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Thu, 10 Jun 2021 07:50:17 +0000The recreational area in Levoča is seeing some renovations and additions to promote tourism
For 1,9 million euros, a new informational walkway dedicated to frogs, a podium and a pier will be added.
Published: Thursday, June 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 16:20:01 +0000
News digest: Only a test needed for travel from neighbouring EU countries to Slovakia
Sputnik will be available to those aged 60+ too. Egypt will be in the black tier of Slovakia's travel map. A new questionnaire will gauge the interest of non-EU students in vaccination.
Published: Wednesday, June 9, 2021Full story: Slo...
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 16:20:01 +0000
Disinformation was supposed to help the Russian vaccine, but it harmed everyone
Globsec links the lack of willingness to get the Covid jab with the popularity of disinformation websites.
Published: Wednesday, June 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 15:50:01 +0000
MP suspected of sexual abuse leaves parliament
Coalition partners called on him to step down, too.
Published: Wednesday, June 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 15:50:01 +0000
Uprising museum to change hands. Foreign historians join critical voices against the move
The specific plans create the impression that the lack of a concept in historical politics in the two ministries is the real problem, German historian says.
Published: Wednesday, June 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 15:50:01 +0000
Slovakia is gradually turning green. More districts will be in the best possible tier
A million people have been vaccinated.
Published: Wednesday, June 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 15:50:01 +0000
Volunteers will abandon their office on Friday to help their city
The largest event of corporate volunteering celebrates its 15th birthday.
Published: Wednesday, June 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 14:50:02 +0000
Slovakia is filling the gap on European car battery market
High hopes as InoBat announces its investment, prompting comparisons to Eset.
Published: Wednesday, June 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 11:20:02 +0000
Disinformation was supposed to help the Russian vaccine, but it harmed everyone.
Globsec links the lack of willingness to get the Covid jab with the popularity of disinformation websites.
Published: Wednesday, June 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 10:20:02 +0000
Winemakers missing seasonal workers to pick the grapes
Other EU member states offered workers more competitive conditions.
Published: Wednesday, June 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 10:20:02 +0000
Tatras unveil their history during free guided walks in June
The regional tourism organization is offering free weekend walks with a professional guide.
Published: Wednesday, June 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 08:50:02 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 147 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 390,600.
Published: Wednesday, June 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 05:20:02 +0000
Labour market comes to terms with the pandemic’s mixed effects
Wages increased despite the virus.
Published: Wednesday, June 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 15:50:02 +0000
News digest: Putin increasingly popular in Slovakia, Sputnik vaccine less so
Teenagers register for Covid jab in their thousands in Slovakia. Bus connections between Vienna and Bratislava restored post-lockdown. And find all you want to know about holidaying in Slovakia in today's digest.
Published: Tuesday, June 8,...
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 15:50:02 +0000
Orbán’s government bought lucrative buildings in central Košice
Price of both houses estimated at €3 to €4 million.
Published: Tuesday, June 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 15:50:02 +0000
Strict Slovak-Austrian border controls scrapped
Jarovce-Kittsee border crossing is back to non-stop operation.
Published: Tuesday, June 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 14:20:02 +0000
Determined and unconcerned about travelling abroad. Who are the people interested in the Russian vaccine?
Sputnik V rollout launched in Slovakia on Monday. This is how the first day looked.
Published: Tuesday, June 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 10:20:02 +0000
Diversifying the automotive industry to the mobility sector
Jaroslav Leitmann of Civitta takes a close look at Slovakia's potential in the promising mobility sector thanks to its already strong automotive industry.
Published: Tuesday, June 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 09:50:01 +0000
Pandemic has made Slovakia more attractive for investors, a survey shows
Investors perceive the government’s reform policy as a positive signal for the country.
Published: Tuesday, June 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 09:50:01 +0000
Slovaks are the only EU members that cannot film with a drone abroad
Slovakia failed to prepare a registration system according to the valid EU ordinance.
Published: Tuesday, June 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 09:50:01 +0000
Support for pro-Western orientation in Slovakia rises. So does support for Vladimir Putin
Public approval of the Kremlin leader has increased by 14 percent in Slovakia.
Published: Tuesday, June 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 08:20:01 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 95 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 390,500.
Published: Tuesday, June 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 07:50:01 +0000
Open space is no longer the “chicken farm” it used to be
Smart solutions should be aimed at increasing the comfort of people working in offices.
Published: Tuesday, June 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 07:20:01 +0000
Employers cannot push employees to get vaccinated
Information on Covid vaccination creates a clash between employees’ right to privacy and the employer’s duty to create a safe work environment.
Published: Tuesday, June 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 05:50:01 +0000
Discover one of the largest castles in Europe
Despite essentially being a ruin, enough of the walls and internal palaces of Spiš Castle are intact to house a museum and a chapel.
Published: Tuesday, June 8, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 07 Jun 2021 15:50:01 +0000
News digest: Slovakia's first Sputnik recipients have received their first shots
Vaccination with Pfizer vax now open to teenagers. Slovakia most likely to recognise Sputnik V in foreigners. Agriculture minister says it's too late to change his mind about resignation.
Published: Monday, June 7, 2021Full story: Slov...
Mon, 07 Jun 2021 15:50:01 +0000
Agriculture minister withdraws resignation but PM has already found his replacement
Mičovský’s attempt to return is unlikely to be successful.
Published: Monday, June 7, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 07 Jun 2021 15:50:01 +0000
Slovakia expects the Nord Stream 2 to not affect the usage of existing infrastructure
Alexei Miller of Gazprom assured that cooperation with Slovakia will continue at the set level.
Published: Monday, June 7, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 07 Jun 2021 15:50:01 +0000
Korčok calls on critics of the EU to come forward with concrete proposals
Foreign Minister Ivan Korčok admits the EU is late with answers to what its future should look like, inhabitants should be involved in drafting them.
Published: Monday, June 7, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 07 Jun 2021 12:50:01 +0000
Ultraconservative MPs decide now is the perfect time to debate women’s rights
Instead of the human consequences of the pandemic, or high-level corruption, MPs will be asked to debate abortion yet again.
Published: Monday, June 7, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator