Fuel Price Relief in Slovenia: The Slovenian government approved a two-month temporary suspension of parts of gasoline duties (from July 28 to Sept. 28) to blunt retail price pressure linked to higher oil product supply costs amid the Iran-related conflict. EU Economic Policy Watch: ECB policymakers warned inflation risks are rising and a rate hike in September is possible, with Slovenia’s central bank chief Primož Dolenc saying the situation around the Iran crisis reinforces upside inflation uncertainty. Regional Security & NATO: A NATO battlegroup at Slovakia’s Lešť training area showcased operations and equipment including military drones, with Slovenian troops among the multinational force. International Legal/Foreign Policy: Slovenia joined a 14-nation statement reaffirming the 2016 South China Sea arbitration ruling as legally binding, rejecting Beijing’s maritime claims. Digital Rules for Children: Florence signed up for Italy’s first center targeting social media addiction, while more countries move toward restrictions or age-based controls for minors. Sports With Slovenian Links: Slovenia’s referee Slavko Vinčić remains at the center of Argentina’s push for a World Cup final replay after Spain’s 1-0 win; meanwhile, Slovenia’s Tadej Pogačar extended his Tour de France lead on Stage 19.