Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic

Italy's economic strain from rising energy and fuel costs

28 clusters · 380 sources · last updated about 22 hours ago

Latest: Fuel prices surge in Emilia-Romagna's ceramic district

Italy continues to face severe economic strain from rising energy, fuel, and food costs. As autumn approaches, the financial burden on families is intensifying. Istat reported that inflation reached 3.3% in August, drive

Czech and Slovak housing affordability and market shifts

19 clusters · 83 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: South Moravia faces housing crisis due to funding and land shortages

The Czech and Slovak housing markets continue to face affordability challenges, with significant shifts in rental and property costs. In Slovakia, property prices rose by 13.6% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026,

Slovakia economic growth and industrial trends

4 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 4 days ago

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

Slovak inflation and retail market trends

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Kaufland reduces prices on over 1,000 products in Slovakia

Slovakia’s inflation rate slowed to 3.1% in August, down from 3.2% in July, primarily due to falling prices for agricultural commodities like milk, oils, and fats. While major retailers such as Kaufland and Lidl reported

Slovak economic and political tensions

4 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Slovakia sees rising real estate prices and increasing unemployment

Slovakia continues to face economic stagnation despite real wage growth outpacing inflation. Prime Minister Robert Fico has attributed this to a heavy dependence on the struggling German economy and has expressed frustra

Czech budget negotiations and rising deficit concerns

7 clusters · 55 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: ODS proposes 8+2 education reform to cut costs

The Czech government is navigating complex negotiations for the upcoming state budget amid rising fiscal pressures. Finance Minister Alena Schillerová has presented a budget proposal that anticipates a deficit of approxi

Slovakia labour market shifts and wage developments

4 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 26 days ago

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