Economics
News on Slovakia's economy and employment
How to wake a sleeping tiger
Energy, infrastructure, housing and defence — four sectors that could reignite economic growth.
30,000 jobs at risk as Slovakia faces bleak economic outlook
Central bank slashes growth forecast to near-zero and warns real wages will stagnate.
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.
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.
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.
Ukrainian confectionery firm announces major investment in Slovakia
Family business from central Ukraine will create 200 new job opportunities near Žilina.
Cement bellies of livestock in eastern Slovakia produce biomethane
First biomethane plant in Slovakia aims harnessing biodegradable municipal waste.
Inflow of Ukrainians revives rental market
Absolute prices of flats may hit the limit of what people can afford.
After a campaign on freedom, they came up with fake presenter Puškárová
The mobile operator O2 Slovakia won its second Via Bona award in the Fair Market Player category.
Therapy by virtual reality
IT company Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions Slovakia won the Via Bona award in the Socially Innovative Company category.
Creating a responsible and meaningful digital world
GoodRequest is present in the lives of many people via their apps and webs.
One shock after another. Labour market copes with pandemic impacts and the arrival of refugees
Climate crisis a factor in the labour market’s development as well.
Pandemic and war in Ukraine triggers waves of solidarity (CSR in focus)
Companies helping Ukrainian refugees, interview with an expert in volunteering, shortlisted companies for Via Bona awards and more regarding corporate social responsibility.
Economy still fails to catch up with pre-pandemic levels
Economic growth probably impacted by domestic demand and household consumption.
Inflation broke records. Energy prices do not help
The January inflation has been the highest since late 2003.
Car production in Slovakia should not fall below 900,000 vehicles this year
The Slovak automotive industry faced the impacts of the pandemic and a chip shortage in 2021.
How Slovak millionaires fared in 2021
Entrepreneurs have turned into investors.
Hydrogen is an opportunity for energy companies
Semi-state players are preparing to transmit, store and produce green hydrogen in Slovakia.
Slovakia has high hydrogen ambitions in road transport
The sports car and unique hydrogen bus made in Slovakia highlights of country’s Expo show.
Slovakia betting on hydrogen
The government has adopted a national strategy and is designing its action plan to cover many walks of life.
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