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Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:13:55 +0300
OTT LUMI ⟩ Estonia’s State Bureaucracy Needs an Overhaul
The Estonian state has built an excessively bureaucratic system that burdens taxpayers, and therefore the country’s administrative structure must be reviewed, writes Ott Lumi, lecturer in political science at Tallinn University.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:58:27 +0300
Drone debris found on Kalvi beach
According to local residents, a fallen drone was spotted this morning on Kalvi beach in Lääne-Virumaa. Estonia’s Internal Security Service (KAPO) has confirmed that the object consists of drone debris.

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:09:15 +0300
Estonia to purchase three additional HIMARS rocket launchers
The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments and the U.S. defense company Lockheed Martin have signed a contract for the procurement of three additional HIMARS rocket launchers. The agreement also includes an investment of nearly 11 million dollars in...

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:23:00 +0300
HEIDO VITSUR ⟩ Estonia is in no way an exceptional country; the reduction of value‑added tax must be reflected in food prices
Estonia is exceptional. Here one can, without batting an eye, claim that the VAT rate does not affect prices and that therefore there is no point in lowering the VAT rate on food products, writes economic analyst Heido Vitsur.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:40:00 +0300
Estonia cancels €500M combat vehicle purchase, boosts drone defense
The government decided on Thursday in principle to suspend a €500 million infantry fighting vehicle procurement program and instead redirect the funds to strengthening drone defense, air defense, and situational awareness.

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Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:13:55 +0300
OTT LUMI ⟩ Estonia’s State Bureaucracy Needs an Overhaul
The Estonian state has built an excessively bureaucratic system that burdens taxpayers, and therefore the country’s administrative structure must be reviewed, writes Ott Lumi, lecturer in political science at Tallinn University.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:58:27 +0300
Drone debris found on Kalvi beach
According to local residents, a fallen drone was spotted this morning on Kalvi beach in Lääne-Virumaa. Estonia’s Internal Security Service (KAPO) has confirmed that the object consists of drone debris.

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:09:15 +0300
Estonia to purchase three additional HIMARS rocket launchers
The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments and the U.S. defense company Lockheed Martin have signed a contract for the procurement of three additional HIMARS rocket launchers. The agreement also includes an investment of nearly 11 million dollars in...

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:23:00 +0300
HEIDO VITSUR ⟩ Estonia is in no way an exceptional country; the reduction of value‑added tax must be reflected in food prices
Estonia is exceptional. Here one can, without batting an eye, claim that the VAT rate does not affect prices and that therefore there is no point in lowering the VAT rate on food products, writes economic analyst Heido Vitsur.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:40:00 +0300
Estonia cancels €500M combat vehicle purchase, boosts drone defense
The government decided on Thursday in principle to suspend a €500 million infantry fighting vehicle procurement program and instead redirect the funds to strengthening drone defense, air defense, and situational awareness.

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