Poland’s Grid Upgrade: Greenvolt Power has energized a 200 MW battery storage plant at Nowa Wieś Ełcka and tied it into Poland’s high-voltage grid, marking the first large contracted battery project to reach the system—an important step for a coal-heavy power mix. EU Crypto Deadline Pressure: The EU has issued 244 MiCA crypto-asset licenses, but 83% of previously registered firms still haven’t converted, putting many at risk of losing the right to serve clients across the EU/EEA from July 1—Poland alone had 1,400+ legacy registrations. Heatwave Fallout Across Europe: A record-breaking heatwave has pushed temperatures into Poland and beyond, with Ukraine ordering emergency power cuts as the grid strains under extreme heat. BAT Restructuring Hits Jobs: British American Tobacco plans to cut about 20% of its workforce, including outsourcing roles in Poland and Romania, as it uses AI to drive cost savings. Defense & Security Watch: Estonia says it spotted machine guns mounted on a Russian LNG vessel near NATO waters, underscoring how maritime logistics is being militarized. Cyber/Scam Industry Shift: An AP/Frontline investigation highlights how scammers are industrializing fraud using AI-powered software from American tech.