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Wed, 04 Aug 2021 10:24:00 +0200
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 94 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 392,800.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 09:56:03 +0200
There are still things within our control
We can spend a few minutes less each day on our phones and a few more brushing our teeth.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 08:26:12 +0200
A land of Gorals, Hviezdoslav and great ice cream: Orava
This region in northern Slovakia is a place of active pursuits as well.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 17:45:44 +0200
How many jabs in the arms make the vaccine pay off? Finance Ministry shows its numbers
They also calculated the costs of an unvaccinated person for society.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 17:38:36 +0200
News digest: Most positive cases last week were Delta, ministry redesigns measures
The third wave will concern the vaccinated more than it could have. Police Corps president in hot water over protests. Demänovská Jaskyňa Slobody cave was discovered 100 years ago on this day.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 17:23:38 +0200
Slovakia's first brass 5-euro coin celebrates honey bees
A special collector coin brings nature and environment in focus.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 15:30:05 +0200
The third wave may not have concerned the vaccinated - but it will
Sme Rodina insists on using antigen test results as an alternative to vaccination. Epidemiologists thus need to rewrite measures.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 12:38:36 +0200
Slovakia to get extra €33 million to counter impacts of Brexit
This is €9 million more than originally proposed.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 12:34:57 +0200
The impact Brexit has on businesses is hard to tell due to the pandemic
Prospective sectors are emobility, intelligent autonomous vehicles and green-tech.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 11:47:15 +0200
Bratislava struggles with non-development
Tibor Lörincz from Tatra Banka takes a closer look at the particular problem Bratislava is facing when it comes to real estate development.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 11:10:57 +0200
Investments of Slovak companies and start-ups in space exploration are growing
They would like to see stronger state support.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 10:57:58 +0200
People do not want to get used to what happened in Bratislava last week, says Šeliga
Police Corps President Peter Kovařík is losing the trust of the coalition partners.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 09:39:57 +0200
Slovakia gets its first centennial observing station
The Hurbanovo station was founded by Mikuláš Konkoly-Thege.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 07:55:00 +0200
How a troubled marriage led to a miraculous baroque church
Thousands visit the pilgrimage site in Šaštín-Stráže every year.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 18:22:00 +0200
News digest: Slovakia wins an unexpected medal during the weekend
Slovakia has three Olympic medals so far. People can register for vaccination lottery. Police ask for videos from last week's protest.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 17:41:15 +0200
Slovakia and Greece will cooperate on migration-related issues
The bilateral collaboration will include in-field work and the exchange of information and knowledge.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 17:37:45 +0200
The village of Valaská Belá declares emergency situation after floods
Several municipalities in the Upper Nitra region were flooded on Sunday.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 15:02:22 +0200
A jab with your groceries? It’s time to make vaccination even easier
The anti-vax louts do not represent the hesitant any more than hooligans represent all football fans.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 11:48:41 +0200
Registration for vaccination lottery is open
People will be able to win up to €100,000 in weekly drawings.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 11:36:36 +0200
Under this mediaeval Slovak town lies many ancient cellars
Krupina is honeycombed with underground cavities.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 11:23:48 +0200
President stresses importance of Roma Holocaust stories, PM advocates for education of young Roma
Several politicians, Roma activists, artists and athletes attended an event commemorating Roma Holocaust Memorial Day.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 07:50:09 +0200
Now you're a legend, his wife whispered to him. Rory Sabbatini won silver for Slovakia
He is the third-ever foreigner to represent Slovakia at the Olympic games and win medals.

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 17:10:00 +0200
Universities passed pandemic test, but students suffered from lack of contact, massive survey finds
Research shows traineeships and practical education suffered during Covid-19 crisis.

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 09:55:10 +0200
Slovakia wins third Olympic medal, in golf
Rory Sabbatini won silver.

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 06:38:40 +0200
Follow Cyril and Methodius on Europe’s new cultural route
The route was certified by the Council of Europe before the summer.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 09:30:00 +0200
From the archive: Little Switzerland awaits exploration
Tisovec, a town in central Slovakia, remains undiscovered at large.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 15:08:33 +0200
A nation in love with conspiracy theories?
You cannot use a pandemic to score political points any more than you can use a tsunami.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 14:27:07 +0200
News digest: Slovakia gets a silver medal and a new UNESCO site
NCZI will check for vaccination among attendees of Pope-related events. Pro-vaccination gathering planned in Bratislava on Friday evening. Storm warnings this weekend.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 14:07:25 +0200
Nivy station prepares for opening
The complex combining a bus station and a shopping centre should open by the end of September.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 13:47:40 +0200
Another UNESCO world heritage site in Slovakia dates back to the Roman Empire
The western part of the Danube Limes is now listed on the World Heritage List.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 09:51:16 +0200
Slovak Billie Eilish supports LGBTI people on live Polish TV
Sports, travel and culture stories about Slovakia in one place.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 09:48:36 +0200
Slalom canoeist Grigar wins second medal for Slovakia
He ended second in the men's slalom K-1.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 19:49:51 +0200
US and Germany made a declaration on Nord Stream 2. Where does it leave Slovakia?
Slovakia’s official position to Nord Stream 2 has gone from slightly critical to silent, analyst says.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 17:26:35 +0200
Rules for cross-border workers and teenagers remain unchanged
Constitutional Court corrected its decision from earlier this week.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 17:26:29 +0200
News digest: It's an Olympic gold day for most in Slovakia, protest day for some
Trap shooter Rehák Štefečeková wins her first Olympic gold. Anti-vaxxers block traffic in downtown Bratislava. Slovakia has sold its unused Sputnik V doses.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 16:26:30 +0200
Volkswagen prepares Bratislava plant for Passat and Superb
Current recruitment of new staff not related to the planned expansion of production.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 16:21:53 +0200
Adjustments on local level may make all the difference in coping with climate change
You can’t fix the problem if you don’t know what the problem is.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 12:53:30 +0200
Protesters cause a traffic collapse in downtown Bratislava
Police intervened only in the evening hours.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 11:46:14 +0200
An ecologic disaster in central Slovakia results in mass death of fish
Hron River polluter can be fined with up to €165,000.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 11:38:55 +0200
Five beech forests localities in eastern Slovakia entered in the UNESCO list
The extension adds to the outstanding universal value and integrity of the property, which now comprises 94 component parts across 18 countries, UNESCO said.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 09:47:37 +0200
Golden Zuzana hits nearly anything that moves
Read the story of trap shooter Zuzana Rehák Štefečeková, who won her first Olympic gold in Tokyo.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 08:47:24 +0200
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.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 08:00:19 +0200
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.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 07:49:00 +0200
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.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0200
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.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 18:14:23 +0200
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.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 17:21:10 +0200
Third pandemic wave has already arrived in Slovakia
All of Slovakia’s districts will remain in the green tier from next Monday, though.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 17:13:18 +0200
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.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 17:00:26 +0200
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.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:24:12 +0200
Prešov lures tourists to visit its castles
A guide with information to 20 castles is at people’s disposal.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:20:53 +0200
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.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:12:32 +0200
Meteorologists warn about heat and storms
Weather warning for Wednesday afternoon.



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