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Sat, 07 Aug 2021 10:26:00 +0200
Coronavirus in Slovakia: 44 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 393,000.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0200
Iconic cars vroom up and down the Kysuce region
Vintage cars have been returning to the area for over 20 years.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 08:30:00 +0200
Fulbright is a life-changing experience, say participants
One of the largest international educational exchange programmes in the world marks 75 years.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 08:03:49 +0200
Slovakia won its fourth Olympic medal in Tokyo
Men's K4 team ended third.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 16:00:40 +0200
News digest: First Slovak hydrogen bus originates from eastern Slovakia
Race walker Matej Tóth did not repeat his Olympic success in Sapporo.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 15:26:29 +0200
First Slovak hydrogen bus comes from eastern Slovakia
The prototype will be presented at the Expo in Dubai.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 15:23:02 +0200
Dilapidated Habermayer Palace in Bratislava’s centre getting another chance
A development company brushed off project for reconstruction.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 10:11:56 +0200
He sold out all his shows. When Louis Armstrong gigged in Czechoslovakia
It is weekend time. Relax and enjoy our travel-culture roundup.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 06:15:26 +0200
A fortune teller predicted bad luck for him. Here is the big story of Olympic champion Matej Tóth
The Tokyo Olympic race was the last one for the Slovak race walker.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 20:25:42 +0200
Tornado hit a village in eastern Slovakia
It damaged several houses, firefighters arrived to help.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 18:11:26 +0200
News digest: Refrain from giving us history lessons, Slovak diplomacy tells Hungary
Weather spoils the plans of protesters against Covid vaccines in Bratislava. Charged oligarch suspended as Monaco honorary consul. Most people disapprove of the lottery for the vaccinated.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 18:03:28 +0200
Dozens of protesters gathered in the capital, police intervene against attempts to block roads
Minor incidents occurred beneath pouring rain in Bratislava during protests against pandemic measures and vaccination.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 17:58:43 +0200
Lottery for vaccinated people is not a good idea, most people in Slovakia believe
New data from the “How are You, Slovakia?” survey suggest that the lottery may push thousands who are now hesitant to take a Covid shot.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 17:52:04 +0200
Former head of tax administration confesses after arrest
Lenka Wittenbergerová has been charged in a major corruption case, her predecessor in the top Financial Administration post testifying against her.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 16:38:25 +0200
Forgotten Bratislava garden restored to reveal unique habitat and rich history
City plans to continue works as Prϋger-Wallner garden opened daily.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 11:50:45 +0200
Hundreds of crayfish and fish dead due to extremely low Danube water level
The case already under investigation through environmental inspections.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 11:43:05 +0200
Artist who painted communist leader’s bust in red beaten in Martin
Peter Kalmus was treated in a local hospital and discharged.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 11:39:48 +0200
Korčok to Hungarian representation: Weigh your words, do not disturb the reconciliation
Hungarian parliament's speaker spoke of past sins that Hungarians have not forgiven during a ceremony in south-west Slovakia.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 04:35:00 +0200
The closest farm with traditional food to Bratislava
Stupava’s Festival of Cabbage is held on the first weekend of October.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 17:30:53 +0200
News digest: Protests return to Bratislava, police say they are ready
Two protests scheduled for Thursday. Oligarch described as a friend of Robert Fico charged. Police launch prosecution for vandalism in downtown Bratislava.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 17:01:23 +0200
Parental bonus amendment proposed as first change to pension system, coalition partners at odds
Labour Ministry has unveiled the first part of its proposed pension scheme reform. Long-awaited tax system reform still out of sight.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 16:44:23 +0200
Oligarch believed to be close to former PM Fico charged in major corruption case
Miroslav Výboh was detained along with several former Smer-nominated high state officials.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 16:28:40 +0200
I followed the Jewish boy who walked through the war in a police officer's old shoes
What does it feel like to walk 130 kilometres in the footsteps of hiding children?

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 16:24:55 +0200
Police get ready for protests in Bratislava
They recommend drivers and people not attending the gatherings to avoid the places where demonstrations will take place.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 11:40:44 +0200
Vandals spray-paint historic and religious buildings in downtown Bratislava
Police already investigating the case.

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.



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