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Cowsheds for dairy cattle operated by FirstFarms in Plavecký Štvrtok.
Pictured from left: Chief Economist of the National Bank of Slovakia, Michal Horváth, and Governor of the National Bank of Slovakia, Peter Kažimír, during a press conference on the National Bank of Slovakia’s Spring 2025 Economic and Monetary Developments, held in Bratislava on 25 March 2025.

Trade war could leave thousands jobless in Slovakia, warns central bank

The central bank fears a €3 billion hit and 20,000 job losses, with carmakers and suppliers first in line.

The Funus inn near Horský Park.

Legendary Bratislava establishment for sale

Funus has a history dating back roughly 200 years.

Barbora Balunová, L/R/P advokáti, s.r.o.

New cybersecurity requirements impact energy sector

Cyber threats in Slovakia and other European Union countries have been on the rise in recent years and are becoming increasingly sophisticated.

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The European Union recognises some insects as a sustainable and innovative food source.

Slovak bakers reject the idea of using insect-based ingredients in their products

All food products containing this novel food must be properly labelled to inform consumers of the presence of insects.

The GreenWay company is a key player in Poland and has recently entered Croatia.

Slovakia’s EV charging leader attracts major global investor

GreenWay lands €50 million investment from French fund Mirova.

Across Slovakia, the underground trade in homemade cakes and pastries is thriving.

Sweet but illegal: Home bakers are sidestepping the law

Homemade cakes may taste like tradition, but an unregulated baking boom is estimated to cost the state millions in lost taxes.

Slovakia's unemployment rate

Slovakia’s labour market is thriving. But its workers are stuck.

As agriculture and industry decline, services are driving job growth.

Trebišov railway station, eastern Slovakia

Rail passengers in Slovakia hit with new ticketing fees

Critics argue the move penalises those without internet access.

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Higher property taxes on the table as towns struggle with funding

Some Slovak villages have kept property taxes unchanged for years.

Some banks do not require a personal visit to launch the business account.

10 things to know about the transaction tax

The new tax will become effective on April 1.

Despite Slovakia's transition to the euro in 2009, billions of Slovak koruna in banknotes remain unaccounted for – hidden, forgotten, or kept as keepsakes.

Hidden millions: Could unreturned Slovak crowns be linked to crime?

It's still possible to exchange Slovak koruna banknotes for euros.

Anastasiia Burko

Demand for experts in ESG, AI, and risk management is rising. See which firms are hiring now.

Henkel, AT&T, Swiss Re, and more are on the hunt for skilled professionals.

Duslo in Šaľa

Slovakia’s first CO₂ storage site takes shape

A gas firm plans to repurpose a depleted reservoir near Nitra – but environmental concerns linger.

The Prístavný Bridge, part of the D1 highway, is the busiest section in Slovakia, with about 100,000 vehicles crossing it every day.

Transit trucks diverted from Bratislava’s busiest bridge. At least in one direction

Authorities hope to ease congestion and pollution by keeping transit trucks out of the city.

Manufacture worker, stock photo.

Populism over productivity? Slovakia’s wages stuck in the middle-income trap

Government prioritises family benefits over business support.

Jérôme Texier moved to Slovakia for love and built a career at Orange Business.

From La Rochelle to Bratislava: A Frenchman’s mission

Jérôme Texier left France for love, but in Slovakia he found a professional mission and a home.

Presentation of credentials by Assadollah Eshragh Jahromi, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Austria and accredited to the Slovak Republic, to Peter Pellegrini, President of Slovakia, on January 29, 2025.

Iran plans direct flights to Bratislava

Tehran seeks new medical tourism opportunities while Slovakia considers trade ties.

New builds down 16 percent in worst year since 2017

Košice defies the downturn with a 50 percent surge in new builds, but the rest of the country struggles.

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