Elena Štefancová is one of the former FIIT STU students who was awarded the Biela vrana (White Crow) prize, which is given to people who show their civic courage.
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Student White Crow awardee: We felt like hostages, but not of striking teachers

Elena Štefancová, a former FIIT STU student, speaks about last year’s scandal at one of the best Slovak IT faculties.

23. apr 2021
Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia.

Slovak tennis players banned for match fixing

Dagmara Bašková was hit with a 12-year ban for repeated corruption offences.

23. apr 2021
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Applying for the S1 document for vaccination? Insurer will need proof of residence

EU citizens who live in Slovakia and want to be vaccinated against Covid-19 should request the S1 form in the country of their insurance.

23. apr 2021
Robert Fico

Surprise and accusations of Russophobia. Politicians react to expulsion of Russian diplomats

The Czech PM has thanked Slovakia for what he called a huge gesture of solidarity.

22. apr 2021
Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď and Foreign Affairs Minister Ivan Korčok after the press conference

News digest: Slovakia supports Czech Republic and expels Russian diplomats

People who have recovered from Covid will not be required to take a test for a longer period. The grey wolf is a year-long protected animal from today.

22. apr 2021
Oliver Grünberg, chairman of the board of Volkswagen Slovakia

Chip shortage hits VW Slovakia in Bratislava

The Covid-19 pandemic reduced car production in the Slovak arm of the German carmaker last year.

22. apr 2021
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22. apr 2021
Russian Embassy in Bratislava

Slovakia to expel three Russian diplomats

They have seven days to leave Slovakia.

22. apr 2021
Dagmar Horná

Every school should be a school of democracy. Slovakia lags behind

Pandemic sparks human rights-related debates, showing that most people lack the theoretical background to discuss these issues.

22. apr 2021
The Sme daily marked 20 years in print on January 15.

Penta financial group leaves Petit Press six years after hostile takeover

Petit Press publishes the Sme daily and co-owns The Slovak Spectator.

22. apr 2021
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Employers offer more remote work

Most remote job ads published in IT, telecommunications and translation, Profesia.sk reported.

22. apr 2021
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Validity of Covid recovery confirmation extended

Cabinet removes discrepancy with conditions presented by hygienists.

22. apr 2021
The eco-truck using pure biodiesel will soon be put on Slovak roads.

First eco-truck will arrive in Slovakia

Vehicle using biodiesel should reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

22. apr 2021
St.Martin's Cathedral (Katedrála sv. Martina)

Location of coronations of the Hungarian Kingdom

18 monarchs of the Hungarian Kingdom were coronated in St Martin’s Cathedral, the biggest church in Bratislava.

22. apr 2021
PM Eduard Heger announced further lifting of measures on April 21.

News digest: Situation gradually improves, Slovakia will lift more measures

Five districts will reopen all schools. Assisted census will start in May.

21. apr 2021
Restaurants will be allowed to open terraces.

Restaurant terraces and fitness centres will open next week

Schools continue to reopen; there will be no black-tier districts next week.

21. apr 2021
Bamlanivimab is an investigational monoclonal antibody.

Slovakia bought an unregistered medicine against Covid, similar to the one used by Trump

Slovakia will pay about €12.9 million for 15,000 packages.

21. apr 2021
2026 Trenčín team presenting a proposal for the European Capital of Culture title

Trenčín wants to cultivate curiosity. City runs for capital of culture title

The project proposes cultivating public spaces, supporting civil activities, and more.

21. apr 2021
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21. apr 2021
Pavol Naď

The newly-established court should have its first president

The Judicial Council selected Pavol Naď to lead the Supreme Administrative Court, but he needs to be appointed by the president.

21. apr 2021
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