EU Farm Aid: The European Commission says EU Member States backed a €56m push from the agricultural reserve after adverse weather damage, with Portugal set for €30m, Romania €14.8m, Cyprus €4.6m, Croatia €4.4m and Slovenia €2.8m for fruit, nuts, vines and olives. Heatwave Reality Check: A continent-wide heatwave is stressing hospitals and driving record temperatures, while the EU argues heat response is mainly a national job—though it stands ready to help via the Civil Protection Mechanism. Forest Biodiversity Fight: An EU-funded project is testing more diverse tree species and genetic mixes across Europe to build forests that can better handle future climates and protect biodiversity. Clean Water Map: A new global dataset highlights where safely managed drinking water is still out of reach—showing huge gaps between wealthy countries and many low-income regions. Ultra-Fast Fashion Push: Germany, France and the Netherlands (with Slovenia among supporters) are urging tougher EU action against ultra-fast fashion, calling for higher sustainability rules and better reuse/recycling outcomes. Slovenia Energy Angle: EU energy ministers agreed a negotiating position on the “grids package,” aiming to speed up permitting and expand cross-border infrastructure for electrification and decarbonisation. Local Industry Move: Kansai Helios says it will gradually relocate production from Croatia to sites in Slovenia and Serbia, with Zagreb output winding down over coming years. Wildlife/Marine Concern: Kenya is monitoring a cargo vessel beached for weeks near a marine protected area, saying pollution risk is currently minimal but oversight continues.