Slovak firefighters are deploying to France, while the opposition criticizes Prime Minister Robert Fico, Richard Takáč, and Tomáš Taraba, as part of a review of anticipated events in Slovakia.

Peter Pellegrini is scheduled to welcome Slovak firefighters and rescuers upon their return from Venezuela. Meanwhile, a road made with recycled cigarette filters is being constructed in the Rimavská Sobota district.

Professional firefighters in Slovakia have filed approximately a thousand lawsuits against the Ministry of Interior since 2012, claiming they are forced to work excessive unpaid night hours, losing family time and income.

Slovak firefighters are deploying to southwestern France to assist in combating massive forest fires in the Gironde region. They will be stationed in the municipality of Saumos near Cap Ferret to reinforce civil protection efforts.

Slovak firefighters are warning of an increased risk of forest fires in 56 districts, advising the public to limit time in forested areas and to avoid smoking, barbecuing, or manipulating open flames in nature.

The Fire and Rescue Corps in Slovakia has issued a warning about a high risk of fires in approximately 30 districts across several regions. They have prohibited the burning of vegetation and starting fires in high-risk areas.

Slovak firefighters have issued a nationwide warning about strong summer storms, emphasizing that minutes of intense weather can lead to weeks of damage. They are advising citizens on how to protect their health, lives, and property during the summer season.

Slovak firefighters responded to 600 incidents across the country last week, primarily providing technical assistance and dealing with hundreds of fires and traffic accidents, with the Banská Bystrica region requiring the most help.