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Will small modular reactors finally lower Italy's energy bills?

After four decades of moratorium, Italy has officially greenlit a return to nuclear power with a pivotal Senate vote in September 2026. The new industrial strat…

Politics World Italy

Inese Kalvane · Sep 24, 2026 • 14:40

Air Baltic's 25% Loan: When IPO Ambitions Meet Liquidity Risk

Air Baltic has secured €257 million in bridge financing at a staggering 25% interest rate to avoid insolvency. This high-cost debt highlights a deepening liquid…

Finance Business Estonia

Elisabeth Saar · Sep 04, 2026 • 08:46

Estonia’s €20M AI Strategy: Building Sovereign Computing Power

Estonia is pivoting toward technological sovereignty with a €20 million investment in local AI computing power. This strategic move aims to shift the nation fro…

Estonia Technology Business

Elisabeth Saar · Aug 04, 2026 • 08:40

Will solar power outpace the energy crisis and climate change?

The 2026 shutdown of the Paks Nuclear Plant highlights the fragility of legacy infrastructure against climate change. This article maps the shift from carbon-he…

Environment Technology Estonia

Kärt Lepik · Aug 02, 2026 • 15:50

Is Big Tech’s AI dominance built on a hidden debt mountain?

While Big Tech reports record profits, a hidden $1.65 trillion debt bubble is forming in the shadows of the global AI race. This investigation unmasks the compl…

Finance Technology Big Tech

Elisabeth Saar · Jul 22, 2026 • 09:51

Estonia Economic Forecast 2026: Debt, Taxes, and Poverty

Estonia's 2026 economic forecast promises a temporary 10% wage boost from tax reform, but hides a darker reality: a national debt climbing to 31.5% of GDP. Betw…

Estonia Finance Politics

Tony Varga · Jul 02, 2026 • 17:07

ECB Deregulation: Rewriting Europe’s Financial Blueprint

The European Central Bank is pivoting toward radical deregulation following a record €7.9 billion loss. This shift promises to reduce administrative friction bu…

Finance Estonia Politics

Elisabeth Saar · Jun 27, 2026 • 09:14

How will the new Swiss population cap impact the family home?

Switzerland faces a historic vote on June 14, 2026, regarding a proposed 10 million resident ceiling that could sever ties with the European Union. With the pop…

Politics World Switzerland

Inese Kalvane · Jun 14, 2026 • 09:12

ECB Interest Rate Hike 2026: What Estonians Will Pay

Starting July 17, 2026, Estonian families will face higher mortgage payments following the ECB's 0.25 percentage point interest rate hike. With the Eurozone eco…

Finance Estonia Economy

Inese Kalvane · Jun 11, 2026 • 15:15

Estonia's Engineering Crisis: A Risk to the Digital State

Estonia faces a critical engineering shortage, ranking last in the EU for specialist availability. As the ICT sector thrives, a lack of physics teachers and a 2…

Estonia Business Technology

Elisabeth Saar · May 30, 2026 • 12:16

Cuban women face a 60% fuel deficit in the 2026 energy crisis

In May 2026, Cuba's most educated women are being forced out of labs and into food queues due to a 60% fuel deficit. This phenomenon of 'professional regression…

World Economy Cuba

Elisabeth Saar · May 10, 2026 • 19:04