Slovakia News
Wed, 02 Jun 2021 08:20:02 +0000Coronavirus in Slovakia: 124 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 389,900.
Published: Wednesday, June 2, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 02 Jun 2021 07:20:01 +0000V4 ‘Family Declaration’ seen as vehicle for social conservative drive in EU
It looks like a benign, if rather anodyne, document expressing support for families. But the “Declaration Pro Familia” signed by Central European governments in May could be used to push an ultra-conservative agenda at the EU level.
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Wed, 02 Jun 2021 05:20:01 +0000“Pandemic graduates” arrive to the labour market. How can they succeed?
Recruiters say their clients take into account more than just one year of school when choosing suitable job candidates.
Published: Wednesday, June 2, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 01 Jun 2021 16:20:02 +0000News digest: First person to be jabbed with Sputnik V next week
Children will soon be able to receive the Pfizer vaccines. More flights from Bratislava airport to summer destinations.
Published: Tuesday, June 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 01 Jun 2021 15:50:02 +0000Registration for Russian vaccine launched
The very first person expected to receive Sputnik V on June 7.
Published: Tuesday, June 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 01 Jun 2021 15:50:02 +0000Summer season at Bratislava airport brings more regular flights
Seaside destinations create a big part of the offer.
Published: Tuesday, June 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 01 Jun 2021 15:50:02 +0000New rules on borders: To Czechia and back for 24 hours without any restrictions
People do not have to register, have a test or isolate upon arrival.
Published: Tuesday, June 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 01 Jun 2021 10:20:02 +0000State presents app for certificates, but it will be possible to travel without it
The state spent much more money to develop it than necessary, some experts claim.
Published: Tuesday, June 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 01 Jun 2021 09:50:01 +0000Proposals to ban abortions return to parliament
The last time an amendment limiting access to abortion was discussed in parliament, it did not pass by one vote.
Published: Tuesday, June 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 01 Jun 2021 09:50:01 +0000The oldest carmaker in Slovakia celebrates a jubilee
Volkswagen came to the Slovak capital in 1991.
Published: Monday, May 31, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 01 Jun 2021 09:20:01 +0000Slovakia makes it to hockey quarterfinals after eight years
The match between Russia and Sweden was decisive for Slovakia.
Published: Tuesday, June 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 01 Jun 2021 09:20:01 +0000Hospital reform unveiled, ministry plans to cut down on beds
Slovakia has 1.4 billion euros to spend on its health care facilities, mostly from the EU Recovery Fund.
Published: Tuesday, June 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 01 Jun 2021 08:20:02 +0000Coronavirus in Slovakia: 145 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 389,800.
Published: Tuesday, June 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 01 Jun 2021 07:20:01 +0000Too different? Some foreigners are more acceptable to Slovaks than others for marriage
Children often help improve mixed couples' relationship with their relatives.
Published: Tuesday, June 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 01 Jun 2021 06:50:01 +0000Two trips in one: Walk along the Hungarian border and touch the sky
The Southern Hiking Trail can be quite a challenge.
Published: Saturday, May 29, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 01 Jun 2021 06:20:01 +0000Daily Mail: Oxford academic ‘Agent Marta’ fed Czechoslovak spies nuclear secrets
Daily Mail: Oxford academic ‘Agent Marta’ fed Czechoslovak spies nuclear secrets
Published: Tuesday, June 1, 2021Full story: Radio Prague
Tue, 01 Jun 2021 05:20:02 +0000An adventure in the city rainforest
The Botanical garden in Košice offers numerous plant species and rainforest greenhouses
Published: Tuesday, June 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 31 May 2021 16:50:03 +0000News digest: Anti-Covid rules further ease in most of Slovakia
More countries will recognise Slovak vaccination certificates. Meteorologists warn against low temperatures.
Published: Monday, May 31, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 31 May 2021 16:20:01 +0000Volkswagen in Slovakia celebrates launch of production 30 years ago
President Zuzana Čaputová visited the Bratislava plant on May 31.
Published: Monday, May 31, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 31 May 2021 14:20:01 +0000Sputnik finally arrives amid political upheaval
A secret report is read out in parliament, MPs take an unprecedented step, the smallest party may disintegrate, and Matovič and Sulík scrap as fiercely as ever. It’s been an eventful week in Slovak politics.
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Mon, 31 May 2021 13:20:02 +0000Coalition fractures along many lines
A secret report is read out in parliament, MPs take an unprecedented step, the smallest party may disintegrate, and Matovič and Sulík scrap as fiercely as ever – although not, this time, about Sputnik. It’s been an eventful week in Slovak polit...
Mon, 31 May 2021 11:50:03 +0000Candidates cautious to make changes in top positions
This is the first time Executive Search rankings are part of the Career and Employment Guide.
Published: Monday, May 31, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 31 May 2021 11:50:03 +0000Slovakia's turbulent market of recruiters
The consolidation on the market of recruitment agencies continued in 2020.
Published: Monday, May 31, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 31 May 2021 10:20:02 +0000Beethoven sculpture will return to Piešťany after half a century
The sculpture by Alexander Trizuljak was first displayed in 1970 in front of the Thermia Palace hotel.
Published: Monday, May 31, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 31 May 2021 10:20:02 +0000Confidential intelligence service report leaked online
The report concerned the alleged manipulation of corruption cases.
Published: Monday, May 31, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 31 May 2021 10:20:02 +0000Health minister is the most trusted cabinet member
On the other hand, Finance Minister Igor Matovič keeps losing trust, the recent Focus poll suggests.
Published: Monday, May 31, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sun, 30 May 2021 09:50:01 +0000Europeans would replace MPs with algorithms
The pandemic has further damaged the reputation of representative democracy.
Published: Sunday, May 30, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 29 May 2021 14:50:02 +0000Hundreds of people protested against the government
They also refuse vaccination.
Published: Saturday, May 29, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 29 May 2021 11:50:02 +0000Coronavirus in Slovakia: 148 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 389,500.
Published: Saturday, May 29, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 29 May 2021 07:50:01 +0000Two trips in one: a walk in the sky and over the second border
Travelling along the Hungarian border can be quite a challenge.
Published: Saturday, May 29, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator