EU Foreign Policy: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says she will ask the European Commission to bring forward options for an EU-wide ban on goods from illegal Israeli settlements, after pressure from member states including Ireland; diplomats note resistance from capitals that want to keep relations with Israel. Slovenian Energy Policy: Borzen launched a EUR 10m non-repayable grant scheme (Climate Fund) for legal entities installing battery energy storage systems, covering up to 45% of eligible costs, with applications opening in August. Ljubljana Civic Life: A 3.7-metre “Sower” statue by Slovenian expressionist France Kralj has returned to central Ljubljana after more than eight decades, rebuilt through a community-led effort. Regional Cyber Security: Croatia hosted Combined Adriatic Cyber Endeavor 2026, bringing together cyber professionals from seven European nations and U.S. National Guard partners, including Slovenia, to strengthen cross-border defenses. World Cup Politics in Slovenia: UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin faced a coordinated backlash from 13 football federations after remarks that the expanded 48-team World Cup creates “uninteresting” matches—federations say every game matters, especially for debutants. Public Safety & Health: Slovenia’s battery storage push comes alongside broader European debates on child online safety and health risks, while Cyprus reported low risk of an avian influenza pandemic after an H9N2 case.