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Fri, 16 Apr 2021 08:20:02 +0000ŠÚKL: We will not succumb to political pressure
The head of the medicines agency faces anonymous death threats. It is becoming ever harder to lead the organisation after the attacks from Matovič.
Published: Friday, April 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 08:20:02 +0000
Warnings sounded over low vaccination uptake among elderly
Slovakia struggles to get older people inoculated as Health Ministry announces younger groups can register for jab.
Published: Friday, April 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 05:50:02 +0000
When feelings count for more than lives
Why are Slovaks still dying in horrific numbers from a preventable disease?
Published: Friday, April 16, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 18:20:02 +0000
Conditions for crossing borders change from April 19
Vaccinated people will have exceptions.
Published: Thursday, April 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 18:20:02 +0000
News digest: President wants the Sputnik contract to become public, Matovič has not even read it
Rules for wearing masks and respirators will change. The pandemic committee has proposed that vaccinated people should not have to undergo testing anymore.
Published: Thursday, April 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 18:20:02 +0000
One reason the Russians are demanding Sputnik V back is that Slovakia did not pay
Matovič emphasised that it was not the actual reason. The actual reason according to him was that it was “a matter of honour”.
Published: Thursday, April 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 17:20:02 +0000
Slovaks recall the Duke of Edinburgh’s sense of humour
What was it like to meet Prince Philip? Some Slovaks know well.
Published: Thursday, April 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 16:20:01 +0000
New audio-visual guide will lead visitors through Trnava
The app helps tourists to explore the old and the newer history of the town.
Published: Thursday, April 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 16:20:01 +0000
More people died than were born in Slovakia for the first time in 17 years
The number of people who immigrated to the country significantly exceeded the number of people who emigrated.
Published: Thursday, April 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 15:20:02 +0000
Customs tariffs to be expanded even for low-value goods
The change is part of a broader European eCommerce project.
Published: Thursday, April 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 10:50:01 +0000
Slovaks more of bear huggers
Majority of Slovaks inclined to see Russia as a victim of the West, recent Globsec research showed.
Published: Thursday, April 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 10:50:01 +0000
Slovakia will receive additional Pfizer vaccines
Meanwhile, the health minister commented on reported attempts to purchase vaccines outside the official EU system.
Published: Thursday, April 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 10:50:01 +0000
Slovak prime minister holds talks in Prague
Slovak prime minister holds talks in Prague
Published: Thursday, April 15, 2021Full story: Radio Prague
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 09:50:04 +0000
Some hairdressers are fully booked. They are planning to reopen despite lack of clarity in rules
The cabinet is expected to discuss conditions on Monday's reopening of shops and services on Friday.
Published: Thursday, April 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 09:50:04 +0000
President: Lab certification not the reason why Russians want Sputnik V back
The president indirectly suggested that Finance Minister Igor Matovič did not tell the truth about the deal, calls for the contract to be made public.
Published: Thursday, April 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 08:50:02 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 843 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 373,900.
Published: Thursday, April 15, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 14 Apr 2021 16:20:02 +0000
News digest: Ministry should soon specify whether it will publish Sputnik V contract
Slovakia should receive thousands of additional Pfizer vaccines. A Slovak made it to the shortlist of the dearMoon project.
Published: Wednesday, April 14, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 14 Apr 2021 15:50:02 +0000
Russia has reportedly asked Slovakia to accept another delivery of Sputnik V
Meanwhile, the possibility to disclose the contract for the purchase of the Russian vaccine will be subject to legal analysis.
Published: Wednesday, April 14, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 14 Apr 2021 15:50:02 +0000
People in Slovakia limited social contact more than those in the Czech Republic
Mostly those who fear the virus are unwilling to meet with other people, the poll shows.
Published: Wednesday, April 14, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 14 Apr 2021 14:20:07 +0000
German architects design the new look of Bratislava's three central squares
SNP, Velvet Revolution and Kamenné Squares will undergo reconstruction that should join them into one public space.
Published: Wednesday, April 14, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 14 Apr 2021 12:50:01 +0000
The number of deaths continues breaking long-term averages
Every fifth deceased person was younger than 65.
Published: Wednesday, April 14, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 14 Apr 2021 10:50:03 +0000
Ground squirrels wake up following winter
Ground squirrels occupy a famous meadow in Muránska Planina national park.
Published: Wednesday, April 14, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 14 Apr 2021 10:50:03 +0000
Shops will reopen after four months and should not be in need of customers
The situation can also be favourable thanks to anticipated economic growth and labour market development, according to an analyst.
Published: Wednesday, April 14, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 14 Apr 2021 10:50:03 +0000
Number of deaths in February rose by more than half compared with previous years
Every fifth deceased person was younger than 65.
Published: Wednesday, April 14, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 14 Apr 2021 09:50:03 +0000
Health Ministry makes vaccination against Covid-19 accessible to some groups of foreigners
Third-country nationals without public health insurance left out of system.
Published: Wednesday, April 14, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 14 Apr 2021 08:50:02 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 1,069 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 373,100.
Published: Wednesday, April 14, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 14 Apr 2021 05:20:02 +0000
We are serving fiction to children as if it was the real world
Top psychiatrist Michal Patarák talks about how the pandemic toll tests mental health.
Published: Wednesday, April 14, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 13 Apr 2021 16:20:02 +0000
News digest: Easter does not seem to prevent the country from lifting measures
Vaccination opened for another age group. The ministerial approval for Sputnik V does not concern vaccines delivered to Slovakia, according to the health minister.
Published: Tuesday, April 13, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 13 Apr 2021 16:20:02 +0000
People from another age group can now register for Covid vaccination
Age limit may be completely scrapped, the health minister admitted.
Published: Tuesday, April 13, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 13 Apr 2021 16:20:02 +0000
UPDATED: Measures will be lifted from April 19. What will open?
Slovakia will switch to the dark red tier. All shops and services will reopen.
Published: Tuesday, April 13, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator