Economics
News on Slovakia's economy and employment
Second pandemic wave has milder economic effect but lasts longer
Labour market remains stable, impact on household consumption should be minimal, according to the IFP analysts.Compiled by Spectator staff, 13. Jan 2021, at 17:38
Pursuing green thinking
Companies operating in Slovakia are taking on ever more green projects.Jana Liptáková, 11. Jan 2021, at 11:31
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Coronavirus crisis reduced car production by an estimated 20 percent in Slovakia
ZAP proposes to use Recovery Fund money to build new alternative fuel charging stations.Compiled by Spectator staff, 30. Dec 2020, at 15:53
Business people gave the government a minus 4 grade for its operation in 2020
Business Alliance of Slovakia: the government has failed to manage the pandemic and thus does not have room for deep and systemic reforms.Compiled by Spectator staff, 28. Dec 2020, at 15:13
Restart of Slovak economy should be green
Slovakia wants to use billions of euros from the EU’s recovery plan on green economy.Jana Liptáková, 17. Dec 2020, at 8:25
Foreign trade breaks 10-year record
Machinery and transport equipment contributed to good numbers the most.Compiled by Spectator staff, 10. Dec 2020, at 11:51
Parliament passed the law of the year. Public finances will remain in deficit for next three years
Experts say a plan to consolidate public finances during years to come is missing.Compiled by Spectator staff, 9. Dec 2020, at 16:08
Slovak economy predicted to fall by more than 6 percent
OECD December prognosis expects the economy to grow again next year.Compiled by Spectator staff, 1. Dec 2020, at 17:51
The public finance deficit may reach 10 percent
The central bank warns of the highest annual difference between expectations and reality.Compiled by Spectator staff, 30. Nov 2020, at 17:41
Process innovations allow Slovak innovators to shine
Slovak-made innovations make their way to the world through transnational companies.Jana Liptáková, 19. Nov 2020, at 16:52
Uncertainties abound, yet recovery is likely forthcoming in 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic determines economic development of Slovakia.Zdenko Štefanides, Chief Economist at VÚB Banka18. Nov 2020, at 12:23
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Passat returns to VW plant in Bratislava after 30 years
Moving production of the Volkswagen Passat and Škoda Superb to Bratislava will account for half of the planned €1 billion investment.Jana Liptáková, 16. Nov 2020, at 18:02
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Consumer prices started growing again
More expensive vegetable, bread and non-alcoholic beverages pushed prices up.Compiled by Spectator staff, 12. Nov 2020, at 11:57
Slovak car-plane developers look to cash in on changing views of flying cars
AeroMobil and AirCar among a handful of firms working on special concept.Jana Liptáková, 2. Nov 2020, at 15:02
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Who are the biggest corporate taxpayers?
Companies with German capital contribute to state coffers the most.Jana Liptáková, 28. Oct 2020, at 12:33
Coronavirus postpones balanced budget in Slovakia
The Slovak cabinet adopted the general government budget for the next three years.Compiled by Spectator staff, 14. Oct 2020, at 17:43
Inflation hits three-year low
Food prices rose the least in the past few months.Compiled by Spectator staff, 14. Oct 2020, at 11:52
BUSINESS FOCUS: Coronavirus crisis accelerates new trends in the logistics real estate sector
Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, new tender for a highway toll system and the still incomplete cross-country highway are among the highlights of the latest Business Focus.Compiled by Spectator staff, 12. Oct 2020, at 11:20
COVID-19 pandemic accelerating new trends in the logistics sector
Online retail sales require more logistics space than brick-and-mortar stores.Jana Liptáková, 8. Oct 2020, at 8:35
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Higher demand extends work time at USSK
The situation in the European steel market remains challenging.Jana Liptáková, 1. Oct 2020, at 18:17
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- 4. Fire-damaged façade of Roland’s Palace is almost completely restored
- 5. Coronavirus in Slovakia: 2,045 new cases confirmed (graphs)
- 6. The wolf will become a year-long protected animal as law stops trophy-hunters
- 7. News digest: Schools will remain closed
- 8. More tips for outings in Bratislava during the lockdown
- 9. PCR test for new coronavirus strain made in Slovakia
- 10. News digest: Flights from UK and Ireland still limited, new rules for entering Germany
- 1. News digest: Schools will remain closed
- 2. Bratislava was nothing like Prague when I first came here
- 3. Bratislava will be connected with Stockholm
- 4. Austria fears new coronavirus strain spreading in Slovakia. Closes some border crossings
- 5. Coronavirus in Slovakia: 2,045 new cases confirmed (graphs)
- 6. News digest: Flights from UK and Ireland still limited, new rules for entering Germany
- 7. Slovakia has the most COVID-19 deaths per million people
- 8. News digest: Minister adjusts vaccine expectations, mass testing decision still in the balance
- 9. Slovak designer wins top prize for ocean station that removes plastics from sea
- 10. Snow has arrived in Bratislava
- 1. Coronavirus in Slovakia: 2,045 new cases confirmed (graphs)
- 2. News digest: Schools will remain closed
- 3. New coronavirus strain confirmed in Bratislava
- 4. Bratislava was nothing like Prague when I first came here
- 5. Slovakia has the most COVID-19 deaths per million people
- 6. News digest: Mass testing on a weekly basis, six exceptions for Holý
- 7. Cabinet wants mass testing to break the curve
- 8. Former elite tennis player and her husband skipped the vaccination line
- 9. Bratislava will be connected with Stockholm
- 10. Be vigilant, Slovakia