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News on Slovakia's energy sector
Slovak-Hungarian pipeline back to life
Ministers want to increase transport capacity between the two countries.Compiled by Spectator staff, 13. May 2020, at 13:39
Government orders state gas supplier not to raise gas prices
Private gas suppliers see discrimination.Compiled by Spectator staff, 19. Dec 2019, at 13:57
Economy minister: A gas crisis may come after the New Year
Slovakia will probably have to use all measures possible to secure supplies.Compiled by Spectator staff, 12. Dec 2019, at 12:55
Slovak households will pay higher energy bills next year
Find out how much more the households will pay for electricity and gas.Compiled by Spectator staff, 9. Dec 2019, at 13:47
UPDATED November 4, 2019 at 21:00
Eusteram continues to work on Eastring pipeline
Slovak pipeline operator expects the importance of this bi-directional interconnection to grow over time.Compiled by Spectator staff, 4. Nov 2019, at 22:17
The completion of Mochovce: double the budget and numerous delays
After numerous delays, the third block in Mochovce is expected to be put into operation during the upcoming winter, and the fourth one a year later.Marek Poracký12. Jul 2019, at 11:20
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Luxembourg's court will look into energy prices in Slovakia
The government changed the law on energy in 2017, making Slovakia's regulatory body less independent.Compiled by Spectator staff, 2. Jul 2019, at 13:36
International experts to check the completion of the Mochovce plant
They were invited by the energy generator, Slovenské Elektrárne.Compiled by Spectator staff, 29. May 2019, at 22:47
Energy legislation underwent the biggest change in 10 years
The revision leads to more market-oriented support for green energyJana Liptáková, 27. May 2019, at 15:00
Trump and Šefčovič have opened a new LNG export terminal
Slovakia is to import US gas only if it is cheaper than Russian gas.Compiled by Spectator staff, 15. May 2019, at 13:42
Austrian Chancellor Kurz demands that the nuclear reactor in Mochovce not be launched
The construction of the nuclear plant in Mochovce is our autonomous right, Slovak PM Pellegrini responded.Compiled by Spectator staff, 7. May 2019, at 13:21
Italian arrested at Bratislava airport due to fraud worth millions
The case is linked to Slovakia’s dominant energy generator, Slovenské Elektrárne.Compiled by Spectator staff, 15. Apr 2019, at 22:44
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UPDATED: 10. Apr 2019, at 15:33
Austrians protest against the completion of Mochovce again
But both the operator of the nuclear power plant and the Slovak regulator consider it scaremongering.Compiled by Spectator staff, 8. Apr 2019, at 13:12
Slovak Nafta completes the acquisition of gas storage tanks in Germany
Nafta is a key natural gas storage company in Slovakia.Compiled by Spectator staff, 7. Jan 2019, at 21:26
Energy prices will go up next year
This is due to the current price development on the global markets.Compiled by Spectator staff, 4. Dec 2018, at 22:22
State changes the law to protect its gas utility
But the draft law might be problematic in relation to the constitution.Compiled by Spectator staff, 29. Nov 2018, at 13:35
Parliament passes major amendment to green energy support legislation
The state will no longer automatically pay a lump-sum premium for renewable energy.Compiled by Spectator staff, 18. Oct 2018, at 23:15
V4 presidents: Nord Stream II is a threat to Europe
Presidents of the Visegrad Group countries discussed, among other things, the rise of xenophobia, extremism and nationalism in Europe.Compiled by Spectator staff, 15. Oct 2018, at 15:07
Slovenské Elektrárne power producer in the red
The reasons for this development are several, both domestic and foreign.Compiled by Spectator staff, 10. Oct 2018, at 13:34
Some nuclear blocks temporarily out of operation
Several repairs and checks are expected to be carried out.Compiled by Spectator staff, 18. Sep 2018, at 14:00
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- 2. Central crisis staff has not decided on ending the state of emergency yet (news digest) Photo
- 3. New rules for wearing masks come into force
- 4. E-quarantine now possible via Apple phones (news digest) Photo
- 5. Why are there so many castles in Slovakia? Plus
- 6. Bratislava airport changes into a temporary parking area for aircraft Photo
- 7. Coronavirus in Slovakia: 1 new case confirmed (graphs)
- 8. People from Slovakia will be able to stay abroad for longer, cinemas and theatres to open on Sundays
- 9. Coronavirus imported to Slovakia from over 50 countries
- 10. Sunday shopping ban on the table again
- 1. MFA: It is too early to talk about complete easing of borders (news digest) Photo
- 2. Central crisis staff has not decided on ending the state of emergency yet (news digest) Photo
- 3. One-fifth of Slovaks do not believe official data on coronavirus testing
- 4. Coronavirus imported to Slovakia from over 50 countries
- 5. New rules for wearing masks come into force
- 6. Coronavirus in Slovakia: 1 new case confirmed (graphs)
- 7. Why are there so many castles in Slovakia? Plus
- 8. People from Slovakia will be able to stay abroad for longer, cinemas and theatres to open on Sundays
- 9. Bratislava airport changes into a temporary parking area for aircraft Photo
- 10. Coronavirus comes with an irreversible change to Slovakia's labour market
- 1. People from Slovakia will be able to stay abroad for longer, cinemas and theatres to open on Sundays
- 2. MFA: It is too early to talk about complete easing of borders (news digest) Photo
- 3. Coronavirus in Slovakia: 1 new case confirmed (graphs)
- 4. Austrian chancellor sees summer tourism as a zero-sum game
- 5. Central crisis staff has not decided on ending the state of emergency yet (news digest) Photo
- 6. Coronavirus travel restrictions on Slovakia's borders: How to visit the neighbouring countries
- 7. One-fifth of Slovaks do not believe official data on coronavirus testing
- 8. Coronavirus imported to Slovakia from over 50 countries
- 9. Some airlines plan to launch flights soon
- 10. Smart quarantine finally launched