Nuclear Milestone in Slovakia: Slovenské elektrárne sealed the Mochovce Unit 4 reactor vessel and started physical start-up testing, aiming for first grid electricity by end of summer 2026 and a record 77.5% nuclear share later. Expo 2027 Tech & Innovation: Slovakia unveiled its Belgrade Expo 2027 pavilion design, built around an interactive “Tree of Opportunities” highlighting culture, tourism, innovation and business. Defense Tech at Farnborough: Embraer and Anduril signed an MoU to integrate the pallet-launched Barracuda-500M cruise missile onto the C-390, pushing new stand-off strike options for allied forces. AI in Public Services: An OECD-backed report says European tax administrations increasingly use AI for compliance and audit selection, but stresses governance, transparency and human oversight. Energy & Industry Watch: Hydro reported stronger Q2 adjusted EBITDA on aluminium prices and recycling, while noting hydrology and currency effects. Digital Infrastructure Risk: Romania’s land registry outage after a cyberattack shows how fragile national databases can halt property deals fast. Global Tech & Society: A survey finds Americans are far more likely than others to see politics as a personal safety threat, reflecting deep polarization.