Archive of articles - September 2020
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Some people hang up when contact tracers introduce themselves
Calling an infected person is not like selling vacuum cleaners on the phone. Read an interview with the head of public health office in Martin.
News digest: Mass events permitted with limitations, national emergency returns
The overview of news from Wednesday, September 30, 2020.
The central bank is optimistic about this year's economic growth
The forecast for next year’s GDP development is slightly worse, though.
National emergency will be declared on Thursday
The government set date for its end, but everything will depend on the situation after All Saints’ Day, the prime minister implied.
Hygienists will allow some mass events, but with strict measures
New rules will come into force on Thursday, October 1.
Government looks to crack down on crooks’ property and judicial corruption
New legislation could be passed within weeks.
Slovak all-female relay swimmers make history crossing the Channel
The country's first all-female team to swim the Channel trained in Slovakia during rain and storms.
Tourists in the High Tatras mainly throw away plastic bottles and paper tissues
People from the initiative #niesomprasa (I'm Not a Pig) cleaned a route.
How university students built stone routes in the Low Tatras
These are the routes tourists still walk on today.
A well-known fashion brand leaves Slovakia
On the other hand, several brands are yet to open their stores.
Parliament postpones vote on proposed abortions rules
Several MPs, both coalition and opposition, obstructed the vote.
New rules for wearing masks come into force in October
They will remain in place until further notice.
Completion of two big projects will reduce traffic congestion in Bratislava
Reconstruction of the boulevard at Nivy and the tram track to Karlova Ves are almost complete.
News digest: Less red tape for entrepreneurs, bishops disagree with proposed stop to mass
Your overview of news from Tuesday, September 29, 2020.
Analysts are optimistic. They say economy may grow after this year's fall
Slovak economy is expected to fall in constant prices by 7 percent this year, the latest prognosis suggests.
Hotels will not need to count hangers in wardrobes. Bureaucracy Index has improved
The new cabinet is determined to reduce red tape burdening entrepreneurs.
People in 48 towns will vote for mayors and councillors this Saturday
Those in obligatory isolation due to COVID-19 will not be able to vote in the complementary election.
Several luxurious hotels resort to layoffs as pandemic worsens
About 80 people could lose their jobs.
Štúrovo: The great misnomer (from our archive)
Esztergom boasts of both an enormous basilica and a popular aquapark.
Our seconds today mean years of life for others, President Čaputová told the nation
She called on people to be responsible and considerate.
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