List of author's articles, page 15
Smarter than the lockdown? Slovakia tries to outwit the coronavirus
Experts and governments say it is in people’s hands whether the effort works.
An unusual winter is coming. What are ski resorts doing to prepare?
There are still no conditions given under which they will open the season.
Trails and tribulations: the important work of Slovakia’s unpaid hiking route markers
But veteran trail marker says hikers need to pay attention to more than just signs.
Nationwide testing - an ambitious plan with an uncertain result
Antigen tests to be used work on patients with symptoms.
Hospitals are filling up, medical students are helping too
Most medical faculties test their students regularly.
Kotleba guilty is one small step for Slovakia to get rid of fascism, says historian
The verdict might become a precedent, extremism expert believes.
Support for PM and ruling OĽaNO party plunging amid pandemic and scandals
Two thirds of people do not trust Matovič, party loses voters at record rate, surveys show.
The faker-in-chief exposing disinformation in Slovakia
Government ministries need long-term communication strategies to debunk hoaxes, says Jakub Goda, who set out to expose how fake news gets produced in Slovakia.
Slovak sign language has been codified
It has its own grammar and word order, and it is not similar to the Czech sign languages at all.
Some people hang up when contact tracers introduce themselves
Calling an infected person is not like selling vacuum cleaners on the phone. Read an interview with the head of public health office in Martin.
Government looks to crack down on crooks’ property and judicial corruption
New legislation could be passed within weeks.
I always feel like a foreigner but Slovakia is my home
The Dutch-born photographer and activist co-founded Dobrý Trh and helped create an active community of neighbours.
Health Ministry moves against disinformation
The website had recently “openly induced people to avoid and not follow” government-mandated measures to stop the spread of coronavirus.
Complain to us, not to Facebook, acting Foreigners’ Police head says
All foreigners should be able to book their appointment online, says the acting head of the Foreigners’ Police in an interview with The Slovak Spectator.
She arrived first, was offered 65th on an unofficial list
Having to endure constant harassment and pressure from people around was also emotionally draining, a foreigner talks about her night in Vajnory.
Cycling in Slovakia: A free-time activity rather than means of transport
Activists call on the government to use billions from the EU to enhance bike transport in Slovakia.
Expulsion of Russian diplomats signals return of Slovakia to EU-NATO trajectory
The new Slovak government is taking steps to regain the respect of its EU and NATO partners after years of prioritising Russian economic ties.
Municipalities get ready for new waste collections as postponements are binned
Environment Ministry looks to cut household waste, but towns warn of higher costs.
Planned changes to controversial citizenship law slammed as not going far enough
Thousands must have citizenship returned, say critics.
Foreign students are coming. Tests and isolation planned for those from risky countries
Academic year to start at Slovakia's universities in September. Universities are ready to be flexible and make changes if the coronavirus situation requires it.
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- Fico senses ‘nervousness’ ahead of EU summit, hails Russia-friendly SPD manifesto
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