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Interest in being vaccinated by GPs is low

The Health Ministry still considers the project to be good.

19. jul 2021
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Slovak government should compensate victims of forced sterilisation

Justice Minister Mária Kolíková responded that the government takes this issue very seriously, Heger wants to wait for a legislative proposal.

19. jul 2021

Change is constant at the borders, but new rules still favour the vaccinated

Only the biggest ones leave like this. If only it didn't hurt the rest of us so badly. Slovakia remembers deceased actor Milan Lasica.

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Massive storms affected the Southern Moravia region in the southeast of the Czech Republic. The area along the Slovak border was hit the hardest.

This is what a crisis looks like

Weather extremes will cost us ever more resources that could otherwise be invested elsewhere.

19. jul 2021
Flood wave from Germany and Austria arrived in Bratislava.

Danube’s water level higher than usual due to floods in Germany

Apart from the Danube, the water levels of the Morava River also increased.

19. jul 2021
A stone run near Šomoška Castle in the south of central Slovakia.

Are Slovakia's national parks crowded?

See for yourself. A website with another traffic light system has been launched to help tourists.

19. jul 2021
Milan Lasica

Popular humourist, actor and singer Milan Lasica dies

Slovakia has lost one of its most significant personalities, President Zuzana Čaputová commented.

19. jul 2021
A man walks along a road in the Kýčera settlement in the Kysuce region.
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Scattered around Kysuce, quaint hilltop villages work their magic

Tips for what to see in the Kysuce region, from traditions to thrills.

19. jul 2021
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Surprise! When people work less, they feel better

If only democracies included some institution capable of regulating finance in a way that benefits most people.

19. jul 2021
A new cycling bridge in the city of Nitra.

New bridge hopes to become Nitra's next landmark

Investment in Kalvársky Cycling Bridge reaches €1.4 million.

17. jul 2021

News digest: New border rules lead tourists to rethink holiday plans

Activists protest against planned LNG terminal, legendary train Slovenská Strela marks 85th anniversary and the average price of new residential real estate in Bratislava hits new record.

16. jul 2021
Foreign tourists cancel or postpone holiday in Slovakia due to new anti-Covid measures.

Foreign tourists reassess holiday in Slovakia due to new anti-Covid measures

They see constant changes in measures as the biggest problem.

16. jul 2021
Activists protest against a planned LNG terminal.

Activists protest against LNG terminal planned for Danube port in Bratislava

The investor claims the project would reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

16. jul 2021
National Park Pieniny

Slovak national parks lack protection. Amended law should be the first step towards change

None of the nine national parks complies with international rules.

16. jul 2021
Alice Masaryková
16. jul 2021
Team Slovakia 2021 Olympic gear is inspired by the Čataj ornaments.

What will Slovak athletes wear at the 2021 Olympics?

Catch up on travel and culture stories from this week.

16. jul 2021

News digest: Health minister suggests how border rules will change on Monday

The vaccination rate of excluded communities lags behind the Slovak average. Trnava-based carmaker will suspend production again.

15. jul 2021
Dušan Kováčik
15. jul 2021
Štrbské Pleso is a popular destination in the High Tatras.

Tatras tourist industry in sore need of workers after laying off employees due to Covid-19

An estimated 2,000 workers in the High Tatras lost their jobs.

15. jul 2021
Vladimír Lengvarský

New border rules take effect Monday

Changes will apply to people vaccinated with only one dose.

15. jul 2021
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