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Sat, 15 May 2021 10:17:00 +0200
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 258 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 387,400.

Sat, 15 May 2021 09:30:00 +0200
Fiľakovo Castle reopens for visitors
Other sites like the museum of local history, the Novohrad tourist information center and the library will be opening as well.

Fri, 14 May 2021 17:14:04 +0200
News digest: National emergency ends
Nature is reclaiming its space: Danubiana closes its terrace roof due to nesting seagulls and a herd of wild pigs take a stroll through Pezinok.

Fri, 14 May 2021 16:05:50 +0200
Bratislava's city beach returns
Residents and visitors of Bratislava can enjoy a seaside atmosphere on the Danube River until mid September.

Fri, 14 May 2021 15:56:43 +0200
New reactor at Mochovce nuclear power plant reaches next milestone
After Slovakia’s nuclear regulator okayed its commissioning, the operator plans to load nuclear fuel this autumn.

Fri, 14 May 2021 15:10:05 +0200
Heger: Lifting the national emergency is a victory for all
While national emergency ends, the emergency situation declared last March is still in place for now.

Fri, 14 May 2021 12:56:15 +0200
More mobile vaccination teams roll out to help elderly get jabs
Operation expands amid low take-up among older people.

Fri, 14 May 2021 12:00:14 +0200
American museum weeds out Czechoslovak cars
At the weekend caves will reopen, and so will a Bratislava city beach.

Fri, 14 May 2021 05:38:26 +0200
Bratislava honey tastes like a blend of meadow flowers and trees
City bees make people more sensitive to their environment.

Thu, 13 May 2021 18:52:31 +0200
News digest: Open cinemas and eating inside restaurants in some districts. New rules apply from Monday
Date of appeal hearing in the case of the murder of Ján Kuciak and Martina Kušnírová has been set. Beach in Bratislava opens to public on May 14.

Thu, 13 May 2021 18:32:13 +0200
Anti-pandemic measures change again – some restaurants will be able to serve indoors
Rules will be decided based on regional criteria.

Thu, 13 May 2021 17:44:24 +0200
Slovakia will participate in the testing of Covid passes. They should be launched in mid-June
Slovakia has received several proposals for bilateral recognition of vaccinations.

Thu, 13 May 2021 12:04:19 +0200
Respirators will not be obligatory in some districts. Cabinet approves new Covid alert system
Testing should remain in place only if situation deteriorates.

Thu, 13 May 2021 12:04:09 +0200
For a brighter future, Prešov firm aims to build multicopters fuelled by hydrogen
But to make its project a reality, Tomark Aero first needs EU money.

Thu, 13 May 2021 11:57:08 +0200
Slovakia should experience swift economic recovery
Economic growth is rebounding as the economy reopens.

Thu, 13 May 2021 11:53:39 +0200
Slovak scientists will cooperate with MIT
The agreement will interconnect the best Slovak talents with one of the best universities in the world.

Thu, 13 May 2021 07:00:00 +0200
Bratislava castle: The landmark that was almost demolished
Bratislava Castle has undergone some changes but remains the capital's historical treasure.

Wed, 12 May 2021 18:18:31 +0200
Human rights suffered as a result of Covid in Slovakia
Ombudswoman pointed to quarantine facilities, schools as well as maternity wards in her 2020 report.

Wed, 12 May 2021 17:38:40 +0200
News digest: AstraZeneca vaccine is safe, Indian strain confirmed in Slovakia
Sputnik V to be put to use soon. President Čaputová will turn to the Constitutional Court with questions on snap election referendum.

Wed, 12 May 2021 16:57:12 +0200
President turns to the Constitutional Court with referendum on snap election
The court will now have 60 days to decide.

Wed, 12 May 2021 16:50:06 +0200
Age limit for Pfizer and Moderna vaccines reduced, Sputnik to be administered soon
Health Minister Vladimír Lengvarský expects to start using the Russian vaccine starting in June.

Wed, 12 May 2021 16:45:46 +0200
National emergency continues, but all schools will open next week
The epidemiological situation keeps improving, and only two districts will remain in the dark red tier starting May 17.

Wed, 12 May 2021 11:19:08 +0200
The Iron Curtain trail becomes cycling trail of the year 2021
The nearly 400km long cycling trail was picked for a unique theme that cyclists can experience in three countries.

Wed, 12 May 2021 11:15:37 +0200
Slovak National Theatre closes its historical building
Renovation is necessary, the management says.

Wed, 12 May 2021 11:13:12 +0200
Lifted measures impact the labour market
The largest job portal in Slovakia, Profesia.sk, talks about the most successful April in six years.

Wed, 12 May 2021 11:10:28 +0200
Denník N has rejected Russia’s demand to withdraw a story on Sputnik V
The Russian marketer of the vaccine threatened a lawsuit if demands were not met.

Wed, 12 May 2021 10:02:42 +0200
Slovakia suspends the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine. What does it mean? (Q&A)
People who have already received appointments will be given another vaccine.

Tue, 11 May 2021 21:04:24 +0200
The Istanbul Convention for a better future for all
It has already had a positive impact on women’s lives across Europe.

Tue, 11 May 2021 17:56:42 +0200
News digest: Vaccination with AstraZeneca halted for now
Travelling to Belgium easier. Pregnant women in Bratislava Region will be given preference in vaccination list of stand-ins.

Tue, 11 May 2021 17:50:32 +0200
AstraZeneca vaccination has been suspended
The Health Ministry promises to administer second shot to those waiting as planned.

Tue, 11 May 2021 17:45:29 +0200
Head of the National Criminal Agency leaves the police
Branislav Zurian did not want to comment on his decision.

Tue, 11 May 2021 17:41:53 +0200
Highway will soon connect Košice and Bratislava via Hungary
It remains unclear when the cross-country highway through Slovakia will be finished.

Tue, 11 May 2021 14:15:00 +0200
Pandemic opened path to changes. Digitalisation and automation issues dominate
Companies focus on their operation in new conditions, and their relation to customers, stems from a survey among business consulting experts.

Tue, 11 May 2021 11:05:20 +0200
Number of long-term unemployed increased by 50 percent in a year
Most long-term unemployed people in Slovakia are in Prešov Region.

Tue, 11 May 2021 07:00:00 +0200
Košice contains hidden scenes from Shakespeare’s plays
Košice State Theatre was designed by one of the most talented architects of the 19th century, Adolf Lang.

Mon, 10 May 2021 22:17:24 +0200
Mária Kolíková has survived an attempt to oust her
The opposition motion was supported by 51 MPs only.

Mon, 10 May 2021 18:21:49 +0200
News digest: Justice Minister Mária Kolíková faces ousting attempt
More than 240,000 people waiting for Covid vaccine shot. Five Slovak citizens sentenced by the British court.

Mon, 10 May 2021 18:12:33 +0200
Virtual reading of police stories or wedding reception. The Night of Museums and Galleries is held this weekend
Attractive tours, games and even theatre performances will be held across the country on May 15.

Mon, 10 May 2021 18:07:59 +0200
The third pandemic wave might be milder
Hygienists plan to examine waste water, PCR tests should be combined with antigen ones.

Mon, 10 May 2021 14:47:32 +0200
A fresh start for the Heger cabinet amid same old coalition tensions
Heat but no light from Matovič over nebulous tax reform, Za Ľudí defends its justice minister.

Mon, 10 May 2021 12:00:00 +0200
In the region of the lonely forest people: Starý plášť
This mysterious and isolated mountain is proof of patience and endurance.

Mon, 10 May 2021 11:23:15 +0200
The Interior Ministry launched a pilot booking system
The service should also be available for people booking their appointment at the Foreigners’ Police soon.

Mon, 10 May 2021 11:15:15 +0200
People do not need to isolate when travelling to Czechia
At the same time, a ferry to Austria has restored its operation.

Mon, 10 May 2021 11:02:53 +0200
Kolíková faces ousting. These are the suspicions voiced against her
The vote on ousting Mária Kolíková from the post of justice minister was initiated by Smer chair Robert Fico.

Sun, 09 May 2021 20:34:00 +0200
Most districts are in red and light red tiers. Look at the measures valid from May 10
Find out which rules apply when crossing borders, wearing masks and respirators, and going to schools.

Sat, 08 May 2021 18:29:14 +0200
Justice Minister Kolíková: I see no reason to step down
OĽaNO claims that the minister has failed to clear up all the allegations raised by the opposition.

Sat, 08 May 2021 18:17:29 +0200
Age limit for Pfizer and Moderna jabs down to 45 years
Vaccination appointments further allocated strictly according to age and diagnosis.



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