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The EC has set the amount of the carbon tax
The European Union has set the level of the carbon tax applied at its borders. In the first quarter, it is at the level of 75.36 euros per tonne of carbon dioxide (CO2), the European Commission (EC) announced... |
| EU, 08.04.2026 |
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Almost two-thirds of employees receive minimum meal allowances
The share of employees receiving a meal allowance at the legal minimum level has increased. While in 2025 53% of employees received a minimum meal allowance, in 2026 it is 62%. The minimum amount of a meal... |
| Bratislava, 07.04.2026 |
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A competition has been announced for the design of the Slovak exposition at Expo 2027 Belgrade
The national tourism promotion organization Slovakia Travel has announced a competition for the development of the architectural design of the Slovak exposition at the International Specialized Exhibition Expo... |
| Bratislava, 03.04.2026 |
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The average pension is insufficient for most Slovaks
Retirement means a significant drop in income of approximately 600 euros per month for the average Slovak. According to a survey by the Ipsos agency, the average pension is satisfactory for only about a tenth... |
| Bratislava, 02.04.2026 |
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EIB Group financing of Slovakia increased by 60% last year
New financing by the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group in Slovakia increased by 60% to €649 million last year, mainly thanks to support for the modernisation of energy networks and urban development. The... |
| Bratislava, 27.03.2026 |
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Heineken brewery in Velké Březno will not close, but plans to brew less beer
The multinational brewing concern Heineken will reduce the volume of beer brewed in Velké Březno in the Ústí nad Labem region, and will not lay off workers because of this. This was told to ČTK by the... |
| Prag, 26.03.2026 |
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Polish President Nawrocki introduces the Presidential Business Council
Polish President Karol Nawrocki on Wednesday appointed a Presidential Business Council and called for closer cooperation between the state and companies in order to overcome the so-called middle-income trap.... |
| Varšava, 26.03.2026 |
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The Slovak Land Fund launched a client portal
The Slovak Land Fund (SPF) has made a new client portal available to the public, which unifies all the fund's electronic services in one place. The SPF client portal brings new features aimed at providing... |
| Bratislava, 25.03.2026 |
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Australia and the EU sign a free trade agreement
Australia and the European Union signed a free trade agreement in Canberra, Australia, on Tuesday that will reciprocally eliminate tariffs on almost all goods. A framework document on a security and defence... |
| Canberra, 24.03.2026 |
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EU to start implementing trade and customs agreement with Mercosur from 1 May
The European Union notified Mercosur countries on Monday of the activation of the instrument for the provisional application of the EU-Mercosur Interim Trade Agreement (iTA). The trade and customs agreement... |
| EU, 23.03.2026 |
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