AI Music Rights Clash: A coalition of artists, songwriters and music managers has published an open letter urging labels and publishers to stop “misuse” of creators’ rights in AI licensing deals, saying many creators are opted in by default and forced to surrender personality and image rights. Local Media Support: The Kyiv Independent is partnering with Estonia’s Delfi Meedia and MTÜ Mondo to launch a consulting program for independent regional Ukrainian newsrooms, aiming to help them diversify revenue beyond grants. Estonian Screen Rules: ETV+ warns that Riigikogu-approved Language Act changes could cut its Russian-language audience, shifting most dubbed content to subtitles and limiting access to imported Russian-language programming. Streaming Funding for Film: Estonia plans a 5% requirement for subscription streaming services to feed local earnings back into the domestic film and TV sector, potentially starting in 2027–2028. Arts & Culture: DARKSIDE will play its only Baltic show this year in Vilnius, with Roe Deers opening; and Hiiumaa’s Viscosa Cultural Factory has reopened after a €2.4m renovation, debuting an exhibition by 120 young artists. Education Updates: University of Tartu keeps study places broadly steady with minor curriculum tweaks, while Tallinn University adds places and reopens programs including film arts and contemporary media. Sports: Tallinn hosted the 2026 PDGA European Open, with Gannon Buhr and Eveliina Salonen taking top honors.