Local Politics & Courts: Estonia’s former ambassador to Kazakhstan, Jaap Ora, is suing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs after his dismissal, arguing the process broke rule-of-law principles. Public Services & Digital Governance: The Ministry of Justice and Digital Affairs plans to route court summons and fine notices through the Document Delivery Portal and even the Health Portal, aiming to make documents harder to miss. Economy & Wages: Statistics Estonia says average monthly gross wages hit €2,135 in Q1 2026, up 6.2% year-on-year, with Tallinn averaging €2,538. Cost of Living: Consumer prices rose 4% year-on-year in May, with energy and commodity prices cited as key drivers. LGBT Rights: A new study finds 53% of Estonians support same-sex marriage, with support much higher among Estonian speakers than non-Estonian speakers. Security & Defence: Reporting on Estonian Defence Forces highlights improved drone readiness after joint training with Ukrainian operators. EU Tech Cooperation: Germany signed an MoU with Estonia to foster public-sector AI use. Sports & Culture: President Alar Karis hosted a reception honoring Estonia’s Winter Olympic and Paralympic athletes; meanwhile, Tallinn’s startup community is set to connect with international decision-makers via a new HIPTHER pass initiative.