The total number of PCR-confirmed cases has exceeded 393,300.

Slovakia’s Open Cellars festivals were reinstated after the fall of the communist regime.

Actress Mária Bárkány was born into a Jewish family in Košice. Her father wanted her to be an accountant. Her plans changed in Vienna.

Vaccination is an emotionally charged topic, that’s why many politicians cannot resist it.

Representatives of municipalities welcome the new tier system. Health care reform introduced. More in today's digest.

The new Covid automat warning system will apply as of next Monday. Here are some basics you need to know.

In 2020, over 203 million litres of alcoholic beer were produced in Slovakia.

Memorable and adventures trails in the Slovak mountains.

State subsequently plans annual work on tunnel.

Plan includes hospital reform and addresses health insurer profits.

The system takes district vaccination rate into account. Becomes effective on August 16.

Rapid tests in hospitals to cost €5. Slovak firefighters arrive in Greece. Half a million people apply to vaccination lottery.

About one fifth in this age group has been vaccinated.

Several witnesses, including ex-journalist turned spy Peter Tóth, testified on the first day, talking about Kočner's activities from prison.

About 100,000 people in Slovakia have been diagnosed with it.

When compared with 2020, the number increased by 12 percent.

The three-day programme will include a coronation parade, a tournament of knights, and free tours.

The hike from the village of Borinka to Pajštún Castle offers breath-taking view.

Draft warning system gives premises a chance to pick entrance rules. Slovak districts remain in the green tier. Summer schools are now open.

Greece appreciates the gesture, calling it an expression of solidarity.

The recently charged Daniel Čech testified that former prime minister Peter Pellegrini also received a bribe.

Summer suspense as police continue uncovering corruption schemes, while epidemiologists prepare for the Delta episode of the pandemic to unfold.

Some treatments had to be suspended or even cancelled by a doctor or a hospital.

The new gas pipeline will become an important part of the European north-south corridor.

The changes still need to be approved by the cabinet.

Discover Červený Kláštor, Dunajec and the Polish side of the mountains.

The Slovak Spectator compiled the ranking of the largest audit companies in Slovakia in 2020.

A book about cats flying to Canada named the most beautiful book for children in 2020.

Vintage cars have been returning to the area for over 20 years.

One of the largest international educational exchange programmes in the world marks 75 years.

Men's K4 team ended third.

Race walker Matej Tóth did not repeat his Olympic success in Sapporo.

The prototype will be presented at the Expo in Dubai.

A development company brushed off project for reconstruction.

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The Tokyo Olympic race was the last one for the Slovak race walker.

It damaged several houses, firefighters arrived on the scene.

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.

Minor incidents occurred beneath pouring rain in Bratislava during protests against pandemic measures and vaccination.

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.

Lenka Wittenbergerová has been charged in a major corruption case, her predecessor in the top Financial Administration post testifying against her.

City plans to continue works as Prϋger-Wallner garden opened daily.

The case already under investigation through environmental inspections.

Peter Kalmus was treated in a local hospital and discharged.

Hungarian parliament's speaker spoke of past sins that Hungarians have not forgiven during a ceremony in south-west Slovakia.