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Wed, 21 Jul 2021 10:03:00 +0200
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 46 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 392,100.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 08:40:03 +0200
Štefánik was a gifted networker. He would have enjoyed social media
Milan Rastislav Štefánik quickly learnt what it takes to triumph abroad.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 18:33:19 +0200
News digest: Unexploded WWII bomb paralysed downtown Bratislava
Only vaccinated people will meet the pope. Another bear was put to sleep.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 18:24:17 +0200
Full vaccination entrance ticket to masses celebrated by pope
People who have not been vaccinated yet have 11 days left to register to be considered fully vaccinated in mid-September.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 18:19:13 +0200
Food delivery giant enters Slovak market
Well-known platform seeks growth under its new owner.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 11:31:56 +0200
Presence of radioactive elements in village swimming pool kept secret, ministry claims
The operator of the Podhájska swimming pool refused the allegations.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 11:06:41 +0200
Combination of different vaccines allowed only in specific cases
The exception applies to people who have been vaccinated with the first dose abroad and such vaccine is not available or registered in Slovakia.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 10:39:13 +0200
WWII-era aerial bomb removed, transport in the capital renewed
It was discovered on Chalupkova Street.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0200
An enchanting encounter with royalty at Betliar
The 50-room home reflects the luxurious life of the aristocracy.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 18:30:00 +0200
News digest: Slovakia enters the new week with green
The country loses an exceptional performer. German flood wave hits Bratislava, but no danger expected. New border rules come into effect.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 18:03:55 +0200
Interest in being vaccinated by GPs is low
The Health Ministry still considers the project to be good.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 17:58:05 +0200
Slovak government should compensate victims of forced sterilisation
Justice Minister Mária Kolíková responded that the government takes this issue very seriously, Heger wants to wait for a legislative proposal.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:50:00 +0200
Labour market in Slovakia (online content of Career & Employment Guide)
Exploring Slovak labour market trends and human resources in the wider EU context.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 13:05:40 +0200
Change is constant at the borders, but new rules still favour the vaccinated
Only the biggest ones leave like this. If only it didn't hurt the rest of us so badly. Slovakia remembers deceased actor Milan Lasica.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 11:13:43 +0200
This is what a crisis looks like
Weather extremes will cost us ever more resources that could otherwise be invested elsewhere.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 11:02:39 +0200
Danube’s water level higher than usual due to floods in Germany
Apart from the Danube, the water levels of the Morava River also increased.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 10:54:42 +0200
Are Slovakia's national parks crowded?
See for yourself. A website with another traffic light system has been launched to help tourists.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 10:46:51 +0200
Popular humourist, actor and singer Milan Lasica dies
Slovakia has lost one of its most significant personalities, President Zuzana Čaputová commented.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 10:02:00 +0200
Scattered around Kysuce, quaint hilltop villages work their magic
Tips for what to see in the Kysuce region, from traditions to thrills.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 08:19:15 +0200
Surprise! When people work less, they feel better
If only democracies included some institution capable of regulating finance in a way that benefits most people.

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 08:25:00 +0200
New bridge hopes to become Nitra's next landmark
Investment in Kalvársky Cycling Bridge reaches €1.4 million.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 14:45:51 +0200
News digest: New border rules lead tourists to rethink holiday plans
Activists protest against planned LNG terminal, legendary train Slovenská Strela marks 85th anniversary and the average price of new residential real estate in Bratislava hits new record.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 14:25:37 +0200
Foreign tourists reassess holiday in Slovakia due to new anti-Covid measures
They see constant changes in measures as the biggest problem.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 13:46:49 +0200
Activists protest against LNG terminal planned for Danube port in Bratislava
The investor claims the project would reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 12:10:42 +0200
Slovak national parks lack protection. Amended law should be the first step towards change
None of the nine national parks complies with international rules.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 09:39:20 +0200
Today we would call her an activist. Alice Masaryková, daughter of the first Czechoslovak president
She carried out her work with her entire soul, historian opined.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 09:31:06 +0200
What will Slovak athletes wear at the 2021 Olympics?
Catch up on travel and culture stories from this week.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 17:35:01 +0200
News digest: Health minister suggests how border rules will change on Monday
The vaccination rate of excluded communities lags behind the Slovak average. Trnava-based carmaker will suspend production again.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 17:17:21 +0200
Former special prosecutor offered €70,000 for release. Court decides he will remain in custody
The trial of Dušan Kováčik concluded its sixth day.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 17:01:28 +0200
Tatras tourist industry in sore need of workers after laying off employees due to Covid-19
An estimated 2,000 workers in the High Tatras lost their jobs.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 12:57:02 +0200
New border rules take effect Monday
Changes will apply to people vaccinated with only one dose.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 11:32:28 +0200
Summer tourist season better than last year, but still far below pre-pandemic times
Unexpected and fundamental changes to anti-pandemic measures could result in confusion and uncertainty to already planned holiday trips.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 11:29:06 +0200
Ex-intelligence agents and gang members reportedly laundered money through Chinese firms
The laundered money was allegedly used for bribes during the era of Smer-led governments.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 11:25:30 +0200
Leaked recording implies that interior minister took a bribe, which he denies
The bribe reportedly concerned an order for an IT company when Roman Mikulec led the military intelligence agency.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 08:25:00 +0200
Mistaken for Native Americans. How Slovak emigrants used to arrive in the US
Leaving in a folk costume and returning in a suit, with a cigar and dollars in one's pocket must have been an enormous ad for emigration, historian says.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0200
How the largest law firms cultivate some areas of law
Participation in legislative activities dominates socially beneficial activities of the largest law firms in Slovakia.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0200
Listening to music in an upside down pyramid
The Slovak Radio building includes an excellent concert hall, with one of the biggest organs in Slovakia and a recording studio.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 18:02:10 +0200
On photography: Unscrupulous politicians fear the camera
Photographer Martin Tiso speaks about his experience with models and politicians.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 17:39:43 +0200
News digest: Constitutional court suspends new border rules
The Constitutional Court will decide whether rules for crossing borders are in compliance with Constitution. All Slovak districts will follow the same measures from next week, as Slovakia turns to the best epidemic phase since winter.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 17:21:47 +0200
Higher prices of building materials impacted the June inflation
The inflation rate has been the highest since February 2020.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 17:17:08 +0200
All of Slovakia in green tier, some rules still apply
However, for the first time after a long time, Slovakia witnessed an increase in the daily number of Covid-19 cases.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 17:07:00 +0200
The Constitutional Court suspended new border rules
Until the Constitutional Court’s decision is published in the Collection of Laws, the ordinance that divides people into vaccinated and unvaccinated is still valid.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 12:20:41 +0200
Bratislava offers plenty of places to swim and cool down in
People can opt for official bathing venues as well as natural lakes. They can even bathe in the Danube.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 12:03:29 +0200
Pictures of Slovak region enthral the world
Photos of a cherry tree in four seasons have been shared worldwide.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 12:00:08 +0200
Vaccines offer better protection against Covid, research confirms
Scientists collected data from SAV employees at least 14 days after the second vaccine dose or at least 14 days after recovering from Covid.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 11:55:24 +0200
Housing in Bratislava more expensive, but demand still increased
Higher prices impacted by housing shortage.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 11:49:28 +0200
Slovakia's population to drop to 4.7 million by 2070
The fertility rate is expected to increase, but only slightly. Conversely, the dependency ratio should go up significantly.



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