Baltic Security: Estonia says Russia carried out “unusual” live-fire drills on Lake Peipus without notifying Tallinn, as Lithuania and others warn Moscow may target critical energy and transport infrastructure. Port & Shipping Decarbonisation: Port of Riga’s pilot services unit joined PILOTech to cut CO2 from pilot boats, with Tallinn University of Technology leading trials across the Baltic. Energy System Readiness: Elering ran a black-start test to prove Estonia can restore power in a split-grid scenario, and plans more distributed restart options. Construction & Industry: Western Baltic Engineering (BLRT Grupp) designed a green methanol bunkering vessel concept for Klaipėda, aiming to supply up to 250,000 tons annually. Energy Storage: Baltic Storage Platform put the 100MW/200MWh Hertz 2 BESS project in Estonia online to support frequency regulation after the grid decoupling. EU Carbon Policy Fight: Ten EU states including Estonia urged the Commission to rethink ETS2 carbon pricing on transport and heating fuels, warning of household cost pressure ahead of Friday’s ETS overhaul. Aviation Innovation: A fully electric Elektra Trainer landed at Tartu Airport on a Europe tour, highlighting lower training costs for flight schools. Local Business & Jobs: Hanza will buy Fortaco’s Narva metalworking plant, creating a major eastern-border employer with 400 new jobs (deal pending approval). Consumer Rules: Estonia will require reusable packaging options for takeaway food via delivery apps from 2028 under EU packaging rules. Travel Demand: A European survey shows overall travel interest rising, but Eastern Europe (including the Baltics) is losing share—raising visibility concerns for Estonia.