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Estonia Weekly: Defense Spending Proposal Sparks Dispute
Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal proposed raising defence spending to 5% of GDP. Pro-Russian social media users criticised the move. Pro-Kremlin commentators expressed irony, while others praised Trump's new policy and some hoped for the cancellation of the green deal in Europe.
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Estonia Weekly: A Call to Protest Against High Tariffs in Narva
Known for its pro-Kremlin views, opposition party KOOS / Вместе, launches a petition for revision of Narva's hot water and heating tariffs, gaining social media support. Critics of the Tallinn-Riga-Vilnius rail link argue for government inefficiency, while also promoting Soviet nostalgia.
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Estonia Weekly: More Speculations on Alleged Russophobia
The Russian Theatre in Tallinn is set to undergo a renaming due to geopolitical changes, with vocal critics accusing the government of rewriting history and discriminating against the local Russian-speaking population. Another debate on social media erupted over the Russian Orthodox Church of Moscow Patriarchate's status, with pro-Kremlin users claiming liquidation of this church has already been decided.
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Estonia Weekly: Air Baltic Flight Cancellations Ignite Criticism
Excerpt: A Soviet song during ETV+'s New Year's Eve TV concert was criticised for promoting the Soviet era, while others argued against Russophobia. The cancellation of Air Baltic flights revived old accusations of wasting taxpayers' money and prompted criticism of the Estonian authorities.
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