SOR e-buses will be equipped by baterries developed and produced by InoBat.

SOR e-buses will run on Slovak batteries

InoBat to develop and produce batteries to power electric bus fleet across Europe.

7. may 2021
AstraZeneca vaccines against Covid-19

47-year old woman suffering from blood-clotting disorder dies post vaccination

Slovakia registers three deaths post vaccination against Covid-19.

7. may 2021
Environmental activists call for traffic slow down in Bratislava.

Activists want more 30 km/h zones in Bratislava

Vehicles do not keep to the speed limit. Activists registered a car driving at a speed of 92 km/h in the city centre.

7. may 2021
The Bratislava underpass under Hodža Square will become the Underpass of 16 November 1989 Students.
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Nameless Bratislava Old Town places to receive names

John Selecky on an amazing search for his roots in Slovakia; lost tribute to Stalin taking on a modern twist.

7. may 2021
Special shopping hours for older people will be scrapped.

Special shopping hours end, some isolation rules change

The country switches to the light red tier on national level from next Monday.

7. may 2021
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News digest: Pfizer and Moderna jabs now available to a younger age group in Slovakia

Former health minister Krajčí commented on the Sputnik V contract. Carmakers still affected by the lack of components.

6. may 2021
Finance Minister Igor Matovič introducing the tax and levy reform.

Matovič introduces tax reform

It will be based on three pillars: fair taxes, a single tax and single levy and benefits of €200 per child.

6. may 2021
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Registration form for Covid vaccine has new features

You can now also register for a vaccination if you are accompanying a person aged 70 or over.

6. may 2021
The pandemic brought online classes instead of the intercultural exchange Slovak students abroad had been used to or hoping for.

Zoom University: The pandemic stripped studying abroad of many of its lures and benefits

Slovak students share their experiences of studying at universities abroad during the Covid-19 pandemic.

6. may 2021
Speaker of Parliament Boris Kollár, President Zuzana Čaputová and Prime Minister Eduard Heger, from left after signing the a letter accompanying Slovakia’s recovery plan.

Slovakia sent its 600-page plan to Brussels on becoming a better country

Only the next government will harvest the fruits of the planned reforms.

6. may 2021
Leatherworker Ondrej Sabela in his workshop.

Near rock bottom, artisans in Slovakia pray for a better season

The pandemic has forced some to find new jobs, leaving their trades behind.

Peter Getting 6. may 2021

Real estate prices continued to climb at the beginning of the year, especially in Bratislava

Residential real-estate market seems to be Covid-proof. No signs increase in prices should end soon.

6. may 2021
President Zuzana Čaputová appointed new SIS director Michal Aláč on May 6.

Intelligence agency has a new director

President Zuzana Čaputová appoints Michal Aláč to lead the SIS.

6. may 2021
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6. may 2021
Bratislava: Chatam Sófer Memorial

A pilgrimage destination for many Jews from around the world

Chatam Sófer Memorial is the sole remaining part of the Jewish cemetery used until 1847.

6. may 2021
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News digest: Curfew will stay in place for at least another week

The Health Ministry said the age limit for the Pfizer vaccine could change. EC greenlights the state assistance for tourism.

5. may 2021
Juraj Šeliga

Šeliga leaves the deputy parliament’s speaker post after violating curfew rules

The politician was in a café after 21:00. His party colleague Jana Žitňanská drew consequences, too.

5. may 2021
Health Minister Vladimír Lengvarský

Situation improves, but curfew remains in place for now

Only two districts will remain in the dark red tier next week.

5. may 2021

Visitors to opal mines can explore a renovated trail

Includes a replica of a water dam and a replica of a contemporary transportable backhouse used in the mines.

5. may 2021
Carmakers in Slovakia have to halt car production due to a lack of microchips, too.

Slovakia will have a permanent kurzarbeit scheme as of next year

The state will cover 60 percent of the employee’s salary.

5. may 2021
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