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Thu, 29 Jul 2021 07:50:02 +0000Golden Zuzana hits nearly anything that moves
Read the story of trap shooter Zuzana Rehák Štefečeková, who won her first Olympic gold in Tokyo.
Published: Thursday, July 29, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 06:50:02 +0000
Slovakia wins its first Olympic gold in Tokyo
Sports shooter Zuzana Rehák Štefečeková broke the world record in the qualification round and won gold in the women’s trap.
Published: Thursday, July 29, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 06:50:02 +0000
Tourists unknowingly report their offences to park rangers
Through social media park rangers can identify a place under protection where a tourist has violated the law.
Published: Thursday, July 29, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 06:50:02 +0000
Rare historical photos uncover the story of Bratislava's Old Market Hall
Bratislava owes its rich market history to its location on the crossroads of ancient trade routes.
Published: Thursday, July 29, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:20:02 +0000
Largest war memorial in central Europe with a great view of Bratislava
The monument was unveiled in 1960, marking the 15th anniversary of the liberation of Bratislava.
Published: Thursday, July 29, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 16:20:01 +0000
News digest: Court opposes benefits for semi-vaccinated, again
Third pandemic wave is already here. Slovakia commemorates one of the biggest plane crashes in Czechoslovakia.
Published: Wednesday, July 28, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 16:20:01 +0000
Third pandemic wave has already arrived in Slovakia
All of Slovakia’s districts will remain in the green tier from next Monday, though.
Published: Wednesday, July 28, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 15:20:02 +0000
Only three survivors. An exhibition remembers one of Czechoslovakia's most tragic plane crashes
The organiser of the exhibition hopes it will help stop the conspiracy theories about the 1976 plane crash on Zlaté Piesky in Bratislava.
Published: Wednesday, July 28, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 15:20:02 +0000
Hospitals are ready, ministry says following opposition criticism
Preparation for the third wave is underway, ministry says it is making sure drugs for Covid treatment will be available.
Published: Wednesday, July 28, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 13:20:01 +0000
Prešov lures tourists to visit its castles
A guide with information to 20 castles is at people’s disposal.
Published: Wednesday, July 28, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 13:20:01 +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
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 09:50:02 +0000
Prešov lures tourists to visit its castles.
A guide with information to 20 castles is at people’s disposal.
Published: Wednesday, July 28, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 09:50:02 +0000
Court objects to advantages for the partly vaccinated, but no practical changes at borders yet
Constitutional Court suspended currently valid rules for crossing borders for people with just a first shot. Changes will be adopted once the ruling is effective.
Published: Wednesday, July 28, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 09:50:02 +0000
Meteorologists warn about heat and storms
Weather warning for Wednesday afternoon.
Published: Wednesday, July 28, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 08:50:02 +0000
Coronavirus 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