New emergency ward on track in Slovakia despite covid-19 pandemic

In the face of the coronavirus pandemic, construction of an emergency ward in Levice Hospital continues on schedule. The works are co-financed by ERDF via Slovakia’s Integrated Regional Operational Programme.

Future-proofing forest management in Slovakia

An EU-funded project in the cross-border region between Slovakia and Czechia aims to demonstrate how forests can be made more resilient in the face of climate change.

Visitor centre in Slovakia to promote Danube’s natural attractions

Thanks to an EU funded project, an historic manor house near Bratislava, Slovakia, will be transformed into a visitor centre to promote the natural wealth of the Danube region.

New study - SMEs: scope and challenges for the Upper Nitra (Slovakia) coal region in transition

After political decision to phase out coal mining in Upper Nitra has been made, discussion is focused on policies, activities and transition steps. SMEs are seen to be the key stakeholder in the process.

EU invests to upgrade research programmes and facilities at two top Slovak universities

The European Commission has invested €55.6 million from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) in the Slovak University of Technology and the Comenius University in Bratislava.

Better road connection from East to West in Slovakia

The Cohesion Fund is investing more than €173 million to build better road network between the towns of Košické Oľšany and Hrašovík.

Faster, better trains & better air quality in Slovakia

The EU is investing €285.5 million for a faster rail network in the Trenčín region.

From Bratislava, towards fair labour mobility

Bratislava will host the seat of the European Labour Authority. Fair labour mobility is a key priority for the EU. The European Labour Authority will give EU countries the tools they need to cooperate more effectively and fight abuse ensuring that rules on labour mobility are enforced fairly.

The Velvet Revolution

30 years ago, communism fell in Czechoslovakia in the face of the Velvet Revolution. What did it mean for citizens in Slovakia and Czech Republic?

Slovakia: less traffic congestion and better connectivity with neighbouring countries thanks to EU investments

Over €380 million from the Cohesion Fund is invested in two transport projects in Slovakia, aiming to upgrade the motorway network. EU-funded works will provide solutions to congestion problems and improve road connections in the north-west and north-east parts of the country.

Prague Spring

Fifty years on, Europe is no longer divided by an Iron Curtain and the people of the Czech Republic, Slovakia and other Europeans live in a Union of peace and solidarity that they can count on to protect them.

Powering Slovakian households with renewable energy

Thanks to the ERDF, the Slovak Innovation and Energy Agency (SIEA) has launched a pilot project called ‘Green to the Households’, giving over 18 000 Slovakia’s households the opportunity to apply for grants to buy and install sources of renewable energy.

Catching up initiative

Slovakia: Commission initiative helps a low-income region catch up. North-East Slovakia regio of Prešov's GDP is rapidly growing but remains well under the EU and Slovak average. In the framework of the Catching up initiative, Commission and World Bank experts on the ground will provide tailored support to the region, in partnership with the Slovak national authorities.