Blanár visits Ukraine to discuss cooperation, volunteers expand roe deer rescue across Slovakia, and the economy grew modestly in early 2026.

Supermarket chain blames higher costs, new taxes and weaker consumer spending for 2025 losses of almost €8 million.

Drought and weakening forests have increased concerns about wildfires in Central Europe, prompting Brussels to expand its emergency response capacity.

A major blackout would test Slovakia’s grid, companies’ contracts, and leaders’ ability to communicate. Experts say firms must prepare for a crisis in which digital channels may disappear.

A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

Blanár visits Ukraine to discuss cooperation, volunteers expand roe deer rescue across Slovakia, and the economy grew modestly in early 2026.

Supermarket chain blames higher costs, new taxes and weaker consumer spending for 2025 losses of almost €8 million.

Drought and weakening forests have increased concerns about wildfires in Central Europe, prompting Brussels to expand its emergency response capacity.

A major blackout would test Slovakia’s grid, companies’ contracts, and leaders’ ability to communicate. Experts say firms must prepare for a crisis in which digital channels may disappear.

A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.