Slovakia and the EU

Slovakia announces unlimited state guarantee for private banks deposits — 08 October 2008, 22:40 CET

Slovakia said Wenesday it would guarantee all personnal bank deposits following a string of state rescues of European lenders in response to deepening world financial turmoil.

Slovak PM bans heating price growth ahead of euro — 03 October 2008, 18:46 CET

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has banned the state-run Bratislava heating company from increasing heating prices in a bid to curb inflation before planned euro adoption on January 1, 2009, the daily Pravda reported on Friday.

Slovaks struggle to get to grips with euro prices — 01 September 2008, 00:15 CET

Slovakia's switch to the European single currency has got off to a stuttering start as shoppers puzzle over prices given in both the local koruna and euro.

Slovakia starts producing euro coins — 19 August 2008, 23:10 CET

Slovakia, which will adopt the euro currency from January next year, began producing its own euro coins on Tuesday, said the country's Mint at Kremnica.

Slovakia preps isolated Roma for switch to euro — 26 July 2008, 10:17 CET

Slovakia, which adopts the euro in six months, is putting its money where its mouth is with a drive to help its long-neglected gypsy minority with the switch to the official EU currency.

Slovakia preps isolated Roma for switch to euro — 17 July 2008, 10:02 CET

Slovakia, which adopts the euro in six months, is putting its money where its mouth is with a drive to help its long-neglected gypsy minority with the switch to the official EU currency.

EU urges extra safety for planned Slovak nuclear reactor — 16 July 2008, 11:23 CET

The Commission has called on Slovakia's main electricity producer to step up safety at its planned extension of a Soviet-era nuclear power plant.

Slovakia says fewer illegal migrants found after Schengen — 15 July 2008, 16:48 CET

The number of illegal migrants caught on the Slovak-Austrian border has dropped by around 97 percent since Slovakia joined Europe's passport-free Schengen zone at the end of 2007, the Slovak interior ministry told AFP on Tuesday.

Slovak parliament approves measure to ease border crossings with Ukraine — 02 July 2008, 13:16 CET

Slovakia's parliament approved on Wednesday an agreement with eastern neighbour Ukraine aimed at easing border formalities for citizens living near the frontier between the two countries.

EU sues Slovakia over illegal state aid — 17 June 2008, 17:26 CET

The Commission says it has filed a lawsuit against Slovakia before an EU court for failing to recover what it deemed to be illegal state aid.

Slovakia set to ignite central European euro adoption debate — 10 June 2008, 12:14 CET

Slovakia's clear run at joining Europe's single currency is set to spark debate among neighbours in central Europe about how fast they should follow suit.

Slovak president ratifies EU's reforming Lisbon Treaty — 12 May 2008, 14:08 CET

Slovak president Ivan Gasparovic signed the EU's reforming Lisbon Treaty on Monday, wrapping up the country's fraught ratification and making it the 13th country to have completed the process.

EU upholds Slovakia pig and pig product ban — 21 April 2008, 18:10 CET

The Commission has upheld an embargo on pigs and pig products from Slovakia after an outbreak last week of highly contagious swine fever.

Greenpeace complains to EU over Slovak nuclear plans — 11 April 2008, 13:41 CET

The environmental group Greenpeace filed an official complaint with the European Commission on Friday, alleging illegal Slovakian state aid for a "pre-Chernobyl" nuclear power plant project.

Poland, Slovakia, embrace EU's Lisbon Treaty — 10 April 2008, 21:48 CET

Slovakia ratified the European Union's Lisbon Treaty on Thursday, while Poland awaited only a final signature from the president to complete the victory by pro-EU politicians over the sceptics.

Slovak parliament ratifies EU treaty — 10 April 2008, 21:50 CET

Slovakia's parliament Thursday ratified the EU's Lisbon Treaty, ending several months of deadlock over the agreement aimed at reshaping the functioning of the 27-nation bloc.

Illegal migrants on the rise in Slovakia — 17 March 2008, 19:49 CET

The number of detained illegal immigrants in Slovakia has shot up since December when it joined the European Union's visa-free Schengen zone.

EU Socialists lift ban on Slovakian PM's party — 14 February 2008, 23:13 CET

The Party of European Socialists on Thursday lifted a ban on Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico's party after receiving a "commitment" on minority rights, its president said.

Slovakia postpones EU treaty ratification amid parliament battle — 07 February 2008, 18:45 CET

The Slovak parliament on Thursday indefinitely postponed a vote on ratifying the EU reform treaty amid wrangling between government and opposition lawmakers over a new press law.

Slovakia and the euro — 04 February 2008, 00:49 CET

The euro is the single currency shared by 15 of the European Union's Member States - Belgium, Germany, Ireland, Spain, France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Greece, Slovenia, Cyprus and Malta - which together make up the eurozone. Around 317 million EU citizens now use the euro as their currency.

Slovakia shrugs off EU warning over fiscal policy — 30 January 2008, 17:23 CET

Slovakia on Wednesday defended its future plans to cut its public deficit after the European Commission urged it to make greater efforts in the face of a possible spike in inflation.

EU urges Slovakia to be ready to tighten fiscal policy — 30 January 2008, 17:11 CET

The European Commission urged Slovakia Wednesday to be ready to tighten fiscal policy in response to any hike in inflation.

Slovakia halts EU legal challenge over CO2 emissions — 16 January 2008, 18:49 CET

Slovakia's government decided Wednesday to halt its legal challenge to a European Commission order to cut its carbon dioxide emissions after a compromise was reached.

Slovak economic boom, 2009 euro entry on track — 05 April 2007, 21:54 CET

Slovakia's economy is on track for further growth and should meet adoption criteria for the euro early 2009, the OECD said on Thursday.

Slovakia country profile — 05 January 2008, 16:20 CET

Slovakia is a member of the European Union