Earth-friendly approach can bring business success

The state should approach this sector more systematically, the representatives of the sector opine.

16. nov 2020
14. nov 2020
The Slovak national team won against Northern Ireland 2:1 in Belfast and advanced to the European Championship.

News digest: Team Slovakia qualifies for Euro 2020 and some more good news

GDP is doing better than expected and there is a break in the epidemic curve. Measures will slightly ease as of Monday, and Slovakia will observe European classification of risky countries.

13. nov 2020
The mobile testing site in Bratislava.

Infection rate falls. Cinemas, theatres, churches will open

Health minister and prime minister ascribe the improvement in epidemic developments to the mass testing coupled with measures. As of Monday, the measures will change.

13. nov 2020
The Kováčik family with Dolly, left and Bibiana, in the middle.

Dolly Kováčiková paid her dream of freedom with her life

About 50 runners commemorated the 42 people murdered while trying to flee the communist Czechoslovakia on November 17 last year.

13. nov 2020
Domestic consumption dropped less than during the spring wave of the epidemic.

Economic growth a pleasant surprise to analysts

The second wave of the pandemic will be less severe on the economy, but will stretch across several quarters.

13. nov 2020
Rebuilt Mlynské Nivy Street

Bratislava’s Mlynské Nivy Street is reopening on Monday

The street has been rebuilt into a modern boulevard bringing several improvements.

13. nov 2020

The beginning of the pandemic's end? Vaccine expected in Slovakia in January

Two shots will be needed. Infectologists also reveal which vaccine they would prefer and why.

13. nov 2020
Actors Peter Ondrejička (Valér) and Noel Czuczor (Freddy) portray two main characters in 'The Report', Slovakia’s official selection for the Oscars.
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Roundup: Slovakia’s selection for the Oscars, your Slavic name & Warhol’s Flowers

On November 14, the deferred 2020 Night of Museums and Galleries will go online.

13. nov 2020
As of Monday, fireforces have been securing antigen testing for the public at 25 sites. They reported that they have so far tested more than 17,000 people.

News digest: Health Ministry deems increased mobility bad news

Slovak test to tell flu from COVID registered. Special Prosecutor resigns after arrest.

12. nov 2020
Cable car to Lomnický Peak (March 2019)

Cable car to Lomnický peak running again

It was suspended due to anti-coronavirus measures.

12. nov 2020
Dušan Kováčik

Special prosecutor resigns from post as pre-trial custody comes into effect

Kováčik faces charges in what investigators described as a major corruption scheme. Resignation is a logical step, President said.

12. nov 2020
Scientist Pavol Čekan

Slovak tests which distinguish between COVID-19 and flu are officially registered

The company can offer it to accredited diagnostic laboratories now.

12. nov 2020
Prime Minister Klement Gottwald during the ceremonial parade of the People's Militia and the police forces on February 28, 1948 in Prague.

Washington, 2020: Echoes of Prague, 1948?

How different is what Trump does from the tactics of totalitarians everywhere?

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12. nov 2020
Illustrative stock photo

Consumer prices started growing again

More expensive vegetable, bread and non-alcoholic beverages pushed prices up.

12. nov 2020
Illustrative stock photo

Slovakia has ordered 2.44 million COVID-19 vaccines

The country will receive them as soon as they are available.

12. nov 2020
Gate to Bratislava port
12. nov 2020

PM and disease experts clash over virus testing

Matovič rejects alternative to nationwide tests as epidemiologists claim lockdown is behind lower infection rate.

12. nov 2020
Slovakia commemorates the end of WWI and the veterans on November 11.

News digest: Cabinet extends national emergency, but not curfew

The coalition partners clash over the financing of a health insurer and community testing. President remembered WWI victims and veterans. Read our latest digest.

11. nov 2020
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