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Unemployment Rate Slightly Grew in January But Is Still under 7 percent

Unemployment Rate Slightly Grew in January But Is Still under 7 percent

Bratislava, February 18 (TASR) – The unemployment rate in Slovakia went up slightly in January to reach 6.96 percent, however, it was still under 7 percent for a fourth consecutive month, TASR learnt from the Labour, Social Affairs and the Family Centre (UPSVaR) on Friday. The unemployment rate in Slovakia

Farmer's Initiative Protests at Dargov Pass, Requesting Vlcan's Ouster

Farmer's Initiative Protests at Dargov Pass, Requesting Vlcan's Ouster

Kosicky Klecenov, February 15 (TASR) – The Slovak Farmer’s Initiative (IPIF) is calling for an immediate ouster of Agriculture Minister Samuel Vlcan (an OLaNO nominee), who according to them doesn’t manage his ministry, TASR learnt on Tuesday. The farmers’ association is also asking for a meeting with Prime Minister

Gov't: Non-essential Stores Should Operate in 'Basic' Mode

Gov't: Non-essential Stores Should Operate in 'Basic' Mode

Bratislava, February 10 (TASR) – Non-essential stores should operate in ‘basic’ mode [with non-vaccinated people allowed to enter – ed. note], the Government recommended to Slovakia’s Chief Hygienist Jan Mikas at its online meeting on Thursday. Non-essential stores are currently in the OP mode [available to vaccinated and those who recovered

IFP: GDP Will Probably Grow by 3.5% This Year, and 5.3% Next Year

IFP: GDP Will Probably Grow by 3.5% This Year, and 5.3% Next Year

Bratislava, February 10 (TASR) – Slovakia’s gross domestic product (GDP) is likely to grow by 5.3 percent in 2023, said Finance Ministry State Secretary Marcel Klimek at a joint press conference with representatives of the Financial Policy Institute (IFP) concerning the institute’s new macroeconomic forecast. IFP head Juraj

Heger and Timmermans Discuss Green Investments from Recovery Plan

Heger and Timmermans Discuss Green Investments from Recovery Plan

Bratislava, February 4 (TASR) – Green investments from the recovery plan, reforms as well as the inclusion of nuclear energy and gas among temporary sustainable resources were high on the agenda of the meeting between Prime Minister Eduard Heger (OLaNO) and European Commission Vice-president for European Green Deal Frans Timmermans on

Sulik: Testing of Employees Won't Be Mandatory Any More

Sulik: Testing of Employees Won't Be Mandatory Any More

Bratislava, February 2 (TASR) – Entrepreneurs will no longer be required to test their employees who are not vaccinated and have not recovered from COVID-19 in the last 180 days, Economy Minister Richard Sulik (Freedom and Solidarity/SaS) said following the Government meeting on Wednesday. “It will be voluntary for everyone

Voice-SD Calls on Government to Cut VAT on Food and Gastronomy Sector

Voice-SD Calls on Government to Cut VAT on Food and Gastronomy Sector

Kosice, January 28 (TASR) – The extra-parliamentary Voice-SD party is once again calling on the Government to reduce the value-added tax (VAT) on food and the gastronomy sector, otherwise it will face a threat of an inflationary spiral and further rapid growth in prices. “If the Government fails to adopt crucial