Slovakia supports the recovery of Ukraine’s energy sector On 22–23 April 2026, the EU–Ukraine Business Summit took place in Brussels, where the guarantee agreement for the Ukraine–Slovakia Energy Security and Grid Stability Investment Programme was officially signed. This step represents an important milestone in supporting the recovery and stabilisation of Ukraine’s energy sector. The programme is part of the U...
Srdce na dlani 2025: Stories That Inspire Hope 365 stories of kindness shaping Slovakia and beyond On 24 March 2026, the city of Prešov hosted the ceremonial presentation of the national volunteering award Srdce na dlani 2025, which annually recognises outstanding individuals and initiatives contributing to positive change in society. The award aims to support and highlight volunteering in all its...
A discussion on consumer protection in the digital environment brought experts together in Belgrade The event “Consumer Protection in the Modern Digital Market”, held on 16 March 2026 at Europe House in Belgrade, was highly successful, with strong participation from both the professional community and the general public. The programme was opened by Ms Jagoda Lazarević, Minister of Internal and Foreign Trade of the Republic of Serbia, and H.E. Mr […]
EU launches call to engage the private sector in the MENA region The European Commission (DG MENA) has launched a General Call for Expressions of Interest aimed at mapping the needs and interests of European companies operating in or considering activities in North Africa and the Middle East. The initiative forms part of the Global Gateway strategy and the New Pact for the Mediterranean, which seek to […]
Slovakia Strengthens Healthcare Capacity in Ukraine In 2025, within the framework of the Official Development Assistance (ODA) of the Slovak Republic, the Slovak Agency for International Development Cooperation (SAIDC) implemented the development instrument “Public procurement” pursuant to Act No. 392/2015 Coll. on Development Cooperation. This instrument was used for the first time during the given period...
Slovakia supports Ukraine in civil protection and energy infrastructure Support for Reconstruction of Protective Shelters in Schools in Ukraine The Slovak Republic has provided a financial contribution of EUR 300,000 to the non-profit organization “Angels of Freedom” for the modernization and reconstruction of protective shelters in selected educational facilities in the Sumy and Chernihiv regions of Ukraine. The aim of the...
The Slovak Republic Supported UNHCR’s Humanitarian Response for Sahrawi Refugees in Algeria Through SlovakAid, the Slovak Republic provided a financial contribution of EUR 70,000 to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to support humanitarian assistance for Sahrawi refugees living in camps near the city of Tindouf in Algeria. Sahrawi refugees have been living in five camps in south-western Algeria for more than...
Monitoring Visit: Kenya 2025 (Part 2) In November 2025, a monitoring visit to Kenya was conducted with the aim of assessing the impact of development cooperation projects supported by the Slovak Republic. This article follows the first part of the series on the monitoring visit to Kenya and focuses on activities implemented during the second half of the programme, particularly in […]
Global Gateway launches a new instrument: Early-Stage Investment Mechanism – Call for Proposals The European Commission launches a new investment mechanism for early-stage projects Under the Global Gateway initiative, the European Commission has introduced a new instrument — the Early-Stage Investment Mechanism — aimed at supporting investment projects in the early stages of preparation. The objective of the mechanism is to help European companies d...
Monitoring Visit: Kenya 2025 (Part 1) From 9 to 18 November 2025, a monitoring visit to Kenya was carried out with the aim of assessing the progress and results of projects financed from the Official Development Assistance of the Slovak Republic. Representatives of SAIDC (Slovak Agency for International Development Cooperation), the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Repub...