Economics, page 2
News on Slovakia's economy and employment
Utilities authority proposes helping electricity intensive companies
The change should compensate companies for high electricity prices.
Pandemics are uninsurable, climate change is the real challenge
In 2020, global insured losses from natural catastrophes amounted to $81 billion.
Slovak e-mobility specialist expands its e-van portfolio
Voltia is partnering with Stellantis to expand its e-vans and adapt them for urban delivery.
2020 was a roller coaster ride
Delivery services had to adapt to both increases and decreases in demand.
Wood, steel, and cement ever more expensive. Pandemic hikes construction bills
Post-pandemic recovery plans will create additional pressure on the price increase of building material.
Higher prices of building materials impacted the June inflation
The inflation rate has been the highest since February 2020.
Economy predicted to fare better, but vaccination more important
The central bank warns of the low vaccination rate may in the end negatively impact GDP.
Once an ugly duckling, pandemic turns logistics real estate sector into desirable investment opportunity
The sector will continue to be driven by e-commerce, the automotive sector and the global trend of sustainability.
Home office regulation is a wasted opportunity
Lawyers most often answered queries about state aid, sensitive data or repatriantion of posted employees.
Bratislava property prices soar amid pandemic
Apartment construction lagging demand as more people move to capital.
Bratislava’s growth cannot be stopped, but it can be regulated
Sustainable construction means different things to different cities.
The average Slovak drank seven cups of fairtrade coffee last year
Fairtrade products are on the rise in Slovakia. Cocoa was the most popular among them.
Pandemic has made Slovakia more attractive for investors, a survey shows
Investors perceive the government’s reform policy as a positive signal for the country.
Open space is no longer the “chicken farm” it used to be
Smart solutions should be aimed at increasing the comfort of people working in offices.
Slovakia expects the Nord Stream 2 to not affect the usage of existing infrastructure
Alexei Miller of Gazprom assured that cooperation with Slovakia will continue at the set level.
MPs okayed record-high budget deficit. Critics expect future tax hike
Total increase in expenditures not necessary, economists say.
Economy takes new breath as second Covid wave recedes in Slovakia
But observers warn against shortage of chips in industry and looming third pandemic wave.
Slovak car batteries to be produced in Voderady. First are expected within one year
EV battery developer and producer InoBat Auto has launched reconstruction of a former logistics and production hall into an EV battery R&D centre and pilot line.
Slovakia's economy expected to grow mildly
The outlook is negative due to the partial closure of export capacities and positive due to the start-up of services, according to the Council for Budget Responsibility.
The government will spend more than originally planned
Parliament passes amendment to the state budget.
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