The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 391,900.

The prices of wood products, gazebos and holiday cottages are going up.

Legend has it that the Templars built the castle.

The pandemic has cost Slovakia almost €8 billion so far, funny traffic signs call on car and bike drivers to be tolerant. More in today's digest.

New traffic rules are effective as of Friday, July 9.

The problem is not just the lack of infrastructure for cyclists.

The pandemic is only partly behind the extremely unfavourable state of public finances.

The revitalised Široké vineyard recalls the viticulture history of Bratislava’s Vajnory.

Explore Slovakia's wild swimming spots and the Liptov region.

Trial with former special prosecutor continues. Every other young and educated Slovak considers leaving Slovakia.

Controls will continue.

Brain drain a threat to society, warn experts behind poll.

The pandemic was a salvation for Sefo Raclavský, who quit his job and became a beekeeper in a rural area.

He joined the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences along with British actor Robert Pattison.

Dušan Kováčik may be sentenced to more than 12 years in prison.

Health Ministry tasked with preparing a financial analysis.

The career decision to go into prosecution service does not need to be final, says Special Prosecutor Daniel Lipšic.

In 2012, the synagogue was extended to house the Bratislava Jewish Community Museum.

Referendum on snap election not in compliance with the Constitution. Small border crossings will reopen, following some protests. The trial of an ex-special prosecutor began.

Such a referendum can be held only after the Constitution is amended.

The decision comes after several protests took place to oppose the closure of some crossings.

The Wall Street Journal reported on the offers one can't refuse.

Take a dip in regularly checked lakes and water dams.

The vaccination centre in Bratislava vaccinated more than 2,000 people without appointment over the last weekend, and plans to do it again.

Far-right MP arrested after attacking a police officer at one protest.

He also talked of an alleged bribe for former PM Peter Pellegrini.

The state has already spent nearly €12 million on the plan introduced by ex-interior minister Denisa Saková.

Prepare for heat waves in the coming days. Real estate prices in downtown Bratislava and Košice fall slightly.

The Constitutional Court dismisses suit of Lemikon Limited against Tipos.

They can report illegally-parked cars or other problems occurring in the streets.

Wednesday and Thursday will be especially hot days.

The organisers decided to host a series of five one-day festival events instead of one big festival.

The ministry reminds people that they can register up to 30 days before arrival.

The organisation added that domestic tourism has suffered greatly due to the decrease of foreign clients in Slovak accommodation and eating facilities.

Most innovations praised by the largest offices in Slovakia concern document processing. Technologies significantly save time.

Dobšinská cave is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with ice that was formed during the Ice Age.

Slovak authorities accelerate their vaccination efforts in various ways, but not all coalition partners are onboard.

Liptov is a holiday paradise, offering all sorts of adventures.

Modesta Real Estate successfully assists Garbe Industrial Real Estate in the purchase of a new development site for logistics.

He will arrive in September.