Bratislava is launching a major modernisation of its tramline in Ruzinov, one of the city’s busiest districts, after its first tender collapsed. The 1970s-era route is to be rebuilt at a cost of EUR 102 million, mainly funded by EU money, following completion of the Petrzalka extension. The city says the new line will cut…
Slovakia’s new energy aid law, rushed through parliament on October 1, is facing criticism over the government’s plan to fund it. Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer) announced that the EUR 435-million scheme would be financed with European Union funds, rather than from Slovakia’s state budget. Economy Minister Denisa Sakova (Hlas) backed the claim, saying Brussels…
House price growth in Slovakia slowed over the summer, even as mortgage lending returned to pre-rate rise levels. According to the National Bank of Slovakia (NBS), average prices rose by 1.5% between June and August, down from more than 4% in the first quarter. Prices in August were still 12% higher than a year earlier.…
The government will continue providing energy aid to Slovak households in 2026 to help them cover bills for electricity, natural gas and heating. Unlike in previous years, the aid will now be targeted and provided only to households deemed to be in need, the government claims. Which households will qualify has not yet been determined.…
Slovakia’s defence minister, Robert Kalinak (Smer), says the recent incursion of Russian drones into Polish airspace has underlined the need to accelerate investment in anti-drone systems. Following a video call with European partners, he told television channel Joj 24 that “it is essential to take measures against such incidents”. Kalinak is now using the Polish…
Shenzhen Uniconn Technology, a key supplier to the electric vehicle industry, is building its first European production facility in Kosice. The company will produce contact systems for battery cells, supplying mainly the upcoming Volvo plant in Valaliky, which is scheduled to start operations in late 2026 or early 2027. The government of Robert Fico approved…
Slovakia’s government has approved a draft law setting out a new framework for household energy subsidies, but critics warn it risks creating the country’s largest ever database of citizens’ personal and financial information. The legislation, passed on September 17, leaves open key questions about who will qualify for support. Economy Minister Denisa Sakova of Hlas…