SUMMARY - Tuesday, 8 July 2025 - 1 p.m.

Bratislava, 8 July (TASR) – Last week's special government session, focused primarily on the issues faced by automotive industry, was the final meeting before the summer recess, with the next regular Cabinet session scheduled for 20 August in Bratislava, the Government Office’s press department confirmed to TASR on Tuesday. https://etasr.sk/article/22249439 Zilina/Bratislava, 8 July (TASR) – Zilina region has voiced its strong disapproval of the government's decision to freeze €200 million allocated for regional development. https://etasr.sk/article/22249263 Bratislava, 8 July (TASR) - In response to Monday’s (7 July) windstorm in eastern Slovakia, Labour, Social Affairs and Family Minister Erik Tomas (Voice-SD) announced plans to provide humanitarian aid on Tuesday. https://etasr.sk/article/22249163 Banska Bystrica/Bratislava, 8 July (TASR) - More than a year since the attempt on Prime Minister Robert Fico's (Smer-SD) life, the trial with shooter Juraj C. [name abbreviated due to legal reasons] began at the Specialised Criminal Court in Banska Bystrica on Tuesday. https://etasr.sk/article/22249157 NOTICE: If you click on the link or copy it into the search window, the browser will display the full text of the message in the new e-TASR client zone. If you have any questions, please contact obchod@tasr.sk. mf