Baltic Startup Push: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are pitching themselves as innovation hubs after Soviet-era industrial legacies, with the region reported at ~33,000 startups, €607m funding in 2025 and 17 “unicorns.” India Trade & Tech: Estonia’s ambassador to India says AI, cybersecurity, digital governance, drones and defence cooperation are expanding alongside momentum for the India-EU FTA. Defence Tech for NATO Flank: Baltic founders are building drone guidance and other tools to improve deterrence and resilience amid Russian hybrid pressure. Data Centres & AI Capacity: Investors are putting nearly €200m into expanding Estonia’s Greenergy Data Centers to target regional AI compute and international clients, as the EU launches AI gigafactory funding. Logistics Deal: DHL eCommerce signs to acquire Venipak, strengthening parcel delivery across Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. Retail Signals: Statistics Estonia reports June retail turnover volume up 1% year-on-year, helped by grocery store growth after a long slump. Energy Transition: Solar’s share of EU electricity demand tops 20% for three straight months, with new country records including Germany. Research & Industry: University of Tartu work explores how microbes handle fluoride stress, pointing to greener fluorinated chemical production. Cross-border Film: FILMLINK wraps up a project to boost regional film development in Tartu and Liepāja, cataloguing locations to attract international shoots.