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The European Commission wants 44 major oil and gas producers to store 50 million tons of carbon dioxide underground annually by 2030. In Slovakia, Environment Minister Tomáš Taraba proposed building a storage facility, saying it would ease pressure on industry and help meet climate targets.
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Slovakia cannot rely solely on car manufacturing, but as a small country, it must focus on a few areas where it excels. Attracting investment in innovative and green technologies and retaining skilled workers—who are more important to investors than low taxes—were points agreed upon by financial experts.
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Delayed rules for renewable energy and unresolved household emission charges mean fines for Slovakia, as well as an unstable legislative environment for both citizens and businesses.
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The future of nicotine product sales could change dramatically: WHO proposes limiting their production and sale, and even “eliminating” cigarette filters. However, health experts face resistance from European countries with strong tobacco industries and concerns about the black market.
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Nové smernice zásadne prekopávajú doterajší systém zdaňovania tabakových a nikotínových výrobkov. Európska komisia ale nehovorí jasne, či majú krajiny zdaňovať zahrievaný tabak podľa váhy alebo podľa kusov.
