Hazardous Waste Cleanup Fears: In Croatia’s Lika region, locals worry that years of illegal dumping at the former PPK Velebit site will leave lasting harm as authorities prepare to remove tens of thousands of tonnes of hazardous waste—residents say cleanup has been too slow. EU Farm Funding Push: Seventeen EU leaders, including Slovenia, urged the Irish EU presidency to protect farm funding in the next 2028–2034 budget talks. Water Quality Watch: A new study finds Europe’s rivers are improving, but only Slovenia is moving fast enough to meet 2030 water pollution targets. Circular Economy in Action: Aquaculture Europe 2026 in Ljubljana highlighted turning aquaculture by-products into new materials and products, including mussel shells and dredged sediments. Hydrogen Network Step: ELES, Plinovodi and Yokogawa signed an MoU to develop a hydrogen ecosystem and better coordinate electricity, gas and hydrogen infrastructure. Climate Impacts on Crops: Heat and drought are already hitting European hop yields and bittering compounds, with further declines projected by mid-century. Slovenia Tech & Sustainability: Bayer launched a mono-material recyclable blister for its Talcid antacid, rolling out across multiple European markets including Slovenia.