Opinion, page 27

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One year of the vaccine: Why Slovakia failed to get jabbed

Going through the pandemic in a world where everything is politics.

Students with a growth mindset see mistakes or perceived failure as ways to learn and grow.

Blog: Mindset is the key to successful learning

It is important to learn to get comfortable with being uncomfortable.

Finance Minister Igor Matovic (left) during the parliamentary session on his first state budget. Boris Kollar (bottom right) and his Sme Rodina did not support the reforms in parliament.

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.

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A circular strategy with real value

Circular economy is not an end in itself and companies need to think about their circular strategy to create real value.

PM Eduard Heger assists with Covid vaccination in the northern-Slovak municipality of Ivachnová.

Slovakia’s half-hearted lockdown continues as Delta appears to recede

The vaccinated can now do more, but they can’t go to school.

Vinosady (Bratislava Region)

Is Slovakia’s reputation a reflection of our own individual behaviour?

Just like in every other country, an average Slovak citizen does not have the means or power to change the dysfunctionality of the system.

Andrea Sadloňová
Igor Matovic

PM’s calls for “respect” are ignored by his own colleagues

Finance minister proposes massive handout without consulting PM.

In samizdats, not even the editorial team knew where the publication was printed and who the middleman between the editorial and the printing house was.

Spying on the press has a tradition in Slovakia

Who, and why, is surveilling journalists in the country?

Blog: What are the skills our children need?

Preparing for the future through STEAM.

I used to be optimistic. The pandemic proved me wrong

We all now have ample evidence that infections anywhere can impact people everywhere.

President Zuzana Čaputová (front) and Health Minister Vladimír Lengvarský (back) visiting Ružinov hospital.

Lockdown it is. Or is it?

Hospitals are on the verge of collapse. President tells people to stop blabbing about Covid and get vaccinated.

A day in the life of the Slovak internet

Our capacity for indignation – or compassion – seems exhausted just when we need it most.

PM Eduard Heger visited the hospital in Poprad on November 22.

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.

Aerial view of Bratislava from May 2021.

Sustainable development and Bratislava’s renaissance

Milota Sidorová shares her thoughts about the quality of life in Bratislava, its further sustainable development and the challenges that the city is likely to face in the years to come.

Health Minister Vladimir Lengvarsky

It's hard to be disappointed. You know you expected this all along

Low expectations excuse the Slovak government’s total lack of preparedness for this latest, completely predictable Covid wave.

New ‘green pass’ requirements will likely carry more bark than bite

Employers can finally demand immunisation or tests from employees.

Pictures of PM Eduard Heger (right) and his predecessor Igor Matovič, both OĽaNO.

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.

Zuckerberg's timing is worse than suspicious

Let's hope it does not take half a century to fix Facebook's mess.

Slovak President Zuzana Čaputová delivers her message during the UN Climate Change Conference COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland, Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021.
Zuzana Čaputová
Robert Fico is a fierce opponent of Covid vaccinations who has also criticised mask mandates and downplayed the threat of coronavirus.

Bacon, lawyers, corruption charges and Covid lies

The breathtaking extent of Fico’s cynicism is revealed in leaked tapes.

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