On 31 August 1994, the last Soviet – or rather Russian, since the Soviet Union had ceased to exist three years earlier – troops finally […]
Vodka, diplomacy and defiance: how Estonia drove out the Russian army Read More
A Russian missile barrage in Kyiv has damaged Lift99, the startup hub founded by Estonian entrepreneur Ragnar Sass, in one of the latest overnight attacks
Estonian-founded startup hub Lift99 in Kyiv hit by a Russian missile strike Read More
In a feat never before attempted, a single album has gathered musicians from every nation on earth – 197 artists, 93 languages, 121 genres –
World’s first all-nations album features Estonia’s Freya Algiz Read More
As Arvo Pärt approaches his 90th birthday, the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir honours the ‘father of Holy Minimalism’ with a moving programme at the BBC
They come armed with deadpan delivery, existential punchlines and jokes forged in the long Baltic winter; four comedians with Estonian roots are bringing their off-kilter
Estonian comedians bring Baltic grit to the Edinburgh Fringe Read More
Eighty-five years ago, a bold US statement rejected the Soviet occupation of Estonia and its Baltic neighbours; it became the foundation of Western non-recognition and
How the Welles Declaration helped keep Estonia legally alive for 51 Years Read More
Estonian-founded fintech surpasses $1 billion in assets and brings AI-powered investing tools to a growing European customer base. Lightyear, the Estonian-founded investment platform reshaping how
Estonian-founded investment app Lightyear raises $23M for AI expansion in Europe Read More
Tallinn-based Vok Bikes has raised $6 million in Series A funding to accelerate its expansion across Europe, offering its four-wheeled electric cargo bikes as a
Estonia’s Vok Bikes secures $6M to replace vans in Europe’s cities Read More
Ragnar Sass, the Estonian tech entrepreneur behind Pipedrive and the Lift99 startup hub, has announced the launch of Darkstar, a pan-European defence fund that aims
Estonia’s tech maverick launches a bold defence fund to “re-arm Europe” Read More
In its latest push to stay ahead as a global digital leader, Estonia has launched a state-backed mobile app that lets citizens access services, verify
Estonia launches a state app to bring the government to your phone Read More
