Bratislava
Why Bratislava?
Five years ago in Slovakia there was only one gas player in the country. Since then Slovakia has become a strong member of the European Union and SPP has been unbundled into a number of separate gas businesses with Eustream emerging as a pipeline company. A small number of new players are already operating in the country and the gas businesses are getting ready for life in a liberalised environment.
As the second largest transit country for Russian gas flowing to Western Europe, Slovakia’s gas industry plays a pivotal role in the modern gas markets. Slovakia also has one of the highest per capita gas consumption rates in Europe with over 90% of households connected to the national gas network, and for this reason the Slovakian gas market deserves attention in is own right.
About Bratislava:
Located on the banks of the famous River Danube, Bratislava developed dramatically during the 20th Century and is a buzzing metropilsis and home to about half a million people.
Once the crossroads for major trade routes into the heart of Europe, the Austrian border is almost within sight of Bratislava and the Hungarian border is just 16kms away. You even can catch a glimpse of both Austria and Hungary on clear day’s from St Michael’s Tower – the only medevial watch tower still standing.
In the past Bratislava has been home to the Celts, the Romans and the Slavs and this rich mix of cultures has left its mark on the language, customs, cuisine and lifestyle. In 2004 Slovakia become a member of the European Union and Bratislava become one of Europe’s fastest growing urban and economic regions. The city is constantly changing and undergoing dramatic developments and is a magnet for tourists and businesses alike.
Life in Bratislava centres around the old town and the castle where many beautiful monuments and buildings from the Austro-Hungarian era survive. Bratislava was once a fortified medevial town and the castle is perched above the Danube and acted as fontier post for the Roman empire. Over the centuries it has been rebuilt several times over the centuries, most recently in the 1950s.
There are numerous museums in Bratislava which are surprisingly rich – the Municipal Museum and the Museum of Wine are just two of the highlights Bratislava has to offer.
For further information on Bratislava visit the website of the City of Bratislava
