Slovak-Bulgarian Tech & Energy Talks: Foreign ministers Velislava Petrova and Juraj Blanar met in Sofia during Robert Fico’s visit, pushing cooperation on energy, transport connectivity, public-private partnerships and “new technologies,” with EU competitiveness and cohesion policy on the agenda. Nuclear Power Cooperation: Bulgaria and Slovakia agreed to set up a joint nuclear energy commission and are in talks with Westinghouse on AP1000 reactors, framing nuclear as key to climate neutrality and future industry (including data centres and AI). AI Collaboration in Central Europe: Nine CEE countries signed the Prague AI Declaration to coordinate EU AI policy, connect computing capacity, and exchange know-how, with Slovakia among the signatories. EV Manufacturing in Slovakia: Hyundai Mobis started mass production of integrated EV power-electric systems in Nováky (up to 280,000 units/year), while Dürr will deliver automated final-assembly tech for Volvo’s Košice all-electric plant starting 2027. Space Science in Slovakia’s Orbit: Slovak researchers warned about orbital mirrors’ light-pollution risks, as ESA’s Cluster satellites completed a planned reentry after 26 years of magnetosphere research. Health & Lifestyle Research: Comenius University researchers report a dance-and-diet program can improve body composition and gut microbiome signals in obese breast cancer survivors. Climate Funding for Startups: Shine 2027 offers up to €50,000 grants to early climate tech ventures in Bratislava and other cities. Security & Sabotage Concerns: Reports point to a wider Russia-linked sabotage campaign across Europe, including incidents at defence and industrial sites, with Slovakia among countries mentioned in the broader pattern.