AGP Executive Report

Aquaculture in Focus: A major European Aquaculture Society conference in Ljubljana drew 2,522 researchers and industry players to discuss how farming can stay resilient under climate change, from species choice to feed supply. Mobile Market Shift: Telekom Slovenije leads Slovenia’s mobile sector with 36.49% of active users, while 5G overtook 4G as the top connection type (47.50% vs 47.47%). EU Budget Fight: Seventeen EU governments, including Slovenia, urged the Irish EU presidency to protect cohesion and farm funding in the 2028–2034 budget. Tech Boom in Slovenia: After Trump’s “super intelligence” push, .si domain registrations surged—46,066 new domains in September and over 250,000 total by early October. Sports—European Cycling: Remco Evenepoel won the European road race title in Slovenia in a photo-finish, while Tadej Pogačar sat out; Demi Vollering also claimed elite women’s glory on home roads.

Slovenia’s .si boom: After Donald Trump’s “super intelligence” push, Slovenia’s country-code domain has seen a surge—46,066 new .si registrations in September and more than 250,000 domains by early October, up sharply from under 200,000 right after the UN announcement. EU budget fight: 17 EU leaders, including Slovenia, urged the EU to protect Cohesion Policy and the Common Agricultural Policy from proposed cuts in the 2028–2034 long-term budget talks. Local governance & money: Slovenia’s 2027 and 2028 budgets were approved with a focus on economic growth, faster EU-fund absorption, higher municipal per-capita funding, and bringing the deficit below 3% of GDP. Sports in Slovenia: Remco Evenepoel won the European road race title in Slovenia in a photo-finish, while Tadej Pogačar sat out the European Championships after a crash and admitted his form was “really bad.” Regional politics: Bosnia and Herzegovina’s general election began with 3.4 million registered voters choosing a new presidency and 518 officials.

Slovenia’s .si boom: Register.si says September saw 46,066 new .si domain registrations, up from 3,515 in August, after Donald Trump’s “superintelligence” push sparked a global rush for Slovenian web addresses. EU budget fight: Seventeen EU leaders, including Slovenia, urged Ireland’s EU presidency to protect the Cohesion Policy and the Common Agricultural Policy from proposed cuts in the 2028–2034 budget talks. Croatia–Slovenia cooperation: Croatia’s health ministry says it’s helping Armenia reform healthcare, with Slovenia also involved in a €1.5m EU-funded twinning project on universal health insurance and digital health. Energy corridor plans: Croatia’s PM Andrej Plenković says an LNG-to-Germany gas corridor via Slovenia and Austria could be ready within two years, boosting Central European supply routes. Local environment concern: In Croatia’s Lika region, residents fear years of illegal hazardous waste dumping near Gospić have caused lasting damage, with cleanup still not underway. Sports (Slovenia-linked): At the UEC European Road Championships in Slovenia, Italy’s Azzurra Ballan won the junior women’s title and Norway’s Elias Dybing took the junior men’s race. Regional politics: Bosnia and Herzegovina began elections with 3.4m registered voters and new biometric voting tech rolling out nationwide.

EU Budget Fight: Seventeen EU leaders, including Slovenia, urged Ireland’s EU presidency to protect the Cohesion Policy and the CAP from proposed cuts in the 2028–2034 budget, warning that trimming them would weaken the EU and hurt competitiveness and food security. Slovenia Tech Boom: After Donald Trump’s “super intelligence” rebrand, Slovenia’s .si domain registry saw a surge in registrations, with Register.si reporting tens of thousands of new domains in September and a spike immediately following the UN speech. Regional Environment Concern: Croatia’s cleanup of illegally dumped hazardous waste in the Lika region is moving slowly, and locals fear lasting damage to the environment and health. Sports—Nations League: Scotland beat North Macedonia 2-0 in Skopje with Andy Robertson celebrating his 100th cap; Kieron Bowie scored early and John McGinn sealed it from the spot. Culture & Sport: Barcolana58 kicked off in Trieste and the Gulf of Trieste, with sailing and water-sports events running across Friuli Venezia Giulia.

Iran Nuclear Diplomacy: A broad PSI-backed joint statement says UN Security Council snapback sanctions tied to Tehran’s nuclear non-performance remain in force, keeping pressure on the Iran file. Cycling in Slovenia: Norway’s Elias Dybing won the men’s junior road race at the UEC European Championships in Slovenia, breaking clear on the Možjanča climb. Slovenian Tech & Domains: After Trump’s “super intelligence” push, Slovenia’s .si domain registrations surged, with Register.si reporting tens of thousands of new domains in September and a spike right after the announcement. Local Economy & Innovation: At Aquaculture Europe 2026 in Ljubljana, EU-backed projects showcased how to turn aquaculture waste into value, from mussel shells to building materials. EU Budget Fight: Seventeen EU countries, including Slovenia, urged protection of farm and cohesion funding ahead of the 2028–2034 negotiations. Sports & Politics: Slovenia’s Možina vs. Makarovič defamation case heads back to court, while Scotland’s Nations League camp keeps Angus Gunn in goal despite criticism.

.si Domain Boom: Slovenia’s country-code web addresses surged after Donald Trump pushed a shift from “AI” to “super intelligence,” with .si registrations hitting about 44,000 in September and 11,000 new sign-ups on Sept. 30 alone. EU Budget Fight: Seventeen EU countries, including Slovenia, urged protection of farm and cohesion funding in the 2028–2034 budget talks, setting up a clash with Germany and others seeking cuts. Local Court Watch: A civil defamation case returns to the Ljubljana Local Court on Friday as journalist Jože Možina seeks an apology and damages from cultural figure Svetlana Makarovič over remarks he says targeted his honor. Tech & Business: Comtrade 360 announced a new delivery centre in Galway, while Telekom Slovenije expands local ads on international channels via Synamedia. Sports & Culture: Slovenia’s cycling scene gets a boost as Luka Mezgec takes a sports director role at Red Bull-Bora-hansgrohe; meanwhile, the UEC European Championships in Slovenia continue without Tadej Pogačar due to injury.

.si Domain Boom: Slovenia’s national domain registry says registrations for “.si” surged after Donald Trump pushed to rename AI as “super intelligence” (SI), with 44,000 new “.si” addresses in September versus under 2,000 in August, including 11,000 on Sept. 30—sparking a scramble for matching web names. Local Tech & Media: Telekom Slovenije is expanding targeted local advertising on international TV channels by using Synamedia Iris via TSmedia, starting with AMC and BBC, so Slovenian brands can buy ad spots without changing viewers’ set-top boxes. Business & Jobs: Comtrade 360 announced a new delivery centre in Galway, planning to grow to about 50 skilled employees. Sports (Ljubljana): The UEC Road European Championships are underway in Slovenia, with streaming and TV coverage highlighted as riders chase titles in Ljubljana. EU Policy: The European Commission opened infringement steps over consumer credit rules, giving Spain two months to transpose new EU requirements.

AI & Domains Boom: After Donald Trump’s “super intelligence” rebrand, Slovenia’s .si registry says registrations jumped to 44,000 in September (from under 2,000 in August), with 11,000 new .si domains on Sept. 30—sparking speculation about insider profits. Telecom & Advertising: Telekom Slovenije, via TSmedia, is rolling out Synamedia Iris to let Slovenian brands buy locally targeted ads on international TV channels (starting with AMC and BBC). EU Legal Pressure: The European Commission opened infringement proceedings against Italy over investment-tax rules and consumer credit transposition delays, and issued a reasoned opinion to Sweden on wastewater rules. Children’s Rights Watch: The UN CRC published findings on Slovenia and other countries, flagging concerns and recommendations on child rights implementation. Culture & Film: The 9th European Work in Progress awards highlighted new European projects, including a Slovenia-linked film co-production. Local Sports Spotlight: Slovenia’s UEC Road European Championships in Ljubljana are set to draw top riders despite injuries sidelining Tadej Pogačar and Urška Žigart.

AI & Domains in Slovenia: Trump’s push to rename “AI” as “Super Intelligence” is being linked by some commentators to a surge in Slovenian .si domain registrations, with claims of insider domain buying and profit—though the ownership story is unproven. Local Media & Telecom: Telekom Slovenije is expanding local advertising on international TV channels using Synamedia Iris, letting Slovenian brands buy ad slots on AMC and BBC. Sports (Slovenia in focus): Slovenia’s Nations League campaign continues with UEFA results featuring Slovenia’s draw and group outcomes, while football coverage also highlights wider regional media and fan reactions. Climbing & Weather: Slovenian climbers attempting K7’s East Face in Pakistan were forced to retreat after heavy snowfall. Environment & Maritime Life: A smuggler’s ship sunk as an artificial reef in Killala Bay is now showing early signs of marine colonisation. Governance & Elections (regional): Bosnia’s election commission met EU ambassadors on preparations, including plans to use electoral technologies.

AI & Domains in Slovenia: Trump’s push to rename AI as “super intelligence” (“SI”) is being linked to a surge in Slovenian .si domain registrations, with register.si reporting growth from about 3,500 to over 200,000 after his UN remarks. Local Tech & Media: Telekom Slovenije, via TSmedia, is launching local ad insertion on international TV channels using Synamedia Iris, starting with AMC and BBC. Politics & Public Trust: A Mediana poll for POP TV finds 50.2% oppose the Janša government ahead of four referendums on 11 October, with dissatisfaction rising above 50% for the first time. Sports (Ljubljana spotlight): Slovenia beat North Macedonia 2-0 in the Nations League, while the European Championships lineup confirms Tadej Pogačar will not race in Ljubljana. Mountaineering: Heavy snow forced Slovenian climbers to retreat from K7’s East Face around 6,350m. EU/Region Watch: The U.S. withdraws from Iraq after decades, ending a long coalition presence.

Slovenia’s .si boom: After US President Trump pushed “superintelligence” at the UN, Slovenia’s domain registrations reportedly jumped from about 3,500 in a month to over 200,000, with register.si saying services are coping smoothly. Local politics: A Mediana poll for POP TV finds public dissatisfaction with Prime Minister Janez Janša’s government has crossed 50% ahead of October referendums. Investigations & governance: The NBI searched Ljubljana homes linked to Andrej Ribič over an alleged attempt to bribe an MP, with devices and passwords seized. Tech & telecom: Telekom Slovenije is using Synamedia Iris to let local advertisers buy spots on international TV channels via TSmedia. Sports (Slovenia in focus): Slovenia beat North Macedonia 2-0 in the Nations League, with goals by Sandi Lovrič and Aljosa Matko. Culture & film: Lun Sevnik has finished filming debut feature “The Healers” in Ljubljana and around, plus Split.

Ljubljana Politics: A public clash has erupted over who can invite the US president for an official visit, with President Nataša Pirc Musar insisting invitations must go through proper constitutional channels, after PM Janez Janša announced he had invited Donald Trump during the UN General Assembly. Tech & Economy: Trump’s push to rename “artificial intelligence” as “superintelligence” has triggered a surge in Slovenian .si domain registrations, with register.si reporting the total has jumped to over 200,000. Autonomous Driving: Tesla’s Supervised FSD has been approved in Croatia, joining a growing list of European approvals that includes Slovenia, while an EU safety group warns about a speed-offset feature that could let cars exceed detected limits. Local Culture/Film: Slovenian director Lun Sevnik has wrapped filming on debut feature “The Healers,” shot in Ljubljana and around it plus Split, following a debt-strapped spiritual healer who turns a son’s “miracles” into a dangerous business. EU Funding & Environment: The COOL-BORDER Interreg project begins implementation to cut waste and barriers in chilled and frozen food supply chains, including reusable packaging and cold-chain logistics across six Central European countries including Slovenia. Sports (Regional): In UEFA Nations League action, Switzerland beat Scotland 3-0, while Spain cruised past Croatia 4-1 with Lamine Yamal scoring twice.

Ljubljana Politics: A public constitutional spat is unfolding in Slovenia over who can invite the U.S. president for an official visit, with President Nataša Pirc Musar insisting invitations must go through proper channels while PM Janez Janša says he already invited Donald Trump during UNGA. Tech & Business: After Trump’s “super intelligence” push, Slovenia’s .si domain saw a surge—over 6,000 registrations in two days and more than 15% growth in September—highlighting how global politics can quickly move local tech markets. EU Tech Regulation: Tesla says its supervised Full Self-Driving system has been approved in Croatia, joining a growing list including Slovenia, but safety groups warn about speed-limit behavior as an EU-wide vote is delayed to December at the earliest. Cross-Border Economy: The COOL-BORDER Interreg project (Slovenia, Croatia, Austria, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia) starts rolling out hubs to cut waste and paperwork barriers in chilled and frozen food supply chains. Road Safety: UNITAR and FIA launched practical road-safety planning with Slovenia among partners, aiming for Vision Zero-style interventions across Central and Eastern Europe. Energy & Industry: JP Morgan says Europe’s AI-driven data-centre boom could strengthen the case for more nuclear power as electricity demand climbs sharply.

Tech & Economy: After Donald Trump’s UN speech reframed AI as “super intelligence,” Slovenia’s .si domain saw a surge—over 6,000 registrations in two days and more than 15% growth in September, with investors rushing in. Public Sector Tech: A coalition of European groups is calling for governments and the EU to end public contracts with Palantir, citing surveillance, predictive policing, and links to military use. EU Defence: Twelve EU countries including Slovenia oppose France’s push for “European preference” rules in defence funding, warning it could limit cooperation with non-EU allies. Energy & Climate: Analysis credits Lula’s Brazil for avoiding at least 20,000 km² of Amazon deforestation since 2022, while Europe weighs how to power expanding data centres—possibly boosting the case for more nuclear. Local/Regional Tech & Industry: The Hydrogen Ecosystem North Adriatic expands cross-border cooperation (Croatia–Slovenia–Friuli Venezia Giulia), with new open calls and a November conference in Gorizia and Nova Gorica.

EU Defence & Industry: EU ministers have formally named the first five European Defence Projects of Common Interest, aiming to scale drones, maritime/seabed defence, space, air-and-missile defence and eastern-flank surveillance, with about €190bn targeted by 2036 and early funding tranches starting in 2025–27. EU Politics: Twelve EU countries, including Slovenia, have pushed back against France’s “European preference” defence spending rules, arguing for continued access for non-EU military partners to keep readiness and supply chains compatible. Energy & Neighbours: The Hydrogen Ecosystem North Adriatic is shifting from a cross-border valley concept to a broader platform for innovation and market deployment, with new open calls and a major conference in Gorizia and Nova Gorica in November. Power & Borders: Croatia reported a sharp drop in wind/solar generation while hydropower rose, yet imports increased—showing how fast the regional power balance can swing. International Law Debate: At the UN General Assembly, leaders warned that selective enforcement of international law is eroding trust in institutions, with Gaza repeatedly cited as the flashpoint. Local Sports (Ljubljana): Scotland opened Sebastien Pocognoli’s era with a 0-0 Nations League draw in Ljubljana against Slovenia, with the second half bringing more chances but no goals. Affordable EV Watch: Nissan is reviving the Pixo as a budget electric city car for Europe, targeting under-$25,000 pricing and up to 259 km range.

UCI Road World Championships (Montreal): Brandon McNulty stunned favourites with a powerful solo win in the elite men’s road race, ending a 33-year USA drought; Ben Healy’s grit earned praise even without a medal, while Paul Seixas called his 15th-place finish a “failure” after entering as a top contender. Women’s Cycling: Demi Vollering won the elite women’s road race after a tense final-lap duel, outsprinting Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney. Local Football (Ljubljana): Scotland kicked off the Pocognoli era with a 0-0 Nations League draw in Ljubljana; Slovenia pressed at times, but Scotland’s second-half dominance still couldn’t break through. Pope Leo XIV in Lourdes: The pope met privately with seven abuse survivors and urged the Church to act on safeguarding, while also reaffirming Catholic teaching on protecting human life amid France’s assisted-dying law. UNGA & Global Order: Leaders warned that selective enforcement of international law is eroding trust in institutions, with Gaza central to the debate. Tech/Transport: Nissan revived the Pixo as an affordable EV for Europe, built in Slovenia, with Google Gemini and a sub-$25,000 target price. Sports/Business in Slovenia: JJ Redick said he spent time in Ljubljana with Luka Dončić ahead of the Lakers’ trip, calling the city “storybook.”