AI Infrastructure & Investment: Finland’s President Alexander Stubb says Google’s $15.2B AI/digital buildout is landing because Finland pairs clean power (95%) with a strong security posture. Data Centres & Power Crunch: EMEA data-centre capacity has passed 12.1GW, but deliverability is increasingly gated by electricity access—while JP Morgan argues Europe’s AI-driven demand could push data-centre power needs sharply higher, strengthening the case for nuclear. Telecom & Video Delivery: Teleste is rolling out a receiver that lets operators deliver live OTT streams to hotels, hospitals and care homes via existing cable/IP setups. 5G Network Tech: Nokia is pushing new open RAN tech for its 5G revival bid as Ericsson demurs. Defence Tech & Drones: EU defence ministers have named the first five joint defence projects (drones, maritime/seabed, space, federated air & missile defence, and eastern-flank surveillance). Finland in the AI Race: Finnish data/AI firm Aiven opens in India with a Bengaluru office to support APAC expansion. Health Research (Finland): Researchers at the University of Eastern Finland unveiled an automated method to quantify complex brain myelin patterns. Energy Transition: Heat pump sales surged across Europe after electricity-tax cuts and higher fossil-fuel prices. Local Tech & Circular Economy: Syklo opened a Hyvinkää circular economy hub combining plastic recycling with biocomposites. Labour Market Pressure: Helsinki reports an internship squeeze hitting students, with some employers saying they “don’t need you — not even for free.”