Slovakia faces its weakest economic growth outlook in years, according to a new forecast that paints a notably bleaker picture than other domestic institutions. The Slovak Academy of Sciences (SAV) said in its spring projection that the country’s economy was expected to expand by just 0.5% in 2026. That would mark the slowest pace of…
The war in Iran has significantly affected where Slovaks are choosing to travel. Although overall interest in flight tickets remains high, the number of reservations to riskier destinations has dropped by tens of percent, according to data from the airline ticket search and booking platform Kiwi. For security reasons, the Foreign Ministry has recommended against…
Some petrol stations in Slovakia have begun limiting fuel purchases after a surge in demand, with drivers increasingly filling containers and stockpiling supplies amid rising prices. The network Dalioil, which operates 45 filling stations across the country, says it has recorded a sharp increase in demand in recent days, particularly for diesel, according to broadcaster…
A Spanish automotive supplier is closing its factory in western Slovakia after years of declining activity and mounting losses, in the latest blow to the country’s industrial sector. Antolin, a global manufacturer of car interior components, said it would gradually wind down operations at its plant in the city of Trnava, where it has supplied…
Slovakia’s state budget deficit widened significantly in the first two months of 2026, as government spending continued to outpace revenues, according to the latest fiscal data. As of the end of February, the state budget recorded a deficit of EUR 1.44 billion, almost four times higher than the EUR 346-million shortfall recorded in January. The…
Bratislava motorists who slip up on the rules of the city-wide parking policy, known as PAAS, will soon be given a second chance, after city councillors approved a change turning the first fine in a year into a warning. The amendment to the city’s property management principles, passed unanimously by the Bratislava City Council last…
Robots now outnumber human workers at Porsche Smart Battery Shop in Horna Streda, western Slovakia, where automated shuttles and robotic arms assemble battery modules destined for electric versions of Porsche’s Cayenne SUV. The highly automated plant, opened in 2024 and backed by a reported EUR 1-billion investment, illustrates why Slovakia remains one of Europe’s most…