Autumn leaf fall at peak pace, bringing cleaning brigades on to Tallinn's streets

Much of the golden autumn splendor that recently adorned Tallinn's treetops is now a carpet of leaves covering the ground, meaning leaf blowing is at full steam in the capital. City authorities have asked for understanding from Tallinn-dwellers...

Center answers Isamaa's questions on running Tallinn ahead of potential talks

According to Center Party spokesperson Andres Kalvik, the party sent its responses to questions posed by Isamaa on Monday evening. Center Party chair Mihhail Kõlvart had proposed last week that the parties exchange responses on Monday, October 27...

Poland’s Piorun Anti-Aircraft Missile Production Surpasses U.S. Stinger and French Mistral Combined

Poland’s PGZ produces roughly 1,300 Piorun missiles annually and aims to double that within three to four years. That steady, high-volume output gives allies an alternative to strained U.S. and Western lines and boosts NATO short-range air-defense...

Rural Estonian girls' long lost 2000s punk hits resurface in surprise release

Kadri, Tuuli, Signe and Kaire — childhood friends from the village of Laguja, population 33 — formed Plixid in the mid-2000s under the guidance of their music teacher, Guido. Between 2005 and 2010, they played punk parties, festivals, shopping...

UK announces regulatory sandboxes for AI in critical industries

The government rolled out plans this week for specialized AI testing facilities that could accelerate housing approvals and reduce hospital backlogs. The approach prioritizes innovation while maintaining oversight. Technology Secretary Liz Kendall...

DORA in the Baltics: What Financial Entities in Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania Must Know

The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), set to apply across the European Union on January 17, 2025, marks a fundamental shift in how financial institutions manage technology risk and ensure continuity during digital disruptions. Its goal is...

Estonian teachers get crash course in drone education

Tech teachers from 15 Estonian schools have been learning how to build and use drones in order to pass on that knowledge to their students. Drone education is considered an easily accessible field for young people, which is expected to then...

Toyota And Nissan's Trump Strategy, Tesla's European Sales Dip, GM Layoffs And More: This Week In Mobility

The past week in the auto industry has been a rollercoaster ride, with major players making headlines for a variety of reasons. From Japanese automakers Toyota Motor Corp (NYSE:TM) and Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. considering importing their U.S.-made...

Estonia lose out to Latvia in Baltic Cup semi-final

The Estonian women's national team lost 0-1 to Latvia in the semi-finals of the Baltic Cup on Friday in a tie settled by a first half penalty. Estonia, who began as favorites to defend their Baltic crown, started strongly, creating several good...

Estonia pairs South Korea’s Chunmoo launchers with U.S. HIMARS amid NATO front-line buildup

Estonia’s Ministry of Defense has signed a defense agreement in Seoul to acquire South Korea’s K239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launchers, expanding its long-range fires beyond the U.S.-made HIMARS. The move strengthens Estonia’s deterrence posture on...

What Slovenia Can Learn from Malta, Denmark, or Estonia’s Open Gaming Markets

The Slovenian gaming industry is currently divided into its land-based establishments, which are successful tourism assets, and its online sector, which remains stifled. The government enforces a monopolistic model that is slow to adapt to digital...

Could Estonia become Europe’s next iGaming hub? 

Estonia's new gambling bill eyes lower taxation, and legal experts believe its crypto regulation could entice operators looking to exploit the increasing popularity of crypto casinos. Estonia may be small in size, but it is thinking big when it...

Svyrydenko discusses energy support for Ukraine with Estonia's foreign minister

Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko discussed energy support for Ukraine with Estonia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna, amidst ongoing enemy shelling. According to Ukrinform, the head of government reported this on Telegram...

Visit of Estonia’s foreign minister to Baku: a clash of values and interests

Estonia’s relations with Azerbaijan Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna recently paid an official visit to Baku. Leading a delegation of representatives from 15 companies, he held meetings with the country’s political leadership and...

Estonia plans to procure Chunmoo and more HIMARS MRLs

The Estonian MoD and the South Korean Ministry of National Defense signed a defence co-operation agreement in Seoul, South Korea, on 23 October for Estonia to purchase South Korean K239 Chunmoo MRLs. (Hanwha Aerospace ) Estonian Minister of...

European industry caught in crossfire of China's rare earths war

Magnetic alloy flakes used in the production of rare earth magnets for cars, robots or drones, at a plant operated by the Canadian company Neo Performance Materials in Narva, Estonia, September 17, 2025. MARTA GIACCONE/NYT-REDUX-REA Europe's...

Zelenskyy meets with Estonian foreign minister to discuss long-range weapons and pressure on Russia

Photo: Office of the President of Ukraine Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna in Kyiv on Monday 27 October. Source: Office of the President of Ukraine, as reported by European Pravda Details:...

Estonia to purchase South Korean rocket launchers

Estonia and South Korea on 23 October signed a defence cooperation agreement in Seoul, under which Estonia plans to acquire South Korean Chunmoo rocket launchers to complement its US-made HIMARS systems. The planned cooperation also entails tens...

How Estonia Became The Front Line For Global Cyber War Defense

TALLINN — What happens when an entire country suddenly goes offline? When, as in Estonia, the government’s website disappears first, then parliament’s, and finally the public administration’s? When no one knows what’s happening because news...

Excessive secrecy, interested enemies and defense facilities in Estonia

An Estonian expert has pointed out that at a time when the country is building more and more defense infrastructure, excessive secrecy and keeping the public in the dark can actually harm the country’s interests, writes the ERR News. One example...