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This year's Bratislava Coronation Days will taste of carrot and mandarin
Bratislava gets its own coronation dessert.

3 things to do in Bratislava for free in the next seven days
Several museums and galleries in Bratislava are open, free of charge, on the first Wednesday of the month.

News digest: NATO commander praises Slovakia during visit
Don't forget to do your shopping ahead of Easter, a tip for a new Slovak National Gallery exhibition, and feast your eyes on decorated eggs.

Shops to close during Easter, but there are exceptions
National rail carrier warns of delays as clocks go forward.

No tram in Petržalka this year
Extension faced several delays.

Monument to Krav Maga creator unveiled in Bratislava
Imrich “Imi” Lichtenfeld was protector of Bratislava’s Jewish community during WWII

Ukrainians do not take jobs from Slovak, are more educated and the economy needs them
Twice as many Ukrainians work in Slovakia now than before the Russian invasion.

Slovak Matters: A flirtatious Easter of water and whipping
Since that crash course in Slovak traditions, she became much more familiar with how the holiday is celebrated.

News digest: After minister, anti-Semite welcomes Smer MP to his show
Presidential election updates, Star Wars at RTVS, wind warnings, and NME interviews a Slovak singer.

Interior minister's further changes to police will limit corruption investigation
An anti-corruption foundation says Matúš Šutaj Eštok plans to cut the number of NAKA officers.

Culture minister appoints her Kittsee neighbour as children's art gallery head
A children's art gallery director sacked without reason.

Pellegrini handed over Slovak military base to America, says ex-defence minister
According to Jaroslav Naď, the contract on US jets includes such a clause.

Slovakia’s public broadcaster: Star Wars
New legislation would transform Slovakia’s RTVS into an outlet renamed Slovak Television and Radio that is fully under government control.

Skiers at Chopok Peak miss out on a great rarity, many discover it by chance
The museum of the historic Von Roll cable car is accessible to visitors free of charge.

News digest: Second round of presidential election expected to be very close
Slovaks living abroad with bad experience during election, overview of who's who in Slovak wine, temporary restrictions in train transport to Hungary.

Slovaks living abroad with unexpected problems during Saturday election
The goal was to prevent election fraud.

Who poured millions of euros into Slovak wine?
Rich people, oligarchs and ex-politicians invested in wineries.

What to expect from the Korčok vs. Pellegrini duel
The stakes remain high in this presidential election.

This presidential election is a referendum on Fico's rule
Those who defend the rule of law won the first round on Saturday.

World media on Slovak election: Korčok's surprising win and Fico's hanger-on heads for second round
Peter Pellegrini might not be acting independently in the presidential office, media outlets notice.

Korčok wins the first round of Slovakia's presidential election
He will face Peter Pellegrini in a run-off round on April 6.

Slovakia's best and worst presidents ranked
Rudolf Schuster regarded as the most popular president.

Slovakia presidential election: Polls open as voting begins
The second round scheduled for April 6.

News digest: Doubts emerge over EU compensation for donated Slovak MiG-29s
The white castle amidst green forests, a Japanese experience in Slovakia, and presidential elections this Saturday.

The castle hidden in the Small Carpathians, just minutes from Bratislava
The monument is being restored by volunteers, but they warn that visitors must tour it only at their own risk.

Penta plans to sell share in bookmaker Fortuna in possible billion-euro deal
The Slovak investment group says it wants to focus instead on its healthcare assets.

Weekend: Let your inner geek out, whether you are a science, book, or pop culture enthusiast
Come cheer for athletes, taste coffee, chocolate and tea. Here's what to do during the weekend of March 22-24.

Days of waiting, 3,000km of driving: How to capture the perfect comet photo
A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
Tips for events between March 25 and 31.

News digest: Slovakia's no to Czech-led ammunition plan for Kyiv
A story about a Ukrainian mother living in Bratislava, one of the largest banks to increase fees, and an idea to save a famous museum.

Hiking in the Tatras: Beautiful vistas and a steamed sweet bun by a mountain lake
Trail to Chata pri Zelenom Plese offers an easy hike for anyone.

The Ukrainian mother who has found a home – and love – in Slovakia
Olena Kulish says she’s happy to be in “wonderful” Slovakia.

After many years behind a lock, Bratislava may finally open historic attraction
So far, only archaeologists are allowed inside the ossuary.

Tatra Banka to introduce change to its price list, including new fees
Some charges for debit and credit cards will be modified.

Slovakia News

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

Slovak Construction Output Grows in July 

Construction output in Slovakia grew 3% year-on-year in July, following a 2.3% gain in the previous month, data from the Bratislava-based Slovak Statistical Office (SÚSR) showed on Tuesday. It was the highest reading since February,

Published: 
Thursday, September 14, 2023

Slovak Industrial Output Shrinks in July

Industrial production in Slovakia shrank 5.3% year-on-year in July, shifting from a 3.6% increase in the previous month, the Bratislava-based Central Statistical Office (SÚSR) said on Monday.

Published: 
Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Slovakia Retail Sales Drop Less in July

Retail sales in Slovakia decreased 4.4% year-on-year in July, marking the sixth consecutive period of falling activity but easing from a 5.1% plunge in June, figures released by the Bratislava-based Slovak Statistical Office (SÚSR) on Wednesday show.

Published: 
Friday, September 8, 2023