EU Energy Costs: Diesel prices jumped faster than petrol across the EU, with diesel up about 34% on average since February—an extra squeeze for households and transport budgets. EU Tech & Sovereignty: 19 EU states moved into the pre-notification phase for an AI-focused IPCEI, aiming to give European firms a real alternative to US hyperscalers, with the next application step due by late October. Slovenia-Ukraine Cooperation: Slovenia’s ministers met Ukrainian counterparts in Kyiv, including plans to deepen security and defence industry cooperation and to join the International Civil Protection Shelter Coalition for Ukraine. Nuclear Project Planning: A feasibility study for Slovenia’s JEK2 cooling towers points to a natural draft option around 193–198 metres, feeding into the upcoming referendum process. Sports Governance & Money: UEFA and CONCACAF leaders publicly pushed FIFA to disclose reserves and consider distributing billions to member associations, after controversy around FIFA’s funding plans. EU Mobility Pressure: More countries are extending internal Schengen border checks, testing whether “temporary” controls are becoming routine. Business Media Rollout: United Group launched EON 3.0 across Southeast Europe, using an AI-driven recommendation engine and a redesigned programme guide, with Slovenia already live.