Critical Infrastructure Security: Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia are tightening protection of dams, power plants and gas assets after warnings that Russia could stage “false-flag” attacks using captured Ukrainian drones, with extra guard forces and tighter coordination with intelligence services. Digital Cooperation: Estonia and the Bahamas signed a digital transformation MoU covering e-governance, interoperability, digital identity, AI, cybersecurity and citizen services. E-Governance & Trade: Estonia offered e-governance support to Bangladesh as both sides agreed to deepen ICT, digital governance and business ties. Biotech Manufacturing: Hemogenyx signed a definitive collaboration with Cellin Technologies to manufacture and implement its HG-CT-1 CAR-T therapy in Estonia under the hospital exemption pathway. Consumer & Retail Signals: Bank of Ireland’s Spending Pulse points to bargain-seeking in July, with big jumps in discount stores and online marketplaces, plus higher spending on camping gear and confectionery. Energy Transition: Coverage highlights how biogas/biomethane is gaining momentum as a practical alternative in the energy mix. Defense Industry Events: Latvia’s Dual-Use Export Forum (6–7 Sept, Rēzekne) is set to bring 150+ participants from 19 countries to link Baltic manufacturers with investors and system integrators.