Tomas: Ecco Slovakia to Settle All Liabilities towards Employees
Ecco Slovakia will settle all liabilities towards the employees of its plant in Martin, Labour Minister Erik Tomas told a news conference held in front of the factory on Thursday.
Economy
Kamenicky: Exempting Sole Traders from Transaction Tax Would Cost €200 million
Bratislava, April 15 (TASR) - The tax on financial transactions can't be scrapped even partially due to consolidation, and exempting sole traders and small entrepreneurs from this tax would mean a significant loss of state budget revenues of up to €200 million, said Finance Minister Ladislav Kamenicky (Smer-SD)
Lowa to End Its Footwear Production in Handlova by End of August
The company Lowa, a manufacturer of active footwear, will cease its production in Handlova (Trencin region) by August 31, explaining the decision as an effort to optimise production capacities, TASR has learnt from the company.
"Lowa, part of the Tecnica Group, is reassessing its industrial structure to enhance production
President: Development of Relations with India Can Build on Past Cooperation
Bratislava, April 10 (TASR) - The development of Slovak-Indian trade relations can build on historical cooperation between the countries from the times of the former Czechoslovakia, President Peter Pellegrini stated on Thursday on the occasion of the opening of a business forum that is being attended by a 35-member business
DSS Will Be Able to Invest 2nd Pillar Funds in Infrastructure in Slovakia
Bratislava, April 10 (TASR) - Pension-management companies (DSS) will be able to invest assets from the second pension pillar in infrastructure projects in Slovakia, according to an amendment to the law on old-age pension savings that MPs finally approved on Thursday.
The bill was discussed via a fast-tracked legislative procedure.
Sakova: Europeans Showed Unity Following Announcement of New US Tariffs
Europeans showed unity in response to new tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, Economy Minister Denisa Sakova (Voice-SD) stated in Luxembourg on Monday after the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting.
The Council of Ministers also discussed the EU's measures in response to tariffs. "Europe is absolutely
Kamenicky: Transaction Tax Important Part of Consolidation
The transaction tax is an important part of consolidating public finances, Finance Minister Ladislav Kamenicky (Smer-SD) said on Monday in reaction to calls for it to be scrapped that have recently been joined by coalition Slovak National Party (SNS) leader Andrej Danko.