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Pope Intends to Visit Slovakia, Accepted Caputova's Invitation

Pope Intends to Visit Slovakia, Accepted Caputova's Invitation

Bratislava, March 8 (TASR) – Pope Francis intends to arrive in Slovakia and the visit to Bratislava could take place alongside the Eucharistic Congress in Budapest set to take place in September, TASR learnt on Monday. The pope said this at a press conference held on the same day on board

FFP2 Respirators Mandatory in Shops and on Public Transport as of Monday

FFP2 Respirators Mandatory in Shops and on Public Transport as of Monday

Bratislava, March 8 (TASR) – It is mandatory to wear FFP2 respirators in shops and on public city transport in Slovakia as of Monday, according to a Public Health Authority regulation. In addition to shops and public city transport, the obligation also applies to trains and long-distance buses. The three exemptions

First Seven Cases of South African Variant Confirmed in Slovakia

First Seven Cases of South African Variant Confirmed in Slovakia

Bratislava, March 7 (TASR) – The first seven cases of the South African variant of novel coronavirus have been confirmed in Slovakia, TASR was told by Health Ministry spokesperson Zuzana Eliasova on Sunday. Three people with the South African variant were diagnosed in Bratislava – two men who came from Ukraine and

Vlhova Wins World Cup Giant Slalom Near Birthplace: "I Burst Into Tears"

Vlhova Wins World Cup Giant Slalom Near Birthplace: "I Burst Into Tears"

Jasna, March 7 (TASR) – Slovak Alpine skier Petra Vlhova won a World Cup giant slalom event at Jasna in Slovakia on Sunday, beating second Alice Robinson of New Zealand and third Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States. Italian Marta Bassino was fourth and has secured the small globe for giant

Shiffrin Wins World Cup Slalom in Jasna, Vlhova Runner-up

Shiffrin Wins World Cup Slalom in Jasna, Vlhova Runner-up

Jasna, March 6 (TASR) – Slovak Alpine skier Petra Vlhova came second in a World Cup slalom event at Jasna in Slovakia on Saturday, being edged by American Mikaela Shiffrin, while Wendy Holdener of Switzerland took the third place. Another Slovak skier, Petra Hromcova, didn’t finish the first run. Vlhova

Ecology Centre in Cunovo to Bring Educational and Interactive Elements

Ecology Centre in Cunovo to Bring Educational and Interactive Elements

Bratislava, March 5 (TASR) – A biotope pond capable of self-cleaning, a rescue station for injured animals as well as other experiential and interactive elements in the form of a wooden track over a wetland, an interactive wall and a “barefoot” adventure trail, these are parts of a revitalised garden behind

Caputova Commemorates COVID-19 Victims at Presidential Palace

Caputova Commemorates COVID-19 Victims at Presidential Palace

Bratislava, March 5 (TASR) – President Zuzana Caputova paid tribute to the memory of the Slovak victims of the COVID-19 pandemic on Friday, TASR learnt on the same day. The commemoration took place at the Presidential Palace with soldiers of the Guard of Honour and Military Music of the Slovak Armed