Extreme Heat Across Europe: A record-breaking early-summer heatwave is hitting France and beyond, with red alerts, power strain, and school closures—another reminder of how fast climate impacts are intensifying. EU Packaging Rules Pushback: Italy and seven EU countries, including Slovenia, are asking the Commission for clearer implementation of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, warning that businesses can’t invest without predictable obligations. Slovenia’s Solar Market Update: Slovenia is rolling out a nationwide energy-sharing mechanism for PV, alongside growing battery storage adoption—aimed at widening access to solar even without ideal rooftops. Biodiversity in Action (Danube): Slovenia has opened its first sterlet hatchery on the Mura River to restock the endangered sturgeon relative, supporting LIFE-Boat 4 Sturgeon efforts to halt declines. Energy Transition Funding Debate: Twelve EU countries, including Slovenia, want the Modernisation Fund continued and expanded beyond 2030 to protect energy security and competitiveness during the transition. Climate Data for Forecasting: ECMWF signed an updated Machine Learning Project agreement that brings Slovenia’s ARSO into the initiative from 2027. Wildfire Aid for Cyprus: EU solidarity funds are moving forward for Cyprus to rebuild after last year’s wildfire damage.
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Extreme Heat in Europe: A severe early-summer heatwave has pushed France to its hottest day on record, with schools and tourist sites closing early and red alerts issued across parts of Europe—another reminder that heatwaves are intensifying with climate change. Climate Finance for Forests: The Tropical Forest Forever Facility is moving from promise to test, aiming to conserve tropical forests by tying payments to investment returns—an effort to make climate protection work in real markets. Slovenia’s Solar Push: Slovenia’s new nationwide energy-sharing mechanism is drawing early registrations, while battery storage and a rebound in residential solar adoption point to a new phase for the PV market. Biodiversity in Action: Slovenia has opened its first sterlet hatchery on the Mura River to restock an endangered Danube sturgeon species, supporting LIFE-Boat 4 Sturgeon efforts. EU Support for Farmers: The EU approved emergency CAP funding of over €56m for farmers hit by adverse weather, including €2.8m for Slovenian apple growers. Energy Transition Funding Debate: Twelve EU countries, including Slovenia, are urging the Commission to extend and scale the Modernisation Fund beyond 2030 to protect energy security and competitiveness. Cross-border Energy Storage: Gen-I has bought three utility-scale battery storage systems in Bulgaria, expanding storage capacity and accelerating renewables integration. Local Community Design: A new village school complex in Hotič is being built as a shared social center—blending education with community life. International Spotlight: India praised Slovenia’s support during National Day events, including Slovenia’s condemnation of the Pahalgam terror attack.
Extreme Heat in Europe: A brutal early-summer heatwave has pushed France to its hottest day on record, with schools and transport disrupted and health warnings issued across the region. EU Disaster Support: Cyprus is one step closer to receiving €9.21m from the EU solidarity fund after a wildfire destroyed homes and infrastructure, while the EU also approved over €56m in CAP emergency aid for farmers hit by drought, heatwaves, storms and floods, including Slovenia (€2.8m for apples). Slovenia’s Solar Market Shift: Slovenia’s PV sector is moving into a new phase with a nationwide energy-sharing mechanism and growing battery storage, with the first registrations already topping 1,000. Grid Flexibility via Storage: Gen-I has expanded beyond Slovenia by acquiring 30 MW/76 MWh of battery storage in Bulgaria, aiming for 100 MW of storage by year-end. Biodiversity Rescue in the Mura: Slovenia opened its first sterlet hatchery on the Mura River to restock an endangered sturgeon relative, as part of the LIFE-Boat 4 Sturgeon project. Industrial Decarbonisation Push: The EU launched an auction for industrial heat decarbonisation grants, backing 65 projects across member states, including Slovenia. Climate Diplomacy Debate: An analysis questions whether Europe’s climate diplomacy in Central Asia is built on equal partnership or risks becoming “green colonialism.” Just Transition Pressure on Farmers: Ukrainian farmers are asking for longer timelines to meet EU pesticide and production rules to keep access to EU markets and CAP support.
Extreme Heat Across Europe: A brutal early-summer heatwave has paralyzed parts of Europe, with France recording its hottest day on record and issuing red alerts; schools and tourist sites closed early and transport was disrupted, while health warnings spread as temperatures push people to dangerous limits. EU Disaster Relief for Farmers: Member states approved over €56m from the CAP agricultural reserve to help farmers hit by drought, heatwaves, storms, floods and frosts—Portugal (€30m), Romania (€14.8m), Cyprus (€4.6m), Croatia (€4.4m) and Slovenia (€2.8m), including support for apples and other fruit, vines, olives and arable crops. Nature Protection in Slovenia: Slovenia established the Snežnik Regional Park (nearly 22,000 hectares) to protect fir-beech forests, karst caves and species like brown bears and wolves, aiming to boost sustainable tourism and grazing. Danube Fish Conservation: Slovenia opened a sterlet hatchery on the Mura River to restock juveniles and help save the endangered sturgeon relative, as part of the LIFE-Boat 4 Sturgeon project. Local Climate-Resilient Design: A new village school complex in Hotič is being built as a shared social hub with adaptable indoor and outdoor learning spaces, reflecting rural development needs. Research Funding Spotlight: A Ljubljana physicist, Marko Žnidarič, won an ERC Advanced Grant, underlining Slovenia’s strong research capacity. Heat and Cooling Workarounds: A look at Europe’s “natural cooling systems” highlights how cave villages and ancient aqueducts can keep places cooler during heatwaves.
Heatwave Health & Climate: A record-breaking early-summer heatwave is driving school closures, transport disruptions and “red alert” warnings across Europe, with France reporting its hottest night and deaths linked to people cooling off unsupervised—another reminder that extreme heat is intensifying with global warming. EU Disaster Aid for Farmers: The EU approved over €56m from the CAP agricultural reserve to help farmers hit by storms, droughts, heatwaves and frosts, including Slovenia (€2.8m for apples) alongside Portugal, Romania, Cyprus and Croatia. Wildfire Recovery in Cyprus: Cyprus moved closer to accessing EU solidarity funds after a parliamentary budgets committee backed €9.21m to rebuild infrastructure damaged by last year’s Limassol wildfire. Nature Protection in Slovenia: Slovenia established the Snežnik Regional Park (nearly 22,000 hectares) to protect ancient fir-beech forests, karst caves and wildlife, and to support sustainable tourism and grazing. Biodiversity Rescue: Slovenia opened its first sterlet hatchery on the Mura River to restock the endangered sturgeon relative, joining Austria and Hungary in a LIFE-Boat effort to prevent extinction. Climate Action in Industry: The EU launched an auction for industrial heat decarbonization, backing 65 projects across multiple countries, including Slovenia, aiming to cut fossil-fuel heat use. Public Climate Perception: A new survey map shows people in Slovenia underestimate how seriously others view climate change, with a sizable “perception gap” that could shape how fast action gains support.
Climate & Weather: EU member states approved over €56m from the agricultural reserve to help farmers hit by extreme weather and natural disasters in 2025 and early 2026, including €2.8m for Slovenia (frost-damaged apples), plus drought/heat impacts elsewhere. Nature Protection: Slovenia has established the Snežnik Regional Park, its fifth, covering nearly 22,000 hectares to protect ancient fir-beech forests, karst caves and species like brown bears, wolves and lynx, with a push for sustainable tourism and grazing. Energy Transition: New figures show renewable energy is 23% of energy consumption, with biomass and solar as key contributors, and renewables making up 32% of building energy use. EU Carbon Policy Push: Eastern and Central European countries, including Slovenia, are urging the EU to strengthen the modernisation fund as the ETS is revised. Local Climate Risk & Costs: The week’s severe thunderstorm and heatwave coverage underlines rising summer extremes across Europe, with warnings that 50°C could become more common.
Farm resilience in focus: The EU has approved over €56m from the Common Agricultural Policy reserve to help farmers hit by extreme weather, with Portugal (€30m), Romania (€14.8m), Cyprus (€4.6m), Croatia (€4.4m) and Slovenia (€2.8m) among the beneficiaries, targeting fruit, nuts, vines, olives and arable crops plus mixed livestock producers. New protected nature in Slovenia: A new Snežnik Regional Park has been established in south Slovenia, covering nearly 22,000 hectares around the Snežnik massif to protect UNESCO-listed fir-beech forests, karst caves and wildlife like brown bears, wolves and lynx, while supporting sustainable tourism and grazing. Climate impacts across the region: Severe thunderstorms that began in Slovenia in mid-June brought damaging winds, heavy rain and large hail across the Balkans, with reports of major damage in places like Komenda, and similar extreme rain warnings elsewhere in Europe and Asia. Carbon transition funding push: Eastern and Central European governments, including Slovenia, have urged the EU to strengthen the “modernisation fund” to secure more predictable support for poorer members as the EU revises its Emissions Trading System. Green tech and weather monitoring: A1, Nokia and Skyfora are using mobile network sites as intelligent sensors to capture highly precise local weather data, including water vapour signals, with at least one A1 Slovenia site involved.
Climate Extremes in the Balkans: Severe thunderstorms battered Slovenia and the wider region, with 65 mph gusts at Ljubljana airport, heavy rain, and hail causing major damage in places like Komenda, before the system swept into Croatia, Bosnia and even Greece. Weather Tech for Alpine Forecasts: A1, Nokia and Skyfora are turning mobile network sites into precise weather sensors, using signals to track water vapour and improve short-term forecasts in alpine areas, with at least one Slovenian site involved. Green Hydrogen Push: INDTEGRATE (Horizon Europe) was launched to speed up decarbonisation in hard-to-electrify industries like glass and ceramics by integrating solid oxide electrolysers, waste-heat recovery and green hydrogen. Biodiversity Under Pressure: A report highlights how eel smuggling is driving Europe’s European eel decline, with organized crime moving huge volumes of juvenile eels to Asian markets and the species now listed as critically endangered. Local Environment Upgrade: Prague’s Jiřího z Poděbrad Square reopened after redevelopment that added 120 new trees, new lawns and blue-green water elements to boost recreation and resilience. Policy & Economy Watch: Slovenia slipped in global competitiveness rankings, with the biggest drag tied to government efficiency and uncertainty—an issue that also matters for long-term environmental investment and delivery.
Severe Weather: Storms across the Balkans brought damaging winds, heavy rain and golf-ball hail, with Slovenia’s Environment Agency recording up to 65 mph gusts near Ljubljana and reports of major building damage in Komenda as the system swept into Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Greece. Heat Risk: A new heatwave is expected to push Spain toward near-40°C, with experts warning Europe could reach 50°C somewhere within the next decade as warming and El Niño intensify extremes. Local Climate Tech: A1, Nokia and Skyfora are turning mobile network sites into precise weather sensors, using signals to improve forecasts in fast-changing alpine conditions, with at least one Slovenian site included. Nature & Wildlife Crime: The European eel is highlighted as a critically endangered species targeted by organized smuggling networks moving huge volumes toward Asian markets. Green Industry & Energy: INDTEGRATE launches to speed up solid oxide electrolyser cell integration and green hydrogen for hard-to-electrify, high-temperature industrial processes. Slovenia Business/Environment Link: Slovenia’s competitiveness ranking fell to 49th as government efficiency and productivity issues weigh on the business climate. Energy Transition Finance: The EU Pay Transparency Directive missed its June 7 deadline across most member states, raising pressure for employers to prepare for upcoming pay gap reporting. Biodiversity/Conservation Policy: A debate on the Tropical Forest Forever Facility argues that tropical forest protection still needs workable climate finance tools. Culture with a Weather Twist: Joker Out’s 10th anniversary Ljubljana spectacle drew about 17,000 people, but a thunderstorm forced a temporary pause and safety checks before the show resumed.
Extreme Weather: Severe thunderstorms hit the Balkans after unstable hot air over the Adriatic met a cold front, with Slovenia seeing 65 mph gusts near Ljubljana and heavy rain in Kranj; hail and strong winds damaged more than 100 buildings in Komenda, while similar hazards were reported across the region. Climate Risk for Travel: A new heatwave is expected to push Spain toward near-40°C, with experts warning Europe could reach 50°C somewhere within the next decade as warming and El Niño intensify extremes. Green Tech & Forecasting: A1, Nokia and Skyfora are turning mobile network sites into intelligent weather sensors, using 5G signals to capture precise atmospheric data like water vapour—aimed especially at fast-changing alpine conditions in Slovenia and Austria. Wildlife Crime: The European eel is at the center of organized smuggling, with Europol estimating huge volumes of juvenile eels moved annually and populations collapsing by 95% since the 1980s. Local Nature-Friendly Infrastructure: Prague’s Jiřího z Poděbrad Square reopened after redevelopment that adds 120 new trees, lawns, water elements and blue-green public space. Energy Transition Research: INDTEGRATE launched to speed up green hydrogen integration for hard-to-decarbonize industries, targeting solid oxide electrolyser cell use with waste-heat recovery and digital tools. Policy & Jobs: The EU Pay Transparency Directive missed its June 7, 2026 deadline in most member states, raising legal and workplace risks as gender pay reporting deadlines approach.
Climate Risk: A new heatwave is brewing for Europe, with Spain warned it could reach close to 50°C within the next decade—an alarming sign of how fast extremes are intensifying as the climate warms. Extreme Weather: Severe thunderstorms battered the Balkans after hot air lingered over the Adriatic and a cold front pushed south—65mph gusts near Ljubljana, heavy rain, and golf-ball hail that damaged more than 100 buildings in Komenda. Local Resilience Tech: A1, Nokia and Skyfora are turning mobile network sites into intelligent weather sensors, using signals to capture precise atmospheric water vapour data—aimed at improving forecasts in fast-changing alpine conditions, with at least one Slovenian site involved. Biodiversity Under Pressure: The European eel is at the center of a major wildlife smuggling trade, with organized groups moving huge quantities of juveniles from European rivers to Asian markets as populations collapse and the species remains critically endangered. Green Industry Push: INDTEGRATE, a Horizon Europe project, is launching to help decarbonize energy-intensive industries like glass and ceramics by integrating solid oxide electrolyser tech and green hydrogen with waste-heat recovery. Slovenia Business & Environment: Slovenia’s competitiveness ranking slipped to 49th, with government efficiency and productivity flagged—an issue that can shape how quickly environmental and industrial transitions get delivered.
Severe Weather & Flood Risk: A cold front moving from Slovenia across the Balkans brought damaging thunderstorms, with the Slovenian Environment Agency recording 65 mph gusts near Ljubljana and heavy rain (23 mm in Kranj), followed by golf-ball hail and major building damage in Komenda. Green Tech for Forecasting: A1, Nokia and Skyfora are turning mobile network sites into precise weather sensors, using signals to better track water vapour for short-term, highly local storms in alpine areas, including one A1 Slovenia site. Biodiversity Under Threat: The European eel is described as the target of a major wildlife smuggling network, with populations down sharply since the 1980s and the species now critically endangered. Climate Finance Debate: A report questions the Tropical Forest Forever Facility’s prospects while arguing tropical forest protection still needs new market-friendly funding tools. Local Green Tourism: Terme Snovik opened a new Kneipp-based sustainable hotel near Ljubljana, pitching wellness and nature views as part of higher-value tourism. Health & Industry: Sandoz expands biosimilar development capacity in Ljubljana, while EU-wide work continues on decarbonising energy-intensive industry via green hydrogen integration.
Pay Transparency Deadline Missed: The EU Pay Transparency Directive’s June 7, 2026 deadline was widely missed: only Slovakia, Italy, Lithuania and Malta fully transposed it, while 23 others lag behind—raising legal risk for employers and potential worker claims. Extreme Weather in the Region: Severe thunderstorms hit the Balkans, with damaging winds and hail in Slovenia and nearby countries, plus flooding risks echoed by Hong Kong’s black rain warnings. Weather Sensing via Telecom: A1, Nokia and Skyfora are turning mobile network sites into precise weather sensors, including one Slovenian site, to improve forecasts in fast-changing alpine conditions. Biodiversity Under Pressure: A report highlights eel smuggling as a major organized crime business, with Europe’s eel populations down sharply and the species now critically endangered. Energy-Intensive Industry Push: A new EU project, INDTEGRATE, aims to scale green hydrogen and waste-heat recovery for hard-to-electrify industrial processes like glass and ceramics. Slovenia’s Competitiveness Slide: Slovenia fell three places to 49th in the IMD global competitiveness ranking, with government efficiency and administrative burdens flagged as key issues. Cement Decarbonisation Stakes: Cement Europe warns that imports and uneven rules threaten competitiveness, urging a stronger CBAM and clearer ETS planning. Green Tourism Upgrade: Terme Snovik opened a sustainable Kneipp-based hotel in the Alps, betting on higher-value wellness tourism. Ecosystem-Friendly Urban Space: Prague reopened Jiřího z Poděbrad Square with blue-green infrastructure, new trees and water elements. Corporate Watch: Advance Capital Partners agreed to buy a 50% stake in Adria Dental Group, expanding a regional dental platform across Slovenia, Croatia and Italy. Hydrocarbon Arbitration Looms: Ascent Resources’ Energy Charter Treaty case against Slovenia is nearing a final ruling after proceedings closed, with potential damages of €656.5 million tied to Slovenia’s fracking exploration ban.
Severe Weather: Storms driven by hot air over the Adriatic and a cold front battered Slovenia and the wider Balkans, with the Slovenian Environment Agency recording 65 mph gusts near Ljubljana and heavy rain (23 mm in Kranj), plus large hail and major damage reported in Komenda. Water Safety: New EU-wide bathing water reporting shows most European sites meet standards, but Albania stands out with the highest share of “poor” coastal swimming spots—while Slovenia is among countries with 100% of monitored coastal sites rated excellent. Smart Climate Data: A1, Nokia and Skyfora are turning 5G mobile sites into precise weather sensors, using network signals to better track water vapour—aimed especially at fast-changing alpine conditions, with at least one Slovenian site included. Biodiversity Under Threat: A report highlights eel smuggling as a major wildlife crime, linking organized networks to steep declines and the European eel’s critically endangered status. Green Tourism & Nature: Terme Snovik opened a new Kneipp-based sustainable hotel in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps area, adding wellness tourism capacity while positioning the project around local nature and hydrotherapy. Local Nature Planning: Prague’s Jiřího z Poděbrad Square reopened with blue-green infrastructure, new trees and water elements—an urban greening push that boosts public space resilience. Energy Transition Tech: Slovenia opened a EUR 10 million battery storage grant scheme, supporting grid flexibility as renewables scale up.
Blue-Green Urban Renewal: Prague has reopened Jiřího z Poděbrad Square after more than two years of works, adding 120 new trees, lawns, water features and more space for markets and events—an upgrade that blends historic design with modern nature-based infrastructure. Slovenia’s Biopharma Push: Sandoz has opened and expanded biosimilars development capacity in Ljubljana, including a new US$99m centre with 200+ researchers, aiming to speed up complex biologic medicine development. Clean Industry Pressure: Cement Europe warns that rising imports and an uneven playing field are squeezing producers, pointing to CBAM and the EU’s Clean Industry Deal as key to keeping competition fair while cutting emissions. Sustainable Tourism Upgrade: Terme Snovik opened a new “Kneipp philosophy” hotel near Ljubljana, built around hydrotherapy, phytotherapy, exercise, nutrition and balance—part of a wider €24m wellness expansion. Water Quality Watch: A new EU bathing water review highlights that most European sites meet standards, but Albania stands out for poor coastal water quality—while Slovenia is among the countries with top ratings. AI & Energy-Efficient Research: The University of Ljubljana launched “Frida,” an AI-focused supercomputing facility designed to boost training performance and energy efficiency for researchers and industry. Electric Logistics Milestone (Region): Austrian Post completed Vienna’s shift to CO2-free last-mile delivery using e-bikes, e-mopeds and electric vans, showing how low-emission logistics can scale fast.
Clean Energy & Industry: A new report argues the “new three” (solar, EVs, batteries) is reshaping energy security, with renewables rapidly expanding and China dominating key manufacturing steps. EU Climate & Water Quality: Europe’s 2025 bathing-water review finds most sites meet standards, but Albania stands out with the highest share of “poor” coastal swimming spots—while Slovenia is among the best performers. Slovenia Energy Storage: Slovenia opened a €10 million battery storage grant scheme, aiming to strengthen the country’s energy future. Research & AI Infrastructure: Ljubljana’s University unveiled “Frida,” a new AI-focused supercomputing facility to boost training and energy efficiency for researchers and industry. Health & Local Capacity: Sandoz inaugurated a €99m biosimilars development centre in Ljubljana, positioning the city as a major in-house drug development hub. Circular/Low-Emission Logistics: Austrian Post fully switched Vienna’s last-mile delivery to electric vehicles and e-bikes/foot routes, cutting CO2 from daily parcel operations. Policy & Public Finances: An OECD survey urges Slovenia to keep improving fiscal sustainability, boost investment, and widen AI adoption to maintain growth resilience.
Clean Water Watch: A new EU-wide Bathing Water report for 2025 shows most European beaches, lakes and rivers meet standards, with only 1.5% rated “poor”; Cyprus leads with 100% excellent sites, while Albania is flagged as the worst performer for poor coastal water quality. Slovenia’s Green Tech Push: Sandoz has opened a €99m biosimilars development centre in Ljubljana, aiming to boost in-house drug development and support a more sustainable healthcare system. Energy & Climate Infrastructure: Slovenia has opened a €10m battery storage grant scheme, backing grid flexibility as the country scales cleaner power. Research & AI Capacity: Ljubljana University unveiled “Frida,” a new AI-focused supercomputing facility designed to improve training performance and energy efficiency for researchers and industry. Circular Mobility Example: Austrian Post completed Vienna’s shift to CO2-free last-mile delivery using e-bikes, electric vehicles and foot delivery. Health & Environment: Slovenia-linked OECD guidance urges stronger public finances and more investment, while a separate study highlights how orthopedic implants degrade over time—relevant for long-term healthcare sustainability.
Clean Water Check: Europe’s 2025 bathing water report finds 96% of monitored sites meet EU standards, with coastal waters generally stronger than rivers and lakes—though inland waters can be hit by short-term pollution from heavy rain or drought. Nuclear Safety: A wide coalition of countries, including Slovenia, condemned a May 17 drone attack targeting electrical infrastructure outside the Barakah nuclear plant in the UAE, warning of risks to civilian safety and potential environmental and health impacts. Slovenia Energy Push: Borzen launched a EUR 10 million grant scheme (Climate Fund) supporting battery energy storage systems, covering up to 45% of eligible costs, with applications opening in August. AI Infrastructure in Ljubljana: The University of Ljubljana unveiled “Frida,” a new AI-focused supercomputing facility to complement the existing Vega system, aiming to boost AI research and industry collaboration. OECD on Slovenia: The OECD urged Slovenia to strengthen public finances, boost investment, improve trade resilience, and expand AI adoption to sustain growth. Aquaculture in Focus: The European Aquaculture Society announced a Ljubljana conference plenary line-up on “Aquaculture in Global Change,” linking sustainability, resilience, and energy-efficient production.
Energy & Climate Finance: Borzen has launched a €10m non-repayable grant scheme (Climate Fund) to help legal entities install battery energy storage systems, covering up to 45% of eligible costs (max €225/kWh), with applications opening in August and grid connection required by 31 July 2026. AI & Research Infrastructure: The University of Ljubljana unveiled “Frida,” a new AI-focused high-performance computing supercomputer on the Faculty rooftop, designed to complement the existing Vega system and boost AI training performance and energy efficiency. Circular Economy & Health Tech: A Western University study examined 240+ retrieved hip and knee implants to understand how corrosion and wear damage varies over time and by patient factors. EU Policy Watch: Slovenia is urged by the OECD to keep public finances sustainable while boosting investment, trade resilience and wider AI adoption. Biodiversity & Food Systems: The European Aquaculture Society announced plenary speakers for its 2026 Ljubljana conference on “Aquaculture in Global Change,” focusing on sustainability, resilience and net-zero pathways. Public Health: Slovenia’s Climate Fund-backed energy push comes alongside ongoing monitoring of low-pathogenic H9N2 avian influenza risk, with hygiene advice reiterated.
Energy Storage Push in Slovenia: Borzen launched a EUR 10 million non-repayable grant for battery energy storage systems, covering up to 45% of eligible costs (capped at EUR 225/kWh), with applications opening in August and grid connection required by July 31, 2026. Carbon-Free Transition in Zasavje: Slovenia opened a €32 million centre in Kisovec focused on carbon-free technologies, backed by the EU Just Transition Fund, aiming to link research, training and industry for a post-coal future. EU Climate Policy Debate: A new push is underway around EU ETS benchmarks for 2026–2030, with countries including Slovenia arguing over who pays and how shipping is treated. Aquaculture in the Spotlight: The European Aquaculture Society announced plenary speakers for its 2026 conference in Ljubljana, with sessions on sustainability, resilience and how to make aquaculture stories reach wider audiences. Public Health Watch: Cyprus reported a low-risk situation after an H9N2 avian influenza case in Hong Kong, urging hygiene and careful handling of poultry. Science & Materials: A Western University study examined corrosion and wear in retrieved hip and knee implants, linking higher body weight and longer implantation times with greater damage.
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