Border Security Upgrade: Latvia’s Defence Minister Raivis Melnis orders radar and drone-detection systems along the entire eastern border with Russia, aiming to cover it with interconnected counter-drone tech by end of September. NATO Air Policing: NATO jets scrambled multiple times to identify and escort Russian aircraft near Kaliningrad and mainland Russia, including IL-20 and IL-76 flights with missing or switched-off transponders. Hybrid Threat Warning: Poland’s security committee is set to discuss a possible Russian false-flag operation using Ukrainian-marked drones, with Baltic states, Finland and Romania flagged as potential targets. Baltic Infrastructure Pressure: Lithuania’s defence minister warns Russia may seek a “new escalation” after Ukraine, with the Baltic region and Poland seen as likely next targets. Banking Deal: Hungary’s OTP Bank signs an agreement to acquire Luminor, expanding into all three Baltic markets and lifting euro-zone operations to 50% (deal subject to regulators). Tourism Push: LIAA expands summer tourism promotion across Latvia’s regions, with extra focus on Latgale and more activity in Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia. Sports: Riga FC’s Muhammed Badamosi celebrates Latvia’s Virslīga Player of the Month with a goal as the club beats Tukums 3-1.