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Trail signs in the High Tatras.

Slovak Tatra villages seek greater autonomy to boost tourism

The Polish side of the Tatras is developing more dynamically.

Patrik Križanský

Patrik Križanský: E-mobility is not all e-cars and charging stations

SEVA chief sees the transition to electric vehicles as inevitable.

The wind park in Cerová, western Slovakia.

Chasing the wind in Slovakia

More electricity-generating turbines are in the pipeline.

Barbora Balunová

Slovakia’s energy legislation serves as inspiration for EU peers

An expert in energy-related legislation talks about the impacts of the energy crisis and ESG reporting.

Eggs are transported by conveyor from the large-scale laying hen farm to the sorting facility at Hydina Holding in Kežmarok on October 2, 2018.

Egg supply faces strain as the largest farm battles avian flu

Slovakia has seen a drop in egg prices, yet avian flu could drive prices higher over the festive season.

Finance Minister Ladislav Kamenický.

Slovakia’s fiscal plan wins a rating agency’s endorsement

S&P affirms A+ rating, yet agency warns of hurdles and risks to EU funds.

Štefan (left) and Peter Marčák from the Telegrafia company.

From Košice to the world: Brothers find success exporting sirens abroad

Telegrafia alarm systems warn people of floods and earthquakes.

Honouring his smuggler grandfather’s legacy, this man sells slivovitz with kosher twist

The Roma play a key role in Dusan Stevlik’s slivovitz industry.

Illustrative image.
Illustrative image.

The alarming state of pensions in Slovakia

Pension expenses rising sharply.

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met with his Slovak counterpart Robert Fico near Uzhhorod on Monday, October 7.

Expiring gas transit agreement poses a challenge for Slovakia

Slovakia is better prepared for uncertain Russian gas supply via Ukraine in 2025.

Hyundai Mobis CEO and President Lee Gyu Suk (left) and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.

Hyundai Mobis to build electric car component plant in Slovakia

In a major boost for the region, South Korean auto parts giant Hyundai Mobis plans to create 281 jobs in Nováky after the local coal mine closure.

Illustrative image. Most of Slovaks that cross-border commute work in the construction sector.

Germany’s economy may be stalling, but Slovak workers aren’t coming home yet

Slovaks are commuting in droves to countries like Germany and Austria, as local jobs fail to compete with foreign wages and benefits.

Michaela Štalmachová
The price of Slovak butter is influenced by the cost of milk and cream on European markets.

Agriculture minister insists butter is not expensive. He might want to check again.

Slovensko leader and former PM Igor Matovič flew to Paris to compare butter prices.


Daniel Tomko Jr. with his father Daniel Tomko from Tomark.

A Prešov-based company welds truck trailers and develops airplanes for the entire world

The Tomark company is nominated for the FéliX Business Award.

The Bratislava public transport is seen in a positive way by 71 percent of people, more than London, Paris.

Bratislava with better public transport than Paris, Lisbon

However, the city still pales in comparison with neighbouring countries.

From left, head of the company Ján Haramia JR., founder Ján Haramia and sister Zuzana Bystroňová.
Construction of an eight-storey apartment building with rental flats on Muchovo Square in Bratislava in July 2024.

Public rental options in Slovakia? Only 1.6 percent of homes say ‘welcome’

A lack of clear government responsibility and support leaves municipalities struggling to provide adequate housing.

Jaroslav Haščák has returned to the Forbes ranking of the richest Slovaks.

Richest Slovaks get richer, shows new Forbes list

The Forbes list has a new man at the top spot.

The Poprad-Tatry airport.
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