Baltic Security: NATO jets scrambled again after a drone entered Latvia’s airspace from Russia, with the Latvian army saying the incident was linked to “Russian electromagnetic warfare” and that a French Rafale operating from Šiauliai (Lithuania) shot it down; residents in eastern areas were told to shelter indoors as alerts were issued and then lifted. Vilnius Aviation Disruption: Vilnius Airport faced a brief overnight closure after Belarus’s hybrid attack against Lithuania, with partial restrictions imposed around 01:18 and operations resuming at 04:00; five routes were affected, 453 passengers disrupted, and some flights were redirected or cancelled. EU Politics & Justice: Lithuania-backed work is moving forward on the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine, described as entering its “skeleton phase,” as EU and partner states build legal accountability mechanisms. Regional Diplomacy: Foreign affairs committee delegations from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania met counterparts from Türkiye in Tallinn to discuss security and further support for Ukraine. Public Health: A salmonella outbreak tied to chicken-flavoured instant noodles has sickened 80+ people in the UK and spread to multiple other European countries, including Lithuania. Tech & Society: An EU-funded check of remote-controlled children’s toys found 60% failed interference rules, triggering bans and warnings across 13 countries, including Lithuania.