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Business people gave the government a minus 4 grade for its operation in 2020

Business Alliance of Slovakia: the government has failed to manage the pandemic and thus does not have room for deep and systemic reforms.

Economy Minister Richard Sulík
News

It will be possible to prolong national emergency. MPs approved the change

Prior to the vote in parliament, hygienists enabled coronavirus-positive MPs to attend the session.

Coronavirus-positive MPs were separated with a plastic foil.
Business

Slovak wine producers call on people to purchase local wines

The label #PoctiveSlovenske helps wine lovers recognise local wine.

This year the most popular wine tasting events have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Opinion

The year of the mask

During 2020, mask-wearing has come to symbolise what unites and divides us.

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Culture & lifestyle

The Celt with golden eyes may be the find of the year

Archaeologist talks about how the precious statuette was found in Spiš.

Archaeologist Mária Hudáková with the precious Celtic statuette.
News

Vaccination in Slovakia continues. Dozens of healthcare workers have received the jab

Health minister ponders a fund to compensate for unwanted side effects.

The vaccination against the coronavirus started also in Košice.
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Business

Slovakia has potential to succeed in space

More involvement in the European Space Agency will be crucial.

Androver I developed by RoboTech Vision during a simulated mission in Hawaii.
News

When will I get my COVID vaccine? FAQs about vaccination in Slovakia

Here’s what we know about the vaccination process in Slovakia so far.

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The first one to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Slovakia is Vladimír Krčméry.
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First person receives COVID vaccine in Slovakia

Slovakia began coronavirus vaccine rollout on the same day the vaccines were delivered to the country. President to be vaccinated on Sunday.

Special news digest: What the pandemic Christmas will look like in Slovakia

People in Slovakia prepare to celebrate Christmas. Post office changes opening hours. Plus, find some good reads for your days off.

Winter fairytale-like nature at Kojšovská Hoľa hill close to Košice.
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COVID-positive people can go shopping. Public health offices issue new rules

People who test positive should trace their closest contacts on their own; testing will not be required if quarantine is observed.

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Flying to and from Slovakia this Christmas

Ryanair has also announced a new flight between Košice and Warsaw.

Restart of Slovak economy should be green

Slovakia wants to use billions of euros from the EU’s recovery plan on green economy.

A higher scope of recycling and the elimination of old, toxic environmental burdens are on Slovakia’s reform agenda.

Automation poses a high risk to jobs in Slovakia

As many as 64 percent of working positions are in danger, according to the World Economic Forum.

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A closed terrace in Bratislava.

It'll be a lockdown Christmas in Slovakia

Mitigation rules for Christmas holidays not enough, government's advisors call for a lockdown. State budget, pension changes, judiciary reform, and new GP takes office.

Coalition copes with COVID and crisis

PM calls economy minister an idiot and demands his resignation. He and several ministers test positive one day later. Former economy minister of Pellegrini's cabinet is in hot water.

Economy Minister Richard Sulík

Who is complicit in the rise of the far right

Today’s conservatives work with the far right because even if their rhetorical tenor is different their core beliefs are the same.

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Piešťany Spa

Naked and nervous: Mom's famous spa story (from our archive)

An American traveller visits the Piešťany spa for an unexpected wellness experience.

Malá Fatra is gearing up for monitoring of predators

Participants from abroad not expected to arrive due to the pandemic.

Measuring the wolf's traces

Antigen testing was launched in Tatra ski resorts

People are still recommended to get tested before they leave home for skiing or a winter vacation.

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Slovakia's Petra Vlhová speeds down the course during an alpine ski, women's World Cup giant slalom in Courchevel, France.
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Petra Vlhová ends third in Courchevel

She was defeated by Marta Bassino and Sara Hector.

Petra Vlhová wins another slalom in Levi

Michelle Gisin of Switzerland ended second, and Katharina Liensberger of Austria was third.

Petra Vlhová of Slovakia celebrates after winning the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup women's slalom race at the Levi ski resort in Finland on November 22.
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