Europe Slovakia Banners criticising PM Robert Fico have appeared on bridges in several eastern Slovak towns in recent weeks, reflecting mounting public frustration with the government’s political direction, even in the areas traditionally more loyal to his party
Europe Slovakia Compulsory social insurance with a mandatory minimum levy of €131,34 per month has been introduced; it must be paid by self-employed workers, including authors and licensed professionals with very low or irregular income, regardless of actual earnings
Europe Slovakia Popular board games that were played by Roman legionaries, excavated in Slovakia, have been reconstructed at the Institute of the Archaeology of the Academy of Sciences: games like Ludus latrunculi show they helped soldiers develop strategic thinking
Europe Slovakia Construction in Slovakia opens 2026 under pressure from inflation and investment decline; experts have outlined the impact of rising costs and uncertain automotive demand, underlining that diversification is essential for sustainable growth
Europe Slovakia GymBeam, Slovakia’s biggest fitness brand, built a regional e-commerce empire from Košice; now, after attracting investors for €110 million, is moving its headquarters to Austria