EU Defence Funding: Estonia received its first €351.6m SAFE payment (15% of a €2.3bn allocation) to speed up joint EU ammunition and missile procurement under ReArm Europe. AI Infrastructure: Nebius’ 22-MW “Tallinn AI factory” is set to start operating later this year at Greenergy Data Centers, boosting the Baltics’ AI compute capacity. Maritime Green Tech: Estonia’s State Fleet took delivery of a €22m compressed biomethane vessel for navigation aids, research and pollution response—positioned as an export-ready maritime testbed. Baltic Digital Cooperation: The Bahamas and Estonia signed an MoU to expand digital government, AI, cybersecurity and interoperability ties. Business & Regulation: Economy minister Erkki Keldo rejected proposed nicotine product limits, saying the draft lacks a solid impact assessment and justification. Industry & Trade: Eurozone industrial production was stable in June, while Estonia saw one of the steepest declines among member states. Security & Logistics: Estonia-backed Ukraine winter prep got €340,000, while rail grain transit via Moldova continues with a 50% rail discount. Wildlife Risk: Court limits on bear hunting may boost Estonia’s brown bear numbers and raise human-encounter risks. Culture & Creative Funding: CODA animation awards opened for early-stage co-development projects across multiple countries, with Estonia among the participating markets.