Slovenian Presidential Controversy: President Nataša Pirc Musar denied links to Russian intelligence after a traffic accident in late July reignited questions about her close circle, including a friend reported to have lived with a disgraced former intelligence figure in Russia; the president’s office says there’s no collaboration. Energy & Industry: GEN-I Sonce’s 220 MWh battery storage project in Romania is set to be delivered via an EPC contract signed with Waldevar Energy, with delivery targeted by Q3 2027—another sign of Slovenia-linked investment pushing grid flexibility. Regional Energy Crisis: A heat-and-drought squeeze across Central and Southeastern Europe is forcing countries to cut power output and lean more on imports and fossil generation, with Slovenia’s Krško plant among those affected. EU Policy Watch: The EU’s new foreign direct investment screening rules have entered into force, requiring national implementation by January 2028 and changing how cross-border deals in sensitive sectors are assessed. Diplomacy & Mobility: A new Air China route will connect Beijing and Zagreb via Bucharest from 4 September, the first regular link between China and Croatia, aimed at boosting tourism and trade ties. Sports & Talent: Purdue signed Slovenian guard Zoja Štirn, while Slovenia’s president-linked political storm remains the week’s domestic headline.