E-mobility funding in Slovenia: Slovenia says its current Climate Fund call for electric vehicle incentives will close once €33.6m is fully committed, noting all Climate Fund resources are already used after the EU’s €43.9m RRF support ended in May 2026. Energy storage boost: The European Commission approved a €59m Slovenian state-aid scheme to back at least 370MWh of new stand-alone battery storage via competitive grants. Heat and drought pressure in Central Europe: A persistent heat dome linked to an “Omega block” is driving 40°C+ conditions across northern Italy, Hungary, Croatia and Serbia, with nights staying tropical—raising risks for agriculture and wildfires. Desertification warning for Europe: A new EU report flags Spain as the worst desertification hotspot, with 53% of its territory affected and over 70% showing degradation warning signs—while Slovenia is among countries with high shares of land showing symptoms. Circularity rankings: A study on circularity puts Slovenia in the global top tier (ranked third overall), highlighting strong municipal waste recycling alongside textile reuse/export patterns. Transport decarbonisation link to Slovenia: DP World’s new rail corridor for finished vehicles connects Zeebrugge to Aiud, Romania, and the company plans to connect Aiud to ports including Koper in Slovenia, citing up to 55% lower CO₂ versus road. Local climate diplomacy: Monaco and Slovenia marked 20 years of diplomatic ties in Ljubljana with a sustainability-focused agenda. Wildfire recovery watch: Ely, Minnesota, is slowly reopening to tourists after lightning-caused wildfires in the Boundary Waters area. Sports with a green angle: Slovenia won its first Volleyball Nations League medal (third place), adding another milestone for the country’s teams.