Slovakia Immigration Overhaul: From July 15, Slovakia extends national visas to 120 days, adds longer job-search grace periods after losing work, centralizes visa processing, and tightens work-permit documentation. Public Health & Environment: A Comenius University study links air pollution to more than a year of lost life expectancy on average across Slovakia, with the biggest burden in regions relying heavily on solid fuels for home heating. Tech & Consumer Hardware: Nintendo confirms a Switch 2 refresh for Europe in autumn 2026 with a user-replaceable battery, aligning with the EU’s upcoming Batteries Regulation—while older Switch models won’t get the same update. Cybersecurity: ESET’s H1 2026 Threat Report says attackers are scaling up social engineering (including AI-themed help pages), quishing, and AI-enabled malicious activity. Earth Science: A 5.5 quake hit the Czech Republic and Slovakia at about 10 km depth, according to GFZ. Space-Connected Pet Tech: Fi Ultra launches as a Starlink-powered smart dog collar, switching between LTE and satellite to keep tracking in dead zones. EU Policy Watch: Brussels moves against Spain over asbestos protection rules, warning of fines if national law isn’t updated. Energy Policy: 15 EU energy ministers back “full use of nuclear energy” in the post-2030 framework, including Slovakia.