Energy & Heating: Riga’s “Rīgas namu pārvaldnieks” plans to start the heating season next week, with the first 10 buildings already connected ahead of schedule and, for the first time, no building facing delays over unpaid debts. Weather Watch: Latvia is heading into a changeable stretch: light rain and gusty westerly winds are expected early in the week, with temperatures mostly around +11…+17°C, then cooler nights and a new cyclone later bringing rainier conditions. Climate Policy Debate: Lithuania is reviving calls to end the twice-yearly clock changes across the Baltics and Nordic region, arguing for a permanent time system instead of seasonal switching. Renewables Storage: Finland is building a “sand battery” heat-storage system for district heating, using excess renewable power to store heat in a large insulated silo—another sign of growing interest in practical energy storage. Urban Nature: A guide on choosing street trees stresses matching species to local conditions so roots and pavement don’t clash, helping cities expand greenery without damaging infrastructure. EU Budget Focus (Agri): 17 EU leaders urge the next long-term budget talks to prioritize agriculture, linking farm funding to broader resilience and competitiveness goals.