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Vladimír Mrva (left) and Peter Stanko in the wine cellar of their Víno Mrva & Stanko winery.

The Trnava winemakers who defied the supermarkets and built a brand

Vladimír Mrva and Peter Stanko risked their homes to create a winery on the edge of Trnava. Today their brand is recognised internationally, while staying rooted in Slovakia.

Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev met with Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó at the site of the future Paks II nuclear power plant units.

Fico risks US pact with call for Russian role in new nuclear plant

The prime minister unsettled Washington by suggesting Russian firms could join a multibillion-euro project, complicating a pending deal with Westinghouse.

The launch of the third unit at the Mochovce nuclear power plant has boosted the financial performance of Slovenské Elektrárne.

Who are the most important business players in Slovakia?

It is particularly energy and automotive sectors that drive Slovakia’s economy, the Forbes’ exclusive ranking shows.

Slovak state operator Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko and Ukrainian Railways will from Friday, 12 September run the first direct passenger trains between Bratislava and Uzhhorod.

Slovakia launches first direct trains to Ukraine’s Uzhhorod

New cross-border service marks milestone in Ukraine’s shift to European-gauge rail.

Former labour minister Milan Krajniak

Slovakia pays the price for generous early retirement

A 2023 reform let long-tenured workers quit early on favourable terms, straining public finances and draining key sectors of experienced staff.

Volvo Car Košice plant, eastern Slovakia

Pull out your CVs: Volvo’s mega plant is hiring thousands

Volvo plans to hire 1,000 people in Slovakia this year, according to Marc Gombeer, head of Volvo Car Slovakia.

Track worker laying rail panels during maintenance on the Vaďovce–Stará Turá line in western Slovakia, May 2025.

Slovakia’s growth numbers are in. They are pretty grim

Sluggish consumption, temporary investment gains and fiscal tightening weigh on outlook as the country struggles to stabilise public finances.

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Household bills soar by €103 a month as people brace for more cuts

More than three-quarters of households report rising costs since last year’s austerity drive – with families with young children hit hardest.

Aliter Technologies CEO Ján Grujbár.

From Rammstein concerts to rescue teams: How Aliter Technologies deploys drones

The goal of Aliter Technologies is to be different than its competition.

The production facilities of the Jaguar Land Rover plant in Nitra.

Jaguar Land Rover halts Slovak production after cyberattack

Carmaker forced to shut down IT systems as Nitra plant employing 5,000 workers remains idle for days.

Vojtech Ferencz

Slovakia’s gas chief resigns after two years marked by pro-Russian stance

Vojtech Ferencz warns on Russian television that Slovakia’s gas utility could go bankrupt.

Bratislava - Petržalka

Bratislava housing completions hit 22-year low

Housing completions across Slovakia fell sharply in Q2 2025, with the steepest decline in Bratislava.

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Illustrative image. A lot of Slovaks are unable to afford a decent meal, the country is the worst off in Europe

Many Slovaks unable to afford a decent meal, country ranks worst in Europe

Low incomes, high prices leave Slovaks struggling.

Employment relations in Slovakia

Practical information from Investment Advisory Guide.

The information board at the Sebechleby area lists companies linked to the Babindol case.

How subsidies built an empire of trucks, barns, and fake guesthouses

Once showered with millions from the Agricultural Paying Agency, companies are now in decline.

Career Guide

Labour market in Slovakia (online content of Career Guide)

Exploring Slovak labour market trends and human resources in the wider EU context.

Sports Minister Rudolf Huliak (l) and Environment Minister Tomáš Taraba (r)

Ministers clash over gambling reform

Plan to expand state casinos and strip councils of veto rights sparks claims of lobbying, moral outrage and constitutional concerns.

Bryndzové halušky is a popular meal in Slovakia, especially mountainous areas.

Where to enjoy halušky: Slovakia’s top-rated kolibas

You can find them in Orava, the Tatras and Muráň.

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Finance Minister Ladislav Kamenický with PM Robert Fico

Slovakia’s debt servicing costs surge to record high

The country has already spent more than €1bn on interest payments this year, as high deficits and rising rates put pressure on public finances.

Burčiak can be white or red.

Slovakia’s first burčiak of 2025 goes on sale

Winemakers anticipate stronger harvest after poor yields in recent years, with tradition-bound drink available until December.

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