Food & Retail Deal: Saudi retail giant BinDawood Holding won a €135.25m auction for bankrupt Estonian dairy plants E-Piim Tootmine in Paide and Põltsamaa, aiming to expand food-sector capacity across Europe. Defence & Security: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas outlined a major new Russia sanctions package and warned of rising hybrid threats, while reporting also highlights Russia’s expanding long-range drone launch infrastructure that could put NATO states, including Estonia, within reach. IT & Distribution: Arrow Electronics expanded IBM distribution coverage to seven more countries, including Estonia, boosting channel access to infrastructure, automation and hybrid cloud offerings. Energy & Infrastructure Resilience: A report on drone threats stresses Europe’s dual challenge—small drone disruptions and larger military drone incursions—calling for better data sharing and a more unified response. Local Industry & Policy: Estonia plans to convene forestry councils to bridge gaps between industry and conservationists, as the Forest Act and Nature Conservation Act amendments stall. Tourism & Urban Development: Tallinn is moving ahead with an outdoor swimming complex at Kalasadam, designed to revive the harbor area with a promenade and pools. Animation Funding: CEE Animation launched the CODA co-development awards, offering early-stage funding for animated projects across Central and Eastern Europe. Education & STEM Outreach: An Estonia-linked Lego donation is helping Kenyan girls build science and engineering skills through robotics-style activities.