Brain Health Research: A University of Ljubljana-led study in JAMA Network Open links more anti-inflammatory diets (more veg, tea/coffee; less red/processed meat) to a 21–29% lower dementia risk, even when blood markers suggest early Alzheimer’s. Digital Euro Pilot: The ECB has picked 36 payment providers (including Revolut, Stripe, UniCredit, Deutsche Bank, SumUp) for a digital euro trial starting in late 2027, aiming to test operations and user experience. AI Policy Pressure: Nearly 200 economists, researchers, and tech leaders warn policymakers that unmanaged AI could rapidly displace jobs and concentrate wealth, urging guardrails and institutions now. Drones for Ukraine: EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will sign a multi-billion euro deal to scale drone production with 18 EU and Ukrainian companies, with €2B fresh money and more via SAFE and other funds. EU Sport Safeguarding: ESSEPA research finds university sport safeguarding across Europe is fragmented, with unclear reporting and policy gaps despite formal frameworks. Air Quality Risk: New Nature research reports rising dust pollution across Europe (2012–2021), with big increases around Italy/Adriatic/Aegean, raising public health concerns. Slovenian Science in the Field: Slovenian Academy researchers helped complete a major study of the Maya city El Yesal using fieldwork after LiDAR mapping. Geopolitics & Tech: Slovenia is among 14 countries reaffirming the South China Sea arbitration ruling’s legal status, while China rejects it.