AI Gigafactories Push: The EU opened a race to fund next-generation AI “Gigafactories,” targeting up to €10bn in public support and €30bn total investment to expand Europe’s computing capacity. Maritime Tech for the Baltics: Airbus Helicopters’ U030 Flexrotor started EMSA maritime surveillance missions across Estonia, Latvia and Finland under a €30m framework contract. Baltic Startup Momentum: Coverage highlights how Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are branding themselves as innovation hubs, citing tens of thousands of startups and rising funding. Estonia-India Trade & Defense Links: Estonia’s ambassador to India points to growing cooperation in AI, cybersecurity, drones and surveillance, plus momentum from the India-EU FTA talks. Rail Baltica Tension: Estonia says it’s still waiting on Latvia’s official position on Rail Baltica changes, with timing now shifting from August to September. Data Center Hiring Signals: Nebius is hiring in Estonia, while investors continue backing expansion of major local data center capacity. Border Pressure: Estonia’s PPA reports a migrant uptick tied to shifting routes and tighter checks elsewhere, framed as part of a hybrid pressure campaign. Energy & Industry Context: Eurozone inflation edged up to 2.9% in July, with energy prices the main driver.