Defence Tech Funding: Estonia-based Resist.UA launched Resist 2.0, aiming to attract up to €50m from international investors to scale Ukraine’s battlefield-proven defence and dual-use technologies. EU Diplomacy & Trade Security: The EU opened a diplomatic delegation in Oman, with Kaja Kallas framing it as a key node for maritime trade and regional security amid Strait of Hormuz tensions. Carbon Policy Watch: The European Commission says it won’t revise ETS2 for now, while Estonia remains among member states that haven’t fully transposed the system—keeping pressure on households and industry. Textiles Compliance Pressure: A study warns garment factories supplying European brands struggle to produce the life-cycle data needed for EU digital product passports for textiles. Construction & Media Infrastructure: Tallinn Film City studio complex construction is set to start this winter, with an international tender expected by late summer/early autumn. Energy & Inflation Signals: Estonia’s June inflation stayed moderate (2.3% y/y), with energy and fuels the main driver while food prices fell. Education & Skills Pipeline: Tallinn still has nearly 1,000 youth un-enrolled for 2026–2027, and vocational schools report hundreds of open spots—raising questions about how program choices attract girls. Business Expansion: Visualization acquired TK-Team UK assets, extending acoustic and visual presentation offerings across the UK and Ireland. Tech & Mobility: India and Spain agreed to speed up technical talks on linking India’s UPI with Spain’s Bizum. Tourism & Events: WSOP Circuit returns to Tallinn’s Olympic Park Casino with 12 ring events and a €1m guaranteed main event.