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Slovakia 2008
Inside this issue
• Pioneer role means Slovakia will be closely watched when it joins the eurozone
• The global credit crunch has had a limited impact so far
• Strong real estate growth is leading to tensions (PDF) - -
Content
A confident place at Europe’s top table
Euro membership confirms the country’s promise, says Jan Cienski
Banking: It can pay to be small when a crisis comes
The credit crunch has had a limited impact, writes Jan Cienski
Economy: The tiger that beat the odds
The eurozone may beckon, but inflation remains a concern, writes Jan Cienski
Politics: Leftwing populist surprises critics and emerges as a wily survivor
Jan Cienski profiles Robert Fico, the successful prime minister
BEZ Group: Transformed by deferred gratification
Tom Nicholson on a company that values modesty
SkyEurope: High-flier hit by turbulence still confident
The plucky low-cost airline is changing its flight plan by slashing costs, reports Jan Cienski
Motor industry: Production reaches top speed in auto sector
Rapid expansion and state-of-the-art factories cannot conceal growing labour shortages, reports Jan Cienski
Real estate: Need for more development meets picturesque town
Strong growth is leading to some tensions, reports Tom Nicholson
Tourism: Selling the idea that small is beautiful
Tom Nicholson on efforts to market a ‘cute’ destination
Guest column: Main challenges are inflation and competitiveness
Reforms of health care and education, especially the country’s research capacities, are also needed, writes guest columnist Martin Barto
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