Drought & Water Security in Slovakia’s Region: Northern Italy’s Po River basin is in a “critical state” as drought tightens, with Lake Maggiore down to 48% capacity and salt water pushing 25 km upstream—raising pressure on irrigation and agriculture. Heatwave Toll Across Europe: France reported a near-30% jump in deaths during the June 22–28 heatwave week, with authorities warning the count is still incomplete; across Europe, more than two-thirds of people saw temperatures above 35°C at least once. Slovakia’s Climate & Health Stakes: A Slovak survey finds over one in five children aged 7–13 is overweight or obese, with fast food and sugary drinks rising—while parents often underestimate weight. Energy Transition Watch: Europe’s EV push could cut oil imports by 190 million barrels a year by decade’s end, and the EU backed energy upgrades with €2.5bn from ETS revenues via the Modernisation Fund. Nuclear & Industry Signals: Poland’s SGE plans a 14-unit BWRX-300 SMR fleet in the UK, aiming to support future power demand. Local Tech & Research: Slovakia’s University of Agriculture in Nitra enters the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings for UN SDG performance. Diplomacy & Innovation: Slovakia’s foreign minister met Swiss and Bulgarian diplomats, focusing on trade, investment, research, and innovation. Geothermal for District Heating: An interview highlights geothermal’s best fit for district heating in Central Europe, but stresses the need for skilled experts and risk-sharing drilling support. Film & Culture Tech Pipeline: Four Slovak films will compete at Karlovy Vary, including a documentary co-produced by the Slovak Film Institute.