According to the Hydro-meteorological Institute of Slovakia (SHMÚ), extreme drought currently affects more than half of Slovakia's territory, with a state of emergency declared in 11 municipalities due to the lack of drinking water

The Regional Public Health Office reported an increase in the number of hepatitis A cases in the Bratislava region, with 24 cases reported in December

The Slovak parliament has passed a law introducing charges for access to public information, a proposal initially criticised by the Let's Stop Corruption Foundation as a threat to transparency

ZSSK, the state-owned railway operator, in cooperation with its catering partner Wagon Slovakia Košice, introduced a new seasonal menu in the dining cars, featuring traditional Slovakian Christmas dishes

The country co-organises for the first time the NATO Resilience Symposium 2024, which will focus on topics such as combating cyber attacks, hybrid threats, terrorism