Border Security Watch: Estonia’s Interior Minister Igor Taro says the eastern border with Russia stays open for now, citing no immediate threat, but could be closed instantly if risk assessment changes—after criticism over Narva queues and alleged black-market activity. EU Climate Rules: The European Commission says it won’t revise ETS2 for Estonia, even as infringement cases move against member states that haven’t transposed the system. Education & Gender Stereotypes: Tallinn says vocational enrolment demand is uneven, with hundreds of spots still open and questions about girls’ interest in tech tracks—while schools push back on gendered assumptions. Insolvency Risk: Estonia’s Competition Authority warns rising “assetless insolvent” cases are costing creditors tens of millions and could threaten internal security, urging action on fees and accountability. Defence Tech Funding: Ukraine’s Resist.UA launches Resist 2.0 in Estonia to attract up to €50m for scaling battlefield-proven defence and dual-use technologies. Banking Deal: OTP Bank signs to acquire Luminor, expanding into all three Baltic markets and boosting euro-zone operations—pending regulatory approvals. Soviet Symbol Removal: Tallinn’s Mere Cultural Center covers a Stalin-era ceiling mural and removes hammer-and-sickle symbolism, preserving it for later display. Public Sector PR Spend: New figures show Estonia’s state institutions’ PR spending rose sharply since 2023, with EIS the biggest payer. Culture & Film Infrastructure: Tallinnfilm studio construction is set to start this winter after final design work, with a two-year completion target.