Slovakia News
Thu, 01 Jul 2021 05:50:02 +0000Blue on the inside and out. A rare place in Bratislava
The Blue Church, also known as St Elizabeth’s Church, is one of the few examples of art nouveau architecture in Bratislava.
Published: Thursday, July 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 30 Jun 2021 17:20:02 +0000News digest: Summer holiday brings new travelling and testing rules
Vaccination the decisive factor for self-isolation. State will focus on PCR tests. Children start summer holiday.
Published: Wednesday, June 30, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 30 Jun 2021 15:50:01 +0000EU digital Covid certificates to be valid soon. Here’s how to request yours
Prepare your phone number, Covid-19-pass number and year of birth.
Published: Wednesday, June 30, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 30 Jun 2021 15:20:01 +0000Testing strategy will change. The focus should move to PCR tests
Only mild restrictions will be applied in Slovakia from next Monday.
Published: Wednesday, June 30, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 30 Jun 2021 15:20:01 +0000Travelling rules change. Incomers to Slovakia vaccinated against Covid will have benefits
Cross-border commuters and children aged 12-18 will follow temporary rules until mid-August.
Published: Wednesday, June 30, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 30 Jun 2021 10:50:02 +0000MP stopped two legislation proposals on abortion
SaS MP Jana Bittó Cigániková took advantage of the lack of attention by other deputies.
Published: Wednesday, June 30, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 30 Jun 2021 09:50:02 +0000Today is the last day to submit your tax returns
No longer possible to extend the deadline.
Published: Wednesday, June 30, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 30 Jun 2021 09:50:02 +0000Border rules to change. Unvaccinated people should be quarantined
More details expected later today.
Published: Wednesday, June 30, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 30 Jun 2021 09:50:02 +0000Every inhabitant of Slovakia produces a hundred kilos of biowaste a year
One person throws out €100 - €150 worth of expired groceries annually.
Published: Wednesday, June 30, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 30 Jun 2021 09:20:02 +0000Pandemic greatly increased demand on free legal advice sector
The professional lawyer-client relationship is everything even in pro bono work, say pro bono lawyers of one of the largest law firms in Slovakia.
Published: Wednesday, June 30, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 30 Jun 2021 08:50:01 +0000Coronavirus in Slovakia: 33 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 391,600.
Published: Wednesday, June 30, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 29 Jun 2021 16:50:02 +0000News digest: GPs will start vaccinating soon, but not everyone will receive a jab
Belgian police officer punished for death of Slovak. Cabinet disagrees with attempt to oust Matovič.
Published: Tuesday, June 29, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 29 Jun 2021 15:50:02 +0000Increased subsistence wage will impact social benefits and taxes
Some will go up by several euros.
Published: Tuesday, June 29, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 29 Jun 2021 14:50:01 +0000Shoppers return to brick-and-mortar shops, but only partly
Many people who never shopped online tried it the first time during the pandemic.
Published: Tuesday, June 29, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 29 Jun 2021 12:50:01 +0000To all the Slovak boys I've loved before
A new memoir recounts an American teenager’s year of romance and heartbreak in Slovakia during the country’s fledgling independence.
Published: Tuesday, June 29, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 29 Jun 2021 10:20:02 +0000Moving beyond the “Moderate Innovator” category
Andrej Kurucz talks about the opportunities available at the EU level to boost the innovation and research activities of Slovak companies.
Published: Tuesday, June 29, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 29 Jun 2021 09:50:01 +0000Norway returns illegally exported Roman coins to Slovakia
The illegal trade in cultural heritage items is a large-scale global problem, the Slovak Foreign Affairs Minister claims.
Published: Tuesday, June 29, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 29 Jun 2021 09:50:01 +0000Less than 200 doctors sign up to vaccinate patients
The Health Ministry does not know where these doctors are from.
Published: Tuesday, June 29, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 29 Jun 2021 09:50:01 +0000Belgian police officer punished for death of Slovak
André Desenfants received a disciplinary punishment.
Published: Tuesday, June 29, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 29 Jun 2021 05:20:02 +0000HR leader of a game developer: How education can become a passion
Lucia Šicková from the Pixel Federation helps young talents grow and seek greater career opportunities.
Published: Tuesday, June 29, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 29 Jun 2021 05:20:02 +0000Secrets of Slovak Paradise
Visit Slovak Paradise, where you can climb rocks and ladders, spot animals, and get a taste of Slovak culture.
Published: Tuesday, June 29, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 28 Jun 2021 16:20:03 +0000News digest: Travel rules may change soon, experts discuss potential restrictions
Two more Delta variants uncovered. Trnava-based carmaker plans a huge investment in e-mobility. Wood waste shredder plant in Bratislava catches fire.
Published: Monday, June 28, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 28 Jun 2021 16:20:03 +0000Trnava-based carmaker will manufacture new models
Investment worth €180 million should include e-vehicles.
Published: Monday, June 28, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 28 Jun 2021 16:20:03 +0000Defence Ministry fails to justify the purchase of F-16 fighter jets
The report by the Supreme Audit Office has pointed to some transparency deficiencies.
Published: Monday, June 28, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 28 Jun 2021 12:50:02 +0000Vaccination rollout turns into a race against Delta
Authorities worry about the low vaccine uptake in Slovakia as new information about the new variant adds to concerns.
Published: Monday, June 28, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 28 Jun 2021 12:20:02 +0000Slovak flying car shows off its abilities in air and on land
AirCar developed by visionary designer Štefan Klein flew from Nitra to Bratislava.
Published: Monday, June 28, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 28 Jun 2021 11:20:02 +0000President awards ice hockey players, scientists and other personalities with state decorations
24 personalities were recognised on June 27.
Published: Monday, June 28, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 28 Jun 2021 11:20:02 +0000AirCar shows off its abilities in air and on land
The flying car developed by visionary designer Štefan Klein flew from Nitra to Bratislava.
Published: Monday, June 28, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 28 Jun 2021 11:20:02 +0000Slovakia has to return more than €50 million to Brussels
The state was punished for a construction cartel agreement, the participants of which are doing quite well.
Published: Monday, June 28, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 28 Jun 2021 09:50:02 +0000Slovakia lags behind in preparations for the third Covid wave
It is still not clear how border checks, testing and quarantine rules will change.
Published: Monday, June 28, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator