Slovenia’s Birds Directive Case: The European Commission has referred Slovenia to the EU Court of Justice over non-compliance with the Birds Directive, saying key marine areas for the Mediterranean shag—especially Osrednji Tržaški zaliv—haven’t been designated or properly classified as Special Protection Areas. Energy Governance Clash: Slovenia’s Human Rights Ombudsman says the government and the Environment and Energy Ministry interfered with the Energy Agency during reforms to electricity network charges, breaching separation of powers and the right to a healthy living environment. EV Delivery in the Capital: Pošta Slovenije and Ljubljana launched Slovenia’s first assisted robotic delivery trial in the pedestrian old town, aiming to cut congestion and emissions while tackling delivery demand and labour shortages. Minister Rifelj on Permits: Environment minister Polona Rifelj says she wants faster siting procedures and building permits, as her ministry now also covers nature conservation and water management. Whale Strike Risk: A study links higher shipping traffic around South Africa to more whale-ship collisions, urging urgent action to reduce whale strikes where possible. Green Finance for Transition: EBRD backs a large battery storage project in Romania (127 MW / 254 MWh), supporting renewable integration and balancing services, with optimisation involving Slovenian trader GEN-I.