Last Week in Slovakia, page 9
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As Omicron wave approaches, Slovakia shrugs in resignation
Government seems to have given up or misunderstood - again.
One year of the vaccine: Why Slovakia failed to get jabbed
Going through the pandemic in a world where everything is politics.
Parliament hinted at what the passing of Heger’s reforms will look like
Matovič’s first state budget also clears parliament, but the finance minister keeps part of the money on hold.
Slovakia’s half-hearted lockdown continues as Delta appears to recede
The vaccinated can now do more, but they can’t go to school.
PM’s calls for “respect” are ignored by his own colleagues
Finance minister proposes massive handout without consulting PM.
Lockdown it is. Or is it?
Hospitals are on the verge of collapse. President tells people to stop blabbing about Covid and get vaccinated.
Is “best in Covid” really the best Slovakia can do?
Another lockdown Christmas looms as hospitals fill up. Slovakia shows how a nation that succumbs to irrationality copes with the pandemic.
New ‘green pass’ requirements will likely carry more bark than bite
Employers can finally demand immunisation or tests from employees.
From Mr Bombastic to Mr Lethargic: How did we get into this mess again?
The inaction of the prime minister and his government is Slovakia’s latest Covid curse.
Bacon, lawyers, corruption charges and Covid lies
The breathtaking extent of Fico’s cynicism is revealed in leaked tapes.
Who needs an opposition when you have Boris Kollár?
The Recovery Plan has a problem - one of its own architects.
The ‘Latvian scenario’ repeats in Slovakia
Central bank governor Kažimír shows no signs of resigning, despite corruption charges.
The virus: are we there yet?
Most analysts have abandoned their most optimistic scenarios for the Delta variant in Slovakia.
President warns of hate, Fico erupts
Attempts to court dialogue with opposition leaders are spurned.
What Slovaks shouldn’t forget when they dream of the perfect foreigner
Bratislava’s mayor is right that integration is a two-way street, but even the capital still has some way to go to see foreigners as residents rather than just visitors.
Pope brings message of unity to a country in turmoil
It was nice while it lasted. Which wasn’t long.
Coalition puts its quarrels on hold while the Pope visits
The ongoing papal visit is expected to dominate the news, but last week brought some changes on the Slovak political scene.
Surprise and consternation as accused former spy boss is sped out of prison
The shock move by the General Prosecutor’s Office raised many legitimate questions. It then blocked some journalists from asking them at a press conference.
Why Slovakia’s number rarely comes up
Matovič’s lottery shows – again – what happens when anti-system politicians are allowed to rule the country.
School bags rather than keyboards, please. Kids are more than ready to go back
Education Ministry promises there’ll be no widespread school closures this year, but there are still many unknowns.
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