Counter-Drone Push: Estonia unveiled a drone roadmap to expand counter-drone capabilities, ease testing rules, and speed adoption across defence and the economy, aiming to let trained teams detect and neutralise suspicious drones in peacetime. EU Sanctions Pressure: Estonia urged the EU to tighten economic pressure on Moscow, proposing an alumina export ban to Russia as part of the 21st sanctions package, while also pushing harder on maritime measures tied to Russia’s energy revenues. Shelter for Industry & Cities: Tallinn installed Estonia’s first modular public bomb shelter in an urban space, built from reinforced concrete and designed to be expanded or moved if the pilot proves workable. Energy Investment: Sunly is building a major hybrid energy park in Latvia (54 MW, €100m), combining solar, wind and batteries to deliver more reliable output for grid buyers. Health & Data for Biotech: A University of Tartu-led study using Estonian and UK biobank data mapped tens of thousands of new gene-to-metabolism links, potentially sharpening future drug targets. Consumer Rights: Estonia’s consumer watchdog reminded ticket holders that refunds apply when events are cancelled, postponed, or significantly changed, even if the organiser claims reasons beyond its control. Identity & Trust: Finland’s drone incidents highlighted preparedness and alerting gaps, while Norway’s digital ID management was criticised for serious shortcomings and social exclusion risks.