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Escalating cybersecurity threats in Slovakia and Czechia
5 clusters · 13 sources · last updated
Latest: Czech bank customers lose 1.9 billion CZK to cybercrime
In late July 2026, Slovak officials highlighted that human error remains the weakest link in digital defence. A national cybersecurity briefing noted a 40% rise in reported incidents, reaching 1,650 cases, and specifical
Slovakia economic growth and industrial trends
4 clusters · 15 sources · last updated
Latest: Slovak economy faces stagnation as GDP growth slows
Slovakia’s economic performance has shown signs of deceleration. In June 2026, industrial production grew by 2.1% year-on-year, supported by a 30.8% surge in chemical production and a 6.6% rise in metal and machinery man
Central Europe weather volatility and heat management
104 clusters · 557 sources · last updated
Latest: Czech Republic weather shifts with cold front and rain
Central European weather patterns continue to fluctuate between extreme heat and unsettled conditions. In Germany, temperatures have faced sharp rises accompanied by warnings for heavy thunderstorms, hail, and strong win
Slovakia pension reforms face aging, financing and market-v_
16 clusters · 46 sources · last updated
Latest: Slovakia implements pension increases and debates new social benefits
Slovakia’s pension system faces ongoing demographic and structural challenges. While the country maintains a net pension replacement rate of 76.3%, which exceeds the OECD average of 63%, retiree living standards remain l
Slovakia COVID-19 testing fund fraud investigation
2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated
Latest: Slovakia investigates COVID-19 mobile testing site fraud
Slovak authorities have launched an investigation, known as Operation Faktúra, into the fraudulent disbursement of funds intended for mobile COVID-19 testing sites (MOM) during the pandemic. An employee of the Ministry
Slovakia crime statistics and trends
2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated
Latest: Slovakia crime statistics show drop in juvenile theft but rise in drug-related offenses
Reports from the Slovak Republic’s Prosecutor General regarding 2025 crime statistics reveal diverging trends in domestic and property-related offenses. Data indicates an increase in domestic violence, specifically reg
Slovakia labour market shifts and wage developments
4 clusters · 7 sources · last updated
Latest: Slovakia sees construction growth and rising wages
In mid‑July 2026, analysis of Slovakia’s labour market highlighted a slowing of the long‑standing outflow of young workers. Improved domestic wages – average monthly earnings of €1,611 in Q1 2024 and a median of €1,473 t
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