Traffic jams on the D2 highway in Slovakia are caused by inspections related to foot-and-mouth disease, with tailbacks reaching 12 kilometers. The Slovak police have advised motorists to use smaller border crossings to the Czech Republic. Slovakia declared a state of emergency due to an outbreak, with new cases reported, and has reintroduced temporary border checks with Hungary and Austria. The situation is being monitored as the disease affects livestock. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)