Information Reports
Developments of Residential Property Prices in Slovakia
May 17, 2013.The property prices have a significant effect on household spending and indebtedness, the mortgage market, investment development and ultimately also on overall economic activity, overall price changes and global financial and monetary stability in the medium and long term.
Development of residential property prices in Slovakia - average prices in € per m2:
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Development of residential property prices in Slovakia - average prices in € per m2:
| Year | Price in €/m2 | Year 2002=100 | Y on Y change in % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 1Q | 1,240 | 209.5 | 0.4 |
| 2012 | 1237 | 209.0 | -1.1 | 2011 | 1251 | 211.3 | -3.1 |
| 2010 | 1291 | 218.1 | -3.9 |
| 2009 | 1344 | 227.0 | -11.1 |
| 2008 | 1511 | 255.2 | 22.1 |
Transparency International: Police, Judiciary and President belong to the weakest Institutions in the fight against corruption
February 28, 2012.
While Slovakia has a standard legal framework to support integrity, implementation is lacking. The Police Force, Judiciary, President, and Public Procurement Office have scored the lowest and are thus considered to be the weakest institutions in Slovakia.Slovak Economic Sentiment in January 2011
February 2, 2011.
Slovakia - In January 2011, the economic sentiment indicator (ESI) has improved by 1,9 to 97,1 percentage points. The indicator development has been affected by an increase of confidence in industry and in trade. The economic sentiment indicator has increased by 12,3 points, year-on-year, and it is still behind the long-term average by 0,8 p.p.Economic Freedom in Slovakia Worsened in 2010 due to Corruption
January 25, 2011.The economic freedom in Slovakia worsened last year, the 2011 Index of Economic Freedom released by the Heritage Foundation says. Slovakia dropped two spots from last year while its overall score has decreased by 0.2 point, mainly as a result of declines in freedom from corruption and property rights. A year ago the country gained 0.3 points.
New Electronic Toll System Started in Slovakia
January 1, 2010.The Slovak Republic changes the system of charging the road infrastructure from highway stickers to the electronic toll collection system. The new electronic tolling system put into operation at midnight on 1st January 2010.
