Biomethane Shipping: Estonia’s State Fleet is set to receive a new workboat powered by compressed biomethane made from Saaremaa cow manure, with fuel shipped in containers so the vessel can refuel across Estonia. Packaging Rules: Estonia’s Ministry of Climate is pushing a bill that would require all food and entertainment venues to offer reusable packaging by 2028, aligning with the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. Flood Cause-Explained: The Environment Agency says Tõrva’s severe flooding came from heavy rain overwhelming local absorption, with river levels peaking at 265 cm and forcing evacuations. AI & Digital Partnerships: Estonia’s justice and digital affairs minister met Egypt’s ICT minister in Geneva to discuss AI deployment in government services and responsible AI governance, plus wider digital transformation cooperation. Defense Industry Links: Roshel won an EU-backed contract to supply Moldova with 100+ Canadian-built protected vehicles, showing continued demand for combat-proven mobility. Energy Support for Ukraine: Denmark added €10.66m to Ukraine’s Energy Support Fund, bringing its total above €78.5m, with Estonia also contributing €125k earlier. 5G Expansion (Baltics): Tele2 secured Lithuanian spectrum for 5G network growth through 2042, reinforcing the race to deliver 5G Standalone. Trade & Exports: Estonia’s goods exports rose 9% in May to over €1.7bn, while imports increased 4%, narrowing the trade deficit. Agriculture Impacts: Rising fertilizer prices are squeezing European farmers, and Estonia’s cherry crop faces quality damage from summer rain that can split ripe fruit. Climate Policy Update: Estonia’s Climate Resilient Economy Act amendments would limit binding emission obligations to the public sector, shifting private-sector change toward technology. Renovation Funding Debate: A review warns renovation subsidies in Estonia are used more in higher-value areas and can create dependency, with apartment associations in pricier regions often reluctant to self-fund.