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Wed, 31 Mar 2021 08:20:01 +0000Coronavirus in Slovakia: 1,855 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 361,100.
Published: Wednesday, March 31, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 30 Mar 2021 16:20:02 +0000
News digest: Prime-ministerial swap is on. Matovič out, Heger in
Rules for travelling to Austria will be harder for cross-border commuters. The epidemic situation in Slovakia keeps improving.
Published: Tuesday, March 30, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 30 Mar 2021 16:20:02 +0000
Slovakia lacks general practitioners, particularly in the countryside
If the situation doesn’t improve, 200 ageing doctors will leave their posts annually.
Published: Tuesday, March 30, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 30 Mar 2021 15:50:02 +0000
Epidemic situation keeps improving, 10 districts will remain in black tier
Experts warn to stay disciplined during upcoming holidays.
Published: Tuesday, March 30, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 30 Mar 2021 14:20:02 +0000
Igor Matovič stepped down as PM
Matovič said on March 28 that his demands from last week are forgotten and he proposed to swap posts with Finance Minister Eduard Heger.
Published: Tuesday, March 30, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 30 Mar 2021 09:50:01 +0000
Thousands of people in Slovakia struggle with so-called long Covid
They suffer from health problems for weeks.
Published: Tuesday, March 30, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 30 Mar 2021 09:50:01 +0000
Should Slovakia shorten the workweek like Spain? Expert is hesitant
Results of studies in certain fields are often misinterpreted to represent the whole economy.
Published: Tuesday, March 30, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 30 Mar 2021 09:20:01 +0000
Economic sentiment steeply increased in March
After a significant deterioration in the last two months, it has thus returned to the level of December 2020.
Published: Tuesday, March 30, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 30 Mar 2021 09:20:01 +0000
Should Slovakia shorten the workweek like Spain? Experts are hesitant
Results of studies in certain fields are often misinterpreted to represent the whole economy.
Published: Tuesday, March 30, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 30 Mar 2021 08:20:01 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 1,215 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 359,300.
Published: Tuesday, March 30, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 30 Mar 2021 07:20:02 +0000
Teacher living out her dream of having her own school
Iveta Barková won the third edition of the Teacher of Slovakia competition.
Published: Tuesday, March 30, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 30 Mar 2021 05:20:02 +0000
Blog: A volunteer's actions are a drop in the ocean
Living with other cultures is a great way to realise how much we don't know, says ADRA Slovakia volunteer.
Published: Tuesday, March 30, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 30 Mar 2021 05:20:02 +0000
New homeschooling law gives parents more choice
Older primary school children will no longer have to enrol at Czech schools to keep learning at home.
Published: Tuesday, March 30, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 30 Mar 2021 05:20:02 +0000
The oldest church and oldest preserved edifice in Košice
The church dates back to the 13th century and once experienced a devastating fire.
Published: Tuesday, March 30, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 17:20:02 +0000
Heger preparing his list of ministers
The incumbent finance minister met with President Čaputová on March 29.
Published: Monday, March 29, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 16:50:02 +0000
News digest: Matovič will resign on Tuesday
New map of districts come into effect. The end of online census is nearing.
Published: Monday, March 29, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 15:50:02 +0000
PET bottles to be treated like glass bottles. Deposit scheme gearing up for launch
Deposit money will be uniform.
Published: Monday, March 29, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 15:20:01 +0000
A businessman reportedly pleaded guilty in corruption-related cases
Michal Suchoba has been detained in the United Arab Emirates.
Published: Monday, March 29, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 11:50:02 +0000
A straight swap resolves Slovakia’s scrapes – for now
Ordinary prime minister bestows forgiveness, Heger is to become prime minister, Sulik will cook for Matovič again.
Published: Monday, March 29, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 11:50:02 +0000
Vaccine rollout slows as fewer vaccines delivered in March
Health Ministry plans to open registration for vaccination for those over 50 next week.
Published: Friday, March 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 11:20:02 +0000
Czech New York pt. 2: “Émigrés were accused of being Communist spies”
In Český New York (Czech New York), Martin Nekola describes how the community in Manhattan dissipated after the war, as many Czechs moved out to Astoria and elsewhere. However, the book also documents the fresh influx of notable post-war émigrés ...
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 10:50:01 +0000
Modest joy: Záruby and Ostrý kameň
The Small Carpathians are hiding several diamonds in the rough.
Published: Monday, March 29, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 09:50:02 +0000
Let’s not let it drown
Let's protect Slovak waters together - that's how Lidl appeals to consumers.
Published: Monday, March 29, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 09:50:02 +0000
An American school bus will drive kids to school in Štiavnické Bane
Tourists will also be allowed to use it and enjoy a bus ride like in the movies.
Published: Monday, March 29, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 09:50:02 +0000
App to help fight human trafficking now available in new languages
The SAFE Travel & Work Abroad app by IOM can be used in 11 languages.
Published: Monday, March 29, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 09:50:02 +0000
Czech billionaire Petr Kellner killed in Alaska
His company had assets in Slovakia, too.
Published: Monday, March 29, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 09:50:02 +0000
The Health Ministry has received error reports on antigen tests by Siemens
The state bought 15 million tests, but the ministry has warned against their use.
Published: Monday, March 29, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 08:20:02 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 205 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 358,000.
Published: Monday, March 29, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sun, 28 Mar 2021 19:50:02 +0000
Neither engaging, nor offensive. What would Heger be like as PM?
The coalition has agreed PM Igor Matovič and Fin Min Eduard Heger will swap seats.
Published: Sunday, March 28, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sun, 28 Mar 2021 16:50:02 +0000
Vaccination opened for another age group
People older than 50 years may sign up for vaccination with the AstraZeneca vaccine.
Published: Sunday, March 28, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator