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Leo Express to run direct Prague–Bratislava trains via Petržalka
From April 2026 the Czech operator will launch two daily return services.
Bratislava revives major tram project after botched tender
Revised €102 million plan for Ružinov line includes greener design and hopes of shorter travel times through the Slovak capital.
Slovenské elektrárne signs long-term uranium deal with Canada’s Cameco
Agreement secures uranium and conversion services for Slovakia’s nuclear plants until 2036, strengthening the country’s energy security.
Q&A: What the end of the transaction tax means for the self-employed
How to cancel your business account — and what to consider first.
New flight set to link Slovakia’s mountains with Poland’s coast
Wizz Air announces a budget route between Poprad and Gdańsk, offering travellers a winter escape for less than €15.
EU rules out funding for Slovakia’s energy scheme
Government critics warn that shifting EU projects to cover costs could widen the budget deficit and drain funds from regional development.
Which family business grew most in 2024?
Firms active in mechanical engineering, logistics, construction, minting and sport were among last year’s rising stars.
Why do Slovaks pay so much more than Czechs for gas?
Former economy minister, now Demokrati’s energy expert, speaks of a major gas “robbery”.
Profits under pressure: Slovakia’s top family businesses in 2024
Despite a 15-percent slump in overall profits, some companies did well.
Who really pushed Slovakia into debt? Fico and Pellegrini lit the fuse.
Finance Minister Ladislav Kamenický is wilfully pulling facts out of context.
Why are trains delayed around Bratislava?
Faults and engineering works cause a third of delays.
Cheaper mortgages, pricier homes: Slovakia’s uneasy housing mix
Falling interest rates fuel demand, but sluggish construction and a slowing economy keep affordability out of reach.
Family firms power Slovakia’s economy
I.D.C. Holding exits rankings after major sale, tobacco wholesaler GGT and pharma distributor Med-Art are still top, despite rising costs and consumer cutbacks.
Slovakia’s wealthiest grow richer despite uncertainty, Forbes finds
Top ten Slovak billionaires unchanged in 2025 ranking.
Slovak households to receive energy aid also in 2026
Opposition call it an “energy bribe”, compensating households for fiscal consolidation costs.
Russian discount chain to launch in Slovakia
First store to open in Banská Bystrica as low-cost retailer linked to sanctioned Russian businessmen expands despite setbacks elsewhere in Europe.
Slovakia faces €1 billion tax shortfall as growth slows
Finance Ministry forecasts weaker VAT and corporate tax revenues, adding pressure on Robert Fico’s government to tighten compliance.
Defence minister pushes anti-drone purchases despite expert doubts
Robert Kaliňák cites Russian drone incursions into Poland as justification for planned Czech radar and aircraft purchases.
Slovakia exempts sole traders from transaction tax – but companies still liable
Parliament votes to relieve the self-employed from January, but experts warn the law remains unclear and continues to favour cash payments over electronic transfers.
Slovakia has attracted a new Chinese investor to the east
Chinese supplier Shenzhen Uniconn is investing €23.5 million in its first European plant, in Košice.
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