Autonomous Mobility: Bliq’s driverless tech gets Finland approval for public roads, following Estonia’s nod, with Helsinki testing starting soon and a safety driver onboard. Digital Payments: The ECB picked 36 payment service providers for the digital euro pilot across 19 central banks, set to run for 12 months starting in late 2027. Maritime Security: Sea Breeze mine-warfare drills are underway off Portland with Estonia among 15+ participants, focusing on mine countermeasures, EOD, and unmanned systems. Defense Tech & Cyber: NestAI says it will build battlefield AI models for European control; meanwhile a joint advisory warns Russian state-linked hackers target vulnerable routers used to reach critical infrastructure. Energy & Industry Ops: Lloyd’s Register flags bunker fuel risks where ISO-compliant fuel can still fail stability/compatibility, including cases tied to high Estonian shale oil content. Agri & Food Supply: Heat and rain cut Estonia’s strawberry harvest, while growers also report shorter picking windows and more waste. Transport & Shipping: Tallink highlights safety upgrades that let passenger ships return to port after accidents, alongside more effective onboard monitoring. Media & Regulation: Estonia’s proposed 5% streaming-revenue rule for local audiovisual production draws pushback from Go3 over investment limits. Packaging Rules: EU rules will end shrink-wrapped cucumbers and other small fresh produce packs in Estonia from 2030. Culture & Film Production: Estonian animator Meelis Arulepp is producing “Raggie – Friendship Forever,” a sequel long animated feature backed by local film funds.