Slovak Spectator
Mon, 24 May 2021 10:03:00 +0200Coronavirus in Slovakia: 19 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 388,800.
Mon, 24 May 2021 09:06:35 +0200The Slovak Spectator launches its redesigned newsletters
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Mon, 24 May 2021 08:08:31 +0200Secret meeting of top state officials hints at a problem in the police
The most powerful officials in the state have met in a special room at the premises of the intelligence service.
Mon, 24 May 2021 07:00:00 +0200Thousands of flats? The state is sitting on a fortune worth billions
State properties could help solve the housing issue in Slovakia.
Sat, 22 May 2021 14:00:00 +0200Rebels, diplomats and innovators honoured as Slovak heroes in new book
This bilingual, educational text includes some villains too.
Sat, 22 May 2021 10:04:29 +0200How a Slovak “travelled” to the Moon and got forgotten
A weekly dose of the stories not to be missed, including ice-hockey and Eurovision.
Sat, 22 May 2021 00:15:40 +0200The idea of Slavs being swastikaphiles is nonsense
Tomáš Klubert, a historian, speaks about the abuse of ancient symbols by extremists - and neo-pagans.
Fri, 21 May 2021 17:01:16 +0200News Digest: Experts approve easing of rules for foreign trips. Cabinet has not okayed it yet
Wine producers open their cellars for wine lovers, central bank marks three anniversaries with illuminated facade.
Fri, 21 May 2021 14:28:19 +0200Wine cellars in Bratislava and its vicinity open for wine lovers
The Covid-19 pandemic has reduced wine consumption in Slovakia.
Fri, 21 May 2021 13:57:40 +0200Police wanted to detain former criminal agency head. He is abroad
Branislav Zurian told the media he will report to the police after he returns.
Fri, 21 May 2021 09:51:06 +0200The Dutch design that brought commercial and residential living with a view of the Danube
River Park stands over the Danube and offers luxurious apartments and office spaces.
Fri, 21 May 2021 09:25:00 +0200Historical family photos allow a peek into the lives of Pressburgers
Views of places that no longer exist, historical photos of a rowing or athletics club or from a cooking class at a girls’ school.
Thu, 20 May 2021 17:46:01 +0200Third Covid-19 wave inevitable but should be milder, say scientists
Vaccinating as many people as possible is crucial, but AstraZeneca rejection raises more questions.
Thu, 20 May 2021 17:29:38 +0200News digest: International trains return, minister shows new vax certificate
Cyprus has listed Slovakia as a red country. The Defence Ministry plans to purchase two Black Hawk helicopters.
Thu, 20 May 2021 17:02:49 +0200Farmers count losses, fields with harvest have been flooded too
The situation is especially unfavourable near the Hron river basin.
Thu, 20 May 2021 16:49:12 +0200Poll: Party of previous PM would win the election (+graphs)
Far-right People’s Party Our Slovakia is losing supporters.
Thu, 20 May 2021 16:42:54 +0200Railways to renew nearly all international connections in June
Improving epidemiological conditions are cited as the chief reason for the change.
Thu, 20 May 2021 11:38:29 +0200A merchant and a farmer will walk tourists through the town
Tour guides in the Záhorie region will conduct tours in costume.
Thu, 20 May 2021 11:36:16 +0200Slovakia getting ready for ice hockey championships
The national team will play at least seven matches in the preliminary round.
Thu, 20 May 2021 11:34:03 +0200Slovakia’s economy should recover strongly after the pandemic
The country’s GDP is expected to rise by 4.7 percent this year, according to the International Monetary Fund.
Thu, 20 May 2021 11:28:02 +0200Lost and found on the highway to Košice
The path of the patient in Slovak health care is a mythical creature just like Slovakia's east-west highway.
Thu, 20 May 2021 10:30:52 +0200Slovak MPs object to EP report on sexual health
A group of lawmakers says the European Parliament has over-reached.
Wed, 19 May 2021 17:47:19 +0200News digest: More vaccinated people may bring further changes to the tier alert system
Temporary vaccination certificates to be issued from Saturday. Nick Cave is expected to attend the Pohoda summer festival in 2022.
Wed, 19 May 2021 16:53:28 +0200Discussion about higher budgetary expenditures ignites new conflict in coalition
The Finance Ministry led by Igor Matovič proposes to increase state expenses by €3.4 billion. SaS of Richard Sulík disagrees.
Wed, 19 May 2021 16:43:33 +0200Situation keeps improving, two districts placed in yellow tier
There should be some changes to the alert tier system again.
Wed, 19 May 2021 15:37:31 +0200Ban on holidays abroad has been lifted. Problems may still occur
The Slovak Spectator has picked some destinations for travelling and requirements incomers have to meet when entering them.
Wed, 19 May 2021 11:38:05 +0200Košice Zoo welcomes a prickly new creature
The first North American porcupine and a few rare great hornbills become members of the animal family in Košice.
Wed, 19 May 2021 11:33:52 +0200Ageing will be costly for Slovakia, experts call for timely reforms
Expenses for pensions, health fees and caretakers will rise at one of the fastest rates in the EU.
Wed, 19 May 2021 11:29:59 +0200Ryanair will operate two new flights from Slovakia
Its summer schedule in Slovakia includes 55 flights per week across 21 routes.
Wed, 19 May 2021 11:28:25 +0200Everybody can now receive the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines
The ministry has scrapped the age limits entirely.
Wed, 19 May 2021 11:26:55 +0200People receiving the Covid vaccine jab will receive a bilingual certificate
The certificates will be available also to people who have been already vaccinated.
Tue, 18 May 2021 18:04:20 +0200News digest: Some parts of Slovakia under water, economy remains above zero
Austria requires no quarantine upon arrival, but Belgium imposes it again. Schools to be equipped by digital technologies worth €40 million.
Tue, 18 May 2021 17:57:57 +0200Data on people waiting for their vaccine jab revealed
The biggest interest in vaccination is in the Bratislava Region.
Tue, 18 May 2021 17:53:46 +0200No quarantine required when travelling to Austria
New rules come into force on May 19.
Tue, 18 May 2021 13:38:57 +0200Unhappy mayors, happy developers. What does the proposed construction law change?
Construction is governed by rules almost half a century old, Sme Rodina looking to make changes.
Tue, 18 May 2021 12:00:00 +0200Making the connections between work and life
In the regular "Making the connections between work and life" section, Alena Kanabová of Accenture and Martin Maštalír of Cisco share what the turbulent last year has taught them both in and out of the office.
Tue, 18 May 2021 11:36:59 +0200Lawyer spent more than year and half in custody. Constitutional Court ordered his immediate release
Slovakia deserves at least a bit of shame for this case, the lawyer's attorney said.
Tue, 18 May 2021 11:28:18 +0200Economy grew slightly in beginning of the year, analysts pleasantly surprised
Slovak economy remained above zero in the first quarter of 2021, growth reached 0.3 percent.
Tue, 18 May 2021 07:48:41 +0200Burst reservoir in central Slovakia claims one life
The water also damaged about twenty cars, some were moved several dozens of metres.
Mon, 17 May 2021 18:08:20 +0200News digest: Ministry promises to solve problem with vaccine certificates
New Covid automat rules become effective. Carmaker Stellantis suspended production again.
Mon, 17 May 2021 17:53:27 +0200Families set to receive hundreds of euros. Who is entitled?
The coalition agreed on sending €333 per child to families in material need, but some details need to be fine-tuned.
Mon, 17 May 2021 17:51:30 +0200Most homosexual couples afraid of holding hands in public
The Mladí (OZ Mladí) civic association launched a campaign on the occasion of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia.
Mon, 17 May 2021 15:01:50 +0200It’s official: the second wave in Slovakia is now over
National emergency ends after more than half a year. Crucial vaccination programme witnesses yet more changes.
Mon, 17 May 2021 11:39:43 +0200New and reconstructed castles Šášov and Revište draws in new visitors
An 18th-century 3D version of Šášov Castle will show what it originally looked like.
Mon, 17 May 2021 11:33:14 +0200Changes to public procurement submitted for interdepartmental review
The changes proposed by Deputy PM Štefan Holý were criticised at first.