Slovakia

  • Oct 30, 2006
  • 6 min read

SLOVAKIA: Fico backs early euro entry -- so far

Adopting the euro in 2009 will make Slovakia a leader in Central Europe, Finance Minister Jan...

Slovakia
  • Oct 25, 2006
  • 7 min read

CENTRAL EUROPE: Far-right should fade in longer term

On October 23, the 50th anniversary of the Hungarian uprising, clashes between police and...

  • Oct 11, 2006
  • 2 min read

SLOVAKIA: 2007 budget deficit stays below euro limit

The government today approved the draft 2007 budget with a 2.9% of GDP deficit.

Slovakia
  • Oct 6, 2006
  • 6 min read

CEE: Banks are finding it harder to generate growth

While the growth of banking assets in most advanced CEE markets is stabilising at about twice the...

  • Oct 4, 2006
  • 7 min read

SLOVAKIA: Real estate market may slow in medium term

Slovakia is an attractive destination for real estate investors. Unmet demand for apartments,...

Slovakia
  • Sep 26, 2006
  • 2 min read

HUNGARY/SLOVAKIA: Rate rises surprise analysts

Yesterday's decision by the Hungarian Central Bank (MZB) Monetary Council to raise the base rate...

Hungary
  • Sep 20, 2006
  • 13 min read

EASTERN EUROPE: Missing the euro 'train' has benefits

The previous government's target for adopting the euro in 2010 is unrealistic, Czech Prime...

  • Sep 15, 2006
  • 1 min read

CEE: 'Emerging Europe' has doubts about euro entry

The previous Czech government's target date for adopting the euro of 2010 is unrealistic, Prime...