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Citi Foundation Launches Fourth Global Innovation Challenge, Committing $25 Million to Preparing Youth for AI
Citi Foundation launched its fourth Global Innovation Challenge, issuing
a $25 million Request for Proposals (RFP) focused on equipping young
people around the world with the skills, experiences and opportunities
they need to thrive in an economy increasingly shaped by AI.
The labor market is beginning to rebound, but Slovak employers remain cautious in hiring
The most significant growth was recorded in the Construction and Real
Estate sector, which outperformed the global average by 8 points
Special Olympics Slovakia
Lions Club International Board members visiting Special Olympics Slovakia.
Sustainability Takes on a New Dimension
This Saturday, 5 September, the 18th edition of Telekom Night Run will culminate in Bratislava.
Boost your business: The Regional Business Academy is starting soon!
The Innovation Centre of the Košice Region (ICKK) is launching an
intensive, hands-on development program designed for promising ideas and
early-stage startups. Thanks to the support of the Košice
Self-Governing Region, the program is FREE for selected participants,
but capacity is limited.
AmCham Charity Drive 2026: Recommend a Charity Partner
A valued part of AmCham Slovakia's Thanksgiving tradition is the annual
AmCham Charity Drive. This initiative brings together the generosity of
our members in support of a charitable organization creating a positive
impact in communities across Slovakia. Each year, the generosity of our
members helps make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who
need it most.
AmCham Charity Drive 2026: Recommend a Charity Partner
A valued part of AmCham Slovakia's Thanksgiving tradition is the annual
AmCham Charity Drive. This initiative brings together the generosity of
our members in support of a charitable organization creating a positive
impact in communities across Slovakia. Each year, the generosity of our
members helps make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who
need it most.
Future-ready Slovakia: Competitiveness as a Shared Responsibility
For more than three decades, AmCham Slovakia has been guided by values
that matter: gratitude, community, responsibility, and the willingness
to share expertise and experience. These principles are not abstract
ideas; they are the foundation of our daily work and the reason why
AmCham has become a trusted partner for business, government, and
society.
AmCham Slovakia Submits Position on the Targeted Revision of MDR and IVDR
AmCham Slovakia has submitted its position to the European Commission on
the targeted revision of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices
(MDR) and Regulation (EU) 2017/746 on in vitro diagnostic medical
devices (IVDR).
Access to Medicines in Slovakia: Systemic Risks Affecting Patients
Access to modern treatment in Slovakia depends on how the medicine
reimbursement system is designed and implemented. Although the debate
often focuses on technical concepts such as reimbursement
categorization, cost-effectiveness, and thresholds, their impact is
direct: they determine whether patients can access necessary treatment
in a timely, predictable, and equitable way through public health
insurance.
Membership Fees 2027: Strong Community. Policy Impact. Sustainable Growth.
Dear Members of AmCham Slovakia, Thank you for your continued support of
AmCham Slovakia. We deeply value our dynamic, trusted, and strong
community of business leaders who connect across sectors, share valuable
expertise, and work together to shape a more competitive, innovative,
and transparent business environment in Slovakia through our 15 highly
accepted committees and working groups.
Tax Manifesto 2026
AmCham Slovakia presents the Tax Manifesto 2026, a policy paper prepared
by the AmCham Tax Committee in cooperation with member companies and
tax experts.
Citi Foundation Launches Fourth Global Innovation Challenge, Committing $25 Million to Preparing Youth for AI
Citi Foundation launched its fourth Global Innovation Challenge, issuing
a $25 million Request for Proposals (RFP) focused on equipping young
people around the world with the skills, experiences and opportunities
they need to thrive in an economy increasingly shaped by AI.
The labor market is beginning to rebound, but Slovak employers remain cautious in hiring
The most significant growth was recorded in the Construction and Real
Estate sector, which outperformed the global average by 8 points
Special Olympics Slovakia
Lions Club International Board members visiting Special Olympics Slovakia.
Sustainability Takes on a New Dimension
This Saturday, 5 September, the 18th edition of Telekom Night Run will culminate in Bratislava.
Boost your business: The Regional Business Academy is starting soon!
The Innovation Centre of the Košice Region (ICKK) is launching an
intensive, hands-on development program designed for promising ideas and
early-stage startups. Thanks to the support of the Košice
Self-Governing Region, the program is FREE for selected participants,
but capacity is limited.
Are the emotions in the room with us? Yes, they are. In offices too.
Organizations do not suffer from people having human emotions. They suffer when people do not know what to do with them.
Emotions appear in conversations, deadlines, decisions,
misunderstandings and difficult situations. We cannot switch them off,
but we can learn how to work with them.
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