Migration crisis
Migration in the EU
Bad, worse, or worst. Central bank shows its scenarios for Slovak economy
Slovakia is headed into recession.Jana Liptáková, 25. Mar 2020, at 13:20
Eight police officers will help at borders with Turkey
They will be part of a group of 100 police officers from various EU countries.Compiled by Spectator staff, 12. Mar 2020, at 13:57
When did the foreign press write about Slovakia the most?
German dailies paid more attention to Slovakia than their French and Italian counterparts between 2000 and 2017.Nina Hrabovská Francelová, 15. Jan 2020, at 16:54
A World of Neighbours
Love Thy Neighbour: How the Church of Sweden advocates for people on the move
On a grassroots level, people tend to solve the problems that might look unsolvable on a macro level, says programme director Anna Hjälm.Anna Fay, 8. Jul 2019, at 9:40
A new hoax uses old video depicting an inspection by customs officers
The shot has nothing to do with refugees.Marcela Rebrová13. Dec 2018, at 23:43
What does Lajčák really believe in?
The time to speak up was in 2015 and 2016. Lajčák didn’t, because it wasn’t career-friendly.Benjamin Cunningham, 23. Nov 2018, at 16:07
Slovakia to temporarily take 250 refugees
They will stay in the country only until they leave for their target destination.Compiled by Spectator staff, 30. Oct 2018, at 7:29
Pellegrini: We can take Syrian orphans
Slovakia’s prime minister admitted that Slovakia could help Greece and Italy with refugees. The Foreign Affairs Ministry is now analysing the possibilities.Compiled by Spectator staff, 2. Oct 2018, at 13:17
PM Pellegrini: Slovakia will accept migrants but nobody will come here without our consent
The EU summit brought agreement on the re-distribution of migrants; Slovakia will accept as many as 1,200 migrants to help neighbouring countries, Prime Minister Peter Pellegrini said.Compiled by Spectator staff, 2. Jul 2018, at 13:45
Will Slovakia be part of the "new Schengen"?
If leaders in Brussels failed to agree on immigration, we would also feel it, says analyst Milan Nič.Lukáš Onderčanin2. Jul 2018, at 0:06
Orbán warns Slovakia against George Soros on a TV talk show
The Hungarian PM labelled Soros “a dangerous financial speculator”.Compiled by Spectator staff, 25. Jun 2018, at 13:54
We are in for a hot summer
Europe has done very little to prepare for a reprise of mass refugee flows.Benjamin Cunningham, 18. May 2018, at 16:35
Hoax: George Soros made it rain sand in Europe
Two hoaxes involving burning tyres, George Soros and the Sahara were spread recently by Slovak media and social networks.Compiled by Spectator staff, 7. May 2018, at 19:01
Slovakia will give €8 million for solving migration problems
The money will mostly go to Libya.Compiled by Spectator staff, 22. Feb 2018, at 14:05
Police detain 78 illegal migrants in two lorries
In the city of Žilina, vehicles were stopped with dozens of illegally transported Iraqi, Iranian and Syrian nationals.Compiled by Spectator staff, 15. Nov 2017, at 13:51
Austria launches random checks close to Slovakia’s borders
Refugees are using new smuggling routes, according to the Austrian minister.Compiled by Spectator staff, 20. Sep 2017, at 23:04
Coalition Council meets on Friday
Danko called on remaining coalition parties to postpone the cabinet session scheduled for WednesdayCompiled by Spectator staff, 22. Aug 2017, at 0:01
EU court’s advocate general proposes to dismiss quota lawsuits
Yves Bot rejects arguments from Slovakia and Hungary on the legality of the relocation plan.Compiled by Spectator staff, 26. Jul 2017, at 13:55
Asylum seekers avoid Slovakia
The country has accepted only 16 people through its quota system.Roman Cuprik, 11. Jul 2017, at 16:17
Manager of one of the biggest refugee camps will lead discussion in Bratislava
Kilian Klenschmidt will talk about dire conditions in the Za’atari camp in Jordan, situated close to the Syrian border.Compiled by Spectator staff, 3. Jul 2017, at 22:55
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- 1. Pass a Slovak language dictation so you can work with foreigners
- 2. Everyone crossing the Slovak border should have a negative antigen test from December 7
- 3. Bratislava airport falls to the bottom, the loss will be enormous
- 4. Slovakia lacks enough antigen tests. The testing intended for the first weekend of December cancelled
- 5. Rules for isolation have been updated. Green list will be extended, too
- 6. Roundup: Bratislava’s Old Market Hall hosts Christmas markets
- 7. News digest: Who is ready for a vaccine in Slovakia
- 8. Coronavirus in Slovakia: 1,100 new cases confirmed (graphs)
- 9. Girlfriends visit Speaker of Parliament in hospital during the ban
- 10. News digest: What Jankovská said and Kollár goes home amid scandal
- 1. Pass a Slovak language dictation so you can work with foreigners
- 2. Coronavirus in Slovakia: 1,100 new cases confirmed (graphs)
- 3. Rules for isolation have been updated. Green list will be extended, too
- 4. Three rounds of testing should take place before Christmas
- 5. Which are the largest law firms in Slovakia?
- 6. Everyone crossing the Slovak border should have a negative antigen test from December 7
- 7. Bratislava airport falls to the bottom, the loss will be enormous
- 8. Tugboat in Bratislava probably crashed and then sank
- 9. Slovakia lacks enough antigen tests. The testing intended for the first weekend of December cancelled
- 10. News digest: Slovakia to spend three Advent weekends with testing. President wants it to be voluntary