to a house of music
Once Košice’s Neolog Synagogue, now called Dom Umenia (House of Art). Published: Tuesday, March 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 17:20:02 +0000
News digest: The week starts with a ministerial resignation, more expected
Za Ľudí will comment on their next steps in the coalition only tomorrow. The European Medicines Agency does not recommend ivermectin for Covid-19 treatment. Published: Monday, March 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 16:50:02 +0000
No leaving exams for secondary school graduates
The final exam should reflect their four-year work, the Education Ministry suggested. Published: Monday, March 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 15:20:01 +0000
Ruling coalition disregards elementary rules of effective ruling, analysts say
Although the current ruling coalition has achieved many goals during its first year, there are some drawbacks. Published: Monday, March 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 14:20:02 +0000
Economy Minister Richard Sulík resigns
He expects PM Igor Matovič to proceed with the cabinet reshuffle. Published: Monday, March 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 13:50:02 +0000
New project gives public opportunity to upload pictures of their Czechoslovak Legionary ancestors
A new online photo-database of Czechoslovak Legionaries who fought for the establishment of Czechoslovakia during World War One has recently been set up. The website not only gives viewers the chance to see the faces of thousands of legionaries, but ...

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 13:20:02 +0000
Slovak PM stages a pre-breakup festival of pettiness
Matovič says he is willing to leave the top job. But a look back at his government's first year shows he wants to take some of the best ministers down with him. Published: Monday, March 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 13:20:02 +0000
Ruling coalition doesn't adhere to the elementary rules of effective ruling, political analysts say
Although the current ruling coalition has achieved many goals during its first year, there are some drawbacks. Published: Monday, March 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 12:20:02 +0000
Twelve churches could receive the European Heritage Label
The churches are located in the Gemer region and inside them are beautiful frescoes, some of which are over 700 years old. Published: Monday, March 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 10:50:01 +0000
A chance to receive the European Heritage Label
Twelve churches in Gemer have a chance to gain the European Heritage Label. Inside them are beautiful frescoes, some of which are over 700 years old. Published: Monday, March 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 10:50:01 +0000
The government fails in management, political analysts say
Although the current ruling coalition has achieved many goals during its first year, there are some drawbacks. Published: Monday, March 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 10:50:01 +0000
The Matovič government failed to meet voters' expectations
Most people in Slovakia are dissatisfied with the ruling coalition, the recent Median SK poll showed. Published: Monday, March 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 10:50:01 +0000
General prosecutor enjoys more trust than new special prosecutor and police chief
The poll carried out by the Focus agency tried to find out more about the trust in the current government’s nominees. Published: Monday, March 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 10:20:01 +0000
Parliament approves changes to car registration numbers
Registration of cars should become easier. Published: Thursday, March 18, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 09:20:01 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 401 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 349,000. Published: Monday, March 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 08:50:01 +0000
Online education cannot fully replace in-person teaching at universities
The pandemic and anti-coronavirus measures inspire innovative education. Published: Monday, March 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 07:50:01 +0000
Matovič got personal, says SaS. It does not accept the PM’s conditions
Junior coalition party SaS insists there is no reason for it to give over a ministry to OĽaNO. Published: Monday, March 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator



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