AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAir Pollution Health Impact: A Comenius University study links air pollution in Slovakia to more than a year of lost life expectancy on average, with the biggest burden in areas where solid fuels are common for household heating. Child Safety Online: Slovakia’s government is working on a single law to limit children’s access to social media, with the Children’s Commissioner warning about risks to mental health. Healthcare Reform Push: Health Minister Kamil Šaško says Slovakia will use OECD cooperation to improve hospital performance, healthcare efficiency and even AI-related reforms. EU Legal Pressure on Slovakia: The European Commission opened four infringement cases against Slovakia, including drinking water rules and legal aid for suspects, while closing two others. Immigration Overhaul: From July 15, Slovakia extends national visa validity to 120 days, adds longer job-search grace periods, centralizes visa processing, and tightens work-permit documentation. Mental Health for Youth: The EU-backed “Breaking The Walls” project is bringing mental-health education and coaching for young people to Outbreak Europe in Slovakia. Public Health & Safety Crime: An investigation by the ICJK highlights “drink spiking” cases in Slovakia, saying the state lacks clear rules and even basic tracking of how widespread it is.
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