Industry
Development and investment in Slovak industry
Slovakia misses out on key VW electric car investment
Volkswagen chooses Portugal over Bratislava for its cheapest EV, sparking concerns over Slovakia’s investment appeal.
Steel is collapsing — and so is this Slovak factory
Slovmag Lubeník has lost half its sales and laid off 200 workers. Can exports to the West save what remains?
German shoemaker Lowa joins wave of factory closures in Slovakia
The company to shut Handlová site.
Danish shoemaker to shut Slovak factory, axing 650 jobs in fresh blow to struggling region
Ecco’s closure marks end of an era and renews questions over Slovakia’s economic stability under Fico.
Košice steelworks sinks deeper into the red
Despite fading revenues and market instability, U. S. Steel Košice places hope in potential investment from Japan’s Nippon Steel.
Trump’s tariff plans pose threat to Slovakia’s car industry
The sector could be severely impacted if Trump extends tariffs to Europe, reports a US news website.
Slovakia in the running as French-Chinese carmaker shifts SUV production plans
Poland dropped from Leapmotor B10 production plans, writes Reuters.
Funding the net zero transition
Elizabeth Curmi shares her insights on decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors such as steel, cement, aluminum, shipping, and aviation.
Plan to build major battery factory in Šurany encounters growing resistance
Locals have organised a petition and are asking Prime Minister Fico to stop the project. At a September meeting, they shouted down investors' representatives.
Slovak snack giant sells to Ireland’s Valeo Foods
I.D.C. Holding produces legendary wafers such as Kávenky and Horalka.
One tourist spot fewer: Upper Nitra's unique mining museum closes after 21 years
A glimpse into miners' lives is lost as water hazards force closure. But hope remains for a new museum in Handlová.
Slovak firm dressed German police officers and Olympians. Today, it is applying for bankruptcy.
Itimex also sewed for brands like Lacoste and Escada.
How the works on the Volvo plant continue
European Commission recently approved state incentives for the carmaker.
DYNAMIK HOLDING: Towards sustainable construction
Minimizing the negative impact of the industry on the environment.
Slovakia, facing labour shortages, is to allow more visas for foreign workers
Government approves proposal aims to amend the process for admitting people.
Armenian entrepreneur builds global giant in central Slovakia
Gevorkyan shows why a family atmosphere and strict recruitment criteria matter.
Japanese firm acquires U.S. Steel for almost $15 billion
The Košice steelworks, owned by U.S. Steel, has been underfinanced for years.
Slovak industry faces the decarbonisation challenge
Biggest challenge since the transition to a market economy, says expert.
Another U.S. Steel Košice strike alert over, workers will earn more
A new collective agreement being drafted by the trade union.
US Steel Košice welcomes €300 million from Recovery Plan, but needs more
Its decarbonisation plan based on installation of electric arc furnaces has a price tag exceeding €1 billion.
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