Croatian Agriculture & Biosecurity: Croatia confirmed a new African swine fever case on a small farm in Ivanovo (Osijek-Baranja County); authorities ordered mandatory culling and safe disposal of 62 animals while an epidemiological probe tracks the infection source. Defence Industry & Procurement: Slovakia and Croatia signed a defence cooperation deal in Zagreb: Slovakia will provide ammunition and armoured vehicles, while Croatia supplies combat helmets; both sides also flagged further collaboration on ballistic protection and interest in SAFE framework contracts for ammunition purchases. Cybersecurity & Sovereign Cloud: Deutsche Telekom and Palo Alto Networks launched “Sovereign Cortex Europe,” a Europe-focused cybersecurity service aimed at regulated sectors, built around compliance needs and encryption-key control hosted via Telekom’s sovereign cloud architecture. Energy & Security Priorities: A policy-focused report warns Russia could test NATO commitments by 2030, urging faster capability readiness, stronger munitions and logistics, and investment in servicing and trained personnel. Tourism & Real Estate Demand: Croatia’s luxury travel trend keeps rising, with historic lighthouses being converted into secluded stays, while German interest in Croatian property is returning after a slowdown tied to higher rates and uncertainty. Industry & Mobility Tech: EU transport ministers backed cross-border robotaxi testing to speed up autonomous mobility trials across different national rules. World Cup Business Angle: With the tournament boosting hospitality, landlords in the UK are extending pub licensing hours for late kick-offs—an example of how major sports events can directly shift operating models for service industries.