European Commission forecasts for Slovakia GDP growth slowdown to 1.2% in 2012
February 28, 2012.
Given the weaker outlook for the euro area, real GDP growth in Slovakia is expected to slow to 1.2% in 2012. This takes into account a sizeable carry-over effect from the previous year and a gradual pick-up in economic activity towards the end of 2012.Transparency International: Police, Judiciary and President belong to the weakest Institutions in the fight against corruption
February 28, 2012.
While Slovakia has a standard legal framework to support integrity, implementation is lacking. The Police Force, Judiciary, President, and Public Procurement Office have scored the lowest and are thus considered to be the weakest institutions in Slovakia.Slovak Government Approves Treaty on European Stabilisation Mechanism
February 1, 2012.
Slovakia will contribute €659.2 million to the European Stability Mechanism (ESM). The Slovak government approved the creation of ESM on Wednesday. To come into force the treaty must be ratified by Slovak Parliament and the president. Weiss Leaves Post of National Football Team Coach
February 1, 2012.Coach Vladimir Weiss leaves Slovak national football team. Originally, Weiss's contract should last until December 2013. After mutual agreement the coach leaves the national team. The Slovak Football Association agreed to pay the compensation of €105,000.
Slovak Economic Sentiment in January 2011
February 2, 2011.
Slovakia - In January 2011, the economic sentiment indicator (ESI) has improved by 1,9 to 97,1 percentage points. The indicator development has been affected by an increase of confidence in industry and in trade. The economic sentiment indicator has increased by 12,3 points, year-on-year, and it is still behind the long-term average by 0,8 p.p.Development of Production Prices in Slovakia in December 2010
February 2, 2011.Slovakia - Output prices of the domestic market increased by 0,4 % in December 2010, compared with November 2010. Prices increased in electricity, gas, steam and air-conditioning supply by 0,5 % and in manufacturing by 0,3 %. Prices decreased in mining and quarrying by 0,4 %. Prices did not change in water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation.Slovak Actress Zuzana Fialova Injured in Domodedovo Attack
January 25, 2011.
The Embassy of Slovakia in Moscow has confirmed that a Slovakian woman was injured in a suicide bombing at Domodedovo airport in Moscow yesterday. According to press reports, the injured woman is well-known Slovak actress Zuzana Fialova.
Broad Gauge Railway Important for Slovakia
January 25, 2011.A broad-gauge railway track through Slovakia is a very serious and important issue, Slovak Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, Construction and Regional Development Ján Figeľ said during his visit to Čierna nad Tisou - the Slovak and EU railway border crossing to Ukraine.
Slovaks Perceive Unemployment as The Most Serious Social Problem
January 25, 2011.People in Slovakia see unemployment as the most crucial problem currently worrying the country. According to the results of a survey recently conducted by Slovak Public Affairs Institute (IVO), almost two-thirds of respondents (64%) consider the high jobless rate to be the most troublesome issue.
Economic Freedom in Slovakia Worsened in 2010 due to Corruption
January 25, 2011.The economic freedom in Slovakia worsened last year, the 2011 Index of Economic Freedom released by the Heritage Foundation says. Slovakia dropped two spots from last year while its overall score has decreased by 0.2 point, mainly as a result of declines in freedom from corruption and property rights. A year ago the country gained 0.3 points.
