In September, three Russian fighter jets entered Estonian airspace near the island of Vaindloo to test NATO’s response capabilities. Holger Mölder analyzes how the unresolved Estonia-Russia border treaty and the weakening of international law have created fertile ground for Russia’s hybrid attacks.
Opinion
Estonia’s startup sector has enjoyed international success over the years, but lately there’s a sense that the ecosystem needs a refresh. Much of the earlier success came from those who dared to take the first step – to venture into the unknown, take risks, and believe in their ideas. Today, we urgently need that same courage again, so the next wave of startup success stories can rise.
What is the energy transition? And why do we even need one – why can’t we just continue with oil shale?
Ukraine’s wartime shipping proves that, even under attack, trade can continue – with ingenuity, international cooperation and flexible infrastructure.
The EU has unveiled a bold legal strategy to end its reliance on Russian gas by 2027 – but turning the plan into law risks legal, political and international trade disputes that could derail the effort.
What happens when Estonia’s beloved film "Kevade" ("Spring") is colourised and one of its main characters, Arno, is recast as a young Leonardo DiCaprio? When artificial intelligence meets student creativity, an experiment is born – one that pushes the boundaries of both technology and culture.
How can we eat in a way that benefits our health and protects the environment? Estonian researchers used computer models to identify realistic and sustainable dietary patterns that don't require extreme changes but help reduce environmental impact and improve health.
The future in which our children will live doesn’t ask if we are ready – it simply arrives, and we must decide what role we leave for humans in it.
Young people don’t choose a career in a vacuum – they are influenced by teachers, role models, and societal attitudes. To inspire more of them, especially girls, to pursue engineering and ICT, these fields need to be visible and familiar well before the moment of decision.
For the first time, Estonia has been rated a fully democratic country – but do we know how to use that freedom to listen to scientists and care for the planet, asks Mari Öö Sarv on the occasion of Earth Day.