Make some noise for the wooden structures in Võru County, Estonia that amplify the forest's sounds without disturbing the natural order.
The largest of the Estonian islands was already inhabited thousands of years ago. In the 21st century, it’s still thriving, and its expansive heritage is just the cherry on top.
Hungarian company Tresorit grabbed the world's attention in 2013 when it offered hackers a $50,000 prize to the person who could break the layers of defenses protecting their startup. After a year and a half, nobody had cracked the new end-to-end encryption service.
Veriff, the company founded in 2015 by the 27-year-old prodigy Kaarel Kotkas, provides technology that enables online identification through a simple selfie and is quickly taking over new markets.
Quantum physics is not the most intuitive of scientific disciplines. The group of people who can grasp its essence is quite elite and includes a large proportion of Polish scientists. Will Polish scientists trigger a long-awaited quantum revolution?
Picture this: a world where you can launch your business online, navigating the digital landscape with ease, in just about 15 minutes, no matter where you are on the globe. That's the kind of freedom Estonia has offered since 2014 with its groundbreaking e-Residency initiative.
During the longest, cold winter nights, you may want to curl up under your blanket with a cup of hot cocoa and a favorite film. But why not try something different? Estonians did. And now, each year, they host the European Sauna Marathon!
Estonia's capital, Tallinn, occupies a coveted spot among the best cities in the world, at least according to expats. But as great as it sounds, there are still some things Tallinn should work on.
Kihnu is known in Estonia as the land of women and is even called Europe's last matriarchy.
For such a small country that relatively recently regained its independence, Estonia and its space ambitions reach impressively high within clearly defined specializations.
Estonia's EISA has announced a call for proposals with a €35,000 budget to overhaul e-Estonia's global digital branding, aiming for broader international outreach.
Enefit Green pioneers a shift to sustainable energy in Ida-Virumaa, constructing a unique 3-megawatt solar park atop mining waste rock.
Estonia's Q2 2023 Wages Surge to €1,873 Mean and €1,524 Median, with ICT Sector at the Helm.
Pärnu County witnesses the rise of the Raba solar farm, a joint venture between Sunly and Metsagrupp, aiming to power 14,000 households annually, with Swedbank funding the €17.8 million project.
Estonia is set to nearly double its wind energy output with upcoming additions to its current 150 turbines, aiming for a significant rise in renewable energy consumption by 2030.
Elektrilevi announces a €1 billion upgrade for Estonia's power networks, with an additional €14 million dedicated to strengthening island infrastructures.
In Estonia's bustling start-up scene, salaries have surged 14%, reaching an average of 3,243 euros monthly, with the sector employing 9,927 individuals mid-year.
In the latest quarter, Estonia witnessed a tourism boom, welcoming over 1.1 million foreign tourists and enjoying a revenue surge of an additional €62 million compared to last year.
Estonia stands out with top honors in work culture in the latest Expat Insider rankings, showcasing its strong appeal to global professionals.
North Korean hackers purportedly pilfer $100 million from Estonia's Atomic Wallet, sparking debates over Estonia's crypto oversight.
Recent data reveals a dynamic Q2 for Estonia's cash economy, marked by a surge in ATM transactions, a rise in the circulation of banknotes, and persistent exchanges of the phased-out Kroon currency.
One in three Baltic investors prioritize green initiatives, but the majority remain indifferent to where their investments are directed.
According to a recent Foresight Center report, Estonia could become a key player in the global chip sector by harnessing opportunities in chip design, verification, and security testing.
Baltic states, including Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, have reached a significant agreement to disconnect from the Russian-controlled by early 2025
Estonia's credit rating falls to A+ from AA-, citing rising government debt and a predicted 1.6% economic contraction for this year.
Profits for the first half of the year rose to 488 million euros, a substantial increase of 248 million euros from the previous year.
Ignitis Group aims to establish the most extensive fast-charging network in the Baltic States.
A satellite embarks on its final pre-launch journey to the Czech Republic, marking the next step in Estonia's ambitious space exploration initiative.
Despite the absence of new contributions in 2023, the fund continues to grow.
The tax, divided into a registration fee and an annual payment, is set to be implemented from July 1, 2024.
According to GSE Report Estonia also takes 10th position among burgeoning start-up ecosystems.
The company attributes this achievement to the work of its chemists and engineers and the introduction of the new Enefit280 unit.
Despite the uncertain economic environment, Estonian banks have demonstrated robust performance.
Compared to the last year sales revenues rose by 73.7 %
Observed production volume growth in Estonia’s has reached 2.2% in comparison to average 0.1% in rest of EU, but...
High energy prices and their volatility contribute to record profits of Estonian gas industry powerhouse.
The renewable energy sector in Europe is fast-paced, filled with high-stakes ventures and potentially game-changing technologies. EUR 150 mln from the 3SIIF will ensure R.Power establishes itself as a leading player in the European renewable energy market.
Estonia's annual inflation fell to 9.2% in June 2023, down from 11.2% in May, according to the Bank of Estonia.
The Piletilevi Group, the largest ticket sales platform in the Baltic states is acquiring an 80.2% stake in Romania's top and oldest ticket company, Bilete.ro, marking its first geographic expansion.
A survey conducted by Moller Baltic Import shows that 43% of Estonians would prefer to purchase an electric or hybrid vehicle. Of the 700 respondents, 70% viewed low fuel consumption as a critical factor when buying a car.
A third of luxury cars like Bentleys, Bugattis, Ferraris, Maseratis, and Lamborghinis registered in Estonia are listed as business vehicles.
Estonia is launching a cyber awareness campaign in July to address the dangers present in their cyberspace.
The Estonian firm, Biometaan OÜ, and its Finnish counterpart, Convion, have begun selling fuel cell-powered mobile power plants in the Baltic region.
Saaremaa-based company Baltic Workboats is leading the construction of a groundbreaking semi-autonomous military vessel, that represents Estonia’s largest project funded by the European Defense Fund.
Central European countries are increasingly aware that developing their own IT capabilities will determine their position in the modern world.
In the 13th century, Lake Peipus in Eastern Estonia was a site of a major battle between the Livonian Order and the Republic of Novgorod. It was a medieval show on ice, as the action happened on a frozen lake.
What is the Central European city that never sleeps - for at least part of the year? Tallinn, of course, where, during the summer solstice, you can take in the midnight sun.
Residents of Valka, Latvia, and Valga, Estonia, come and go freely, living in one country and shopping, studying, or working in the other, illustrating the human value of open borders. Visitors can explore both within a day or two.
The digitalization and development of the Internet have created a new operational domain – cyberspace, vulnerable to hostile actions that only a few countries are prepared to repel. One of them is Estonia.
Estonia is currently testing an online writing tool to speed up the transcription of court sessions. Available to both in-person and online sessions, Salme can accurately write down who said what in the courtroom. Its potential is promising.
Every good story has intriguing protagonists who make you want to figure out who they are and where they came from. In the Three Seas Region, there is a country whose history causes a lot of “I didn’t know that!” reactions. Want to know which one?
Some of Riga's wooden buildings date as far back as the 18th century. Witnesses of wars, power struggles, and transformation, the sturdy structures are a living archive. What is their status today?
Every winter, Estonians can take a shortcut to their islands through the frozen surface of the sea. The roads are even officially recognized by authorities.
Matsuko is a Slovak startup that offers a unique experience of communicating through holograms. The application they developed creates holograms of actual persons who can communicate in a virtual space and encounter each other as if it was real.
In most European countries, you grow out of swinging in your early teens. But not in Estonia, where kiiking, or swinging, is a national sport recognized by the Estonian Sports Association.
If you order tea in an Estonian café, you can expect a wide variety of herbal drinks, though not necessarily what we usually call tea. Influenced by Russian culture, the social division between Estonian tea vs herbal infusion drinkers has left traces to this day.
As Riga grew exponentially in the early 20th century, some one-third of all the buildings in the historical center of the city center were built in this style.
This former part of the Soviet Empire is known for being one of the most digitally-advanced societies globally. It was the first to offer the possibility of sending votes via the internet.
Jaan Tallinn did not just create Kazaa and Skype; he could also save humanity from terminators.