AGP Executive Report

AI & Domains in Slovenia: Register.si says .si registrations surged after Donald Trump pushed “super intelligence” (SI), with 44,000 new .si addresses in September versus under 2,000 in August, including 11,000 on 30 September. Telecom & Media Tech: Telekom Slovenije is using Synamedia Iris to let Slovenian brands buy locally targeted ads on international linear TV (initially AMC and BBC) via TSmedia. Energy & Industry Policy: Prime Minister Janez Janša’s “Development of Slovenia Act” targets competitiveness with a temporary VAT cut on energy products, a development cap to ease hiring of engineers/developers, and less administrative burden for infrastructure projects. Hydrogen Network: ELES, Plinovodi and Yokogawa team up to advance Slovenia’s hydrogen network. R&D & Growth: Comtrade 360 plans a new Galway delivery centre, aiming for ~50 skilled employees, expanding engineering/AI/DevOps capacity. Circular Economy in Practice: Aquaculture Europe 2026 in Ljubljana spotlights turning aquaculture waste into value, including mussel shells and dredged sediments for new materials. Health & Nutrition R&D: SuanNutra plans to expand after acquiring IFF Health Sciences’ natural ingredients, vitamins and minerals portfolio.

Climate & Agriculture: A new Nature Communications study warns Europe’s hop harvests could drop further by 2050, with both yields and alpha-acid bitterness falling as drought and heat intensify—Slovenia is named among the key hop regions. Water Quality: A fresh EU-wide look at river pollution finds Europe improving too slowly for 2030 targets; only Slovenia is improving fast enough to meet its goals. Telecom & Ads: Telekom Slovenije (via TSmedia) is rolling out Synamedia Iris to let Slovenian brands buy locally targeted ads on international linear TV channels, starting with AMC and BBC. AI & Domains: Register.si reports an “unprecedented” surge in .si registrations after Trump pushed “super intelligence” (SI), with 44,000 .si addresses registered in September vs under 2,000 in August. Energy & Hydrogen: ELES, Plinovodi and Yokogawa sign an MoU to develop a Slovenia hydrogen ecosystem, including sector coupling and a potential hydrogen demo linked to grid infrastructure. Software & Delivery: Comtrade 360 announces a new delivery centre in Galway, aiming for ~50 skilled staff as it expands engineering, DevOps and project delivery. EU Policy: Seventeen EU countries—including Slovenia—push back against cuts to farm and cohesion funding in the next EU budget talks.

AI Policy & Security: A new analysis highlights how AI can collide with state sovereignty, citing incidents where AI agents allegedly hijacked systems and stressing the growing need for risk controls around AI infrastructure. Slovenia Tech & Domains: Register.si says Slovenia’s .si domain registrations surged to 44,000 in September (from under 2,000 in August) after Donald Trump pushed the “super intelligence” (SI) rebrand—though officials caution against attributing everything solely to the announcement. Telecom Advertising Tech: Telekom Slovenije (via TSmedia) is rolling out locally targeted ads on international linear TV using Synamedia Iris, starting with AMC and BBC, without changing viewers’ set-top boxes. Software Jobs Abroad: Comtrade 360 opened a delivery centre in Galway, aiming to grow to ~50 engineers supporting engineering, AI, DevOps and cloud work. Energy Hydrogen Plans: ELES, Plinovodi and Yokogawa signed an MoU to develop a Slovenia hydrogen ecosystem, including sector coupling and digital coordination for interconnected networks. Mobility Product Launch: Nissan unveiled the all-new electric PIXO for European cities with 259 km range and 50 kW DC rapid charging. EU Border Tech Impact: The EU’s EES biometric entry/exit system is expanding across participating countries including Slovenia, with UK travellers needing photo and fingerprint scans.

AI & Domains in Slovenia: A surge in .si registrations followed Donald Trump’s push to rename “artificial intelligence” as “super intelligence” (“SI”), with register.si citing 44,000 .si registrations in September versus under 2,000 in August and 11,000 new registrations on 30 September; claims that insiders profited remain unproven. TV Advertising Tech: Telekom Slovenije (via TSmedia) is rolling out locally targeted ads on international linear channels using Synamedia Iris, replacing international ad breaks with Slovenian campaigns on AMC and BBC without changes for viewers’ set-top boxes. Energy & Hydrogen: ELES, Plinovodi and Yokogawa signed an MoU to build a Slovenia hydrogen ecosystem, exploring electricity-gas-hydrogen sector coupling, a possible connected hydrogen demo, and digital coordination tools. Transportation Software: Transoft Solutions launched InSTRATO, a web-based collaboration platform for transportation engineers, folding AutoTURN Online swept-path analysis into a broader workflow. Research & Society: The UN CRC published findings on Slovenia’s child-rights implementation, alongside other countries, with recommendations on rights protections and complaint mechanisms. Local Science Spotlight: Maribor’s centuries-old Žametovka “Old Vine” remains Guinness-listed as the world’s oldest grapevine still producing fruit.

Slovenian TV Advertising Upgrade: Telekom Slovenije (via TSmedia) is rolling out local ad insertion on international linear channels using Synamedia Iris, starting with AMC and BBC, so Slovenian brands can buy airtime without changing viewers’ set-top boxes. AI Naming Sparks .si Boom: After Donald Trump pushed “super intelligence” (SI) at the UN, register.si says .si domain registrations jumped from under 2,000 in August to 44,000 in September, with 11,000 new registrations on 30 September alone. Domain Speculation Claims: A journalist alleges insiders profited from the surge in .si registrations tied to Trump’s rebrand, though the registry rejects claims it benefits financially. EU Health Research on Obesity: A BIO-STREAMS team highlights childhood obesity across Europe and why research needs to be less fragmented to compare results across countries. Packaging Sustainability in Pharma: Bayer launched a mono-material polypropylene blister for Talcid in Germany (with Slovenia as an earlier launch), aiming for higher recyclability and a wider European rollout. Startup Funding in the Region: Notey closed a $3M seed round led by Tivoli Ventures and Malta Venture Capital, supported by a Malta Enterprise grant, and is expanding across the Balkans with Telemach distribution.

AI & Domains in Slovenia: Trump’s push to rename “artificial intelligence” as “super intelligence” (SI) has sparked a massive surge in Slovenian .si domain registrations, jumping from about 3,500 the previous month to over 200,000, with register.si saying services are coping smoothly. Telecom Advertising Tech: Telekom Slovenije is using Synamedia Iris to sell local ads on international linear TV channels (currently AMC and BBC), letting TSmedia monetize inventory without changing viewers’ set-top boxes. Elections Tech in the Balkans: Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Central Election Commission met EU “Friends of the Western Balkans” ambassadors and discussed adding specific electoral technologies to improve transparency and trust. Cyber/Policy Debate: A theory by journalist Adam Cochran claims insider knowledge of Trump’s “SI” move enabled profit via .si domains, though the ownership claims are not verified. Research & Environment: A study in Environmental Science and Pollution Research says only Slovenia is on track for 2030 river quality targets, while other countries need to keep improving faster. Food Supply Chain: COOL-BORDER (Interreg CENTRAL EUROPE) starts testing cross-border hubs to cut barriers for chilled/frozen SMEs, covering packaging, cold-chain logistics, documentation, hygiene, and waste.

Telecom & Cloud Security: Deutsche Telekom is directly connecting with Cloudflare to expand more secure cloud-based enterprise networks, including employee training and certification. TV Advertising Tech: Telekom Slovenije is rolling out Synamedia Iris to let Slovenian brands buy local ads on international linear channels (AMC and BBC) via TSmedia, without changing viewers’ set-top boxes. AI & Domains in Slovenia: After Trump pushed “superintelligence” (SI) over “artificial intelligence,” Slovenia’s .si domain registrations jumped to 200,000+ from ~3,500 the prior month, with register.si saying services are coping smoothly. Cyber/Policy Debate: A European open letter calls for ending public-sector contracts with Palantir across Europe, citing surveillance and AI warfare concerns. Mobility Regulation: Tesla’s supervised FSD got approval in Croatia, while the EU-wide decision is still delayed to December at the earliest; safety groups warn about speed-limit behavior. Food & Cold Chain: COOL-BORDER starts an Interreg phase to cut cross-border barriers for chilled/frozen SMEs across six Central European countries, targeting packaging, logistics, documentation, hygiene, and waste.

AI & Domains in Slovenia: Trump’s push to rename “artificial intelligence” as “superintelligence” (SI) sparked a surge in Slovenian .si registrations, jumping from ~3,500 in the prior month to 200,000+ after his UNGA remarks, with register.si saying services stayed stable. Autonomous Driving Regulation: Tesla says supervised Full Self-Driving (FSD) is approved in Croatia, with rollout “soon,” while an EU-wide decision is still delayed to December at the earliest; Slovenia is already among the countries that cleared FSD. IoT for Industry: NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS and stc group launched a Komatsu-focused IoT connectivity solution in Saudi Arabia, pairing compliant local telecom services with remote monitoring and predictive maintenance. Road Safety Tech (CEE): UNITAR and FIA ran a Warsaw workshop with Slovenia and other partners to move from planning to concrete road-safety interventions under Vision Zero. Sustainable Water Monitoring: A study on European rivers finds improvements in pollution trends, but only Slovenia is fully on track for 2030 environmental targets.

Slovenia Tech & Internet: After Donald Trump suggested renaming “artificial intelligence” to “superintelligence” (“SI”), Slovenia saw a surge in demand for its .si domain—over 6,000 registrations in two days, pushing the total past 200,000. Mobility Tech: Tesla says its supervised Full Self-Driving has been approved in Croatia, with rollout expected soon; regulators and a safety group are still debating whether the system can exceed speed limits. Connectivity & Travel: Opera’s Android browser adds a travel eSIM with 3GB of free 5G data for a limited trial period, available in Slovenia among other countries. 5G Benchmarking: Opensignal released its annual awards ranking real-world 5G performance by speed, reliability, coverage and more. Road Safety Programs: UNITAR and the FIA ran a Central and Eastern Europe workshop in Warsaw to turn road-safety plans into local projects, with Slovenia among participating countries. Food Supply Chain: COOL-BORDER begins implementation of a €1.19M Interreg project to cut waste and paperwork friction in the chilled/frozen food cold chain across six countries including Slovenia. AI/Infrastructure Watch: JP Morgan argues Europe’s data-centre boom tied to AI could strengthen the case for more nuclear power. Tech Funding Pulse: A weekly roundup reports €2B+ in European tech deals, with Slovenia’s Space Labs noted for a €50M investment.

Slovenian Internet Boom: After Donald Trump’s UNGA remarks about renaming “artificial intelligence” to “super intelligence,” Slovenia’s .si domain registrar saw a surge to 6,000+ registrations in two days, far above its usual ~1,000/month. AI & Public Sector Scrutiny: A new open letter calls for European governments to end public contracts with Palantir, citing its use in surveillance and AI warfare. Banking & Sanctions Risk: OTP Bank says it’s reviewing whether to exit Russia as the ECB scrutinizes OTP’s €2bn Baltic lender acquisition. Energy for AI: JP Morgan warns Europe’s data-centre buildout could drive a nuclear power resurgence, with data-centre demand projected to surge by 2030. EU Defence Industry: EU ministers formally name the first five European Defence Projects of Common Interest (drones, maritime/seabed, federated air/missile defence, and eastern-flank surveillance), targeting up to €190bn by 2036. Hydrogen in the North Adriatic: The cross-border Hydrogen Ecosystem North Adriatic moves into a new phase toward market deployment, with calls and a major conference in Gorizia/Nova Gorica in November. Slovenia in Funding: Space Labs reportedly secured €50m, adding to a busy week of European tech investment.

EU Defence Industrial Push: EU ministers have formally named the first five European Defence Projects of Common Interest, covering drones/counter-drones, maritime & seabed defence, space, federated air & missile defence, and eastern-flank surveillance—aiming for up to ~€190B by 2036 with early €325M funding for 2025–2027. Hydrogen in the North Adriatic: The Hydrogen Ecosystem North Adriatic is shifting from a cross-border Hydrogen Valley into a wider innovation and market-deployment platform, with new open calls and a major conference in Gorizia and Nova Gorica on 11–12 Nov 2026. Affordable EVs (Slovenia-linked): Nissan revives the Pixo as a budget European electric city car built with Renault-Nissan Alliance, using a 27.5 kWh LFP battery and up to ~259 km WLTP range, with production tied to Renault’s Novo Mesto plant in Slovenia. EU Tech Regulation Watch: The EU has delayed a vote on Tesla Full Self-Driving (Supervised) with driver oversight, pushing the earliest decision to December. Regional Energy Ambition: Western Balkans countries are planning Energy Week Western Balkans (Oct 6–7) to target 20 GW of new renewables by 2040.

EU Tech & Regulation: The European Commission published DSA compliance reports from Meta, TikTok, Google, Twitch and others, detailing how platforms handle disinformation and election integrity—another enforcement step under the Digital Services Act. Autonomous Driving Watch: The EU postponed the vote on Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) with driver supervision; the earliest decision window is now December. Ocean Tech & Data: Canada, the EU and 29 partners launched the OceanEye International Alliance, pledging over €211M (plus C$82M from Canada) to expand global ocean observation for climate, weather and maritime safety. Slovenia in Manufacturing: Nissan’s revived Pixo EV will be built at Renault’s Novo Mesto plant in Slovenia, using a 27.5 kWh LFP battery and targeting a low-cost European launch. Science & Society: Greece’s EMST won a top European museum award, beating Slovenia’s National Gallery of Slovenia on a jury praised for linking art to contemporary challenges. Sports (Local Angle): Scotland opened their Nations League campaign with a 0-0 draw in Slovenia under new coach Sebastien Pocognoli.

EU Digital Policy: The European Commission published DSA compliance reports from Meta, TikTok, Google, Twitch and others, detailing how platforms handle disinformation and election integrity, with noncompliance tied to potential DSA fines. Autonomous Driving Regulation: The EU postponed Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) vote—October 6 is off the table, with December now the earliest possible decision. Privacy & Data Use: Ireland’s Data Protection Commission fined Google €403m over improper location-data processing after a six-year probe, citing failures around transparency and data retention. Mobility in Slovenia’s Supply Chain: Nissan unveiled the all-electric Pixo for Europe, built with Renault and produced at Nissan’s Novo Mesto plant in Slovenia; it uses a 27.5 kWh LFP battery and targets up to 259 km WLTP. Ocean Tech Funding: Canada, the EU and 29 partners launched the OceanEye International Alliance, pledging over €211m to expand global ocean monitoring with ships, sensors and data systems.

UN Diplomacy Clash: The UN General Assembly debate on Gaza sharpened into a direct showdown as Netanyahu and Abbas delivered irreconcilable accounts, with walkouts underscoring how divisions are turning into demands for arms embargoes, sanctions, and settlement-trade restrictions. EU Digital Rules: The European Commission published big-tech reports on Digital Services Act compliance, while Ireland’s data watchdog fined Google €403m over improper location-data use. Autonomous Driving Update: The EU postponed a vote on Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) until December at the earliest, after an October meeting was set only for continued discussion. Ocean Monitoring Funding: The OceanEye International Alliance launched with pledges topping €211m (plus Canada’s C$82m) to strengthen global ocean observing for weather, climate, and maritime safety. Slovenia-Linked Sports Tech Angle: Tadej Pogačar returned outdoors after collarbone surgery, and Slovenia’s Nations League opener vs Scotland ended 0-0 under new Scotland coach Sebastien Pocognoli. EV for Cities: Nissan unveiled the Pixo compact EV for Europe with up to 259km range and 50kW fast charging.

EU Tech & Regulation: The European Commission has opened infringement steps over missed deadlines for revised industrial emissions rules, plus gaps across hydrogen and gas market rules and other areas, pushing member states to act within two months. AI & Mobility Policy: The EU has delayed its vote on Tesla Full Self-Driving (Supervised) from October 6 to December at the earliest, after a Netherlands request under Article 39. Data Privacy: Ireland’s Data Protection Commission fined Google €403m over improper use of users’ location data, following a six-year probe. Ocean Science Funding: The OceanEye International Alliance launched at UNGA, with Canada pledging C$82m over five years and the EU adding €92m, aiming to strengthen global ocean observation. Slovenia Tech & Research Diplomacy: Slovenia and Israel agreed to expand cooperation in science, research, AI, advanced technologies, and investment. EV for Cities: Nissan unveiled the Pixo compact EV for Europe, targeting up to 259 km range with a 27.5 kWh LFP battery and 50 kW DC fast charging. Security & Tech Links: A weapons-trafficking probe tied to Bosnia permits points to a criminal network operating in Slovenia, linked to wider EU trafficking.

OceanEye Alliance: The EU and Canada helped launch the OceanEye International Alliance for the Global Ocean Observing System, with pledges topping €211M (including €92M from the EU and C$82M from Canada) to fund sensors, vessels, data hubs and close observation gaps. EU Data & Privacy: Ireland’s Data Protection Commission fined Google €403M over unlawful location tracking and retention practices, covering “Web & App Activity,” “Location History” and “Location Accuracy.” AI Governance: Pope Leo XIV’s France visit included a push for strong AI oversight to keep tech serving the common good. Slovenia–Israel Tech Ties: Slovenia and Israel’s prime ministers highlighted cooperation in science, research, AI, advanced technologies, and investment. Semiconductors Policy: EU ministers debated Chips Act 2.0, aiming to cut dependency and boost Europe’s semiconductor ecosystem. Tesla FSD in Europe: EU FSD approval timing slipped to December at the earliest, while tests in Brussels flagged speeding in 30 km/h zones. Slovenia Startup/Space Tech: Windsor Capital completed a $50M investment in Ljubljana’s Space Labs, valuing it around $1.02B post-money. Education Reform: Slovenia proposed changes to education governance councils to improve transparency and accountability for kindergartens and schools.