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It is no longer possible to cancel vaccination appointment before the second shot

Still, there are ways to change the vaccination appointments if necessary.

24. may 2021
Smer chair Robert Fico

Smer party grows in popularity, likely due to ex-PM Fico (+graphs)

While the opposition party becomes more popular, OĽaNO keeps losing support, the recent Focus poll suggests.

24. may 2021

The Slovak Spectator launches its redesigned newsletters

Today in Slovakia news digest now doubles as a newsletter. You can sign up to receive it in your inbox free of charge.

24. may 2021
Vladimír Pčolinský being taken into custody.

Secret meeting of top state officials hints at a problem in the police

The most powerful officials in the state have met in a special room at the premises of the intelligence service.

24. may 2021
The unused building on Lazaretská Street in Bratislava.

Thousands of flats? The state is sitting on a fortune worth billions

State properties could help solve the housing issue in Slovakia.

24. may 2021
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24. may 2021
Super Slovaks book

Rebels, diplomats and innovators honoured as Slovak heroes in new book

This bilingual, educational text includes some villains too.

22. may 2021
Slovak national ice hockey team defeats Belarus at the Olympic Sports Centre, Riga, Latvia, on May 21, 2021.
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How a Slovak “travelled” to the Moon and got forgotten

A weekly dose of the stories not to be missed, including ice-hockey and Eurovision.

22. may 2021
Historian Tomáš Klubert works at the Nation's Memory Institute.

The idea of Slavs being swastikaphiles is nonsense

Tomáš Klubert, a historian, speaks about the abuse of ancient symbols by extremists - and neo-pagans.

22. may 2021

News Digest: Experts approve easing of rules for foreign trips. Cabinet has not okayed it yet

Wine producers open their cellars for wine lovers, central bank marks three anniversaries with illuminated facade.

21. may 2021
Day of Open Cellars in Small Carpathian Wine Region

Wine cellars in Bratislava and its vicinity open for wine lovers

The Covid-19 pandemic has reduced wine consumption in Slovakia.

21. may 2021
Bratislav Zurian

Police wanted to detain former criminal agency head. He is abroad

Branislav Zurian told the media he will report to the police after he returns.

21. may 2021
River Park

The Dutch design that brought commercial and residential living with a view of the Danube

River Park stands over the Danube and offers luxurious apartments and office spaces.

21. may 2021
A photo of father of Monika Sweighofer with his colleagues on the roof of the chocolate company Stollwerck (later Figaro).

Historical family photos allow a peek into the lives of Pressburgers

Views of places that no longer exist, historical photos of a rowing or athletics club or from a cooking class at a girls’ school.

21. may 2021
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Third Covid-19 wave inevitable but should be milder, say scientists

Vaccinating as many people as possible is crucial, but AstraZeneca rejection raises more questions.

20. may 2021

News digest: International trains return, minister shows new vax certificate

Cyprus has listed Slovakia as a red country. The Defence Ministry plans to purchase two Black Hawk helicopters.

20. may 2021
Flooded fields near Nitra

Farmers count losses, fields with harvest have been flooded too

The situation is especially unfavourable near the Hron river basin.

20. may 2021
Slovak Parliament

Poll: Party of previous PM would win the election (+graphs)

Far-right People’s Party Our Slovakia is losing supporters.

20. may 2021

Railways to renew nearly all international connections in June

Improving epidemiological conditions are cited as the chief reason for the change.

20. may 2021

A merchant and a farmer will walk tourists through the town

Tour guides in the Záhorie region will conduct tours in costume.

20. may 2021
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