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Historic Bratislava garden re-opens to public
Full renovation of Koch Garden still to come.

A Slovak married love of his life and became British. Then, Slovakia stripped him of his citizenship
Slovak gay man has sued the Slovak Interior Ministry due to discrimination.

History Talks: Once riches for emperors, now largely forgotten
A gold and silver vein worth a visit from emperors among the many narrow valleys of the Štiavnické vrchy mountains.

Why Slovakia’s next president won’t be an original
President-elect Peter Pellegrini is already being compared to former president Ivan Gašparovič, who was also beholden to the Smer party and Robert Fico during his time in office.

News digest: Slovak public broadcaster to end in current form before summer
The state of Danube bridges in Bratislava, how the American Emperor wanted Slovaks, and warning over controversial platform.

Warning as Slovak influencers push trading platform
Eaconomy not authorised to sell financial products in Slovakia.

OECD: Slovakia must do more to achieve carbon neutrality, halt biodiversity loss
Effectively implemented Strategic Plan could go a long way.

Would the Danube's bridges in Bratislava withstand a boat impact?
Some bridges awaiting repair.

ESG: Companies gear up to meet new social responsibility reporting rules
Who needs a report, what needs to be in it, and how much does it cost? (Q&A).

Culture minister sees "anti-Slovak activity" at Venice arts festival
PM Fico has called the critics of Minister Šimkovičová "empty homeless people".

On Czech news website, hacker posts fake story about Ukrainians trying to kill Pellegrini
The hacker made a mistake in Pellegrini's name.

News digest: Masturbation, defecation..., and SNS MP's disapproval of 'high culture'
A rain warning issued for Bratislava, a selective understanding of Slovakia's history by some Czechs, and a fake Pellegrini story.

New zipline opens in the treetops
The latest Košice Region attraction is located near a popular cave area.

Slovaks were told about golden American streets, but the real America was a different story
Thousands of Slovaks emigrated in the latter half of the 19th century.

A Czech Slovakia: A country destined by history to fail
It's striking to observe that some Czech scholars still possess a selective understanding of Slovak history.

News digest: Science communicator on what to look for regarding conspiracies
Slovaks standing up for Ukraine, cancelled dental benefits makes people flock to dentists, and gambling on the rise.

E-car battery production launches, Slovakia 5th European country to do so
Slovak company Inobat with plans for giga-factory.

Gambling is growing in Slovakia. People spent €1.32 billion last year
Popularity of online gambling is increasing.

Bratislava places in top 10 Eastern European airports
Budapest tops the latest ranking.

Science communicator: School trips show why conspiracy theories don't stand up
Hoaxes promote tribal thinking.

Last Week: No bullets for Ukraine? Watch us try, say people of Slovakia
Ordinary Slovaks join Czech initiative and put their money where their mouth is.

Hop on a tram to explore Bratislava more quickly
Tips on how to enjoy the city on a budget.

Insurers cancel dental benefits overnight. Subsequently, patients flock to dentists
Experts warn of negative consequences.

News digest: A million-strong Bratislava? Dream on, say demographers
Cracks continue to plague Bratislava Castle, Slovak Easter eggs conquer the world, and reckless e-scooter riders can be fined.

History Talks: The downfall of Sobrance spa
Only one of 16 buildings was left standing after air raids during WWII.

Slovaks are spending more on lunch deals in restaurants
The most expensive region to eat out is not Bratislava.

Cracks are appearing in and around Bratislava Castle. No one seems to know why
A reported link to the construction of nearby luxury condos is hotly denied by the developer.

The communists' dream of a million-strong Bratislava will not come true
The Bratislava 2025 study presents five scenarios for the capital’s development.

Weekend: Experience Bratislava, have fun with robots and get a glimpse of Tatras
Bratislava City Days offer the best way to learn more about Bratislava, its history, nooks and crannies. Here's what to do during the weekend of April 19-21.

What should e-scooter riders in Bratislava watch out for?
Riders may face a fine of up to €50 if they violate traffic rules.

He became an egg decorator by chance. His work now adorns households worldwide
A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Tips for events between April 20 and 26.

News digest: Putin admirer as head of public broadcaster? It could happen.
MP Huliak's odd test, whooping cough on the rise, and a Slovak detained in Congo.

Vaccines missing as whooping cough cases on the rise
The Health Ministry doesn't plan to buy vaccines against the disease.

Yummy! A new halušky stand opens in downtown Bratislava
In one place, people can find a bakery, a haluškáreň, and a dairy shop.

VIDEO: Lawmaker violates law during his odd "CO2" experiment
MP Rudolf Huliak claims that he wanted to help a plant.

From Ohio to Slovakia? Fast food brand doesn't say no
Wendy's plans expansion to the region.

3 things to do in Bratislava for free in the next seven days
Party at Silent Disco in the Klarisky Church or visit the performance of Czech theater group V.O.S.A.

Slovakia News

Slovak Construction Output Drops at Softer Pace in February

Slovakia's construction output fell 0.4% year-on-year in February, easing sharply from a 10% decline in the previous month, data released by the Bratislava-based Slovak Statistical Office (SÚSR) showed on Thursday.

Published: 
Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Kinstellar to Take Over Noerr in Hungary, Czech Republic, Romania, Slovakia

Noerr’s practices in Budapest, Bratislava, Bucharest and Prague are to be transferred to Kinstellar, the two law firms have announced.

Published: 
Saturday, April 13, 2024

Slovakia Business Morale Rises in March

The industrial confidence indicator in Slovakia increased by 3 points from a month earlier to -6.3 in March, data from the Slovak Statistical Office (SÚSR) showed, marking the highest reading in three periods.

Published: 
Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Slovak Construction Output Drops in January

Slovakia's construction output dropped 10% year-on-year in January, easing slightly from a revised 10.5% decline in December, which was the steepest fall in three years, figures from the Bratislava-based Central Statistical Office (SÚSR) showed on Tuesday.

Published: 
Thursday, March 14, 2024

Slovakia Industrial Output Eases in January

Industrial production in Slovakia slowed 3.6% year-on-year in January from a 4.9% rise in the previous month, the Slovak Statistical Office (SÚSR said in a statement on Friday.

Published: 
Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Slovakia Retail Trade Rebounds in January

Retail sales in Slovakia grew 1.9% year-on-year in January, recovering from a downwardly revised 3.7% drop in the previous month, data from the Bratislava-based Slovak Statistics Office (SÚSR) showed on Wednesday.

Published: 
Friday, March 8, 2024

Slovakia Real Wages Grow for 1st Time in 2 Years

The real wage in Slovakia grew 3.9 year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2023, marking the first growth since the fourth quarter of 2021, following a 0.6% fall in the previous period, figures released by the Bratislava-based Slovak Statistical Office (SÚSR) showed.

Published: 
Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Slovakia Industrial Output Slows on Year in December 

Industrial production in Slovakia fell 0.1% year-on-year in December, slowing from a 1.9% fall in the previous month, the Slovak Statistical Office (SÚSR) said in a statement on Friday.

Published: 
Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Slovakia Trade Deficit Narrows Sharply

Slovakia's trade deficit shrank to EUR 258 million in December 2023, from EUR 1,326.4 million in the same month a year earlier, preliminary estimates from the statistics agency on Thursday show.

Published: 
Monday, February 12, 2024

Slovakia Construction Output Rises in November

Slovakia's construction output increased 6.9% year-on-year in November from a 5% rise in the previous month, data from the Slovak Statistical Office (SÚSR) on Thursday show.

Published: 
Monday, January 15, 2024

Slovakia Industrial Output Shrinks in November

Industrial production in Slovakia fell 1.9% year-on-year in November, reversing from a 4.3% growth in the previous month, figures released by the Slovak Statistical Office (SÚSR) showed on Wednesday.

Published: 
Friday, January 12, 2024

Slovakia Inflation Rate at Near 2-year Low in November

Slovakia's annual inflation rate eased for the ninth consecutive month to 6.2% in November, down from an annual 7.1% in the previous month, data from the Bratislava-based Slovak Statistical Office (SÚSR) showed on Thursday.

Published: 
Monday, December 18, 2023

Slovak Construction Output Growth Eases in October

Slovakia's construction output growth eased to 5% year-on-year in October, down from September's seven-month high of 6%, data from the Bratislava-based Slovak Statistical Office (SÚSR) showed on Tuesday.

Published: 
Thursday, December 14, 2023

Slovakia Industrial Output Recovers in October

Industrial production in Slovakia advanced 4.3% year-on-year in October, recovering from a downwardly revised 0.2% fall in September, the Bratislava-based Slovak Statistical Office (SÚSR) said in a statement on Monday.

Published: 
Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Slovak Retail Trade Shrinks Marginally in October

Slovakia's retail sales fell by 0.2% year-on-year in October, easing from a 5.4% plunge in the prior month, figures from the Slovak Statistical Office (SÚSR) showed on Wednesday.

Published: 
Friday, December 8, 2023

Slovakia Q3 GDP Growth Confirmed at 1.1%

Slovakia's economic advanced by 1.1% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2023, matching preliminary estimates, and following a 1.5% growth in the previous three-month period, the Slovak Statistical Office (SÚSR) announced on Tuesday.

Published: 
Thursday, December 7, 2023

Slovakia Business Confidence Rises in November

The industrial confidence indicator in Slovakia increased by 4 points from a month earlier to -6 in November, marking the highest reading in three months, survey data from the Slovak Statistical Office (SÚSR) showed on Wednesday.

Published: 
Friday, December 1, 2023

Slovakia Jobless Rate Edges Down in October

Slovakia's unemployment rate dropped to 5.1% in October from 5.9% in the same period of 2022, data from the Ministry of Labor, Social, Affairs and Family (ÚpsVar) on Monday show.

Published: 
Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Slovakia Extending Border Controls With Hungary

Earlier this week, Slovakia's government approved keeping temporary controls on its border with Hungary until December 23.

Published: 
Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Slovak Truckers Protest at Ukraine Border

Slovak truckers staged a brief symbolic blockage of the country’s main crossing with Ukraine on Thursday but threatened a full blockade in the near future to support Polish calls for restrictions on the number of Ukrainian trucks entering the European Union.

Published: 
Friday, November 17, 2023

Slovakia Construction Output Jumps in September

Construction output in Slovakia rose 6% year-on-year in September, up from a 4% increase in the previous month, data from the Bratislava-based Slovak Statistical Office (SÚSR) showed on Monday.

Published: 
Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Slovakia Industrial Output Shrinks in September

Industrial production in Slovakia fell by 0.6% year-on-year in September, following a 21-month high of 4.6% growth in August, the Bratislava-based Slovak Statistical Office (SÚSR) said on Friday.

Published: 
Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Slovakia Retail Trade Falls in September

Retail sales in Slovakia shrank 5.4% year-on-year in September, slipping further from a 2.1% decrease in the previous month, figures from the Bratislava-based Slovak Statistical Office (SÚSR) showed on Wednesday.

Published: 
Friday, November 10, 2023

Slovakia Business Morale Deteriorates in September

The industrial confidence indicator in Slovakia dropped by 0.7 points from the previous month to -10 in October, marking the sixth consecutive month of negative readings, survey data from the Slovak Statistical Office (SÚSR) showed on Monday.

Published: 
Thursday, November 2, 2023

Slovakia Inflation Rate Eases Further in September

The annual inflation rate in Slovakia eased to 8.2% in September from 8.9% in August, data released by the Bratislava-based Slovak Statistical Office (SÚSR) showed on Friday.

Published: 
Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Slovakia Construction Growth Accelerates in August

Construction output in Slovakia expanded 4% year-on-year in August, following a 2.8% gain in the previous month, figures from the Bratislava-based Slovak Statistical Office (SÚSR) on Wednesday show.

Published: 
Friday, October 13, 2023

Slovakia Industrial Output Rebounds in August

Industrial production in Slovakia grew 4.6% year-on-year in August, shifting from a 5.3% contraction in the previous month, figures from the Slovak Statistical Office (SÚSR) showed on Tuesday.

Published: 
Thursday, October 12, 2023

Slovak Retail Trade Shrinks Less in August

Retail sales in Slovakia fell by 2.1% year-on-year in August, easing from a 4.4% plunge in the prior month, data released by the Bratislava-based Slovak Statistical Office (SÚSR) showed on Wednesday.

Published: 
Friday, October 6, 2023

Slovakia Business Mood Down, Consumer Mood up in Sep

Overall confidence in the Slovak economy did not change significantly month-on-month, despite its decline in industry, construction, and trade, data from the Slovak Statistical Office (SÚSR) showed on Thursday.

Published: 
Monday, October 2, 2023

Slovakia Inflation Rate Slows Further in August

The annual inflation rate in Slovakia slowed to 8.9% in August from 9.7% in the previous month, data from the Bratislava-based Slovak Statistical Office (SÚSR) showed on Thursday.

Published: 
Monday, September 18, 2023