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Alternative taxi services deliver food instead of people
Coronavirus prevents taxis from taking people, so they are looking for new services.Compiled by Spectator staff, 2. Apr 2020, at 11:24
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Who is the man who welcomes visitors to Bratislava's Main Square?
Schöner Náci was a real historical figure.Compiled by Spectator staff, 2. Apr 2020, at 7:00
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Former military premises in Bratislava forests open to public
Parallel road brings Bratislavans to recreation area more safely.Jana Liptáková, 1. Apr 2020, at 16:41
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Unused silo block will turn into a landmark
Developer searching for building’s new function.Jana Liptáková, 29. Mar 2020, at 18:37
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Slavín WWII memorial will get a facelift
The plan to build the WWII museum here has not materialised yet.Compiled by Spectator staff, 28. Mar 2020, at 20:51
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Air at Štrbské Pleso is 29 times healthier than in Bratislava
Experts examine the number of solid nanoparticles in the air.Compiled by Spectator staff, 28. Mar 2020, at 9:35
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Ancient coins in the east, “Rubberneck” in the west
Read a roundup of travel and culture stories for March 23-29, 2020.Compiled by Spectator staff, 27. Mar 2020, at 3:57
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Man at work sign is one of Bratislava's most popular landmarks
Most tourists don't leave Bratislava without a picture with the iconic Čumil.Compiled by Spectator staff, 26. Mar 2020, at 7:00
Bratislava's SNP Square was packed in 2018. Today, it's a desert
Responsibility drew masses to the squares two years ago, now it dictates people should not gather.Michaela Terenzani, 20. Mar 2020, at 12:33
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Cars will be cast away from the Tyršovo embankment
Part of the wild car park is already fenced.Jana Liptáková, 19. Mar 2020, at 7:28
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The cradle of Slovakia's theatre in Bratislava
Historical building of the Slovak National Theatre was designed by famous duo of architects.Compiled by Spectator staff, 19. Mar 2020, at 7:00
Parking policy could affect the real estate market in Bratislava
Views of real estate analysts differ over the impact of the parking policy.Compiled by Spectator staff, 16. Mar 2020, at 16:45
Twenty hospital employees quarantined due to hospital failure in Bratislava
A patient, later diagnosed with coronavirus, underwent examinations and stayed in the Ružinov hospital without proper measures taken.Compiled by Spectator staff, 14. Mar 2020, at 16:09
Environmentalists counted bats at Železná studnička
They do not want to be disturbed.Compiled by Spectator staff, 14. Mar 2020, at 10:45
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Bratislava in one day: Take a train ride through the centre and beyond
The tourist trains are the fastest way to get to know Bratislava's landmarks.Compiled by Spectator staff, 12. Mar 2020, at 19:00
New wooden jetty in a village near Bratislava
More new attractions should appear in Zálesie.Compiled by Spectator staff, 11. Mar 2020, at 13:57
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An ancient symbol of globalisation in central Bratislava
The Old Town Hall tells tales of famous royals and precious improvisations.Anna Fay, 10. Mar 2020, at 14:03
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Zlaté Piesky lake is giving up the last pieces of a crashed plane
The air crash in 1976 was one of the biggest air disasters to occur in the former Czechoslovakia.Compiled by Spectator staff, 9. Mar 2020, at 16:02
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Coronavirus: In the case of suspicion, temperature is a deciding factor
Some people had problems contacting the helpline. The ministry and regional health authority call on people to be patient.Ján Krempaský9. Mar 2020, at 13:01
UPDATED: 11. Mar 2020, at 20:04
Coronavirus: Many schools in Slovakia have been closed (overview)
Bratislava will close all primary schools, art schools and kindergartens.Compiled by Spectator staff, 9. Mar 2020, at 11:33
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- 1. PM Matovič floats the idea of a "blackout" to kill the coronavirus in Slovakia
- 2. PM wants Slovakia to be an island of hope for Europe, carmakers prolong halt (news digest)
- 3. Coronavirus measures work. Very few severe cases in Slovakia so far
- 4. Why is there no yeast on supermarket shelves in Slovakia?
- 5. Slovakia has 26 new coronavirus cases
- 6. Prediction of coronavirus in Slovakia: New model counts with fewer infected cases
- 7. Former military premises in Bratislava forests open to public Photo
- 8. Coronavirus might prompt a reform Slovakia's schools have needed for a long time
- 9. Man from Bojnice hospital probably first coronavirus-related death in Slovakia (news digest) Photo
- 10. Who is the man who welcomes visitors to Bratislava's Main Square?
- 1. Coronavirus measures work. Very few severe cases in Slovakia so far
- 2. PM Matovič floats the idea of a "blackout" to kill the coronavirus in Slovakia
- 3. Slovakia has 26 new coronavirus cases
- 4. Prediction of coronavirus in Slovakia: New model counts with fewer infected cases
- 5. Man from Bojnice hospital probably first coronavirus-related death in Slovakia (news digest) Photo
- 6. The coronavirus disease may peak in mid-July in Slovakia (news digest) Photo
- 7. PM wants Slovakia to be an island of hope for Europe, carmakers prolong halt (news digest)
- 8. Data on sick people published, containing exact streets, age and gender
- 9. Masks will be obligatory, new measures mainly aimed at the elderly
- 10. Why is there no yeast on supermarket shelves in Slovakia?
- 1. Slovakia has 26 new coronavirus cases
- 2. Coping with the coronavirus: Slovakia opens some shops but tightens hygienic measures
- 3. Coronavirus measures work. Very few severe cases in Slovakia so far
- 4. PM Matovič floats the idea of a "blackout" to kill the coronavirus in Slovakia
- 5. Masks will be obligatory, new measures mainly aimed at the elderly
- 6. How the state plans to help companies and the self-employed
- 7. The coronavirus disease may peak in mid-July in Slovakia (news digest) Photo
- 8. Prediction of coronavirus in Slovakia: New model counts with fewer infected cases
- 9. Man from Bojnice hospital probably first coronavirus-related death in Slovakia (news digest) Photo
- 10. Three pieces of good news from Slovakia and the Czech Republic about coronavirus