Nuclear & Water Crisis: Hungary narrowly avoided a full shutdown of the Paks nuclear plant as Danube levels rose slightly after record lows, but the situation remains fragile and could force a complete stop within days—an energy stress test for Central Europe’s cooling-water-dependent power. Climate Impact on Energy: Europe’s hydropower is sliding toward all-time lows as Alpine inflows drop and drought deepens, raising questions about how much gas and other backups can realistically cover the gap. Danube Fallout: Drought has also exposed Nazi-era shipwrecks in the Danube near Serbia, with cleanup needed because some vessels may still carry explosives. Slovakia Tech & Industry: Volvo is preparing its EX50 compact electric crossover for the US market, with production planned at its new Košice plant in Slovakia—an entry-level EV push built on Volvo’s SPA3 800-volt platform. AI Governance (EU): New EU AI Act rules start requiring labels for AI-generated or convincingly real synthetic media, aiming to curb deepfakes and improve transparency online. Autonomous Mobility (Nordics): WeRide is entering Denmark via GreenMobility, targeting a public robotaxi service in the first half of 2027, pending approvals. Defense Tech: Zelenskyy highlighted FREYJA, a joint European anti-ballistic missile shield, calling for European components and shared financing to make it operational. Local Memory & Research: Slovakia commemorated Roma Holocaust victims, stressing education and research to preserve the memory of the genocide.