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Thu, 01 Apr 2021 08:20:03 +0000Who will stay and who will be replaced in the new government?
Most of the ministers of the Igor Matovič cabinet will continue under Eduard Heger.
Published: Thursday, April 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 08:20:03 +0000
President Čaputová appointed the new cabinet
The labour minister has yet to be appointed, Sme Rodina is reconsidering the nomination.
Published: Thursday, April 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 08:20:03 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 1,304 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 362,000.
Published: Thursday, April 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 06:20:01 +0000
Slovak economy to reach pre-crisis levels by the end of this year
The central bank published its prognosis, which is more optimistic than the Finance Ministry's prognosis.
Published: Wednesday, March 31, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 05:20:02 +0000
Find allegories of Faith, Hope, Love and Holy Script in the Church of Clarisses
The church became the seat of a legal academy and a Catholic school.
Published: Thursday, April 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 16:50:02 +0000
National emergency still valid
The Constitutional Court dismissed a motion submitted by the opposition and the general prosecutor.
Published: Wednesday, March 31, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 15:50:03 +0000
News digest: National emergency is constitutional and remains in place
President will appoint the new cabinet tomorrow. Last chance to get counted in the online census. Slovakia defeated Russia in the World Cup qualifier.
Published: Wednesday, March 31, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 15:20:01 +0000
National emergency remains in place
The Constitutional Court dismissed a motion submitted by the opposition and the general prosecutor.
Published: Wednesday, March 31, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 15:20:01 +0000
Despite a complicated first quarter, the economy will develop positively
The central bank published its prognosis, which is more optimistic than the Finance Ministry's prognosis.
Published: Wednesday, March 31, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 15:20:01 +0000
Churches will be open for “individual spiritual care”
The cabinet approved new exceptions from the curfew and prolonged rapid test validity.
Published: Wednesday, March 31, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 14:20:03 +0000
Bratislava is searching for mosquito hunters
The capital wants to fight the annoying insect in an environmentally-friendly way, asking people to take part.
Published: Wednesday, March 31, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 13:50:02 +0000
The state is unable to fine drivers for missing e-stickers. MPs failed to remedy the error
60 days is too short for a fine for drivers on highways without e-stickers.
Published: Wednesday, March 31, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 13:20:02 +0000
Czech Made: The Jawa motorcycle
Few Czechoslovak products have been as internationally successful as the Jawa motorcycle. For a period of more than a decade the company’s models dominated their respective international markets, while at the same time helping Czechoslovak racers w...
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 13:20:02 +0000
Matovič as No. 2. Will Slovakia see conflict between him and Heger?
Support of the 53-strong OĽaNO caucus is likely to play a role.
Published: Wednesday, March 31, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 10:50:02 +0000
Archeological exploration results in unique findings
Archeologists found some remains of a Gothic house cellar.
Published: Wednesday, March 31, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 09:50:03 +0000
Slovakia will have its first geothermal power plant
Žiar basin is ideal for such a project, says the company that will construct the power plant.
Published: Wednesday, March 31, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 09:50:03 +0000
High-level corruption and threats against minorities. US report evaluates human rights practices in Slovakia
Slovakia alongside its closest allies and partners is considering improving human rights and democracy as a central pillar of its interest and value policies at home and also abroad.
Published: Wednesday, March 31, 2021Full story: Slovak Sp...
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 09:50:03 +0000
BUSINES FOCUS: Covid-19 pandemic changes way of education
Online education, requirements for new skills, home schooling and language learning during the Covid-19 era are among the highlights of the latest Business Focus.
Published: Wednesday, March 31, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 08:20:01 +0000
Coronavirus 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