AI Rights Clash: A global coalition of artists, songwriters and music managers warns record labels and publishers are folding their work into AI music deals without proper consent, pushing for respect of moral and personality rights. Digital Governance: Estonia says it will issue digital identities to AI agents to clarify who acts for whom and with what limited powers, aiming to regulate agent-driven tasks. Media & Film Funding: Estonia plans a 5% levy on streaming services’ local earnings to feed Estonia’s domestic film and TV sector, potentially adding €1.5–€2m annually. Energy & Shipping: Infortar’s Halinga biomethane plant (50 GWh/yr) is set to supply Elenger, with part of output potentially aimed at maritime bunkering. Grid & Renewables: Estonia’s offshore wind grid connection plan for the Gulf of Riga is open for consultation until 26 July, mapping cables and 330-kV lines toward a new substation. EU Budget Fight: EU leaders task Ireland to propose new “own resources” for the 2028–2034 budget by October as net payers and beneficiaries clash over agriculture, green transition and defence. Environment Ruling: Estonia’s Supreme Court struck down the 2020 wolf hunting quota as unlawful, citing failure to account for the Bern Convention. Local Industry & Tech: Atomic Mail says its agent-native email uses open JMAP standards so AI agents can connect without vendor SDK lock-in. Conference Spotlight: HIPTHER Baltics 2026 wraps up in Vilnius/Riga/Tallinn, bringing 430 leaders together on regulation, compliance and digital governance.