Slovakia

  • Oct 29, 2003
  • 8 min read

EASTERN EUROPE: Euro-area entry risks further delay

The zloty fell to a record low against the euro on October 24 on worries about Poland's large and...

  • Oct 29, 2003
  • 1 min read

SLOVAKIA: Parliament approves flat-rate tax

Parliament yesterday approved the introduction of a flat 19% income and corporate tax in January.

Slovakia
  • Oct 27, 2003
  • 6 min read

EASTERN EUROPE: Diversifying FDI improves outlook

The Czech Republic's foreign trade balance was positive in September for the first time this...

  • Oct 14, 2003
  • 1 min read

SLOVAKIA: Budget debate

The government yesterday approved a draft budget for 2004 with a deficit of 3.9% of GDP, down...

Slovakia
  • Oct 13, 2003
  • 1 min read

EASTERN EUROPE: Hyundai investment

Hungary and the Czech Republic are front-runners for Hyundai's 1.5 billion dollar investment in a...

  • Oct 8, 2003
  • 7 min read

HUNGARY: Budapest shifts minority issue to EU level

Prime Minister Peter Medgyessy said on October 4 that Hungary wants the new EU constitution to...

Hungary
  • Oct 8, 2003
  • 1 min read

EASTERN EUROPE: Candidate corruption

Corruption in the East European EU accession states shows no sign of improvement, Transparency...

  • Oct 7, 2003
  • 1 min read

SLOVAKIA: Price pressure

Consumer prices rose above expectations in September, by 0.5% month-on-month and 9.5%...

Slovakia