Border Security & Infrastructure: Finland has finished a 200-kilometre fence along its eastern border with Russia, a 4.5-metre barrier with technical surveillance and road links built over two years at roughly €365–€380m, aimed at improving patrol mobility and countering “instrumentalised migration.” EU Arctic Strategy: The European Commission is stepping up its Greenland push with a €200m package over two years, covering housing, small businesses, fisheries, internet access, hydropower and education, as it tries to calm sovereignty tensions sparked by repeated US threats. Tech & Telecom: Nokia launched “Mobile Core Early Access,” a live hosted environment for operators to test AI-era network core innovations faster. Semiconductors Ecosystem: Finland’s Kvanttinova ecosystem is positioning Helsinki-area deep-tech collaboration in microelectronics, photonics and quantum as a competitiveness boost for Europe. Business & Industry Deal: Kongsberg Maritime agreed to acquire Finnish Arctic propulsion specialist Steerprop, strengthening its ice-class and Northern vessel capabilities. Education Watch: New PISA results point to a global slide in reading and maths, while the UK’s England stands out as a relative bright spot.