By Zuzana Žiaranová, Spokesperson, Tatra banka | While people in towns usually relax or go for walks during the holidays, Easter in the countryside of Western Slovakia is rich in many traditions and customs. Typical dishes include paska (white cake) and hrudka (egg cheese) that can’t be missing from a traditional Easter basket. On the […]
By Oľga Kleinová, Slovakia.travel | “Tajchy” of Banská Štiavnica (Middle Slovakia) Tajchy are lakes situated in Central Slovakia in the Štiavnické Mountains. They were constructed for the needs of the local mines and until today 24 lakes have been picturesquely created in nature. Some of them are great for recreation: in summer for swimming and boating, […]
By Zuzana Žiaranová, Spokesperson, Tatra banka | There are more and more Slovaks for whom selflessness is not a foreign concept. If asked to donate for a good cause, the majority easily contributes up to 10 euros. The Zubaľ family, however, decided to take the statistics up to a completely new level. They presented the […]
In April, the Discover CEE spotlight is on Slovakia! Watch out for several blog posts on Slovakian business, culture and success stories. Today, we have the most interesting economic data and cultural facts about Slovakia at a glance for you. The fact sheet is also downloadable in print version. Click here to print the fact […]
By Kristina Samardžić, Raiffeisen Bank Croatia | Croatian jealousy sometimes leads to some of the country’s most beautiful spots staying rather hidden and limited to those who try hard enough to reveal their incredible mixture of history, nature, culture, customs and people. What is not so secret anymore on the other hand, is the fact […]
By Ozren Tabaković, Raiffeisen Bank Croatia | If you ever visit Croatia, and we think you absolutely should, there is a town called Hum, and it’s a must in terms of touristic attractions. Although there is no formal or actual record of Hum being recognized by Guiness Book of World Records as the smallest city […]
In March, the Discover CEE spotlight is on Croatia! Watch out for several blog posts on Croatian business, culture and success stories. Today, we have the most interesting economic data and cultural facts about Croatia at a glance for you. The fact sheet is also downloadable in print version. Click here to print the fact […]
By Linda Struckl, RBI, and Heidi Aichinger, Forbes Austria | Gender equality has many facets: the level of education, the quota of women in certain male dominated professional areas as well as the salary gap and many more. Discover CEE took a closer look at a very specific aspect of the topic: the number of […]
By Carmen Dimitruc, Raiffeisen Bank, Romania | Traditional Romanian food has been influenced over the centuries by Turkish, Hungarian, Greek, Serbian, Russian, Polish, French and Italian cuisine, but innovations, local ingredients, Orthodox religious customs, preference for pork meat and other specific conditions make it unique. People say Romanian cuisine is delicious, diverse, and full of […]
By Carmen Dimitruc, Raiffeisen Bank, Romania | Once every two years, one of the world’s most intense classical music festival takes place in Bucharest: the George Enescu Festival, which takes place for the 24th time this year. At the beginning of September 2019, good music takes control of Romania’s capital city for 23 days. There […]
By Carmen Dimitruc, Raiffeisen Bank, Romania | If you are looking for a new and exciting destination for your holidays or maybe just a three to four days city break, be sure to put Bucharest on your list! Vibrant urban environment with old-style charm The capital city of Romania combines vibrant urban environment with old-style […]
In February, the Discover CEE spotlight is on Romania! Watch out for several blog posts on Romanian business, culture and success stories. Today, we have the most interesting economic data and cultural facts about Romania at a glance for you. The fact sheet is also downloadable in print version. Click here to print the fact […]