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Victims of domestic violence afraid to seek help due to COVID-19 measures

Self-quarantine stops women in need from calling a helpline.

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Car parts awaiting assembly at the Kia Motors plant in Žilina, central Slovakia.

Kia will turn conveyor belts back on in early April

It is the first automotive plant to re-open. Strict hygiene measures will remain in place.

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A molecular biology laboratory at Comenius University in Bratislava.

Good news from Slovakia: Scientists endeavouring to defeat the coronavirus

Scientists aim to unearth genetic information of SARS-CoV-2.

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A medical worker eats during his break.

Man from Bojnice hospital probably first coronavirus-related death in Slovakia (news digest)

Aid for businesses goes to parliament, along with a measure about the residency of foreigners. Read your overview of news from Slovakia on March 31.

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Some businesses will survive a month, others have adjusted

A poll shows some companies already knew they would have to fire employees.

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Former minister Lajčák set to return to the Balkans

The former foreign affairs minister is one of Slovakia's top diplomats.

31. mar 2020
Igor Matovič (left) and Martin Smatana (right) presenting new model of coronavirus development in Slovakia.

Prediction of coronavirus in Slovakia: New model counts with fewer infected cases

On the peak day (110th) 1,030 patients will need ventilators.

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The first edition of Marína was published in 1846.

Online notes to hearten people’s pandemic-restricted lives

The Love Bank’s free service hopes to bring people closer.

31. mar 2020
People waiting in front of the garden shop in Košice.

Coronavirus measures work. Very few severe cases in Slovakia so far

Experts expect the peak in early July, but fewer infections than originally expected. Measures will need to last for more weeks, they say.

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New measures came in force on March 30, resulting in people waiting in queues in front of several shops.

The coronavirus disease may peak in mid-July in Slovakia (news digest)

Farmers ask people not to promenade on fields, while a furniture producer lays off most staff. Read the overview of news from March 30.

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Gloomy scenario for the economy: a drop of more than 6 percent

The predictions are more optimistic for next year.

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A map of patients positively diagnosed with the coronavirus.

Data on sick people published, containing exact streets, age and gender

Though the data is unavailable for now, it should be accessible to the public later.

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Slovakia agrees with wearing masks and would tolerate a curfew

The recent Focus poll suggests most people in Slovakia are satisfied with how the government is managing the coronavirus crisis.

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Last week brought more measures aimed at pensioners but also opening of selected shops.

Coronavirus aid to help businesses catch their breath

Slovakia's government has finally started dealing with the economy.

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A vending machine in Prievidza now sells masks.

Coronavirus updates from Slovakia: Flights cancelled until Easter

Check out the recent reports on the coronavirus situation in Slovakia from March 27-29.

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A team of Slovak scientists designed an alternative to artificial lung ventilation.

Slovaks developed an alternative to lung ventilation

The device can help in emergency times.

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The evidence based education reform of the Learning Makes Sense initiative

An extensive analysis of the current state of the education system in Slovakia by the To Dá Rozum initiative provides the data for a unified vision and specific recommendations on how to improve it.

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Revište a Šášov castles: the road to history

Two monumental castles were built mirror-like in the 13th century.

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Donald Trump and Jair Bolsonaro.

As COVID-19 cases increase, so does displaced blame

Political leaders can only resort to the blame game a limited number of times.

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