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Lowa to End Its Footwear Production in Handlova by End of August

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

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

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

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

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.

Danko: Transaction Tax Stands and Falls only on Prime Minister

Danko: Transaction Tax Stands and Falls only on Prime Minister

(TA3, 'V politike', April 6) The transaction tax stands and falls only on Premier Robert Fico (Smer-SD), Parliamentary Vice-chair and leader of the coalition Slovak National Party (SNS) Andrej Danko said on TA3's discussion programme 'V politike' (In Politics) on Sunday. MP and Progressive

Volkswagen Slovakia Boosted Turnover by 6 percent to €12.5 billion in 2024

Volkswagen Slovakia Boosted Turnover by 6 percent to €12.5 billion in 2024

Volkswagen (VW) Slovakia, the biggest carmaker in the country, ended last year with sound results, company representatives told a news conference on Thursday.