Westinghouse to develop energy storage in Slovakia

Slovakia may soon host Europe’s first commercial pumped thermal energy storage system (PTES). On Friday, US-based Westinghouse Electric Company signed a memorandum of understanding with Slovakia’s state-owned Water Management Construction company ( …

Slovakia sends helicopter to help fight Bulgaria wildfires

Slovakia has sent a Black Hawk helicopter and crew to help Bulgaria battle severe forest fires. The request came from Bulgarian authorities on Saturday, and Slovakia responded immediately, according to the Interior Ministry. The helicopter is now stationed …

Wedding in Košice, Slovakia

Patriotism or PR? Slovakia’s new military training draws mixed reactions

Slovakia has wrapped up the first round of its new voluntary military training course, but as defence experts praise the drills, critics accusing politicians like President Peter Pellegrini of turning it into a PR stunt. Launched in July, the new 14-day …

Slovakia Removes 7,400 Tons of Soviet Nuclear Waste as Officials Admit “We’ve Been Sitting on a Toxic Time Bomb”

IN A NUTSHELL 🔋 Slovakia has completed the decommissioning of two Soviet-era Bohunice V1 reactors, marking a major milestone in its energy sector. 💼 The project involved the removal of nearly 7,400 tons of radioactive waste, with international cooperation …

Alternative getaways (2): Slovakia – nature, culture, and enjoyment in the heart of Europe

With revamped parks, historic cities, and a lively spa culture, Slovakia is fast becoming a go-to for more than the usual summer getaway. We have officially kicked off the summer and with it our colleagues from RTL Radio launched their series on …

Caleb Dorsey Inks Professional Contract in Slovakia

(Tribe Athletics) WILLIAMSBURG — Recent William & Mary graduate Caleb Dorsey inked a professional contract with BC Komarno in the Slovakian Basketball League. Dorsey spent the last two seasons as a key fixture in the Tribe’s rotation. He started 29 of …

The number of foreigners working in Slovakia has risen by 30,000 over the last two years

In mid-2025, almost 127,000 migrants were working in Slovakia, with their number increasing by almost 30,000 over the last two years, mainly from third countries. The number of employees from the EU has increased by only about 550 people since June 2023. …

Trade Union Confederation: Slovakia ageing, age management is solution

The Slovak population is ageing, and this is already being felt in the labour market, which is seeing fewer and fewer young people entering it, while older generations are moving into retirement age, the Trade Union Confederation (KOZ) has pointed out on a …

Jarovnice, Slovakia

The Atlas of Roma Communities estimates the number of Roma living in Slovakia at over 405 thousand, which is about eight percent of the population and much higher than the official last census, almost by a factor 3. Larger communities live in over 800 …