TV Advertising & Local Economy: Telekom Slovenije (via TSmedia) is using Synamedia Iris to let Slovenian brands buy local ads on international linear channels, replacing international ad spots with locally scheduled campaigns (currently AMC and BBC), without changes for viewers’ set-top boxes. Climate & Health: A EU-funded research team says childhood obesity has deep biological, environmental and behavioural drivers—warning that public debate focused only on food and exercise misses the bigger picture. Marine Biodiversity: A deliberately sunk shipwreck in Ireland’s Killala Bay is now showing colonisation by barnacles, sponges and fish, with experts calling it a long-term biodiversity boost when done responsibly. Mountain Weather Extremes: Slovenian climbers on K7’s East Face retreated after heavy snowfall at about 6,350 m, highlighting how fast conditions can turn. Packaging & Circularity: Bayer is rolling out a mono-material polypropylene blister for its Talcid antacid (launched first in Slovenia), aiming for higher recyclability and wider European uptake. Water Quality in Europe: A study finds river quality improvements aren’t fast enough for 2030 targets—only Slovenia is on track. Food System Resilience: Potato growers across Europe face drought and rising costs; Slovenian estimates point to potential yield losses up to 90%, pushing calls for climate-adapted varieties and better water management. Cross-border Waste Reduction: Interreg COOL-BORDER starts work to cut barriers for chilled and frozen food SMEs, including reusable/lower-waste packaging and more efficient cold-chain logistics across six countries including Slovenia.