All entries related to Slovakia, newest first. tag:eurotrack.ai,2026:en:en/countries/slovakia 2026-10-30T06:00:00Z Eurotrack tag:eurotrack.ai,2026:bbfbbb27:en 2026-10-30T06:00:00Z

Ahold Delhaize is taking over Tesco's entire business in Czechia and Slovakia, with more than 360 own stores, over 100 franchise stores, about €3.5bn in sales and more than 14,000 employees. Enterprise value is about €1.2bn (around €1.7bn including lease liabilities); Ahold Delhaize is already present in Czechia with Albert, while Slovakia would be a new market. Closing is expected in Q4 2027, subject to regulatory approvals (VRT, 30 Oct 2026; second source: TASR, 30 Oct 2026). — Sources: https://www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/2026/10/30/ahold-delhaize-neemt-supermarktketen-in-tsjechie-en-slovakije-ov/ · https://www.teraz.sk/ekonomika/ahold-delhaize-sa-dohodla-na-akvizicii/1003879-clanok.html

tag:eurotrack.ai,2026:a078a7c2:en 2026-10-08T06:00:00Z

From 102 applications in the second call, the Commission selected 46 further projects: eight on extraction, 11 on processing and 19 on recycling, plus eight integrated projects. They include seven lithium, 12 nickel, 10 cobalt and four rare earth projects. Of the first 2025 list, 25 projects have so far completed their environmental assessment and 17 hold a construction permit; the Commission announces a new call for the end of 2026 (European Commission, 8 Oct 2026). — Sources: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_26_2113 · https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/fs_26_2115

tag:eurotrack.ai,2026:ce65f2b6:en 2026-10-07T06:00:00Z

ČEZ subsidiary ČEZ Invest Slovensko signed the contract on 7 October 2026 to sell its 49% stake in the project company JESS for €189m (about CZK 4.6bn) to state-owned JAVYS, which already holds 51%; the Slovak state thus takes sole control of the planned new nuclear power plant at Jaslovské Bohunice. The two partners set up JESS in 2009; Robert Fico's government now wants the new reactor built under state ownership. The price had caused a dispute with the economy ministry before a further valuation confirmed the original figure. ČEZ expects settlement within days (e15.cz, 7 Oct 2026). — Sources: https://www.e15.cz/byznys/prumysl-a-energetika/cez-konci-v-projektu-nove-slovenske-jaderne-elektrarny-fico-ziska-plnou-kontrolu-1436361 · https://oenergetice.cz/en/nuclear-power/cez-set-to-exit-jess-bratislava-earmarks-czk-4-6-billion-for-buyout

tag:eurotrack.ai,2026:fc4b506e:en 2026-10-05T06:00:00Z

Slovakia's motorway company NDS opened the roughly 15km D1 section between Hubová and Ivachnová, which bypasses Ružomberok, to traffic on 05.10.2026. It includes 19 bridges, three junctions and the 3.6km Čebrať tunnel; landslides and the discovery of a cave had delayed construction by years. According to NDS, the contract price stood at just under €289m excluding VAT in 2022 (NDS, 06.10.2026; TASR, 04.10.2026; SITA, 08.05.2022). — Sources: https://ndsas.sk/press/spravy/novy-usek-d1-uz-sluzi-motoristom · https://www.teraz.sk/ekonomika/dialniciarivystavbu-useku-d1-hubov/997187-clanok.html · https://sita.sk/nasadoprava/dialniciari-rokuju-o-dokonceni-useku-d1-hubova-ivachnova-stavba-meska-pat-rokov/

tag:eurotrack.ai,2026:984aafc1:en 2026-10-05T06:00:00Z

For 2026 the government now estimates the deficit at 4.37% instead of the planned 4.1%; the state budget shortfall grows from a planned €5.13bn to €7.75bn, and general government revenue of €63.343bn faces spending of €70.786bn. The draft funds, among other things, further energy price compensation, preparations for a state-owned nuclear power plant and drought measures; parliament begins its debate on 07.10.2026, and analysts criticise the high share of current spending (ČT24/ČTK, 05.10.2026; second source: TASR, 06.10.2026). Update (14 Oct 2026): The National Council passes the 2027 State Budget Act with 76 of the 78 deputies present voting in favour (two abstain); the general government deficit is €7.443bn (4.94% of GDP) (TASR/teraz.sk, 14 Oct 2026). — Sources: https://ct24.ceskatelevize.cz/clanek/svet/slovenska-vlada-schvalila-navrh-statniho-rozpoctu-verejny-schodek-stoupne-378260 · https://www.teraz.sk/ekonomika/analytici-rozpocet-na-rok-2027-nema-s/997650-clanok.html · https://www.teraz.sk/ekonomika/nr-sr-schvalila-rozpocet-na-buduci-ro/999651-clanok.html

tag:eurotrack.ai,2026:ec828a2b:en 2026-09-30T06:00:00Z

Korean supplier Hyundai Wia began series production on 30 September 2026 at a new plant in Martin (Žilina Region), to which its Slovak subsidiary, founded in 2023, is moving from another site in the region. Capacity reaches up to 800,000 constant-velocity joints and 280,000 coolant modules a year, partly for Kia's EV2 and EV4 electric models; headcount is set to grow from 98 to about 410 by 2030. The company has not disclosed an investment figure (Asia Business Daily, 1 Oct 2026). — Source: https://view.asiae.co.kr/en/article/2026100108334793400

tag:eurotrack.ai,2026:982835f6:en 2026-09-21T06:00:00Z

The first work shift started on 21 Sep 2026 at Volvo Cars' new electric-car plant in Valaliky near Košice, where headcount has passed 1,000, around 95% of production staff being Slovak. About 300 more people are to be hired by the end of the year; test production begins within weeks, with series production scheduled for 2027 (TASR/teraz.sk and STVR, 21 Sep 2026). Update (21 Sep 2026): According to The Slovak Spectator, testing that had already been under way in parts of the plant was extended to final assembly on 21 Sep 2026, so test vehicles now pass through the whole production process; they are for testing and development, not for sale. Series production is due to start around the turn of 2026/27, with about 350 cars a day on one shift planned by summer 2027 (The Slovak Spectator, 21 Sep 2026). — Sources: https://www.teraz.sk/ekonomika/zavod-volvo-prijal-1000-zamestnancov-a/993778-clanok.html · https://spectator.sme.sk/business/c/volvo-kosice-test-production-slovakia

tag:eurotrack.ai,2026:28e27d3e:en 2026-09-18T06:00:00Z

Sparkling-wine maker Hubert J.E., which marked its 200th anniversary last year, will end production in Sereď by the end of the year; output moves to the BOHEMIA SEKT group's sister plants in Starý Plzenec and Mikulov. Around 60 employees are affected, some of whom are to be offered positions at other group plants; the decision followed an analysis showing capacity in Sereď could not be used economically despite investment. The Hubert brand remains on the Slovak market (Sereď Online, 18.09.2026). — Source: http://www.seredonline.sk/2026/09/18/sered-prichadza-o-kus-svojej-historie-spolocnost-hubert-j-e-ukonci-vyrobu-o-pracu-ma-prist-asi-60-ludi/

tag:eurotrack.ai,2026:4bb7bc31:en 2026-09-16T06:00:00Z

Slovakia's largest steel producer USSK has approved an investment programme of about €900m for a new electric arc furnace with a capacity of about 1.6 million tonnes a year and an air separation unit. The furnace is due to start in 2030 and run alongside the blast furnaces to cut CO₂ emissions significantly; two grant agreements with the environment ministry, for about €350m for the furnace and €40m for the air separation unit, are signed. On jobs the source mentions only the preservation of jobs in Košice (GMK Center, 16 Sep 2026). — Source: https://gmk.center/en/news/us-steel-kosice-is-investing-e900-million-in-the-modernisation-of-its-production-facilities/

tag:eurotrack.ai,2026:d757dd45:en 2026-09-16T06:00:00Z

Bosch is closing its plant in Bernolákovo, Slovakia, where its Mobility Aftermarket division currently employs 148 people, and relocating alternator remanufacturing to Pećinci in Serbia. Production is to be phased out by the end of March 2027, after which the site will close. Bosch cites cost pressure in labour-intensive alternator remanufacturing and the consolidation of smaller sites (Pravda/TASR, 16.09.2026). — Source: https://www.pravda.sk/spravy/ekonomika/clanok/2042475-dalsia-rana-pre-slovensky-priemysel-bosch-konci-v-bernolakove-a-stahuje-sa-o-pracu-pride-148-ludi

tag:eurotrack.ai,2026:3b84dc7a:en 2026-07-27T06:00:00Z

On 27 July 2026 the Slovak arm of Turkish automotive supplier Mata Automotive (interior components for premium-segment vehicles) filed for collective redundancy (hromadné prepúšťanie) and will cease operations in the Veľký Krtíš district entirely by 30 November 2026. 119 employees are affected. The company attributes the move to the unfavourable Europe-wide trend in the automotive industry and a fall in customer orders, which prompted management to restructure its business model and withdraw from Slovakia. The source is the Slovak news agency TASR (teraz.sk). — Source: https://www.teraz.sk/ekonomika/mata-automotive-slovakia-ohlasila-hroma/980724-clanok.html

tag:eurotrack.ai,2026:dafcfbdb:en 2026-07-02T06:00:00Z

The Slovak government has signed agreements to restart primary aluminium production at Slovalco, which had been idle since 2022 because of high energy prices. Slovalco commits to resume production, invest in modernisation and decarbonisation and maintain employment; the state compensates indirect carbon costs, reduces contributions to the nuclear fund and secures electricity for up to ten years through the state-owned Vodohospodárska výstavba. The government hopes for partial production in 2026 and full operation in 2027; the source gives neither investment amount nor job numbers (STVR, 2 Jul 2026). — Source: https://enrsi.stvr.sk/articles/news/451520/new-deal-secures-slovalcos-future

tag:eurotrack.ai,2026:ac9ef370:en 2026-06-26T06:00:00Z

German automotive supplier Mubea is closing its plant for stabiliser bars in Kežmarok; 123 employees lose their jobs, the first left in July 2026 and the last wave is due to conclude by the end of the year. The company cites the prolonged decline of the European market for stabiliser bars; production is being consolidated at the main plant in Spain. The trade union OZ KOVO was consulted before the announcement (Eurofound European Restructuring Monitor, June 2026). — Source: https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/300792

tag:eurotrack.ai,2026:0aa0a3de:en 2026-04-28T06:00:00Z

The state-owned passenger rail operator ZSSK is dismissing about 191 to 200 employees in 2026, around 4% of its workforce, mainly ticket-sales staff as well as administrative and support staff; operational railway positions are unaffected. The process began in April 2026 and is to conclude by the end of the year; the reasons are the digitalisation of ticket sales, declining use of ticket offices and fiscal consolidation pressure (Eurofound European Restructuring Monitor, April 2026). — Source: https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/300355

tag:eurotrack.ai,2026:dda21dd8:en 2026-04-14T06:00:00Z

AT&T is restructuring its Košice site and cutting about 250 jobs; according to the trade union uniJA up to 337 positions were reported to the labour office. The positions are formally abolished from 1 Jul 2026, and according to the union affected staff were to receive no new tasks from 14 Apr. The reason is the growing automation of customer service through artificial intelligence and chatbots (Eurofound European Restructuring Monitor, April 2026). — Source: https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/300279

tag:eurotrack.ai,2026:3caeb0c2:en 2026-03-19T06:00:00Z

The Slovak subsidiary of the Hungarian Jász-Plasztik group is cutting about 228 jobs at its plant in Galanta, mainly in production. According to the factsheet the cuts are linked to the planned closure of the Samsung plant in Galanta at the end of May 2026, as Samsung was a key customer; the dismissals run as collective redundancy procedures (Eurofound European Restructuring Monitor, March 2026). — Source: https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/204446

tag:eurotrack.ai,2026:e57f0fd1:en 2026-03-05T06:00:00Z

A plant for modular artillery propellant charges is being built at the former Chemko site in Strážske in eastern Slovakia as a joint venture of the semi-state ZVS Holding and the French defence manufacturer Eurenco. The project costs about €300m, the plant is to produce more than 100,000 propellant charges a year, and production is planned for 2028; Defence Minister Robert Kaliňák expects hundreds of new jobs, but the source gives no figure (STVR, 5 Mar 2026). — Source: https://enrsi.stvr.sk/articles/news/435779/new-artillery-powder-plant-planned-in-eastern-slovakia

tag:eurotrack.ai,2026:62eabce8:en 2026-02-27T06:00:00Z

Samsung is ending production at its plant in Galanta, as the Slovak economy ministry announced on 27 Feb 2026, citing high energy prices. According to the factsheet of Eurofound's European Restructuring Monitor, about 800 employees, mainly in production and engineering, are affected; another factsheet gives the end of May 2026 as the end of production. The dismissals run as collective redundancy procedures; suppliers are indirectly affected (Eurofound European Restructuring Monitor; second source: TASR, 27 Feb 2026, headline only read). — Sources: https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/204320 · https://www.tasr.sk/tasr-clanok/TASR:2026022700000517

tag:eurotrack.ai,2026:8d23526f:en 2026-01-16T06:00:00Z

Prime Minister Robert Fico called the step a significant milestone in bilateral relations; US Energy Secretary Chris Wright pointed to strengthened European energy security. The excerpt read gives no schedule, costs or reactor type (World Nuclear News, 19 Jan 2026). — Source: https://world-nuclear-news.org/articles/slovakia-and-usa-sign-nuclear-energy-agreement

tag:eurotrack.ai,2026:ac7b57d8:en 2025-12-16T06:00:00Z

ŽSR has completed the renewal of the Fiľakovo–Prša–Holiša section: the Gemer consortium renewed track bed and superstructure, five level crossings, bridges and culverts for EUR 28.8 million excluding VAT (Recovery and Resilience Plan funds) and rebuilt the Fiľakovo, Prša and Holiša stops with raised platforms; mechanical barriers were replaced by automatic systems. After technical acceptance on 15 December 2025 the section entered service ahead of schedule; the report gives 16 December as the day but writes the year 2026, which evidently means 2025. (LOK Report, 15 May 2026) — Source: https://www.lok-report.de/news/europa/slowakei/slowakei-die-umfassende-sanierung-des-eisenbahnabschnitts-filakovo-prsa-holisa-ist-erfolgreich-abgeschlossen.html

tag:eurotrack.ai,2026:42d9ccda:en 2025-12-08T06:00:00Z

ŽSR completed the modernisation of the 33.5 km Bánovce nad Ondavou–Humenné line on 8 December 2025: electrification, renewal of the track bed and superstructure between Bánovce and Strážske, a modernised interlocking at Michalovce and rebuilt stations, bridges and points. Maximum speed rises to up to 120 km/h, and 20 trains a day are to run on the Košice–Humenné line, hourly in the morning peak. The contract with ELTRA (contract value EUR 221.8 million) is co-financed from the Recovery and Resilience Plan; the original deadline of 30 July 2025 was moved to 13 December 2025 because of bridge works and geological conditions. (LOK Report, 10 Dec 2025) — Source: https://www.lok-report.de/news/europa/slowakei/63714-slowakei-elektrifizierung-der-strecke-banovce-nad-ondavou-humenne.html

tag:eurotrack.ai,2026:c692cf3a:en 2025-10-06T06:00:00Z

The Slovak railway ŽSR completed construction work on the renewal and electrification of the Devínska Nová Ves–state border at Marchegg line on 6 October 2025; the final price was about EUR 11.3 million. Line speed rises from 80 to 120 km/h, which according to the transport minister will make the train between the main stations of Bratislava and Vienna faster than the car, and ZSSK cites up to 38 daily connections including new REX trains. Completion had been contractually due by 27 December 2024 (300 working days); delays came from protected animal species in a Natura 2000 area, floods in April and September 2024 and unexpected wartime structures (a bunker) at the Morava bridge. (LOK Report, 10 Oct 2025) — Source: https://www.lok-report.de/news/europa/slowakei/62115-slowakei-die-slowakische-eisenbahn-hat-die-modernisierung-des-abschnitts-devinska-nova-ves-staatsgrenze-marchegg-abgeschlossen.html

tag:eurotrack.ai,2026:0a96ca36:en 2025-07-27T06:00:00Z

Tram line 3 of the Bratislava network was extended on 27 July 2025 by 3.9 km of new double-track line from the previous terminus Jungmannova to Južné Mesto (Janíkov dvor) in Petržalka, adding six new stops and four new bridges over the Chorvátske rameno canal. Construction began in November 2021; the project was financed with more than EUR 86 million (EUR 73 million EU funds, EUR 8.6 million from the state budget). It is considered the largest expansion of Bratislava's tram network since 2015. — Source: https://bratislava.sk/en/spravy/start-of-the-petrzalka-tram

tag:eurotrack.ai,2026:67eead34:en 2025-02-17T06:00:00Z

The 21.5 km railway line between Haniska pri Košiciach and Moldava nad Bodvou (Košice-okolie District) was handed over to passenger service after electrification on 17 February 2025. Construction began in July 2021 and cost roughly EUR 66.8 million, 85% EU-funded; the project was delayed by supply-chain issues and unexploded ordnance found at several sites. Trains can now run at up to 100 km/h, with modern Panter electric multiple units planned to enter service from 2026. — Source: https://www.teraz.sk/regiony/elektrifikovanu-trat-haniska-moldava/857349-clanok.html