Oliver Grünberg, chairman of the board of Volkswagen Slovakia, bringing details about teh €1 billion investment to Bratislava.

Passat and Superb make up half of the €1 billion Volkswagen is investing in Slovakia

Production of two new models will balloon the labour force by 2,000 from current 12,100 people.

19. nov 2020
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Tonnes of snow that survived the summer in Jasná will be used for the upcoming season

The snow was stored at the end of the previous winter season.

19. nov 2020
AirCar by Štefan Klein

Slovakia takes innovative approach to mobility as well as green business

Innovations in processes, cleantech in Slovakia and progress made in the development of flying cars are among the highlights of the latest Business Focus.

19. nov 2020
Jiří Žežulka in a photo from 2014.

Tax officials have a new head. He is not a Slovak

When he was asked to pay a bribe, he called the police.

19. nov 2020
Testing with rapid antigen tests is available around Slovakia, PM Matovič wants to test the whole nation again in December.

News digest: Another nationwide testing could take place before the holidays

Economy Minister Richard Sulík assigned to buy 16 million rapid antigen tests. Ambassadors to strategic countries receive presidential credentials. Post office issues special Christmas stamp.

19. nov 2020

Older pupils still stay home. Exception made for those in material need

Minister would like to open schools as soon as possible, PM talks about return in 2021.

19. nov 2020
President Zuzana Čaputová handed credentials to five new ambassadors to key postings.

Slovakia sends new people to some key ambassadorial postings

Experienced NATO diplomat takes over as ambassador to the US, he will be replaced by the president's foreign policy advisor. New people also go to London, Moscow, and the OECD.

19. nov 2020
The CEIT’s automated guided vehicle in action at the Volkswagen Slovakia plant in Bratislava.

Process innovations allow Slovak innovators to shine

Slovak-made innovations make their way to the world through transnational companies.

19. nov 2020
Pollarding was a traditional way of growing willows also in Slovakia.

Bumpy, twisted, but always beautiful. A tip for tree-lovers around Bratislava

Pollarding is a win-win solution for willows as well as farmers.

19. nov 2020
Director Peter Bebjak during the filming of Správa (The Report) film.

People have forgotten what Nazism resulted in

I wonder why a film about the heroism of Wetzler and Vrba has not been made in the West, says director Peter Bebjak.

19. nov 2020
Economy Minister Richard Sulík (l) was charged by PM Igor Matovič (r) to purchase millions of antigen tests.

Slovakia will purchase 16 million antigen tests

PM Matovič: Another nationwide testing may be held before Christmas.

19. nov 2020
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This year’s Black Friday will be different. It may be better than the last

People are buying more electronics, but also home and sports clothes.

19. nov 2020
OZ Fantazia Deti

Women’s club fundraising goes online

Over the years the IWCB has raised over €1.4 million.

19. nov 2020
Nitra

Rapid tests fogged coronavirus statistics in Slovakia

Results of antigen testing not included in official stats although they detect hundreds of new positive cases even after mass testing. Experts say the situation is not good.

19. nov 2020
Churches can only let in 50-percent of their capacity of seated church-goers.

No screening in cinemas despite eased measures. Pools and fitness centres remain closed too

Some facilities are preparing to open, churches already held first services on Monday morning.

18. nov 2020
An unathorised protest took place in Bratislava on November 17.

News digest: 14 people taken to the police after November 17 protests

The cabinet plans to purchase 11 million antigen tests. Some university rectors create a new platform to discuss less popular topics.

18. nov 2020
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Slovak industrial companies lag behind in digital transformation

The recent poll suggests that digitalisation and automation processes in firms remain at a standstill this year.

18. nov 2020
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18. nov 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic as well as antipandemic measures affect the Slovak economy.

Uncertainties abound, yet recovery is likely forthcoming in 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic determines economic development of Slovakia.

18. nov 2020
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Tatra peaks and valleys from a plane. Check new aerial video-map

Filmed in 360° virtual reality technology.

18. nov 2020
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