Hazardous Waste Protest: Tens of thousands marched in Zagreb over illegal toxic waste dumped near Gospić, with protesters demanding a moratorium on waste imports and a national cleanup plan within 20 days. The scandal centers on alleged imports from Italy, Germany and Slovenia, including plastics and toxic hospital waste, with soil contamination reported and fears for groundwater and public health. Heat and Risk: In Slovenia’s wider region, extreme heat is also making headlines: the Vuelta was forced to shorten a stage after 40°C-plus temperatures, a reminder of how quickly weather can disrupt plans and safety. Slovenia’s Climate Pressure: Slovenia recorded its hottest summer on record in 2026, and ARSO warns of extremely severe drought; Triglav glacier is under severe threat and could disappear by early October. Circular Economy Push: The EU launched CIRCUIT4EU, a Horizon Europe recycling venture to recover critical raw materials from electronics and magnets, aiming to boost circular supply chains. Adriatic Fisheries: A new FAO/GFCM Adriatic Sea technical unit was inaugurated in Split to strengthen science-based, sustainable fisheries management as climate impacts intensify.