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Fri, 04 Jun 2021 10:04:00 +0200
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 94 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 390,200.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 08:20:00 +0200
If you go down to the woods today….watch out for bears!
Villages issue warnings to locals and tourists as mating season begins.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 17:31:19 +0200
News digest: State wants to control pandemic aid, some complain at court about its lack
Slovakia turned orange on the European travel map after the problem with data reporting was fixed. People planning holidays in Slovakia should prepare for higher prices.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 17:01:45 +0200
State faces first lawsuit for lack of compensation for closed shops
The chair of the retailer's initiative claims that it is only the first of many lawsuits to follow.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 16:17:16 +0200
Enjoy the Danube, a common territory that belongs to everyone
More than 20 different organisations have prepared a chain of events under the Solstice on the Danube.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 16:08:18 +0200
Without team effort, the EU will become irrelevant
Russia and China already see the Union as weak and quarrelsome, Slovakia's ex-PM Mikuláš Dzurinda says in the interview.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 15:49:33 +0200
MPs okayed record-high budget deficit. Critics expect future tax hike
Total increase in expenditures not necessary, economists say.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 15:45:56 +0200
One in ten hotels have problematic ownership background
Transparency International Slovakia ranked hotels based on transparency.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 11:25:24 +0200
Former head of police inspection service detained
He was charged with abusing powers and corruption.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 11:22:24 +0200
Bratislava councillors may be prosecuted for suspicious subsidies
The Economy Ministry wants to control state pandemic rent aid more intensively.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 11:16:51 +0200
Cottages booked out; a holiday in Slovakia could be more expensive than in 2020
People want to go to places where supply can’t hope to shoulder demand.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0200
Dining suspended in the air with a 360 degree view of the city
The New Bridge with a UFO at the top offers a unique view of the city from 85 meters high.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 18:36:42 +0200
Economy takes new breath as second Covid wave recedes in Slovakia
But observers warn against shortage of chips in industry and looming third pandemic wave.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 17:56:19 +0200
News digest: Slovakia needs to fix another problem with Covid data
Only 3,000 people have registered for Sputnik V so far. InoBat Auto launches works on R&D centre.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 17:45:12 +0200
Two districts will enjoy the most freedom since the lockdown
Some people have registered for the Sputnik V jab, but it is unclear what will happen to the doses that are not used.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 17:19:11 +0200
Slovak car batteries to be produced in Voderady. First are expected within one year
EV battery developer and producer InoBat Auto has launched reconstruction of a former logistics and production hall into an EV battery R&D centre and pilot line.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 11:48:25 +0200
A unique national emblem made of trees
A large depiction of the Slovak national emblem was created in Horovce village. The idea is 10 years old.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 11:46:08 +0200
Slovakia's economy expected to grow mildly
The outlook is negative due to the partial closure of export capacities and positive due to the start-up of services, according to the Council for Budget Responsibility.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 11:44:28 +0200
Slovakia sent wrong data to a European agency
As a result, the country is still considered to be red. The problem should be corrected next Monday.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 11:42:35 +0200
Za Ľudí in deep crisis. Some chairmanship members left the meeting
Veronika Remišová not stepping down from her leading post for now, no national assembly in sight.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 09:10:45 +0200
V4 ‘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.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0200
“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.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 18:54:00 +0200
Largest companies that help search for jobs or employees
More than just well-known names placed on the list of the 10 largest HR companies in Slovakia.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 17:51:58 +0200
News 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.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 17:42:07 +0200
Registration for Russian vaccine launched
The very first person expected to receive Sputnik V on June 7.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 17:38:32 +0200
Summer season at Bratislava airport brings more regular flights
Seaside destinations create a big part of the offer.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 17:35:08 +0200
New 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.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 11:49:39 +0200
State 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.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 11:23:22 +0200
Proposals 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.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 11:05:52 +0200
Slovakia makes it to hockey quarterfinals after eight years
The match between Russia and Sweden was decisive for Slovakia.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 10:38:40 +0200
Hospital reform unveiled, ministry plans to cut down on acute beds
Slovakia has 1.4 billion euros to spend on its health care facilities, mostly from the EU Recovery Fund.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 09:00:43 +0200
Too different? Some foreigners are more acceptable to Slovaks than others for marriage
Children often help improve mixed couples' relationship with their relatives.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0200
An adventure in the city rainforest
The Botanical garden in Košice offers numerous plant species and rainforest greenhouses

Mon, 31 May 2021 18:38:00 +0200
News digest: Anti-Covid rules further ease in most of Slovakia
More countries will recognise Slovak vaccination certificates. Meteorologists warn against low temperatures.

Mon, 31 May 2021 17:46:10 +0200
The oldest carmaker in Slovakia celebrates a jubilee
Volkswagen came to the Slovak capital in 1991.

Mon, 31 May 2021 14:56:20 +0200
Sputnik 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.

Mon, 31 May 2021 13:00:54 +0200
Candidates cautious to make changes in top positions
This is the first time Executive Search rankings are part of the Career and Employment Guide.

Mon, 31 May 2021 13:00:00 +0200
Slovakia's turbulent market of recruiters
The consolidation on the market of recruitment agencies continued in 2020.

Mon, 31 May 2021 11:38:54 +0200
Beethoven 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.

Mon, 31 May 2021 11:33:17 +0200
Confidential intelligence service report leaked online
The report concerned the alleged manipulation of corruption cases.

Mon, 31 May 2021 11:23:15 +0200
Health minister is the most trusted cabinet member
On the other hand, Finance Minister Igor Matovič keeps losing trust, the recent Focus poll suggests.

Sun, 30 May 2021 11:31:24 +0200
Europeans would replace MPs with algorithms
The pandemic has further damaged the reputation of representative democracy.

Sat, 29 May 2021 16:24:40 +0200
Hundreds of people protested against the government
They also refuse vaccination.

Sat, 29 May 2021 09:30:00 +0200
Two trips in one: Walk along the Hungarian border and touch the sky
The Southern Hiking Trail can be quite a challenge.

Sat, 29 May 2021 07:00:05 +0200
Few places do fresh air and "nothing" better than Slovakia
A change in the weather and – finally! – a lifting of restrictions prompts James Thomson to take his chances in the Slovak countryside.

Fri, 28 May 2021 15:11:05 +0200
News digest: Friday brings higher deficit but easier cross-border travel
Most neighbours will recognise Slovak vaccination certificates. Investment minister unveils the green pass app. Amended 2021 state budget passed, deficit higher. Bratislava Castle will burn tonight.

Fri, 28 May 2021 14:39:06 +0200
The government will spend more than originally planned
Parliament passes amendment to the state budget.

Fri, 28 May 2021 13:28:03 +0200
Only three springs in forests around Bratislava have potable water
Many springs are deemed unpotable simply due to unsatisfactory pH levels.

Fri, 28 May 2021 12:59:53 +0200
Czech Republic, Hungary, and Austria will recognise Slovak vaccination certificates
Austria will only accept certificates on vaccines registered by the EMA and WHO.

Fri, 28 May 2021 11:16:37 +0200
British media impressed by Slovak Roma artists
Here are the stories from this week that you do not want to miss.



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