News digest: Summer holiday brings new travelling and testing rules

Vaccination the decisive factor for self-isolation. State will focus on PCR tests. Children start summer holiday.

30. jun 2021
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EU digital Covid certificates to be valid soon. Here’s how to request yours

Prepare your phone number, Covid-19-pass number and year of birth.

30. jun 2021
Many mobile testing sites performing antigen tests end from July.

Testing strategy will change. The focus should move to PCR tests

Only mild restrictions will be applied in Slovakia from next Monday.

30. jun 2021
Jana Bittó Cigániková

MP stopped two legislation proposals on abortion

SaS MP Jana Bittó Cigániková took advantage of the lack of attention by other deputies.

30. jun 2021

Today is the last day to submit your tax returns

No longer possible to extend the deadline.

30. jun 2021
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UPDATED: Travelling rules change. Incomers to Slovakia vaccinated against Covid will have benefits

Cross-border commuters and children aged 12-18 will follow temporary rules until mid-August.

30. jun 2021
Bio waste comprises about 45 percent of waste bins.

Every inhabitant of Slovakia produces a hundred kilos of biowaste a year

One person throws out €100 - €150 worth of expired groceries annually.

30. jun 2021
Lawyers help clients who cannot afford to pay for legal representation navigate complicated court cases and laws.

Pandemic greatly increased demand on free legal advice sector

The professional lawyer-client relationship is everything even in pro bono work, say pro bono lawyers of one of the largest law firms in Slovakia.

30. jun 2021

News digest: GPs will start vaccinating soon, but not everyone will receive a jab

Belgian police officer punished for death of Slovak. Cabinet disagrees with attempt to oust Matovič.

29. jun 2021
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29. jun 2021
Shopping online, illustrative stock photo.

Shoppers return to brick-and-mortar shops, but only partly

Many people who never shopped online tried it the first time during the pandemic.

29. jun 2021
Sarah Hinlicky Wilson and her friend Peter picking cherries in Svätý Jur.

To all the Slovak boys I've loved before

A new memoir recounts an American teenager’s year of romance and heartbreak in Slovakia during the country’s fledgling independence.

29. jun 2021
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Moving beyond the “Moderate Innovator” category

Andrej Kurucz talks about the opportunities available at the EU level to boost the innovation and research activities of Slovak companies.

29. jun 2021

Norway returns illegally exported Roman coins to Slovakia

The illegal trade in cultural heritage items is a large-scale global problem, the Slovak Foreign Affairs Minister claims.

29. jun 2021

Less than 200 doctors sign up to vaccinate patients

The Health Ministry does not know where these doctors are from.

29. jun 2021

Belgian police officer punished for death of Slovak

André Desenfants received a disciplinary punishment.

29. jun 2021
Lucia Šicková of Pixel Federation

HR leader of a game developer: How education can become a passion

Lucia Šicková from the Pixel Federation helps young talents grow and seek greater career opportunities.

29. jun 2021
Prielom Hornádu Valley

Secrets of Slovak Paradise

Visit Slovak Paradise, where you can climb rocks and ladders, spot animals, and get a taste of Slovak culture.

29. jun 2021
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News digest: Travel rules may change soon, experts discuss potential restrictions

Two more Delta variants uncovered. Trnava-based carmaker plans a huge investment in e-mobility. Wood waste shredder plant in Bratislava catches fire.

28. jun 2021
Stellantis plant in Trnava

Trnava-based carmaker will manufacture new models

Investment worth €180 million should include e-vehicles.

28. jun 2021
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