Slovakia News
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 19:20:01 +0000The Constitutional Court reportedly suspended new border rules
More details to be provided on Wednesday.
Published: Tuesday, July 13, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 19:20:01 +0000Purses of Slovaks to become lighter
Slovakia to round up cash payments to reduce 1- and 2-cent coins in circulation.
Published: Tuesday, July 13, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 16:50:01 +0000News digest: Slovakia not the first choice of foreign workers, but many want to stay
The state has two different statistics on vaccination-related deaths. Large-capacity vaccination centres will start walk-in vaccinations. People wait for their cars longer.
Published: Tuesday, July 13, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 15:50:02 +0000Foreign migrant workers usually do not pick Slovakia first
The majority of foreigners who came to work in Slovakia have a different profession, a recent IOM survey suggests.
Published: Tuesday, July 13, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 15:50:02 +0000Most coalition parties are falling, unlike Smer of ex-PM Fico
Seven parties would make it to parliament, recent AKO poll suggests.
Published: Tuesday, July 13, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 10:50:01 +0000Bratislava desperately lack tourists, tourism industry calls for help
The capital has seen an 80-percent drop in tourism.
Published: Tuesday, July 13, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 09:50:02 +0000How many people have died after vaccination? The authority has two different statistics
Only four deaths resulting from the Covid-19 vaccine have been confirmed in Slovakia.
Published: Tuesday, July 13, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 09:20:01 +0000Cars become scarce commodity due to microchip shortage
The waiting period has more than doubled, operating leasing company reports.
Published: Tuesday, July 13, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 09:20:01 +0000Hungarian dissident Haraszti: Union was not ready for such a wave of antidemocracy
Orbán has been in power for 12 years now.
Published: Tuesday, July 13, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 05:50:02 +0000Ochtinská Aragonite Cave is unique not only in Slovakia but also in the world
The cave includes three types of aragonite formations resembling flowers, hedgehogs and even the Milky Way.
Published: Tuesday, July 13, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 12 Jul 2021 16:50:02 +0000News digest: 35 infections with the Delta variant confirmed so far
Money for the vaccination campaign missing. Most of Slovakia with very relaxed measures. Police warn people about scammers.
Published: Monday, July 12, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 12 Jul 2021 16:50:02 +0000Money for vaccination campaign blocked by Matovič's ministry
The president does not understand reasons for blocking money for vaccination campaign.
Published: Monday, July 12, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 12 Jul 2021 16:50:02 +0000Combination of Covid vaccines for health reasons now possible
People will need confirmation from their doctor.
Published: Monday, July 12, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 12 Jul 2021 14:20:02 +0000The haunting past of Königsmühle has inspired artists and volunteers to put it back on the map
The ruins of Königsmühle or King’s Mill, a dilapidated settlement near the Czech-German border bears testimony of the tumultuous years of the 20th century. Life in the settlement which had only six houses, ended with the expulsion of Sudeten Germ...
Mon, 12 Jul 2021 12:20:02 +0000Smer chair Fico reportedly met with a cooperating witness in bribery case
Robert Fico has rejected Ľudovít Makó's claims.
Published: Monday, July 12, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 12 Jul 2021 11:20:02 +0000Slovakia and its hindrances: court blocks referendum, people block border crossings
MPs will try to amend the Constitution, while the state decided to reopen smaller crossings after the protests.
Published: Monday, July 12, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 12 Jul 2021 10:20:02 +0000Lucky number seven: Eleven 700m+ mountains of the Small Carpathians
Each peak has its own story and an unique atmosphere.
Published: Monday, July 12, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 12 Jul 2021 09:50:01 +0000Slovak hurdler breaks records and wins under-23 European championship
Emma Zapletalová has set both national and championship records.
Published: Monday, July 12, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 12 Jul 2021 09:50:01 +0000The east struggled with floods. Weather extremes will continue
Hailstorms will be replaced by high temperatures.
Published: Monday, July 12, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 12 Jul 2021 09:20:01 +0000Cage of shame installed in Krupina. A witch’s heart to be next
The cage is placed near the town hall, where the original used to stand.
Published: Monday, July 12, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 12 Jul 2021 09:20:01 +0000Smer chair Fico reportedly met with cooperating witnesses in bribery case
Robert Fico has rejected Ľudovít Makó's claims.
Published: Monday, July 12, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 12 Jul 2021 05:20:01 +0000Pro bono: Unfair notices and groundbreaking asylum granted
Slovakia's largest law firms have shown which individuals and organisations they represented free of charge.
Published: Monday, July 12, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sun, 11 Jul 2021 08:50:02 +0000Coronavirus in Slovakia: 25 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 391,900.
Published: Sunday, July 11, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 10 Jul 2021 06:50:01 +0000Wood is the new bitcoin. Small Slovak sawmills are being destroyed by price wars
The prices of wood products, gazebos and holiday cottages are going up.
Published: Saturday, July 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 10 Jul 2021 05:50:02 +0000An emperor was to be held hostage at Košeca Castle
Legend has it that the Templars built the castle.
Published: Saturday, July 10, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 09 Jul 2021 12:50:01 +0000News digest: Protesting cross-border commuters blocked some border crossings
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.
Published: Friday, July 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 09 Jul 2021 12:50:01 +0000Protests have clogged some border crossings
New traffic rules are effective as of Friday, July 9.
Published: Friday, July 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 09 Jul 2021 12:50:01 +0000The community vineyard in Bratislava’s outskirts serves as an example and inspiration
The revitalised Široké vineyard recalls the viticulture history of Bratislava’s Vajnory.
Published: Friday, July 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 09 Jul 2021 10:50:01 +0000Special traffic signs in Bratislava encourage mutual respect on roads
The problem is not just the lack of infrastructure for cyclists.
Published: Friday, July 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 09 Jul 2021 10:50:01 +0000Slovaks worked record 190 days this year to pay taxes and levies
The pandemic is only partly behind the extremely unfavourable state of public finances.
Published: Friday, July 9, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator