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Girlfriends visit Speaker of Parliament in hospital during the ban
Nurses who have had conflicts with them, may lose year-end bonuses. Coalition partners visited Kollár too, Matovič has apologised.Ján Krempaský, 26. Nov 2020, at 17:28
Jankovská admitted to her relationship with Kočner. She also mentioned Fico
Former state secretary of the Justice Ministry started cooperating with the investigators after months in pre-trial custody for corruption-related crimes.Matúš Burčík, 26. Nov 2020, at 12:29
Slovakia lacks enough antigen tests. The testing intended for the first weekend of December cancelled
Pupils can possibly return to schools on December 7.Compiled by Spectator staff, 26. Nov 2020, at 12:20
Developed at home, the production of Slovakia's COVID-19 vaccine will move abroad
Neuroimmunologist Norbert Žilka oversees the development of the ACvac1 vaccine at Axon Neuroscience.Renáta Zelná26. Nov 2020, at 12:01
Today in Slovakia
News digest: Former state secretary describes the corruption at courts
Schools will definitely not open on Monday. Coronavirus vaccine could be available starting in mid-December. Slovakia joins campaign to fight violence against women.Compiled by Spectator staff, 25. Nov 2020, at 18:11
Former state secretary Jankovská has reportedly confessed
Coalition politicians have welcomed the news.Compiled by Spectator staff, 25. Nov 2020, at 18:00
Slovakia turns orange and joins campaign to fight violence against women
One in five women has experienced violence. The situation is far from satisfactory, said President Čaputová.Compiled by Spectator staff, 25. Nov 2020, at 17:55
Rules for isolation have been updated. Green list will be extended, too
The issue of short-term stays abroad is still being discussed.Compiled by Spectator staff, 25. Nov 2020, at 17:40
Conditions for opening restaurant terraces specified
Hygienists also offered more specific conditions for mass events with more than six participants.Compiled by Spectator staff, 25. Nov 2020, at 11:51
Today in Slovakia
News digest: Slovakia to spend three Advent weekends with testing. President wants it to be voluntary
Seven candidates for the general prosecutor post approved. Acting general prosecutor steps down.Compiled by Spectator staff, 24. Nov 2020, at 18:12
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Tugboat in Bratislava probably crashed and then sank
The cause of the accident is not officially known yet.Compiled by Spectator staff, 24. Nov 2020, at 18:01
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Acting general prosecutor steps down after coming to work COVID-19 positive
Viera Kováčiková explained the decision as due to personal attacks.Compiled by Spectator staff, 24. Nov 2020, at 17:59
Slovak company created antibodies that prevent multiplication of the coronavirus
The company is developing a vaccine as well.Compiled by Spectator staff, 24. Nov 2020, at 11:21
UK nationals in Slovakia advised to take action as end of transition period nears
UK Nationals should check the British Embassy's "Living in Guide" for the most up-to-date information.Compiled by Spectator staff, 24. Nov 2020, at 11:11
UPDATED: 24. Nov 2020, at 18:23
Three rounds of testing should take place before Christmas
The first round will be nationwide and should take place in two weeks.Compiled by Spectator staff, 24. Nov 2020, at 11:05
Today in Slovakia
News digest: Sulík presents his pandemic plan, but PM Matovič remains critical
Rules for entering Spain change. Former police chief Gašpar remains in custody. State auctions the 5G network frequencies.Compiled by Spectator staff, 23. Nov 2020, at 18:05
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Government should invite the public and take EU demands in consideration when preparing recovery plan
Non-governmental organisations have sent a letter with requests to the government.Compiled by Spectator staff, 23. Nov 2020, at 17:56
Most Slovaks reject milder penalties for marijuana
The most supportive are the voters of non-parliamentary Progressive Slovakia.Compiled by Spectator staff, 23. Nov 2020, at 17:51
Using only antigen tests for mass testing was the right move, says American mathematician
The rounds of testing work like the layers of a filter, removing a large fraction of infected individuals in each round, says Daniel Larremore.Nina Hrabovská Francelová, 23. Nov 2020, at 14:44
Weekend testing did not attract many people
The mass testing was held in 458 municipalities.Compiled by Spectator staff, 23. Nov 2020, at 12:10
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- 2. News digest: Penta partner Haščák reportedly charged with corruption after a police raid
- 3. Don’t get lost in Bratislava. Some public transport stops change names
- 4. News digest: Slovakia still dealing with the loss of its talent
- 5. Everyone crossing the Slovak border should have a negative antigen test from December 7
- 6. Coronavirus in Slovakia: 2,043 new cases confirmed (graphs)
- 7. People who resisted communism will get financial compensation
- 8. Rules for isolation have been updated. Green list will be extended, too
- 9. The best way to see Slovakia is from the train (from our archive)
- 10. Slovakia keeps losing its best students. They are leaving for schools abroad
- 1. Haščák of Penta detained and accused
- 2. Everyone crossing the Slovak border should have a negative antigen test from December 7
- 3. Coronavirus in Slovakia: 2,043 new cases confirmed (graphs)
- 4. News digest: Penta partner Haščák reportedly charged with corruption after a police raid
- 5. Don’t get lost in Bratislava. Some public transport stops change names
- 6. News digest: Slovakia still dealing with the loss of its talent
- 7. Rules for isolation have been updated. Green list will be extended, too
- 8. News digest: Who is ready for a vaccine in Slovakia
- 9. Slovakia keeps losing its best students. They are leaving for schools abroad
- 10. Bratislava’s smallness is an asset Rome or London are short of
- 1. Pass a Slovak language dictation so you can work with foreigners
- 2. Rules for isolation have been updated. Green list will be extended, too
- 3. Everyone crossing the Slovak border should have a negative antigen test from December 7
- 4. Coronavirus in Slovakia: 2,043 new cases confirmed (graphs)
- 5. Haščák of Penta detained and accused
- 6. Bratislava airport falls to the bottom, the loss will be enormous
- 7. Slovakia lacks enough antigen tests. The testing intended for the first weekend of December cancelled
- 8. News digest: Who is ready for a vaccine in Slovakia
- 9. Roundup: Bratislava’s Old Market Hall hosts Christmas markets
- 10. Tugboat in Bratislava probably crashed and then sank