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The energy regulator to be more open with the public

Newly-appointed Ľubomír Jahnátek has introduced some of his first tasks in the office. Compiled by Spectator staff ,26. Jul 2017, at 14:06

PM Robert Fico (l) and new ÚRSO head Ľubomír Jahnátek (r)

Adient will shut down its Lozorno plant in 2018

The current employees have been offered jobs at other centres in Slovakia. Compiled by Spectator staff ,25. Jul 2017, at 23:07

Adient is a global leader in the production of automobile seats.

Patients may pay more at emergency wards

Government hopes to prevent misuse of the system. Compiled by Spectator staff ,25. Jul 2017, at 14:35

Highways do not solve problems in hunger valleys

Recent analysis says that districts also need quality human capital, but the transport minister questions the results. Compiled by Spectator staff ,25. Jul 2017, at 14:27

Wizz Air: Luggage changes have to wait until we train our staff

Clients of the Wizz Air airline will no longer have to pay for bigger hand luggage with a new service to be launched in late October.Marek Poracký25. Jul 2017, at 11:50

Auto sector could learn from Austria

New fields are an opportunity Jana Liptáková ,25. Jul 2017, at 6:30

Jahnátek will become the new head of the regulatory authority, ÚRSO

PM Robert Fico will appoint Jahnátek officially into the post on Tuesday25. Jul 2017, at 6:26

Anker bakery to open another shop in Bratislava

The brand has not expanded to other cities outside of the capital, this may change soon. Compiled by Spectator staff ,25. Jul 2017, at 6:25

An approved bakery product retrieval technique.

Bahlsen reacts to pressure, cookies will be the same across Europe

Butter will now be used for products meant for the eastern-European market. Compiled by Spectator staff ,24. Jul 2017, at 14:15

FAQ: Buying and selling a property in Slovakia

The Slovak Spectator brings you the set of the most frequently asked questions with regard to buying and selling real estate in Slovakia. Compiled by Spectator staff ,24. Jul 2017, at 13:35

Same job conditions for Slovaks and Austrians

The new law should secure that the employees dispatched to Austria receive the same wage for the same work in the same place. Compiled by Spectator staff ,24. Jul 2017, at 6:25

Construction sector is among the sectors in the EU countries with the highest proportion of employed Slovaks abroad. Illustrative stock photo

Cooperation on tourism projects

The project is expected to restore the activities in tourism and promotion of cultural traditions. Compiled by Spectator staff ,22. Jul 2017, at 9:30

Unemployment rate hits an historical low

Economic analyst sees cyclic economic growth behind the fall in unemployment. Compiled by Spectator staff ,20. Jul 2017, at 23:24

Labour Minister Ján Richter (l) and Prime Minister Robert Fico.

Jourová: Fico not fully informed on all EC’s activities on double standards

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker will meet with Fico to discuss double quality standards of foods on July 27 in Brussels. Compiled by Spectator staff ,20. Jul 2017, at 22:57

European Commissioner for Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality Věra Jourová

Analysis: Slovakia lacks competitive tourism

Neither Slovakia nor the Czech Republic are countries in which tourism could be viewed as the bedrock of their economies, an analysis by UniCredit Bank finds. Compiled by Spectator staff ,20. Jul 2017, at 13:28

Slovaks contributed €465 million to green electricity producers in 2016

This year the support from consumers will be even higher. Compiled by Spectator staff ,19. Jul 2017, at 20:51

Those harnessing the sun for generation of electricity received the most.

Recreational vouchers may return

Slovakia is far from fully tapping its tourism prospects. Jana Liptáková ,19. Jul 2017, at 18:17

Businesses want schools to be more eager about dual education

Prepared amendment should motivate vocational schools to collaborate more. Compiled by Spectator staff ,19. Jul 2017, at 13:35

Rapid Life insurance company has gone bankrupt

Clients are expected to receive nothing. Compiled by Spectator staff ,19. Jul 2017, at 13:34

Fico considers restrictions on EU products

Slovaks have to defend themselves against the double quality standards in food, according to Prime Minister Robert Fico. Compiled by Spectator staff ,19. Jul 2017, at 6:14

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