Gotion aims to launch production at its new €1.2bn battery factory in September 2026
China’s Gotion aims to launch production at its new €1.2bn battery factory in September 2026. Last week, it applied for an environmental...
State will build a new university hospital with 950 beds in Vajnory
The state will build a new university hospital with 950 beds in Vajnory , Health Minister Kamil Šaško announced. The facility will occupy...
Financial wealth of Slovaks rose by 9% to an average of €21,000 per capita
The financial wealth of Slovaks rose by 9% last year to an average of €21,000 per capita, according to central bank NBS data. The growth...
Government backs Ukraine’s EU accession
A cabinet office ÚV report backs Ukraine’s EU accession . Although Slovakia would lose part of its cohesion funds, it would benefit from...
S&P affirmed Slovakia's rating at A+ but downgraded its outlook to negative
The credit rating agency S&P affirmed Slovakia's rating at A+ but downgraded its outlook to negative , citing the threat that Slovakia's...
Sandberg Capital acquired 80% in Croatian IT firm Travelnode
Investment group Sandberg Capital (Martin Fedor) and Czech ARX Equity Partners acquired an 80% stake in Croatian IT firm Travelnode,...
Slovakia had 51 hours of negative electricity prices this year
OKTE, the short-term power market operator, has recorded 51 hours of negative electricity prices this year, up from 36 hours during the...
New tax on sugary drinks reduced consumption by 10-15%
The new tax on sugary drinks , in place since January, has raised the prices of carbonated sweetened beverages by 30-50% and syrups by...
Prelika is closing after selling its brands to Old Herold and Tomata
Prelika Prešov (Lipták family) is closing after selling its spirits production to Old Herold and its mustard division to Tomata ....
Labor costs per employee, at unchanged wages, rose 14% in six years
Labor costs per employee, at unchanged wages, have risen by 14% over the past six years, according to think-tank Iness. This reflects...