Archive of articles - March 2021
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News digest: National emergency is constitutional and remains in place
President will appoint the new cabinet tomorrow. Last chance to get counted in the online census. Slovakia defeated Russia in the World Cup qualifier.
National emergency still valid
The Constitutional Court dismissed a motion submitted by the opposition and the general prosecutor.
Slovak economy to reach pre-crisis levels by the end of this year
The central bank published its prognosis, which is more optimistic than the Finance Ministry's prognosis.
Churches will be open for “individual spiritual care”
The cabinet approved new exceptions from the curfew and prolonged rapid test validity.
Bratislava is searching for mosquito hunters
The capital wants to fight the annoying insect in an environmentally-friendly way, asking people to take part.
The state is unable to fine drivers for missing e-stickers. MPs failed to remedy the error
60 days is too short for a fine for drivers on highways without e-stickers.
Matovič as No. 2. Will Slovakia see conflict between him and Heger?
Support of the 53-strong OĽaNO caucus is likely to play a role.
Archeological exploration results in unique findings
Archeologists found some remains of a Gothic house cellar.
Slovakia will have its first geothermal power plant
Žiar basin is ideal for such a project, says the company that will construct the power plant.
High-level corruption and threats against minorities. US report evaluates human rights practices in Slovakia
Slovakia alongside its closest allies and partners is considering improving human rights and democracy as a central pillar of its interest and value policies at home and also abroad.
BUSINES FOCUS: Covid-19 pandemic changes way of education
Online education, requirements for new skills, home schooling and language learning during the Covid-19 era are among the highlights of the latest Business Focus.
News digest: Prime-ministerial swap is on. Matovič out, Heger in
Rules for travelling to Austria will be harder for cross-border commuters. The epidemic situation in Slovakia keeps improving.
Slovakia lacks general practitioners, particularly in the countryside
If the situation doesn’t improve, 200 ageing doctors will leave their posts annually.
Epidemic situation keeps improving, 10 districts will remain in black tier
Experts warn to stay disciplined during upcoming holidays.
Igor Matovič stepped down as PM
Matovič said on March 28 that his demands from last week are forgotten and he proposed to swap posts with Finance Minister Eduard Heger.
Thousands of people in Slovakia struggle with so-called long Covid
They suffer from health problems for weeks.
Economic sentiment steeply increased in March
After a significant deterioration in the last two months, it has thus returned to the level of December 2020.
Should Slovakia shorten the workweek like Spain? Expert is hesitant
Results of studies in certain fields are often misinterpreted to represent the whole economy.
Teacher living out her dream of having her own school
Iveta Barková won the third edition of the Teacher of Slovakia competition.
Blog: A volunteer's actions are a drop in the ocean
Living with other cultures is a great way to realise how much we don't know, says ADRA Slovakia volunteer.
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