Minimum Wage Watch: Spain raised its 2026 minimum wage by 3.1%, but the increase is among the smallest in the EU—while Slovenia boosted its rate by 16% (still with different payment rules). Energy & Power Markets: Romania’s day-ahead electricity price jumped about 25% month-on-month in August and more than doubled year-on-year, driven by low Danube flows cutting nuclear cooling and hydropower, forcing costly imports. Nuclear Cooperation: Representatives from Armenia’s nuclear plant and Slovenia’s Elektro Slovenija met to exchange know-how on safe operation, long-term unit performance, modernization, and staff skills. Business Environment: Slovenia’s PM reiterated the government’s push for a stable, predictable climate for entrepreneurs, aiming to cut administrative burdens and support long-term planning. Agri-Food Pressure: European farmers report severe heatwave damage—Slovenian maize losses estimated at 50–70%—on top of higher fertilizer and energy costs, raising calls for more resilient CAP support. Media Stability Risk: RTV Slovenia faces worsening liquidity, with reporting pointing to loans, management issues, and internal disputes. Aviation Restructuring: AirBaltic plans to shrink its 2027 network, concentrating capacity around Riga while cutting Tallinn and Vilnius destinations. Tech & Industry: A consortium led by Kingston University launched a renovation overhaul project using “Renovation-as-a-Service” to upgrade buildings and track environmental performance.