Startup & Digital Ecosystem: HIPTHER and Eestistartup.ee are teaming up for “Tallinn 2026,” offering 50 free delegate passes for local founders to connect with decision-makers on fintech, AI, digital identity and regulated tech. Defence & Drones: Estonia’s Spring Storm 2026 drills show faster infantry response after joint training with Ukrainian drone operators, while the EDF also completed a live-fire layered air-defence exercise using Mistral/Piorun, guns and IFVs. Border Security: Estonia has installed its first stationary anti-drone detection and monitoring systems on the Russia border, with mobile radar units added to cover blind spots and rugged terrain. Energy Costs: Gaasivõrk will introduce a new fixed monthly gas network fee for households from August, shifting more costs into a standing charge while cutting the per-kWh rate. Industry Tech & Jobs: Persistent Systems plans to expand in Eastern Europe by integrating a 90+ person team from Tallinn-headquartered Concise, adding delivery centres in Tallinn and Tartu and boosting AI-led engineering for mobility and logistics. EV Retail Expansion: Polestar confirms entry into Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania via Volvax Baltic, starting with a Tallinn Polestar Space in June and rolling out charging access across the Baltics. Maritime Risk Rules: The 2010 HNS Convention is set to enter into force in 2027, closing a long-standing global liability and compensation gap for hazardous and noxious cargo at sea.