Robert Fico, the Slovak Prime Minister, announced a worsening situation regarding the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Slovakia, which has led to the culling of at least 3,500 animals. The government allocated €10 million for combating the outbreak and is increasing military support for enforcement. Fico rejected calls to halt the culling and emphasized the government's commitment to its measures. The outbreak's financial impact is estimated at €40-50 million, potentially rising due to the Detrekőcsütörtök incident. The disease's spread is linked to human error and weather conditions, with concerns about its effects on dairy and beef prices. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)