Montreal, April 14, 2026 – The presence of the Honorary Consulate of the Slovak Republic in Montreal is further evidence of the positive momentum in relations with Canada and the vibrant connection between Slovaks in Canada and their homeland. This was stated by the State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of […]

SARIO Agency publishes annual report for 2025: Results speak for themselves The annual report of the Slovak Investment and Trade Development Agency (SARIO) summarizes concrete results and outlines the scope of its work in the area of attracting investments and supporting the export of Slovak companies. It shows that these results are driven by professional […]

The new strategic partnership between the Slovak Republic and Vietnam opens up new opportunities for more intensive economic cooperation and concrete business projects for Slovak companies in Southeast Asia. This shift in mutual relations was also reflected in the activities of Eximbank during the official visit of the Slovak government delegation to Vietnam. The Slovak–Vietnamese […]

Brussels April 13, 2026 – The European Commission welcomes the political agreement reached today between the European Parliament and Council on the measure to protect the EU steelmaking sector against global overcapacity. This is a vital step towards ensuring the long-term viability of a strategic European industry.   The new measure sets tariff-free quotas at 18.3 million tonnes per year, with an out-of-quota duty set at 50% for 30 categories of steel products imported into the EU. […]

Hanoi, 13 April 2026 – The Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic, Juraj Blanár, today confirmed with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Le Hoai Trung, the conclusion of a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation between the diplomatic ministries of both countries. The ministers agreed to […]

Through its banking and insurance activities, Eximbanka supported exports totalling CZK 1 905 million in 2025. EUR According to the year-end data, Eximbank’s equity exposure (the sum of banking and insurance exposure) in 2025 amounted to EUR 1 217.1 million, which represents an increase of 3.2% compared to the previous year. Total bank exposure at […]

Bratislava, 13 April 2026 – The Slovak economy is facing an increased level of vulnerability in the oil supply sector, resulting from a confluence of several structural factors. These include, in particular, the above-average energy intensity of the economy, significant import dependence and limited opportunities for diversification of transport routes. Energy consumption per unit of […]

From March 23–25, 2026, SARIO carried out a working visit to Atlanta, Georgia, focused on strengthening Slovakia’s presence in the Southeast United States, engaging with key investment stakeholders, and organizing a targeted business event. The visit combined participation in a leading investment platform with on-the-ground engagement across the Georgia business ecosystem, creating a foundation for […]

Eximbanka today welcomed the Governor of the National Bank of Slovakia, Petr Kažimír, and the Deputy Governor, Dušan Keketi. The guests were welcomed by CEO Rastislav Podhorec and Deputy CEO Igor Barát, who introduced the development milestones and key moments in the history of Eximbanka. The ensuing discussion, which also included other CEO Deputies – […]

Bratislava – Slovakia is among the most vulnerable countries in the EU when it comes to oil supply. The latest analysis by EXPORT ANALYTICA warns that a combination of high energy intensity, dependence on imports, and limited supply routes makes the economy extremely sensitive to disruptions and price shocks. Slovakia’s energy intensity is approximately 38% […]

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