Last Week in Slovakia
Much remains foreign to the Foreigners' Police
The reaction of the Foreigners’ Police to the ombudswoman's report shows some old frameworks of thinking remain in place.
13. júl
Last Week in Slovakia
Coalition shakes, Matovič twists and shouts
Plagiarism scandal is not over yet, but few believe it could be fatal for the ruling coalition.
6. júl
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A taste of Boris Kollár’s multi-layered graduation cake
The government marks one hundred days amid a plagiarism scandal and the departure of one of its leaders.
29. jún
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The story of the short-lived proxy and more "values" brought up
Sunday saw shops open again and a Sme Rodina MP leave her plenipotentiary post after just a few days. Fico let slip an unintended confession.
22. jún
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Two former prime ministers part ways during an eventful week
Slovakia was mentioned in international media after a school attack. The police are hard at work.
15. jún
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President makes a wish, prime minister gives gifts
Lifting the coronavirus measures is not a birthday party.
8. jún
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Sleepy Sundays and party clashes continue
Kindergartens and primary schools reopened today while Slovakia’s questionable state of emergency remains in place.
1. jún
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Homecomers sing angry blues for Matovič
Smart quarantine off to a rocky start as general prosecutor election kicks into high gear.
25. máj
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Battle against coronavirus almost over, a different kind of “war” about to break out
It has been an eventful week for the judiciary and for the human rights defender.
18. máj
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Europe Day celebrated amid discussions of a “mini-Schengen”
Borders and schools remain closed as the rest of the country opens up.
11. máj
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Green light for Matovič as pressure to reopen country mounts
The government got the MPs' confidence to carry out its plan. Experts say that if it does well, it can avert the threat of the further rise of extremism in the country.
4. máj
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Slovakia tries to take a deeper breath as measures ease
The country embarks on its way out of the anti coronavirus measures, Matovič government embarks on its way to restore the judiciary with a stumble.
27. apr
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Long and ambitious: Matovič government promises a lot
One has to give it to them that no other government had to draft its programme statement in such a complicated time.
20. apr
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Easter measures highlighted district borders in Slovakia
Coalition clashed over tailbacks in a partially locked-down country and Matovič frets over coronavirus in marginalised settlements.
13. apr
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What Matovič talks about when he talks about a blackout
Slovakia is doing a good job flattening the curve so far, analysts suggest.
6. apr
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Coronavirus aid to help businesses catch their breath
Slovakia's government has finally started dealing with the economy.
30. mar
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Ordinary PM has to cope with extraordinary times
Matovič rains on Pellegrini’s final parade: All we found was empty shelves.
23. mar
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Of people and viruses
The government keeps tightening measures. But it is not all about the corona in Slovakia these days.
16. mar
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Corona and coalition collywobbles
The first week of March left people in Slovakia wondering what they should worry about more.
9. mar
Last Week in Slovakia
Slovakia will get an Ordinary PM
The composition of the next parliament still raises more questions than answers the day after election weekend.
2. mar
- 1. Anti-pandemic measures change again – some restaurants will be able to serve indoors
- 2. News digest: Open cinemas and eating inside restaurants in some districts. New rules apply from Monday
- 3. Slovakia will participate in the testing of Covid passes. They should be launched in mid-June
- 4. Respirators will not be obligatory in some districts. Cabinet approves new Covid alert system
- 5. News digest: AstraZeneca vaccine is safe, Indian strain confirmed in Slovakia
- 6. The Iron Curtain trail becomes cycling trail of the year 2021
- 7. Bratislava castle: The landmark that was almost demolished
- 8. Coronavirus in Slovakia: 294 new cases confirmed (graphs)
- 9. Highway will soon connect Košice and Bratislava via Hungary
- 10. Age limit for Pfizer and Moderna vaccines reduced, Sputnik to be administered soon
- 1. AstraZeneca vaccination has been suspended
- 2. Anti-pandemic measures change again – some restaurants will be able to serve indoors
- 3. News digest: AstraZeneca vaccine is safe, Indian strain confirmed in Slovakia
- 4. News digest: Vaccination with AstraZeneca halted for now
- 5. Highway will soon connect Košice and Bratislava via Hungary
- 6. Slovakia suspends the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine. What does it mean? (Q&A)
- 7. Respirators will not be obligatory in some districts. Cabinet approves new Covid alert system
- 8. The Iron Curtain trail becomes cycling trail of the year 2021
- 9. News digest: Open cinemas and eating inside restaurants in some districts. New rules apply from Monday
- 10. Age limit for Pfizer and Moderna vaccines reduced, Sputnik to be administered soon
- 1. Most districts are in red and light red tiers. Look at the measures valid from May 10
- 2. Dobrú chuť. Are you going to eat that?
- 3. Special shopping hours end, some isolation rules change
- 4. AstraZeneca vaccination has been suspended
- 5. Anti-pandemic measures change again – some restaurants will be able to serve indoors
- 6. Coronavirus in Slovakia: 294 new cases confirmed (graphs)
- 7. People do not need to isolate when travelling to Czechia
- 8. News digest: Slovakia to switch to light red tier on Monday, anti-Covid measures keep relaxing
- 9. News digest: AstraZeneca vaccine is safe, Indian strain confirmed in Slovakia
- 10. 47-year old woman suffering from blood-clotting disorder dies post vaccination