Slovenia–Israel Policy Reversal: Slovenia lifted its 2025 arms embargo and also removed entry restrictions on Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, saying the move restores “normal political dialog” and returns military trade to standard EU-regulated channels. Border Controls: Slovenia ended temporary border checks with Hungary and Croatia, dismantling equipment and stopping officer presence at crossings after the government said the original security reasons no longer apply. Finance & Markets: NLB Skladi – Nepremičnine announced a rare Ljubljana Stock Exchange IPO, offering up to 10 million shares at €10 each (subscription runs 16 June–16 October). Energy Transition: A €32m carbon-free technologies centre opened in Kisovec (Zasavje), backed largely by the EU Just Transition Fund, aiming to scale battery, hydrogen and other carbon-free tech. Global Peace Index: Slovenia stayed in the top tier of the 2026 Global Peace Index, ranked among the world’s safest countries. World Cup Focus: Slovenia’s referee Slavko Vinčić is set to officiate a major 2026 opener as the tournament begins across the US, Canada and Mexico. Science & Culture: Ancient DNA studies from Tuscan grape seeds trace long-lived wine varieties from Etruscan and Roman times to modern winemaking, while Slovenia’s Women Writers Route highlights living heritage through Council of Europe cultural routes.