Northern Adriatic Hydrogen Valley: A Croatian engineering firm, Monter Strojarske Montaže, is partnering with CRC Evans to build a cross-border hydrogen pipeline network linking Croatia, Slovenia and Italy’s Friuli Venezia Giulia, aiming for 200+ km of infrastructure and EU-backed funding of about €25m. Statehood Day & Culture Policy: Slovenia’s government has re-established the Museum of Slovenian Independence as an independent institution ahead of 25 June, with Culture Minister Ignacija Fridl Jarc saying it should open as soon as possible in Metelkova 6. International Diplomacy: President Nataša Pirc Musar marked National Day with congratulations from Qatar’s Amir and UAE leaders, while India’s MEA praised Slovenia’s support against cross-border terrorism during celebrations in New Delhi. Migration Administration: The Slovenian Parliament adopted the act to implement the EU’s updated Eurodac system, setting rules for sending asylum and border data to the central system. Energy Investments: Gen-I has completed its first international battery storage acquisitions in Bulgaria (Belovo, Momchilgrad, Parvomay 1), boosting its storage portfolio and targeting further Southeast Europe expansion. Roma Community & Local Security: In Murska Sobota, an international Roma conference highlighted progress and remaining gaps in education, housing and utilities; separately, Novo mesto’s mayor and Interior Minister Franci Matoz discussed security and illegal construction issues tied to Roma social services.