Finance Minister Igor Matovič (centre) informs of his trip to Moscow on April 9, 2021.

News digest: Matovič sides with the Russian vaccine producer against the Slovak regulator

The Heger cabinet is now complete. Progressives make their way to parliament.

9. apr 2021
Sputnik V

UPDATED: The Russian vaccine delivered to Slovakia to be tested in Hungary

Director of the Slovak Institute for Drug Control welcomes the laboratory tests but would be surprised if Hungarians performed the assessment.

9. apr 2021

Helping people with apps and social networks in Kosice

Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions Slovakia has proven its social responsibility even in these turbulent times.

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Roma writer Elena Lacková was born and raised in the Prešov Region.
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Elvis, Charlie Chaplin and other Roma tour the east of Slovakia

Spread kindness with happy stones or plan a trip to a giant bench.

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Slovakia received the first batch of Sputnik V vaccines on March 1.

UPDATED: Matovič says Russians want Sputnik V back, but door is still open

The former PM who now serves as finance minister is to visit Viktor Orbán today. Slovak Academy of Sciences says they tested the Russian vaccine per his health minister's request.

9. apr 2021
No final decision on scrapping the seasonal time change has been taken within the EU.

Time will change again. Pandemic delays the scrapping of seasonal clock change

Slovakia has not taken a final decision on what time to keep yet.

8. apr 2021
Sputnik V vaccines arrived at Košice airport on March 1, 2021

News digest: Russia wants Sputnik V vaccines back from Slovakia

Schools gradually re-open from April 12. Slovak politicians call for de-escalation of tensions on the Ukrainian-Russian border.

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Kindergartens and the first stage of primary schools open for all children from Monday

Ministry promises more information on April 12, when it will announce how schools should operate from April 19.

8. apr 2021
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Slovak society will be more vigilant after the pandemic is over

Not everyone has the luxury of washing their hands 20 times a day, says sociologist Zuzana Kusá.

8. apr 2021
Igor Matovič

UPDATED: Finance Minister Matovič flew to Moscow for Sputnik negotiations

Russians want the vaccine back, citing contract violations.

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Prehistoric animals such as mammoths come to life in films thanks to digital technologies, but few artists have portrayed them as artistically as Zdeněk Burian.

Mammoths were the first to discover Piešťany's thermal springs

Mammoth bones have recently been found near the spa town.

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Financial injection for gastronomy and tourism to be increased

Conditions remain the same as during the previous call.

8. apr 2021
Ivan Korčok

Slovak politicians call for de-escalation of tension at the Russian-Ukraine border

They have reassured Ukraine of Slovakia supporting its territorial sovereignty.

8. apr 2021
AstraZeneca vaccines against Covid-19

Link between AstraZeneca and blood clots confirmed. Early diagnosis important

Blood clots can be a very rare side effect, but the overall benefit-risk remains positive, the European Medicines Agency said.

8. apr 2021

Blog: Choosing the right university

What are the most important factors to consider?

8. apr 2021
Kapitulská Street-Bratislava

The street behind the walls of the castle

Kapitulská Street is separated from the castle and remains largely untouched.

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The new cabinet of Eduard Heger held its first session on April 7, 2021.

News digest: The new cabinet will be complete

Slovakia will receive first Johnson & Johnson vaccines by the end of April. Skier Petra Vlhová ends cooperation with her Italian coach.

7. apr 2021
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Pohoda summer festival postponed again

Only smaller events will be held at the Trenčín Airport this summer.

7. apr 2021
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