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Wed, 04 Aug 2021 08:20:01 +0000
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. Published: Wednesday, August 4, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 06:50:02 +0000
A land of Gorals, Hviezdoslav and great ice cream: Orava
This region in northern Slovakia is a place of active pursuits as well. Published: Wednesday, August 4, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 15:50:01 +0000
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. Published: Tuesday, August 3, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 15:50:01 +0000
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. Published: Tuesday, August 3, 2021Full story:&nbs...

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 15:50:01 +0000
Slovakia's first brass 5-euro coin celebrates honey bees
A special collector coin brings nature and environment in focus. Published: Tuesday, August 3, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 13:50:02 +0000
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. Published: Tuesday, August 3, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 12:20:02 +0000
Veteran Mania! Prague fairgrounds showcase rare, vintage Czechoslovak motorcycles
The Veteran Mania exhibition now underway at Prague’s Výstaviště fairgrounds showcases icons of Czechoslovak motorcycle history - as well as rare French and German models. It is a must-see for anyone interested in the motorbikes that played an i...

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 11:20:01 +0000
Slovakia to get extra €33 million to counter impacts of Brexit
This is €9 million more than originally proposed. Published: Tuesday, August 3, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 11:20:01 +0000
The impact Brexit has on businesses is hard to tell due to the pandemic
Prospective sectors are emobility, intelligent autonomous vehicles and green-tech. Published: Tuesday, August 3, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 10:20:02 +0000
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. Published: Tuesday, August 3, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 09:50:02 +0000
The problem of 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. Published: Tuesday, August 3, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 09:20:02 +0000
Investments of Slovak companies and start-ups in space exploration are growing
They would like to see stronger state support. Published: Tuesday, August 3, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 09:20:02 +0000
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. Published: Tuesday, August 3, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 07:50:01 +0000
Slovakia gets its first centennial observing station
The Hurbanovo station was founded by Mikuláš Konkoly-Thege. Published: Tuesday, August 3, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 06:20:01 +0000
How a troubled marriage led to a miraculous baroque church
Thousands visit the pilgrimage site in Šaštín-Stráže every year. Published: Tuesday, August 3, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 16:50:02 +0000
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. Published: Monday, August 2, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 15:50:01 +0000
Slovakia and Greece will cooperate on migration-related issues
The bilateral collaboration will include in-field work and the exchange of information and knowledge. Published: Monday, August 2, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 15:50:01 +0000
The village of Valaská Belá declares emergency situation after floods
Several municipalities in the Upper Nitra region were flooded on Sunday. Published: Monday, August 2, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 13:50:01 +0000
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. Published: Monday, August 2, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 10:50:02 +0000
Registration for vaccination lottery is open
People will be able to win up to €100,000 in weekly drawings. Published: Monday, August 2, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 10:50:02 +0000
Under this mediaeval Slovak town lies many ancient cellars
Krupina is honeycombed with underground cavities. Published: Monday, August 2, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 09:50:02 +0000
Under this medieval Slovak town lies many ancient cellars
Krupina is honeycombed with underground cavities. Published: Monday, August 2, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 09:50:02 +0000
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. Published: Monday, August 2, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 06:20:02 +0000
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. Published: Monday, August 2, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 15:20:01 +0000
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. Published: Sunday, August 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 12:20:02 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 57 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 392,700. Published: Sunday, August 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 08:50:01 +0000
Slovakia wins third Olympic medal, in golf
Rory Sabbatini won silver. Published: Sunday, August 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 04:50:02 +0000
Follow Cyril and Methodius on Europe’s new cultural route
The route was certified by the Council of Europe before the summer. Published: Sunday, August 1, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 08:50:02 +0000
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 66 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 392,647. Published: Friday, July 30, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 08:20:02 +0000
From the archive: Little Switzerland awaits exploration
Tisovec, a town in central Slovakia, remains undiscovered at large. Published: Saturday, July 31, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator



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