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Fri, 11 Jun 2021 08:50:01 +0000Instead of love, "garden gnomes" cause uproar in a Slovak UNESCO town
Your weekly dose of easy reads about Slovakia, including EURO 2020 and geoparks.
Published: Friday, June 11, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 07:50:13 +0000
The Danube embankment in Petržalka will change its look
The theatre, water tower and parking lot on the other side of the Danube to be reconstructed.
Published: Friday, June 11, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 05:20:02 +0000
Further education gives hope, but not to people in Slovakia
Stepping up to world-class further education provision does not end with a strategy, examples from abroad show.
Published: Friday, June 11, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 05:20:02 +0000
Bratislava’s growth cannot be stopped, but it can be regulated
Sustainable construction means different things to different cities.
Published: Friday, June 11, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 16:20:02 +0000
News digest: EU sues Slovakia over cancelled package holidays
New expert opinion in Kuciak murder case provided as the trial is approaching. Interior Ministry inspectorate secured files on some open cases. Solar eclipse was visible also from Slovakia.
Published: Thursday, June 10, 2021Full story: Slov...
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 15:50:02 +0000
Seven in ten people do not trust the government. Vaccination suffers, too
A significant decline in the confidence and popularity of the current government can have a significantly negative impact on the overall vaccination of the population.
Published: Thursday, June 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 15:20:02 +0000
Inspectorate of Interior Ministry secured several files at criminal unit
It also reportedly secured a file concerning the former Slovak Intelligence Service director.
Published: Thursday, June 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 13:20:02 +0000
Czechoslovak RAF pilot General Emil Boček, 98, takes to the skies in De Haviland Tiger Moth
Czechoslovak RAF veteran General Emil Boček, received a belated 98th birthday treat on Wednesday, taking to the skies in a De Havilland Tiger Moth –a plane he first piloted when he joined the RAF. The 15-minute flight was a tribute from the Czech ...
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 11:20:01 +0000
The average Slovak drank seven cups of fairtrade coffee last year
Fairtrade products are on the rise in Slovakia. Cocoa was the most popular among them.
Published: Thursday, June 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 11:20:01 +0000
With new evidence on the table, Kuciak murder trial may see a turnaround
The Supreme Court will hear an appeal on June 15.
Published: Thursday, June 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 10:20:01 +0000
Vouchers and delayed reimbursement for cancelled holiday packages are against EU law
The European Commission is suing Slovakia for its policy towards tour operators during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Published: Thursday, June 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 10:20:01 +0000
Picturesque Levoča beefs up its offer for tourists
A new informational walkway dedicated to frogs will be added, among other things.
Published: Thursday, June 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 07:50:17 +0000
The 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