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Sat, 03 Jul 2021 10:13:00 +0200
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 20 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 391,600.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 09:15:00 +0200
Field road in Slovak Paradise turns into a new cycling road
Road should be ready in six months.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 20:26:44 +0200
Vaccinated people should have PCR test when flying from some countries to Slovakia
Bratislava airport has also opened a mobile testing site.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 14:16:19 +0200
News digest: Split coalition fails to pass stricter restrictions for the unvaccinated
Everyone is required to fill out the online form when returning from abroad, regardless of vaccination status. All shops will be closed on Monday.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 12:19:04 +0200
Czech borders will be free to cross only for the fully vaccinated
New rules apply as of next Friday, July 9.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 11:31:51 +0200
Keeping dogs on chains will be banned. A victory for all dogs in Slovakia, animal rights advocate claims
Chained dogs are the most frequently reported cases of animal torture.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 08:50:14 +0200
A new Bratislava mural celebrates central Europe
Check out reading and travel tips for the weekend.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 07:00:10 +0200
How to find excellent senior leaders
Executive Search consultants have access to a global network.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0200
Young HR professional: Having an idea is not enough. Implementation is important
Building good relationships with others is key, said Michelle Krivda of Swiss Re, the laureate of HRTalent 2020 award.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0200
They thought I was an assistant. Women in law still struggle with prejudice
What is the representation of women in law firms?

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 17:42:55 +0200
News digest: People who persuade others to get vaccinated should be rewarded
EU digital Covid certificates are valid as of today. Less than 16,000 people in Slovakia registered for the Sputnik jab. Experts from Slovakia developed a spectrometer, which will detect Covid-19 on a person’s breath.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 17:22:26 +0200
5G network expands in areas surrounding Bratislava
Orange Slovakia has launched its high-speed 5G network in Petržalka and Banská Bystrica.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 17:15:33 +0200
For the first time ever less than half of municipal waste ended up in the dump
Slovakia improved in recycling, but there are significant regional differences.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 17:07:03 +0200
Croatia changes conditions for arrival, test or vaccination necessary
The conditions apply as of July 1.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 14:37:42 +0200
Meadows and neglected gardens full of weeds you can eat
Slovak graphic designer Dodo Dobrík raises awareness of non-cultivated food plants.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 12:48:20 +0200
Diana's visit: Prague fascinated her as a city. In Bratislava, she was enchanted by the people
On her visit to the Slovak capital 30 years ago, Princess Diana opened a section for the visually handicapped at a local library.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 11:48:23 +0200
Aid scheme for businesses follows new rules
The scheme will follow the epidemiological situation.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 11:45:17 +0200
Slovaks develop an analyser to detect Covid based on breath
Analyser developed by the Masatech company in cooperation with two universities.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 11:42:15 +0200
State wants to motivate people to be vaccinated through a lottery
The financial bonus for those who persuade others to be vaccinated will depend on age.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 11:33:32 +0200
Bratislava’s iconic historical pharmacy will house art for now
After the failure of talks to obtain original furniture, the Salvator pharmacy will become a temporary gallery.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0200
Blue 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.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 21:26:00 +0200
How to travel to and from Slovakia during COVID-19
Check out which border crossings are open, and how bus, train and air transport works.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 18:30:44 +0200
News 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.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 17:34:56 +0200
EU 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.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 17:14:24 +0200
Testing strategy will change. The focus should move to PCR tests
Only mild restrictions will be applied in Slovakia from next Monday.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 11:50:48 +0200
MP stopped two legislation proposals on abortion
SaS MP Jana Bittó Cigániková took advantage of the lack of attention by other deputies.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 11:42:53 +0200
Today is the last day to submit your tax returns
No longer possible to extend the deadline.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 11:37:35 +0200
UPDATED: Travelling 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.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 11:30:41 +0200
Every inhabitant of Slovakia produces a hundred kilos of biowaste a year
One person throws out €100 - €150 worth of expired groceries annually.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 06:00:26 +0200
Pandemic 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.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 17:59:52 +0200
News 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.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 17:48:10 +0200
Increased subsistence wage will impact social benefits and taxes
Some will go up by several euros.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 16:03:19 +0200
Shoppers return to brick-and-mortar shops, but only partly
Many people who never shopped online tried it the first time during the pandemic.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 14:30:01 +0200
To 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.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0200
Moving 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.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 11:31:48 +0200
Norway 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.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 11:28:28 +0200
Less than 200 doctors sign up to vaccinate patients
The Health Ministry does not know where these doctors are from.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 11:02:35 +0200
Belgian police officer punished for death of Slovak
André Desenfants received a disciplinary punishment.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0200
HR 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.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0200
Secrets of Slovak Paradise
Visit Slovak Paradise, where you can climb rocks and ladders, spot animals, and get a taste of Slovak culture.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 18:14:00 +0200
News 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.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 17:52:42 +0200
Trnava-based carmaker will manufacture new models
Investment worth €180 million should include e-vehicles.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 17:49:30 +0200
Defence Ministry fails to justify the purchase of F-16 fighter jets
The report by the Supreme Audit Office has pointed to some transparency deficiencies.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 14:21:20 +0200
Vaccination 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.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 12:19:01 +0200
President awards ice hockey players, scientists and other personalities with state decorations
24 personalities were recognised on June 27.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 12:11:43 +0200
Slovak flying car shows off its abilities in air and on land
AirCar developed by visionary designer Štefan Klein flew from Nitra to Bratislava.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 11:53:56 +0200
Slovakia 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.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 11:47:05 +0200
Slovakia lags behind in preparations for the third Covid wave
It is still not clear how border checks, testing and quarantine rules will change.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 08:07:43 +0200
Due to poor assistance, Slovak folk music might vanish from North America
The number of folk groups has declined, and the existing ones are struggling.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 07:15:18 +0200
Slovak game changers: Happy brothers, rose lady, and Panna Cinka
A new book teaches people that difficult circumstances are not an obstacle to becoming super.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 08:15:56 +0200
UEFA isn’t apolitical, they are just politically inept
The real question is not whether Munich should or should not light its stadium with rainbow lights.



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