War & Security: Russia-linked sabotage fears keep rising after explosive-laden drones were found at Leipzig airport, with Germany’s interior minister saying “Russia is responsible,” while other countries investigate suspicious fires at defence sites across Europe. Climate & Weather: Europe’s winter 2026–27 is expected to be warmer and wetter under a strengthening El Niño, though sharp cold snaps and snow risk still remain. Gas & Energy Resilience: EU gas storage is uneven ahead of heating season—Slovakia sits at about 50.75% full—raising price concerns even as officials say supply is not immediately threatened. Nuclear & Climate Neutrality: Bulgaria and Slovakia are pushing nuclear energy as a climate-neutrality tool, announcing a joint commission and Westinghouse talks for new reactors, framing nuclear as key for future industry and data centres. Biodiversity & Farming: After extreme heat, drought and wildfires across Europe, crop yields are taking hits in multiple countries, with food prices near multi-year highs. Light Pollution: Slovak scientists warn that large orbital mirrors could massively increase sky brightness and harm night environments, as research discusses a planned 54-metre reflector. Food Security: Slovakia’s president calls for stronger food self-sufficiency and systematic drought preparation as a growing threat to agriculture. Local Governance (Environment): A political standoff over the environment minister could delay the opening of Slovakia’s next parliamentary session, with SNS leader Andrej Danko linking the dispute to Danube sediment removal and hydropower turbine contracts. Clean-Tech Funding: A climate start-up grant programme (up to €50,000) is open for ventures serving Bratislava, targeting energy, buildings, transport, waste and urban nature. EU Gene-Edited Crops: Hungarian NGOs urge legal action at the EU Court of Justice to challenge deregulation of most gene-edited crops, pointing to weaker GMO safeguards and labelling gaps. Civil Protection Drill: Slovakia launched a major crisis-management exercise in eastern Slovakia to test state response to scenarios including drone attacks and airspace violations.