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Fri, 28 May 2021 08:20:02 +0000Fears grow over fate of iconic Design Factory building
Creative team behind the project are moving to Jarovce.
Published: Friday, May 28, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 28 May 2021 08:20:02 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 96 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 389,400.
Published: Friday, May 28, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 28 May 2021 05:20:02 +0000
During family search in Slovakia, Google Translate comes in handy
Tracing your roots may get addictive, but what does it take to succeed?
Published: Friday, May 28, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 28 May 2021 05:20:02 +0000
As they age, Americans’ desire to reconnect with Slovakia grows
It is mostly middle-aged and older Slovak Americans who trace their roots.
Published: Friday, May 28, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 27 May 2021 16:20:01 +0000
News digest: Slovak immigration authorities have improved a lot since 2006
Rules for collusive custody change following compromise. Junior coalition party on the verge of a breakup.
Published: Thursday, May 27, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 27 May 2021 15:20:02 +0000
The Covid-19 pandemic reduced emissions by 6.4 percent
Reduction of flight traffic, closed factories and hard lockdowns lowered short-term carbon emissions.
Published: Thursday, May 27, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 27 May 2021 14:50:02 +0000
Flights between Poprad and Bratislava should be offered this autumn
Flights to Prague are currently under negotiation.
Published: Thursday, May 27, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 27 May 2021 14:20:01 +0000
Foreigners’ Police have made huge improvements that people usually don’t see
IOM’s Migration Information Centre, which also offers free Slovak language courses to migrants, celebrates 15 years.
Published: Thursday, May 27, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 27 May 2021 09:50:02 +0000
Pandemic forced people to leave tourism. Some do not plan on returning
Most left to work in production, recent Profesia poll suggests.
Published: Thursday, May 27, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 27 May 2021 09:50:02 +0000
Vaccinated people would prefer milder measures
The recent poll also show stagnating willingness to get inoculated.
Published: Thursday, May 27, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 27 May 2021 09:50:02 +0000
Collusive custody will change. Coalition seems to have found an agreement
The justice minister and the speaker of parliament talk about a compromise solution.
Published: Thursday, May 27, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 27 May 2021 08:20:02 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 168 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 389,300.
Published: Thursday, May 27, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 27 May 2021 07:20:02 +0000
Za Ľudí may break up as it attempts to change its leader
Junior coalition party is experiencing problems that may disrupt the Heger government.
Published: Thursday, May 27, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 27 May 2021 05:50:01 +0000
The multifunctional space that became the Presidential Palace
It once served as a place where young children could spend their free time.
Published: Thursday, May 27, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 26 May 2021 17:50:02 +0000
Neglected for decades, the ramshackle national theatre shuts its doors
The old Slovak National Theatre building, which opened in 1886, will undergo reconstruction.
Published: Wednesday, May 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 26 May 2021 16:20:02 +0000
News digest: More freedom for vaccinated travellers
Summer season with new travelling rules. Free choice of vaccines to be available from early June.
Published: Wednesday, May 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 26 May 2021 15:50:02 +0000
MPs wanted to bring former SIS director from custody to parliament
We can even vote to bring in Putin and Biden, Speaker of Parliament Kollár said.
Published: Wednesday, May 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 26 May 2021 15:50:02 +0000
Caves in Slovakia reopen to visitors
People still need to stick to hygienic measures.
Published: Wednesday, May 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 26 May 2021 14:50:02 +0000
More restrictions lifted in Bratislava
The strictest pandemic measures will be applied in three districts only.
Published: Wednesday, May 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 26 May 2021 13:20:01 +0000
Slovakia’s airspace will be closed for Belarusian airlines
It is a joint signal of EU member states, said the transport minister.
Published: Wednesday, May 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 26 May 2021 12:50:01 +0000
Slovakia will vaccinate with Sputnik V
The government has approved the use of the Sputnik V vaccine.
Published: Wednesday, May 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 26 May 2021 12:50:01 +0000
Rules for travelling to change ahead of the summer season
The cabinet approved the traffic light system for travelling that will divide the countries into tiers.
Published: Wednesday, May 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 26 May 2021 11:20:01 +0000
Rules for travelling will change
The cabinet approved the traffic light system for travelling that will divide the countries into tiers.
Published: Wednesday, May 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 26 May 2021 09:50:02 +0000
Caves in Slovakia reopens to visitors
People still need to stick to hygienic measures.
Published: Wednesday, May 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 26 May 2021 09:50:02 +0000
Respirators also recommended for public transport in districts with better situation
Hygienists consider respirators a better option, especially if vehicles are used by people from districts in a worse Covid situation.
Published: Wednesday, May 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 26 May 2021 09:50:02 +0000
Direct flights will connect Bratislava and the Canary Islands
The flights expected to be launched in late June.
Published: Wednesday, May 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 26 May 2021 09:50:02 +0000
Rules clearing deliveries worth less than €150 through customs should be easier
People will be able to use electronic form.
Published: Wednesday, May 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 25 May 2021 16:20:02 +0000
News digest: New rules for AstraZeneca, Sputnik V decision expected tomorrow
Slovak vaccination strategy will see changes. Minister Mičovský steps down after his nominee ends up in custody. Austria to suspend the landing of planes from the UK.
Published: Tuesday, May 25, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 25 May 2021 16:20:02 +0000
Vaccinate with Sputnik V or not? Slovakia's decision expected on Wedneday
Time is running out, the expiration of vaccines stored in Slovakia is approaching.
Published: Tuesday, May 25, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 25 May 2021 16:20:02 +0000
AstraZeneca will only be given to people of age 60+
People of all ages waiting for their second dose will receive their AstraZeneca jab as planned.
Published: Tuesday, May 25, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator