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National & Local

Lehtlaan and Avameri Crowned again as Table Tennis Champions of Estonia

Lehtlaan and Avameri successfully defended their titles at the Estonian table tennis championships held at Tallinn University of Technology.

Mar 23 โ€ข 06:12 UTC
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National & Local

Estonian drone defense technology reaches Poland: Rantelon starts cooperation with Poland's defense contractor

Estonian defense company Rantelon has partnered with Polish defense contractor Cenzin to deliver drone detection and electronic warfare solutions to the Polish military, enhancing regional security and NATO's capabilities against hybrid threats.

Mar 20 โ€ข 06:25 UTC
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National & Local

REPORT: The World Has Changed: Estonians in Silicon Valley Amid the AI Revolution

Estonian technology professionals in Silicon Valley are adapting to the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on their roles and the future of their language.

Mar 19 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
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National & Local

The Ministry of the Interior is considering the use of drones to respond to challenges

The Estonian Ministry of the Interior is exploring the use of drones in the daily operations of police and rescue services.

Mar 19 โ€ข 08:50 UTC
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National & Local

The Estonia app reached nearly 190,000 devices with a safety notification

The Estonian government's emergency notification system, EE-ALARM, tested its delivery via an app, reaching around 190,000 devices.

Mar 18 โ€ข 15:17 UTC
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National & Local

Nothing complicated: hobbyist built a shoulder-fired Stinger-like rocket for 83 euros

An Estonian technology enthusiast has successfully created a shoulder-fired guided missile system using affordable technology, challenging the notion that such weapons can only be produced by state armies.

Mar 18 โ€ข 12:43 UTC
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National & Local

The British Ministry of Defence prepares to sign a contract with the Estonian company Threod Systems

The UK Ministry of Defence is set to sign a nearly ยฃ5 million contract with Estonian defense technology firm Threod Systems for their drone launch system, Cata.

Mar 17 โ€ข 04:25 UTC
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National & Local

Donut Lab's solid-state battery passes another test: charges fully in under a quarter of an hour

The Estonian technology company Donut Lab announced the results of a test evaluating its solid-state battery technology in collaboration with Verge Motorcycles, demonstrating ultra-fast charging capabilities.

Mar 16 โ€ข 15:31 UTC
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World

Will robots kill you in the future war? 'There is a catch,' says the manufacturer

Estonian startups are revolutionizing warfare with autonomous robots and drones, raising concerns about their potential dangers in future conflicts.

Mar 16 โ€ข 13:13 UTC
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National & Local

A film city is being built in Ida-Viru County

A film city is under construction in Ida-Viru County, Estonia, which aims to support the local film industry and technological advancements.

Mar 15 โ€ข 16:45 UTC
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Life & Tech

REVIEW โŸฉ Galaxy S26 Ultra: privacy screen and AI help maintain the throne

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra features a new privacy screen and an AI capable of understanding Estonian language, enhancing user experience while trying to balance intelligence and privacy.

Mar 15 โ€ข 15:08 UTC
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Life & Tech

VIDEO: Does this humanoid robot really know how to do everything by itself, or is someone secretly controlling it?

Figure AI's new humanoid robot, Figure 03, is showcased cleaning a living room autonomously, sparking excitement and skepticism about the future of autonomous robots.

Mar 14 โ€ข 12:16 UTC
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National & Local

Siret Laasner: Is artificial intelligence the Trojan horse of the Estonian language?

Siret Laasner discusses the impact of artificial intelligence on the Estonian language, likening it to a Trojan horse that subtly alters linguistic expression.

Mar 14 โ€ข 09:53 UTC
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Life & Tech

Worddive promises to break the language barrier in 63 hours โ€“ We tested learning the Estonian language

Worddive claims it can teach a new language in just 63 hours, and the article compares traditional language learning methods with an AI-powered app for learning Estonian.

Mar 13 โ€ข 11:57 UTC
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National & Local

FIRM LUX โŸฉ From Hungarian Porpoetry to Estonian Tech Art

The article discusses the artistic journey from Hungarian porpoetry to Estonian technology art.

Mar 13 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
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Life & Tech

Estonian IT specialist connected artificial intelligence to a 40-year-old computer - see the results

An Estonian IT specialist successfully connected artificial intelligence to a vintage 1986 IBM XT 286, demonstrating that AI can revive very old computing systems.

Mar 10 โ€ข 11:27 UTC
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National & Local

The state is planning innovative solutions to support the coping of the elderly

The Estonian government is seeking innovative technological solutions to help the elderly and people with special needs manage better at home.

Mar 6 โ€ข 10:45 UTC
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National & Local

Omniva has exited long-term losses

The Estonian state-owned logistics and technology group Omniva reported a return to profitability in 2025, boosted by international transit and Baltic parcel delivery growth.

Mar 4 โ€ข 07:13 UTC
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National & Local

From Gymnasium to Silicon Valley: DoBu Founder Rasmus Merirand Grabs the Attention of Major Real Estate Developers in America

Estonian entrepreneur Rasmus Merirand's startup DoBu has launched an AI-based home management platform, gaining interest from major players in the U.S. real estate market.

Mar 2 โ€ข 15:16 UTC
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National & Local

Language Minutes. EdTech Hack 2025 โ€“ where language and technology meet creatively

The EdTech Hack 2025 event in Estonia, held from December 11-12, aimed to foster collaboration between educators, developers, and experts to innovate solutions for Estonian language education.

Mar 2 โ€ข 08:39 UTC
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National & Local

Doctors: artificial intelligence is already saving lives in Estonia

Estonian hospitals are increasingly using artificial intelligence to assist in critical medical treatments, enhancing efficiency and potentially saving lives.

Feb 27 โ€ข 11:47 UTC
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National & Local

Jaan Tallinn becomes yet another unicorn investor

Jaan Tallinn has invested in the Estonian startup ZaiNar, which has just surpassed a billion-dollar valuation after raising over 100 million dollars for its technology platform.

Feb 25 โ€ข 16:30 UTC
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National & Local

Three decades in the service of clean water and people in Estonia

The EY Estonia Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 gala celebrated Christina Jรถrg for her three decades of dedication to ensuring access to clean drinking water for Estonian citizens.

Feb 20 โ€ข 14:30 UTC
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Life & Tech

The world's smallest QR code is only 1.4 micrometers long โ€“ thereโ€™s more behind this record

Estonian researchers, in collaboration with a technology company, have created the world's smallest QR code, measuring just 1.4 micrometers in length, marking a significant advancement in data storage technology.

Feb 18 โ€ข 16:03 UTC
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National & Local

Estonian technology company received a million-euro order from Germany

An Estonian startup has secured its first major technology contract worth one million euros in Germany with a company named Mu-ray.tech.

Feb 18 โ€ข 11:14 UTC
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National & Local

Experiment: which language model understands the Estonian language and culture

An experiment evaluated five popular language models on their understanding of Estonian language and culture, revealing Grok performed best, though models trained specifically on Estonian material also showed promise.

Feb 18 โ€ข 05:12 UTC
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National & Local

Estonia and the rest of the EU's procurements in Cuba are frozen. 'It doesn't make sense to do anything there right now.'

The Estonian government's digital equipment procurement for Cuba, as part of wider EU cooperation efforts, has been frozen, resulting in no devices being delivered to Cuba in the near future.

Feb 17 โ€ข 16:02 UTC
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National & Local

Traffic Craves Freedom โ€“ Speeding Interpretations Exceeded on Estonian Roads

An Estonian expatriate living in a small town in southern Sweden receives workout notifications on her smartwatch every time she drives through Stockholm, as the main road increases her heart rate, prompting the algorithm to interpret her activity as exercise.

Feb 15 โ€ข 22:01 UTC
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National & Local

Human Nature Turned Social Media Intended for Robots into a Cheap Farce

The article discusses how human interactions have derailed a social media platform designed for AI and robots, leading to plans for humanity's enslavement.

Feb 11 โ€ข 08:30 UTC
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National & Local

Threod Systems enters into cooperation with Saudi Arabian company First Shield

Estonian military technology developer Threod Systems has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Saudi Arabian engineering and technology company First Shield at the World Defense Show.

Feb 11 โ€ข 04:28 UTC
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National & Local

Estonian University Invites School Youth to Free Technology Camps During Winter Break

The Estonian University is offering two free city camps during the winter break for school youth to explore robotics and electronics.

Feb 10 โ€ข 09:26 UTC
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National & Local

It's no longer polite to talk about oil shale, let's call it kukersiid

The Estonian government suggests renaming the oil shale technology chair at TalTech to align with contemporary views, despite the resource's ongoing significance.

Feb 2 โ€ข 17:34 UTC
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World

With technological development on the battlefield, only startups can keep up, not defense companies, says Estonian investor

Estonian company KrattWorks is developing military drones that can autonomously search for and neutralize targets at a commander's request, resembling an additional unit member rather than requiring constant human piloting.

Feb 2 โ€ข 15:04 UTC

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