AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEnergy: Slovakia revived its economic cooperation commission with Russia in Moscow, with energy security at the top of the agenda. Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár said Bratislava would pursue cooperation only in areas not covered by sanctions and warned that the EU’s Russian-gas phaseout could put SPP’s contract, which runs to 2034, at risk. Moscow also signalled interest in future nuclear-energy projects. Tech Startups: Bratislava incubator Halif Hatch received 137 applications from more than 25 countries; about 60% came from Slovakia, with AI among the leading fields. Selected ventures will enter a six-month programme. Defence Manufacturing: Slovakia’s EVPÚ TURRA 30 V10 turret was showcased on a Boxer 8x8, combining a 30mm cannon, anti-tank weapons and protection systems in a locally developed combat configuration. Automotive Tech: Slovakia has approved Tesla’s assisted-driving software, but a test drive exposed safety limits: the system failed to slow for a closed barrier, requiring the driver to brake.
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