Stormwater & Water Infrastructure: Tallinn opened a €3m sedimentation pond near Stroomi Beach to slow flood runoff and trap sediment before cleaner water reaches the sea, with TalTech warning that heavier downpours will require many local fixes, not one big structure. Biodiversity Monitoring: Estonia’s environment agency is tracking common crane numbers as migration nears, noting major gathering areas like Matsalu and Saaremaa. EU Budget for Security: European Council President António Costa pushed the case for a bigger defence-heavy EU budget during meetings in Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius, linking Eastern flank protection, defence readiness and competitiveness to the 2028–2034 talks. Defence Industry Investment: Estonian Wolfram Europa’s €200m plan in Latvia would build an explosives/warhead complex near Jēkabpils, aiming for production in 2027 and about 200 skilled jobs. Hybrid Threats & Sabotage: Reports highlight Russia’s shadow war against Europe’s defence supply chain, including suspected proxy-led arson and drone incidents, while Estonia is also linked to investigations after a Milrem Robotics arson. Aviation Across the Gulf: Electra signed an MOU with Helsinki, City of Helsinki and Haaga-Helia to study direct, faster flights between Helsinki and Tallinn using Ultra Short aircraft. Agriculture Pressure: Estonian pig farmers renewed calls for state support as African swine fever squeezes export channels and production costs outpace EU prices. Life Sciences & Local Industry: Repligen flagged its global bioprocessing footprint that includes key manufacturing sites in Estonia.