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Wed, 28 Jul 2021 08:50:02 +0000Coronavirus in Slovakia: 82 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 392,400.
Published: Wednesday, July 28, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 07:50:02 +0000
Public-service RTVS condemned for sacking a journalist critical of a story about Covid vaccine
Reporters Without Borders has expressed its support for the fired reporter and pointed to several problems with the report.
Published: Tuesday, July 27, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 15:50:02 +0000
News digest: Slovakia dramatically lags behind EU average in Covid vaccinations
Vaccine hesitancy up compared to May. Sputnik finally lands in Matovič's arm. Still no Olympic medals for Slovakia.
Published: Tuesday, July 27, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 15:20:02 +0000
Poverty and social exclusion a reality for one-sixth of Slovakia's inhabitants
As many as 800,000 threatened by poverty and social exclusion in 2020.
Published: Tuesday, July 27, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 15:20:02 +0000
Sunday open-top bus tours through Bratislava forests
Cabrio bus is free of charge for all, but capacity is limited.
Published: Tuesday, July 27, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 10:20:02 +0000
War among the police? Big corruption cases complicate relations between institutions
The police inspectorate has accused important witnesses in major corruption cases in Slovakia.
Published: Tuesday, July 27, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 10:20:02 +0000
New landmark in Banská Bystrica weighs 600 kg. It did not fall off the wall.
An automaton clock celebrates the city's mining history.
Published: Tuesday, July 27, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 10:20:02 +0000
More people reject vaccination against Covid
At the same time, most respondents of a recent poll reject mandatory vaccination.
Published: Tuesday, July 27, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 10:20:02 +0000
Electric cars not quite in fashion yet in Slovakia
The most popular e-cars are produced by Volkswagen.
Published: Tuesday, July 27, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 10:20:02 +0000
Public-service RTVS condemned for sacking a journalist critical of a fake story about Covid vaccine
Reporters Without Borders has expressed its support for the fired reporter and pointed to several problems with the report.
Published: Tuesday, July 27, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 08:20:02 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 51 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 392,400.
Published: Tuesday, July 27, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 05:20:02 +0000
From a shot director to meeting the Queen: The British Council celebrates 75 years in Slovakia
The organisation’s mission had not changed over the decades, says current head.
Published: Tuesday, July 27, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 20:50:02 +0000
Power cut affects large part of Bratislava
Reasons for the vast outage remain unknown.
Published: Monday, July 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 16:20:01 +0000
News digest: New week starts with several changes to rules
Higher age limit for testing and longer test negativity for events. No Olympic medals for Slovakia so far. Collusive custody will change.
Published: Monday, July 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 16:20:01 +0000
They aren’t returning to spend money. Most business owners report fewer customers
Over 90 percent of entrepreneurs reported lower sales this spring compared to last year.
Published: Monday, July 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 16:20:01 +0000
Prepare for storms and high temperatures
Meteorologists have issued several weather warnings for the coming three days.
Published: Monday, July 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 14:50:01 +0000
UK Ambassador: Britons in Slovakia are a resilient community
Life is as it was before Brexit for British nationals in Slovakia once they've got their documents sorted.
Published: Monday, July 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 10:20:02 +0000
The tested and the vaccinated will be treated the same. Coalition passes a Delta compromise
MPs pass a law with mild advantages for the vaccinated, but vaccination will be required to see the Pope live.
Published: Monday, July 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 10:20:02 +0000
Slow silence: Haligovské skaly
Discover the monastery once inhabited by Carthusian monks and the "flying" rocks in the Pieniny mountains.
Published: Monday, July 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 09:50:02 +0000
Less red tape: People won’t have to submit 21 documents to authorities
The change will come into force at the beginning of next year.
Published: Monday, July 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 09:50:02 +0000
Conditions for mass events and age limit for testing change
Most of the new rules came into force on July 26, 2021.
Published: Monday, July 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sun, 25 Jul 2021 08:20:01 +0000
Non-vaccinated will not pay for tests for work, school or shops
Hundreds of people protested against the amendment that the parliament passed on Sunday morning.
Published: Saturday, July 24, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sun, 25 Jul 2021 08:20:01 +0000
New Bratislava exhibit takes you to 1930s Slovak America
Culture, sports and travel stories rounded up in one place.
Published: Friday, July 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 24 Jul 2021 19:50:01 +0000
Coalition finds a compromise. Non-vaccinated will not pay for tests for work, school or shops
Hundreds of people protested against the amendment that the parliament advanced to the second reading.
Published: Saturday, July 24, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 24 Jul 2021 08:20:01 +0000
Virtual tours of Bratislava’s little-known places
A new video series takes people to places not many know of.
Published: Saturday, July 24, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 24 Jul 2021 07:50:01 +0000
The pandemic has made it clear that we must stand together
International friends and partners of Slovakia celebrate Bratislava Pride.
Published: Saturday, July 24, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 23 Jul 2021 14:20:01 +0000
News digest: Crowd blocks entrance to parliament ahead of vaccine-related vote
The youngest member of the Slovak Olympic team kicks off the games with a personal record. Extensive reconstruction of Bratislava's Michael's Tower launched.
Published: Friday, July 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 23 Jul 2021 12:50:02 +0000
BUSINESS FOCUS: Demand for free legal advice increased in pandemic, pro bono specialists say
The use of AI in law firms, the CSR activities of law firms, an interview with Special Prosecutor Daniel Lipšic and gender equality in law firms are among the highlights of the latest Business Focus.
Published: Friday, July 23, 2021Full story:&...
Fri, 23 Jul 2021 11:50:02 +0000
Actors and singers join President Čaputová in announcing public transport stops
Bratislava's city transport company wants to boost the morale of passengers.
Published: Friday, July 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 23 Jul 2021 09:50:01 +0000
Protesters attempted to enter parliament, police intervened with tear gas (updated)
Protests are linked to the expected vote on new vaccination-based Covid measures.
Published: Friday, July 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator