Estonia, Latvia begin feasibility studies for fourth electricity connection

Estonia and Latvia's transmission system operators, Elering and AS Augstsprieguma tīkls (AST), will begin studying the feasibility of a fourth electricity interconnection between the two countries. The fourth link would run across the Baltic Sea...

Estonia and Latvia evaluate fourth electricity interconnection

The Latvian and Estonian transmission system operators (TSOs), AST and Elering, have initiated feasibility studies for a fourth electricity interconnection between Estonia and Latvia, Elering announced. The project is is planned as an offshore...

Study: National-level management failures behind Estonia's teacher shortage

Teacher shortages in Estonia are a growing problem, mainly due to the lack of a long-term national strategy, a recent study found. Teacher shortages are a serious problem in Estonia, prompting researchers from the University of Tartu and Tallinn...

Why Ukraine and Estonia are embracing government by AI

The governments of Estonia and Ukraine are racing ahead to harness artificial intelligence, which they believe is crucial to building societies that can fend off Russian assaults—whether by missiles or denial-of-service attacks. At Oct. 9’s...

Thesis proposes planet-friendly alternative Estonian diet

Estonians' current eating habits, especially their preference for meat and dairy, place a strain on the environment and increase health risks, exceeding several of the planet's ecological boundaries. Bashir Bashiri, a newly minted PhD from Tallinn...

Lithuania-Belarus border closure could bring more traffic to Estonia

Lithuania's decision to close its border crossings with Belarus may redirect more traffic to Estonia's checkpoints but the impact will likely be biggest in Latvia, the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) believes. Last week, Lithuania's biggest...

New Name for Oxan Energy’s 900 MW Offshore Wind Project in Estonia

Oxan Energy, together with its partners Ocean Connect Energy and SNOW, has renamed the Saare 1 offshore wind project to Avara, which the companies plan to build 60 kilometres off the Estonian coast. Covering an area of 88 square kilometres and...

Drone shot down near Estonian base with connection to American troops

A U.S. soldier assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division uses a Dronebuster in an exercise at Camp Reedo, Estonia, May 14, 2025. Two drones were spotted near the military base in southern Estonia on Oct. 17, and one of them was shot down. (Austin...

Russia May Have Installed Spying Devices on Grave Site of Ferry Estonia

The wreck of the ferry Estonia is a protected grave site in the Baltic Sea, and diving is prohibited at the location of the tragic accident. Taking advantage of these protections, Russia's subsea intelligence service may have used the wreckage as...

Isamaa answers Center's query before possible Tallinn coalition negotiations

Riina Solman, head of Isamaa's Tallinn branch, said the party's goal in posing its questions was to do so openly and transparently so that, in addition to political parties, the public could also gain insight into the positions of various parties...

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...

airBaltic launches first-ever direct flights from Tallinn to Madeira

airBaltic has inaugurated a new direct route between Tallinn and Madeira (FNC), marking the first-ever nonstop connection between Estonia and the Portuguese island. The service operates once weekly on Sundays through March 28, 2026, with a flight...

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...

Study: Climate warming could curb the thriving of Baltic peatlands

Climate warming may cause peatlands in Estonia and the rest of the Baltic states to shift from vital carbon sinks to emission sources, a study has found. Peat formation halts in warmer climate conditions, causing bogs to start losing carbon, the...

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...

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...

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...

Renno Nellis: Protecting the black stork from the environmental officials

In fact, the societal expectations that endangered species will be protected and conserved continues to grow. In cooperation with the Ministry of Climate, the Environmental Board (Keskkonnaamet) has completed a draft update of the black stork...

NATO tests drones in complex environments in Latvia

From Monday, October 27, to November 7, the largest NATO experiment to date in the research and testing of new defence technologies, the Digital Backbone Experiment (DiBaX), will take place at the Ādaži military base and virtually in several NATO...