RTV Referendum & Public Media Funding: A consultative vote asks whether to abolish the mandatory €14.02 monthly RTV Slovenia contribution, but the coverage stresses the question may be narrower than the real issue: how public broadcasting is financed and who gets influence over that money. Presidential Security Scrutiny: Slovenia’s president Nataša Pirc Musar faces rising political pressure after revelations about her close friend Viktorija Krivolucka, including reported links to former intelligence figure Roman Jeglič; a parliamentary security committee has asked intelligence agencies to review the case and the opposition wants access to classified information rechecked. NLB vs Addiko Deal: Nova Ljubljanska banka has lost its bid for Austria’s Addiko after failing to reach the 50%+1 threshold, but the bank signals it will keep pursuing regional acquisitions and widening into services like insurance and asset management. International Court Clash: The US has sanctioned ICC President Tomoko Akane, warning of a “demise” of the rule of law, while the ICC and EU leaders say the move attacks judicial independence. Defense & Security Context: Estonia is reportedly preparing to choose a long-range air defense system (Patriot, David’s Sling, or SAMP/T) to protect strategic sites, with a decision targeted during state budget talks. Sports & International Links: Shakhtar Donetsk says it will host Champions League home games at Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge due to security constraints in Ukraine, with UEFA approvals still needed.