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ECB should raise rates even in case of agreement with Iran
The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to raise interest rates in June even if a deal is reached with Iran to end the war. The conflict has been going on for much longer than expected and high energy... |
| Frankfurt am Main, 26.05.2026 |
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Czech pension is higher, Slovak is closer to salary
A Czech pensioner receives almost 170 euros more from the state than a Slovak pensioner on average. However, after taking into account all components and in relation to the average wage, the Slovak system is... |
| Bratislava, 25.05.2026 |
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Since 2010, real estate prices in Slovakia have more than doubled.
Real estate prices in Slovakia have increased by 110% since 2010, and in neighboring Czech Republic by 158%. According to Eurostat data, both countries are among the European countries where housing has become... |
| Bratislava, 22.05.2026 |
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EP approves revision of EU rules on roadworthiness tests for cars
MEPs approved the start of negotiations with the EU Council (member states) on the revision of EU rules on periodic roadworthiness tests and roadside inspections of motor vehicles in Strasbourg on Thursday.... |
| EU, 21.05.2026 |
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The President stressed the importance of Albania's accession to the EU
Slovak President Peter Pellegrini stressed the importance of Albania's accession to the European Union. He expressed Slovakia's support for these efforts. The head of state stated this during a joint press... |
| Bratislava, 20.05.2026 |
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Austrian company OMV has started gas extraction from the Wittau field near Vienna
Austrian energy company OMV on Monday began extracting natural gas from a field near Vienna that could double Austria's domestic gas production. Chancellor Christian Stocker said the Wittau field, located east... |
| Viena, 19.05.2026 |
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Global wine consumption fell to a nearly 70-year low last year
US import tariffs hit the wine trade last year, sending exports to their lowest level in nearly two decades. In addition, wine consumption fell to a near 70-year low, a result of economic pressures and... |
| Paris, 18.05.2026 |
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The logistics and industrial real estate market had a strong start to the year
The Slovak industrial and logistics real estate market has had a strong start to 2026. Total leasing activity reached approximately 136,000 square meters (m2) in the first quarter, up 47% year-on-year. Net... |
| Bratislava, 15.05.2026 |
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Nippon Steel takes direct ownership of U. S. Steel Košice
Nippon Steel Corporation has decided to transfer the Košice steelworks U. S. Steel to its direct ownership. U. S. Steel Košice (USSK) will thus become a fully owned subsidiary of Nippon Steel. The transfer to... |
| Košice, 14.05.2026 |
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European Route 66 to help Slovak tourism
The Ministry of Tourism and Sports (MCRŠ) of the Slovak Republic is participating in the project of the European Route 66, which runs from the Baltic Sea in Poland through Slovakia and Hungary to the Adriatic... |
| Bratislava, 13.05.2026 |
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