Slovakia needs to remove restrictions in the food retail sector

The EC has criticised the request to promote mostly Slovak-origin products in leaflets.

2. jul 2020
PM Igor Matovič (OĽaNO) introduces a new list of less risky countries.

Less risky countries added to open list, some conditions for mass events change

Some rules will change from July 6. But wearing masks or face coverings is still required.

2. jul 2020
Split, Croatia, illustrative stock photo

How to handle coronavirus problems while in Croatia

Croatia remains the most popular sea holiday destination for people from Slovakia, but the number of cases in the country is on the rise.

Nina Sobotovičová 2. jul 2020
The gothic church in Štítnik boasts exceptional interior.

Slovakia has one of the richest collections of gothic art in Europe

The excellence of the preserved buildings is evident in the number of surviving works of art, winged altars, sculptures and the murals and architecture

2. jul 2020
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Situation after the coronavirus crisis: help companies and the self-employed

The respondents of a recent poll also consider unemployment and health care a matter of urgency.

2. jul 2020
Transport Minister Andrej Doležal (l) during a test ride of the autonomous vehicle developed by STU and technology companies.

Self-driving vehicles developed in Slovakia. A university joins forces with companies

The project is an opportunity to improve the quality of education and give students hands-on experience.

2. jul 2020
Boris Kollár will not use the Mgr. title while in politics, he said in response to plagiarism allegations.

People will protest against plagiarism in politics

The organisers call on Speaker of Parliament Boris Kollár to step down.

2. jul 2020
Grössling opened to the public in late 2018.

Foreigners can have their say in the future look of Bratislava's iconic old bathhouse

Almost 80 architectural studious from 17 countries enrolled in the competition for refurbishment of the Grössling bathhouse.

2. jul 2020
A street in the village of Varín in the north of central Slovakia bears the name of Jozef Tiso, the controversial President of the Slovak State during the Second World War

Slovakia's 'rare' fascist monuments escape wave of statue removals

As the world takes disputed statues down, locals in Rajec and Čakajovce are not bothered by 'rare' fascist statues.

Jana Alexová 2. jul 2020
July 2020's Spectator College focuses on multicultural society.

Glossary: Multicultural society and Slovakia

Spectator College provides readers who are trying to improve their English with glossaries of useful and frequently used words and expressions from stories published as part of the Spectator College.

2. jul 2020
Richard Sulík (right) and his SaS demand Boris Kollár (centre) to step down. PM Igor Matovič (left) has supported Kollár so far.

More hot water for parliament's speaker and an international scandal brewing (news digest)

Read the stories that resonated in the news from Slovakia on the first day of July.

1. jul 2020
Volkswagen Slovakia

Volkswagen scraps plans in Turkey and might look at Bratislava instead

Reports suggest the German carmaker might widen its production in its plant in Slovakia.

1. jul 2020
Anna Zemanová and Richard Sulík

Pressure mounts on parliament's speaker to step down

SaS MPs want Boris Kollár to resign. He has not ruled out leaving the coalition if he is forced to step down from the speaker post.

1. jul 2020
The slope of Devínska Kobyla with removed black pines.

Alien black pines give way to original nature at Bratislava’s Devínska Kobyla

Planting trees is not always a good idea, say nature conservationists.

1. jul 2020
Foreign Affairs Minister Ivan Korčok

Another international scandal? Slovak consulate in St.Petersburg under scrutiny

Slovak consulate issued visa to a Russian citizen later involved in a murder in Berlin.

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Short trip from Košice: Cool down near waterfalls

Cascade Hájska valley is part of Slovak Karst National Park.

1. jul 2020

Meteorologists expect storms in all of Slovakia

First-degree warning valid for all eight regions between 9:00 and 20:00.

1. jul 2020
Entrance to swimming pool Košice
1. jul 2020
Illustrative stock photo

Slovaks worked for the state for a record 36 days longer

From every single euro generated in the Slovak economy, the state will take and redistribute 50 cents this year.

1. jul 2020
The Modra Wine Cellars Day event will take place on July 25, 2020.
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Top 10 July events in Slovakia

With events springing up across Slovakia, people should not forget about public health measures over the summer.

1. jul 2020
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