Logistics & Retail Delivery: DHL has agreed to acquire Baltic parcel operator Venipak, folding its Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia operations into DHL eCommerce to build a fully owned last‑mile network across the region. Construction & Urban Development: Demolition has started at Tallinn’s former Eesti Näitused expo center, clearing the way for the Marienberg Quarter residential project from 2028. Energy & Infrastructure: Estonia’s construction picture looks mixed—apartment building is sluggish, but major infrastructure is moving fast, including 2+2 road works on the Tallinn–Pärnu route and Rail Baltic progress. Defense & Security: Finland temporarily restricted airspace and maritime traffic near the Gulf of Finland due to stray drone risk; NATO commanders also warn the West must redesign its weapons and industrial base for mass-scale threats. Finance & Housing Demand: Estonia’s loan growth stays strong, with housing loans leading and corporate lending picking up, especially in real estate plus agriculture/forestry. Agriculture Tech: Estonia is among the EU leaders in precision farming adoption, while robotics use remains low across the bloc. Consumer Protection: Estonia’s gambling ads face scrutiny, with many failing legal requirements. Local Tourism Rebrand: Ida‑Viru County is pushing to move beyond Soviet “ghost town” imagery, aiming to reposition places like Viivikonna as a real holiday destination.