EU Security: The European Parliament is set to vote on a tougher, more coordinated response to Russian hybrid attacks, pushing for faster attribution, tighter sanctions, better intelligence-sharing and stronger protection of critical infrastructure. Baltic Defense: Latvia’s defense minister says Ukraine has the right to defend itself as NATO Baltic states send aid to Kyiv, amid warnings of Russian troop build-ups near the border. Energy & Ports: The EU backs a $115m upgrade of Lithuania’s Klaipeda cruise terminal for dual-use NATO needs, including green upgrades like hydrogen and offshore wind support. Serbia Renewables: Masdar and Taaleri Energia inaugurated the 154 MW Cibuk 2 wind farm, expanding Serbia’s wind hub to 312 MW. Tech & Travel: South Korea allocates new international traffic rights, adding direct routes from regional airports like Busan, Cheongju and Daegu to China and beyond. Business & Finance: Cyprus’ new credit scoring system has started producing scores after two months, with nearly 1,000 users accessing data. Climate Science: Copernicus says the Antarctic ozone hole has surged in size and is expected to grow further. Maritime Industry: InterMaritime and Carsten Rehder form a Hamburg-based ship management joint venture to expand across Germany and Northern Europe. Culture & Dispute: Russia’s embassy in Ghana launches an exhibition in Accra over the “Crimean gold” dispute with Ukraine.