Digital Identity Push: Trinsic’s 2026 report puts Estonia in the top “green zone” for reusable digital identity, flagging it as a strong market for companies that want onboarding and verification without repeated document scans. AI for Defence Logistics: The U.S. Army is testing AI tools to track ammunition, fuel and supplies—aiming to cut paperwork and speed up resupply decisions. Latvia Political Shock: Latvia’s PM Evika Silina resigned after a coalition split tied to “stray” Ukrainian drone incidents, leaving the government without a majority and raising election-season uncertainty. Energy Leadership Change: AS Graanul Invest appoints energy veteran Lars Christian Bacher as CEO, as the pellet producer doubles down on renewable, dispatchable power. Regional Security Signal: NATO’s eastern flank leaders renewed calls for stronger air and missile defence after repeated Russian drone airspace breaches. Riga Tech Spotlight: Latvia’s Deep Tech Atelier 2026 runs 14–15 May, targeting AI, data, defence and health innovation with 2,000+ participants. Youth in Tallinn: A psychologist argues Tallinn’s public spaces neglect young people and backs a youth mayor to reduce “spend pressure” and make room to just hang out.