Heatwave Health Impact: France reported a near-30% jump in deaths during the late-June record heatwave, with authorities warning the toll is still incomplete and likely to rise. Drought & Water Stress: Italy’s Po River Basin says northern waterways are in a “critical state” as Lake Maggiore drops to 48% capacity and saltwater pushes inland, threatening irrigation and crops. Slovakia in the Climate Mix: The same European heatwave set new temperature records across Central Europe, including Slovakia, underscoring how fast conditions are shifting. Education Skills Gap: An OECD survey finds some college students in developed countries read and do basic math at levels comparable to end-of-primary school, with Slovakia among those showing higher low-skill shares. Energy & Industry: ORLEN Unipetrol’s Kralupy refinery marks 50 years, highlighting upgrades for reliability and safer processing, including work tied to sustainable aviation fuel blending. Local Tech & Research Links: Slovakia’s foreign minister met Swiss and Bulgarian diplomats to push cooperation in investment, research, innovation, and education. Hydrogen STEM: Switzerland’s Hydrogen Grand Prix (H2GP) crowned teams from 20+ countries, with Slovak students among the finalists.