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Europe's Defense Spending Surge Is Fueling a 50% Price Spike on Military Gear — and the Problem Is Getting Worse

European nations face military gear price increases of more than 50% in two years as NATO allies race to rearm, Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur warned Saturday at the Lennart Meri Conference in Tallinn. The surge is exposing a painful paradox: the more Europe tries to defend itself, the more…

International Business Times

Ferries emit ‘more sulphur pollution than cars’ in several EU capitals

Dublin, Helsinki, Stockholm and Tallinn among port cities more choked by sulphur oxides from ferries, analysis shows

The Guardian - UK

The top twin-city breaks in Europe linked by ferry

From city hopping in the Nordics to beach escapes along the Adriatic coast, these are the multi-destination trips you should book in 2026.

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'Russia has no intention of attacking Estonia or NATO this year,' says Estonian intelligence report

Estonia's Foreign Intelligence Service chief Kaupo Rosin warned that "Russia remains a dangerous country despite its incompetence," as Tallinn published its annual security assessment report on the threat Russia poses to the region and NATO.

Euronews

Smart, electric and autonomous: welcome onboard the ultimate ‘last-mile’ shuttle bus

It can see and understand what’s around it. Its developers claim it is a ‘game-changer’ to improve transportation in jammed city centers. Designed and manufactured in the European Union, MiCa has already self-driven in 17 countries in Europe but also in Japan, the United Arab Emirates and the U.S.

Euronews

Russian ship seized by Finnish authorities for 'damaging undersea cables'

The captured cargo vessel left St Petersburg and was travelling between Finland’s capital Helsinki and Tallinn in Estonia

Evening Standard

From Europe to Silicon Valley: Why More Startup Founders Choose O-1 Over Nomad Visas

Europe’s Nomads vs. America’s OpportunitiesSince 2020, Europe has become a global magnet for digital nomads. Lisbon’s riverfront cafés, Tallinn’s e-Residency ecosystem, and Berlin’s creative hubs all actively welcome remote workers, who bring foreign income and minimal regulatory burden. For many professionals, the arrangement is ideal: maintain your job, enjoy a…

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This capital city could be Europe’s most underrated Christmas destination

The capital of Estonia is complete with a Christmas market, plenty of history, and incredible food

The Independent UK

The Ultimate Geography Quiz: Name All 50 European Countries Using Only Their Capital Cities

Europe has plenty of capitals that aren’t always front and center in your mind. Can you remember which country Tallinn belongs to? In this quiz, you’ll see the capital first, and your job is to type in the country that matches it.

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Last minute holiday cheer: The niche European Christmas markets you can still book this year

Euronews Travel rounds up some relatively lesser-known European Christmas markets which are adding a touch of magic to the holidays.

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‘A big chance for the populists’: Estonian city alert to the threat of Moscow in its mayoral election

Positioned on the border and with a 98% Russian-speaking population, Narva faces a test of its unity and resilience

The Guardian - UK

Estonia celebrates its first beatification ceremony in historic moment for Catholic community

"This day is a great gift not only to the Catholic Church in Estonia, but to the whole Catholic Church and Estonian society," - wrote Bishop Philippe Jourdan of Tallinn on the occasion of the first beatification in the history of the Estonian Church.

Euronews

NATO to strike back against Russian jamming after von der Leyen's plane loses GPS in Bulgaria

"We are all on the eastern flank now, whether you live in London or Tallinn," NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Tuesday, commenting in the aftermath of the incident the day before.

Euronews

Nathan Metsala of Robotex: Engineering the Future

What started 25 years ago as a university project in Tallinn has grown into a global network that now reaches more than 100,000 students annually across dozens of countries and it's scaling fast.

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Estonia expels Russian diplomat over interference and 'crimes against the state'

The first secretary of the Russian embassy in Tallinn has been declared "persona non grata" and ordered to leave Estonia, the foreign ministry said.

Euronews

Europe’s safest cities ranked: The top destination offers both historic charm and peace of mind

Cities like Dubrovnik and Tallinn have succeeded in preserving their medieval heritage while balancing tourist and resident safety and comfort.

The Independent UK

6 of the best Scandinavia cruises for 2025 and 2026

From northern lights to medieval villages, there are plenty of reasons to sail around stunning Scandinavia

Euronews

Kissing black bread: Fine dining on the shores of the Baltic in Estonia's capital city

At the decentralised foodie hub of Noblessner in Estonian's capital Tallinn, we find the legacy of Black Bread, the only two Michelin star restaurant in the Baltics, and the ghosts of submarines.

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Choir practice: Thousands celebrate traditional Estonian song and dance in Tallinn

The voices of tens of thousands of choir singers echoed across Estonia this weekend to unite in folk song and dance, much to the delight of huge crowds of spectators unfazed by gloomy weather in Tallinn.

The Independent UK

Thousands of voices unite in song at traditional choir festival celebrating Estonia's culture

Over 21,000 choir singers performed in the rain at Estonia's Song Festival Grounds in Tallinn

Euronews

Fact-checking false claims NATO troops are preparing to attack Russia from Estonia

A video claiming to show tanks preparing to advance towards St Petersburg from Tallinn in fact shows images from Estonia's Independence Day procession.

The Independent UK

7 of the best Eastern Europe holiday destinations for an affordable city break

Travel slightly further afield to eastern Europe for cities steeped in culture and rich culinary scenes for a fraction of the price of some popular Euro destinations

Louder

I went to my first ever Tallinn Music Week - here are 5 things I learned (and the best new band I discovered)

From supping honey beer in Middle Earth taverns to watching face-ripping metallic hardcore bands, Tallinn Music Week 2025 had it all

Euronews

Estonian authorities detain Russian 'shadow fleet'-linked oil tanker near Tallinn

Estonia detained a Russian-linked oil tanker near Tallinn for maritime law violations. The Kiwala, which authorities claim is part of Moscow's "shadow fleet," has already been sanctioned by the EU and other countries.

Euronews

Tallinn Music Week: Politics, identity and 200 brilliant artists

Ukraine, Canada and Taiwan are honoured guests as dozens of musical acts flock to the Baltic capital to symbolically drown out the noisy neighbours.

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