Business
Automotive and engineering production are at a similar level
Other sectors are not faring very well.Compiled by Spectator staff, 12. Nov 2018, at 13:32
Top lawyer: Zero-tolerance for corruption is an unrealistic aim
Peter Štrpka shares his view on Slovakia’s business environment, including the lack of a qualified workforce, corruption, business laws, and security.Michaela Terenzani, 12. Nov 2018, at 11:40
How much do Slovaks spend on food?
We spend the most on meat, statistics show.Compiled by Spectator staff, 8. Nov 2018, at 14:00
Derelict skeleton of unfinished shopping centre in Nitra will be completed
The resumed development will bring in shops, apartments and parking.Compiled by Spectator staff, 8. Nov 2018, at 4:54
How would a PET deposit scheme work in Slovakia?
Plastic bottle producers and retailers will pay for the deposit return scheme. Not all the retailers will buy empty PET bottles, though.Compiled by Spectator staff, 7. Nov 2018, at 22:48
Volkswagen has paid the most on taxes in Slovakia
The company considers the award as an appreciation of their effort and success in its core business.Compiled by Spectator staff, 7. Nov 2018, at 22:35
Outlet in Voderady has closed downPhoto
The One Fashion Outlet 1 company went bankrupt in summer.Compiled by Spectator staff, 7. Nov 2018, at 14:06
Slovakia still lags in innovation
The state should make application of adopted strategies its priority, experts claim.Jana Liptáková, 7. Nov 2018, at 7:00
Slovak businesses are satisfied with the euro
The majority of respondents would adopt the euro again if Slovakia did not already have the EU’s currency.Compiled by Spectator staff, 6. Nov 2018, at 23:34
Passengers can purchase train tickets with mobile app
It will be followed by the launch of a new online system for purchasing train tickets in mid-November.Compiled by Spectator staff, 6. Nov 2018, at 23:24
Slovakia’s middle class is the richest in the world
The number of Slovaks owning property is higher than anywhere else.Compiled by Spectator staff, 6. Nov 2018, at 13:53
Clients should no longer serve as delivery service for state offices
New rules to fight bureaucracy expected to save more than €13 million and 600,000 hours spent waiting in queues, though entrepreneurs say more still needs to be done.Radka Minarechová, 6. Nov 2018, at 9:44
Use of payment cards at post offices to be extended
The company also plans to launch a mobile app in 2019.Compiled by Spectator staff, 6. Nov 2018, at 6:09
Minimum wage to exceed €500
The government is ready to continue in negotiations over the minimum wage increase in the future.Compiled by Spectator staff, 6. Nov 2018, at 3:41
Doing business in Georgia is easier than in Slovakia
The country dropped in the latest competitiveness report.Compiled by Spectator staff, 5. Nov 2018, at 13:54
Alexander Matušek: The automotive industry will undergo revolutionary changes
The Slovak Spectator spoke with the new president of the Slovak Automotive Industry Association (ZAP) Alexander Matušek about the challenges the Slovak automotive industry faces and more.Jana Liptáková, 5. Nov 2018, at 13:40
Automotive industry gets a boost but also faces challenges
The biggest challenges the automotive industry in Slovakia faces are the ability to remain competitive, the availability of a quality labour force and regulations.Jana Liptáková, 5. Nov 2018, at 13:40
Slovak glass scientist succeeded in EU schemes
No one invested a cent in scientific infrastructure between 1989 and when EU funds arrived, says Dušan Galusek.Peter Adamovsky, 2. Nov 2018, at 12:30
Bratislava’s Aupark shopping centre plans to add a new block
No details about future brands to be sold in the extension for now.Compiled by Spectator staff, 1. Nov 2018, at 9:38
West has run Slovakia economically for over 100 years
Slovakia is now catching up with the Czech Republic.Compiled by Spectator staff, 31. Oct 2018, at 13:32
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- 2. Another regional capital gets a "hipster mayor"
- 3. Bratislavans chose Vallo's plan Photo
- 4. 5 most significant results of the municipal elections Photo
- 5. Slovakia’s middle class is the richest in the world
- 6. Blog: It took me half a year to get used to halušky Audio
- 7. We want foreigners to integrate but we do everything to see them fail
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- 1. Municipal vote: Independent candidates dominate Photo
- 2. Slovakia’s middle class is the richest in the world
- 3. Some meals and drinks have outlived socialism
- 4. We want foreigners to integrate but we do everything to see them fail
- 5. Another regional capital gets a "hipster mayor"
- 6. Bratislavans chose Vallo's plan Photo
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