Cancer Tech in Slovakia: Slovak biomedical engineer Miroslav Gašpárek is helping test mRNA-based cancer treatments that train the immune system to recognize tumors, with early signs pointing to possible patient access in 2–3 years. Cybercrime Alert: Group-IB reports a new Android fraud chain, WindRelay, that turns phones into fake contactless payment terminals via NFC relay, paired with a remote-access tool; victims can be tricked in a single short call. Energy & Climate Shock: Record-low Danube levels are forcing Romania to shut down its last nuclear reactor and pushing Hungary to cut output, reigniting debate on how to cool reactors as drought worsens. Digital Sovereignty: SpaceX agreed to return Poland to the Starlink intra-European roaming zone after Poland was excluded, a dispute that also highlights how roaming rules can change across countries. STEM & Culture in Prague: Signal Festival Prague 2026 (Oct 15–18) brings a Slovak-rooted interactive “Sound Robot” plus an immersive “To the Moon” space journey. Slovakia’s Global Links: Slovakia will fund 11 development projects abroad (over €1.4M) using modern tech, including smart EV charging pilots and water-treatment upgrades. Language Skills: EF’s 2025 English Proficiency Index ranks Slovakia 10th overall, the top spot in Central and Eastern Europe.