AI Infrastructure & Chips: The EU has opened bidding for up to seven AI Gigafactories, but the fine print shows only about €1bn is currently locked in, while the rest hinges on the next EU budget; the compute supply is set to rely on American chipmakers Nvidia, AMD and Qualcomm. Rail Baltica Funding: Estonia is increasing Rail Baltica’s share capital by €4m to cover overheads and other ineligible costs, while €686m of 2027 construction is planned but only €493m is secured so far. Public Transport: Tallinn’s airport tram connection is back: lines T2 and T4 will serve the airport from Aug 1, with a new T6 to Suur-Paala starting later in August. Food Industry: A weak cucumber harvest has forced Aromella’s Põltsamaa plant to import some supply from Germany and Finland while it starts its preserving season. Logistics & Retail: DHL is set to acquire Baltic parcel carrier Venipak, strengthening its regional eCommerce and delivery footprint. Border & Security: Estonia is sending more police and border guard rotations to help Latvia as Belarus-driven migrant flows continue. Digital Entertainment: A Baltic market shift is underway as streaming, sports and gaming get consumed in short phone sessions, with users prioritizing clear access and payment info. Game Launch: Estonian indie “Machine Party” hit Steam, bringing high-stakes minigame chaos for 2–4 players.